ordinary ; simon minter

Chapter 29 - "For Simon?"

"I don't know. I mean, will they suit me?" I asked cautiously, not particularly wanting to put a dress on in front of the others.

"If you don't like them, you don't have to get one, but will you try them on? For us? For Simon?" Tobi said from my left.

"Ugh. Fine I'll try them!" I stood up and gave my keys and money to him to look after.
"Ok. So first we'll try this one!" Freya said, handing me a pale blue outfit. I grimaced, but went to get changed.

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"I look gross. It looks all wrong on me." I stated for the fifth time after trying on yet another dress.

"Fine, last one. I promise." Arayah smiled, handing me two items. I walked into the changing rooms and got changed. Arayah had given me a black skater skirt and a light grey shirt with white stripes on the sleeves.

"Oh! And these!" She said, and held a pair of black high top converse over the door. I smiled and took the shoes, sliding my feet into them.

I walked out of the room slowly and stood in front of the others.
"I guess it's the best one yet." I said and Arayah grinned proudly. "But can't I just wear jeans?" I asked, causing her smile to falter slightly.

"Just this once? Wear a skirt. Please Alex! For Simon?" Freya asked.

"Why does everyone keep saying that?" I groaned. "But fine! It's not that bad I guess. It's kind of my style, in a way." Everyone cheered and I went to get back into my own clothes.

I took the skirt and shirt to the till and waited for the others to walk over.
"Where are the shoes?" Josh asked.
"I can't afford them. I just bought new shoes so I'm skint." I replied. Josh turned and ran to the changing room and returned a minute later with the high-tops.

"Well it's a good thing me and Tobi already payed for you!" He said, handing me the shoes.
"What? No! It's fine. I'll pay you back. I pro-" I began to protest.

"Think of it as an early birthday present yeah? Your birthday is in a few days!" Tobi said and shoved the shoes in a bag with my new outfit.

"I hate you guys." I mumbled as we walked over to McDonald's.

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After returning back to the sidemen house, I walked up to the bedroom and flopped on the bed.

"NOPE! LETS GO PEOPLE LETS GO! We only have one hour to get you ready and prepped to leave!" Ant yelled as she ran into the room. Freya, Megan and Arayah followed, all four wearing their new dresses, with hair done and makeup applied.

"I didn't even know you guys were ba-"
"Go shower! When was the last time you washed your hair?" Megan asked urgently.
"Yesterd-"
"Ok so no need for that tonight. Hurry! Chop chop. Not long now!" Freya said, shoving me through the bathroom door with underwear, a onesie and a towel.

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"I don't want it!" I cried, running around the room trying to get away from the girls.

"Why?!" Arayah asked, panting from chasing me. "And HOW are you not out of breath?!"

"I play a lot of football! I'm used to running around. NO MAKEUP!" I screamed as Freya pounced, ready to attack with her brown pencil.

"How about a compromise?" Ethan asked from the doorway. "You can do Alex's hair or makeup?" He placed a hand on his hip and smiled proudly at his idea.

"Hair! Please just no makeup!" I said, linking my hands together and dropping to my knees.
"Yeah ok!" Ant said calmly.

"Come sit." She patted the chair in front of her and grabbed her curling iron. Soon enough my hair was lightly curled, and the top half had been pulled into a bun.

"This way it isn't in your face. I know you hate it." She said quietly as she stuck a pin through the bun.

Ethan had made the other girls sit and watch; he didn't think it was safe for them all to be fighting over my hair with hot items.

A/N:
Slightly longer chapter to apologise for not updating in a while. But I go back to school on Monday help me plz 😭