" the past can't haunt me if i don't let it."
School went by surprisingly fast today, I spent most of the day arguing with the girls about the dance tonight. They were all going and Graylen was trying to persuade me.
I don't break easily but when she brought up tacos and pizza I could feel my walls breaking. It was funny, even though I was a vampire I still enjoyed pizza and tacos.
That's how I found myself in my sisters room grumbling under my breath while she played around with my hair. She already had a dressed picked out for me to wear and was also going to be doing my makeup.
When I told her I was going to a dance she was almost over the moon, "I always wanted this," She says, doing my eyeshadow.
I guess she meant she wanted a sister to play dress up on.
I let her play with my hair for a bit before she finally finishes doing my face and hair.I look in the mirror and smiled. She did my make up lightly, keeping it natural and my hair was now in curls.
I look up at her with a small grin, "Thanks Idalia," I say.
She pats my head before spinning around, grabbing a dress off of the bed. She shoves me in the bathroom and shoves the dress into my chest before closing the door.
Rolling my eyes I slip out of my clothes and pull the dress on, it fit like a glove.
It was white and was short but long at the same time. I felt like a princess. I wasn't really one who wore dresses, it wasn't really my style.
I push open the bathroom door and step out, hearing my sister gasp, "You don't look hideous!" She exclaimed.
I twirled around, "Thanks," I retort before grabbing my purse.
I slip on the black heels she's lending me and leave her bedroom, walking downstairs to see the girls all standing there.
Graylen was wearing a long blue dress while Skeeter was wear a long purple skirt and black crop top. Briars dress was light pink and ended by her knees.
They all looked fancy.
They all smiled at me, "You actually look like a girl!" Graylen says, causing Skeeter to laugh out.
"You look beautiful Iliana," Briar says, causing a grin to take over my lips. I felt normal in this moment.
My father walks out and when his eyes land on me they light up and he smiles widely at me, "My beautiful baby girl, you look absolutely stunning. You look just like you're mother," He says, kissing the side of my head.
I wrap my arms around him, "I know I don't say it much but I love you," I whisper out.
His arms tighten around me and he chuckled out, "You'll always be my baby girl," He says before pulling away.
That's when the guys all came down stairs sounding like a heard of elephants.
Isaiah stood there alongside Asher and Silas. I rose an eyebrow at them and shook my head, "Picture time!" Dad says while grabbing his camera.
Silas stands next to Graylen while Asher took Skeeters side. Briar wrapped an arm around Isaiah and I stood there smiling in front of them.
I didn't need a guy to make this night great.
We step outside and jump into Silas' jeep. The drive to the school was quick and they all piled out. I jump out and land on my feet, spinning around and heading to the school doors.
I play with my hair nervously and walk through the doors alongside of Skeeter. You could hear the music from the gymnasium.
We walked through the gym doors and the lights were flickering while students danced along to the music.
I stand by myself realizing that everyone ran off and shook my head while grinning. I head towards one of the lunch tables and grab a cup, filling it up with the juice.
I take a swig before making a face, it seems someone accidentally dropped an open bottle of whisky into the punch bowl.
Shaking my head I fill the cup up a few more times, chugging it back before looking around the gym.
There was a smoke machine by the speakers and students danced around it.
It was weird seeing the whole school happy in the same room.
The song was upbeat and I felt myself tapping my foot along to the rhythm. I felt out of place here, but I didn't want to leave because this was the most fun I've had in a while.
It made me feel normal. Tonight I felt like a normal teenage girl. I know forever doesn't exist but I wanted to keep this feeling forever.
I fiddle with my hands before looking up and feeling all of the oxygen leave my body. He stood there among the other students, his hair messy and untamed while he was dressed in dark jeans, a black t shirt and a black leather jacket.
His eyes twinkle and he meets my eye, my feet started walking on their own accord and I felt this strange feeling swarm in my chest.
"Lord have mercy on my soul," I hear him say under his breath.
