Ariella's pov
A few days later
It's been a little weird these past few days. I know I'm single and can do whoever I want, but i just feel like it's wrong.
Oscar and I havent really talked since that night we hooked up. After we were done I ended up going home.
I was afraid if i slept in his bed with him that my heart would be done for. Getting back together with Oscar is a terrible idea. But that doesn't mean my heart doesn't still want him. I havent stopped thinking about how much I missed him since that night. It wasnt even just the sex. The whole night was something I didnt realize i needed.
I've been thinking about Oscar so much that I've been dry towards Derek. It felt weird to be touchy feely with Derek knowing I'm thinking of Oscar.
Now I was at school and had no choice but to face him. I parked my car in the parking lot where I usually park.
I got my car back, thank god. I spent a good amount of money on tires but she was back.
"Ariella!" I turned to see Derek when i stepped out.
I walked over to him. He was standing my his car.
"My car is acting stupid can you check the hood." He asked as he went to grab something inside.
"Yeah sure." I say as i popped the hood open.
I smiled like an idiot then looked up at Derek who had roses in his hand.
"You are such a dork." I laughed as he pulled me into a hug.
"Is that a yes?" He laughed.
"Yes of course i'll go with you." I smiled at him as i took the bouquet of roses.
Then the group came out of hiding behind cars.
"Aweee." Terry smiled as he took a picture of us.
I just laughed. "When is prom anyways?"
"Tomorrow night." Leslie squealed and my smiled dropped.
"Are you serious? I need to find a dress." I freaked out.
"Dont worry I'll go with you." Leslie smiled.
"One problem. How are we gonna get Cesar in? We know he loves to dance." Andy mentioned with a laugh as he elbowed Cesar.
"I'll take him." Leslie chimed in.
We all looked at Leslie then at Cesar.
"You're really gonna take a freshman to prom? Damn you got balls." Andy laughed.
"Well how else is the whole squad gonna go if i dont take him?" Leslie said as she rolled her eyes.
"Catch a case Cruz." Terry joked as Leslie smacked his arm.
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After school Leslie and i went to the mall to buy my prom dress.
"My dress is lavender." Leslie smiled as showed me a picture.
"Wow thats really cute." I smile as we walk into a store.
"So tell me since when did you and Cesar become a thing?" I questioned as she laughed.
"No. We aren't a thing." She smiled to herself.
"You sure about that?" I raised my brow as i cringed at each dress i saw. None of these were what I wanted. I wanted something that was elegant but also somewhat scandalous.
"Yeah. That would be weird to have a thing for Cesar when im talking to his brother." Leslie mentioned as she shook her head.
I froze in my tracks and looked at her. Was she fucking with me?
Does Cesar have another brother I don't know about? Because why would Leslie talk to Oscar.
"What?" I stopped looking at the dresses and kept looking at her.
She looked at me confused. "Oh yeah i didnt tell you? Cesar's older brother and i are talking. His name is Oscar but he's in a gang so people call him Spooky." Leslie explained.
Bitch-
"Yeah um... i know who he is." I said awkwardly.
"You do? Is he nice?" Leslie asked excitedly.
This girl really doesn't know? Bitch everyone knows.
Then again Leslie was kind of clueless sometimes.
"Yeah um... Oscar and i dated." I mumbled and now she stopped looking at dresses and looked at me.
"Oh." She said completely surprised. Poor girl. She really didn't know.
"I can stop talking to him if you want." She said as looked at me worried.
"I mean we just have a lot of history. So it would just be weird you know? Since we're friends and stuff." I smiled awkwardly at her as i walked around the store while she trailed behind.
She stayed silent for second.
"Oh okay." she finally said something.
"I think i found the one." I said as i stared at a mannequin that was wearing the prettiest dress.
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Night of prom
"You look so beautiful." Derek smiled as he kissed my cheek.
"Thank you, Derek." I smiled as he put a corsage on my wrist.
I smiled then watched as Letty took pictures of us in the driveway.
"Dom remember our prom." Letty said.
"We didnt go." He answered.
"Yeah i know. Its cause you took that Elizabeth bitch from down the street." Letty said as glared at him.
"I married you." Dom smiled as he hugged her from behind.
"Mhm." She mumbled as she continued taking our photos.
Then we started taking group photos with Cesar, Leslie, Terry, Andy and their dates.
We looked cute.
"Can i get a picture with just Cesar?" I ask and then Letty took our pictures.
"I want a picture with Ariella too." Terry said as he walked up to me with a smile. This guy really knew how to clean up.
I took pictures with everyone.
"I want a picture." Dom said as he walked up to me.
Letty took the photo.
"Have fun. Be safe." Dom said as he teared up.
"Why are you crying?" I frowned as i hugged Dom.
"I dont cry." He said as his mood changed and he held back the tears.
"Go have fun loser." He said as he gently pushed me towards my friends.
I laughed as i walked to Derek's car.
This is gonna be interesting.
-sweeteasaint
So tea was spilled tonight.
How yall feelin?