He lends out a hand and shot me a charming smile, "Would you like to dance?" He asks just as the song switched over to a slower one.
I slip my small hand into his large one and he pulls me forward, causing a squeal to escape my lips, "You look stunning," He whispers and I feel heat spread across my face.
He wraps his arms around me and we sway back and forth to the song, he spun me outwards before pulling me back into his chest.
My hair flies around my face and I couldn't help but giggle out when he twirled me around, he pulls me into his arms again and I look up at him almost breathless.
"Didn't know you could dance," I mumble, he chuckles deeply and looks down at me.
"I can't," He replies, my lips tilting upwards as I looked up at him.
There was this buzzing feeling spreading throughout my body but it was cut short when he spun me outwards, I laugh out and rose an eyebrow at him.
He pulls me back to his chest and rests a hand on my waist, swaying us around.
In this moment I felt no stress, I wasn't concerned about anything. All I was focused on was Ben as he danced for the both of us. He takes the lead and I gladly let him, knowing nothing about dancing.
I wanted to keep this feeling with me forever, the way my heart danced along to the rhythm of the song, how my chest warmed when Ben would smile down at me.
The lights around us flicker and I look back up at him, "Why are you here?" I ask, smiling when he narrowed his eyes.
"I came here just so I could show you my amazing dance moves," He retorts back and I laugh out again.
The music blasted around us and we kept dancing, everything spinning around us. The only thing I could make out clearly was Benjamins face.
I chew my lip, "Well you've impressed me Ben, you always seem to shock me," I say sarcastically, shooting him a cheeky smile.
"You are from another galaxy," He retorts back, shaking his head while twirling me around.
He dips me back before sliding me up, holding me against his chest, "What made you really come here tonight?" I ask.
He stared down at me with those dark eyes that always consumed me, "I wanted to see how pretty you looked in a dress," He says, causing my cheeks to burn in embarrassment.
I look down when he places his fingers under my chin, pulling my head up so I could meet his eyes, "You outshine the stars and moon," He whispered and I felt my chest seize.
I rest my head on his chest momentarily while giggling under my breath, "Im sorry, I'm just not use to this," I whisper.
He chuckles out, "Yeah, its weird when we're not trying to tear each other's throats out," He says.
I laugh loudly and shake my head, "You really are crazy," I giggle out and the song changes again but we stayed there dancing.
He wrapped an arm around my waist and we swayed back and forth, I wanted to capture this moment and keep it with me throughout this long life of mine.
I'm not sure anything would compare to this.
"I'm happy you showed up," I whispered, his head shot over so he was now looking down at me.
His dark eyes twinkled and he spun me outwards before pulling me back to his chest, "I guess it's not as bad as I thought it was going to be," He says.
He pulls away, sliding off his leather jacket, throwing it over my purse that was resting on a chair near by.
He turns back around and grabs my hand in his, pulling me forward. I stumble into his chest, laughing under my breath while internally cursing his werewolf strength.
I place a hand on his shoulder and we sway around in circles as the music bounced off the walls, the slow melody setting a peaceful mood as the lights continued to flicker.
My eyes caught on Silas across the room dancing with Graylen and I couldn't help but smile. He looked happy.
I was brought out of my thoughts when Ben dips me backwards again, his face just inches from mine. I felt my lungs swell up and I couldn't stop staring at him.
It felt like I was in a trance
He pulls me up and twirls me around, "You look like a real angel," He says and my heart stopped in my chest before pacing.
I place a hand on his cheek and feel those tingles shoot out through my body, luckily there wasn't any bright light or blast.
Just this heat and electricity surging through our contact. I brush a thumb across his cheek and stare up in his arms, "You look real handsome as the devil tonight," I snap back, smiling.
Nothing is real - love is everything and I know nothing.
He dips me back again, "Who knew you were this charming," He says deeply.
His voice sending shivers throughout my body, my hand rested against his neck as he twirled us around.
My heart felt warm
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Iliana's dress