Gigi's POV
A small ray of light filtering through a hole in my curtain, and hitting my eye woke me up. I rubbed my eyes, as I glanced around my room. Plastique was gone, but she had left a sticky note on the headboard of my bed.
''Gigi,
Thanks again for being such a great and supportive friend.
I love you and Jackie so, so much <3
XOXO,
Plastique
PS: Don't forget that tonight's the Last Dance Party! You know I'm an active member of the Social Events club, so make sure Crystal and you look nice, and make and appearance.''
Oh, shit, I had completely forgotten about the Last Dance Party! This is my first White Week, but according to my mom, the LDP was a dance party like any other, hosted the very last day of the WW before we returned home, but the only difference from a regular party is that they say that the couples that slow dance there will remain together and happy forever. I'd like to do that with Crystal, but I'm afraid she'll think it's too cheesy and not do it.
I quickly shook that thought off, standing up from bed, and heading to the small closet that was cornered in one side of the room. Gosh, how I miss the cottage I shared with Crystal: not only did it had a walking closet where I could fit all of my clothes, but it also had, you know, Crystal. I picked out casual clothing for the day: white pants and a white top, a black faux leather jacket with hanging chains and a matching belt, black strappy heels, and a pair of round sunglasses, which were completely out of place, since it was 22° outside. Hmm, I guess I wanted to make a fashion statement, like Crystal always does. Then, I headed to the bathroom, and showered, moisturized, got changed, dried my hair, styled it, and in no time, I was ready to go to the cafeteria.
Once there, I met Jackie and Plastique, sitting down on a table. Breakfast time was almost over so no wonder they were the last people in there.
''Hey guys!'' I said, as I approached them, and sat down.
''Hi!" Plastique said, in a very cheerful tone. I hadn't seen her this happy since... ever!
''Oh, Jackie, I don't know if Plas told you, but...''
''Chill, Geeg. She already told me about what you guys talked about yesterday.'' Jackie said, calmly.
''How much?'' I asked. I wanted to make sure I didn't talk too much.
''I already told her that I like girls, if that's what worries you.'' Plastique made it clear, making me sigh, relieved.
''Anyways, who are you guys going to go with to the LDP?! ... Oh, also, Geeg. I saved you this.'' Plastique said, passing me a blueberry muffin. She knows how much I like them.
''Thank you! And um... I don't know! Maybe I'll go with Samuel Finch, the abusive little bitch that made my life a nightmare for the past 2 years.'' I joked, making my friends burst out of laughter.
''The question wasn't directed to you, dummy; but rather to you.'' Plastique said, turning her gaze from my face to Jackie's.
''Oh, well... a certain someone invited me.'' Jackie shyly said, getting all flustered.
''Who?!'' I said, intrigued.
''Jan Sport...''
''Good for you! She's great.'' Plastique said.
''Yeah, I agree.'' I said.
''Me too.'' Jackie said.
''And yourself?'' I asked Plastique.
''Oh, um... I think I'll go by myself?? I mean, not alone completely, I'll be with you guys, duh. I've never not gone to any dance without a partner, but it should be fun too, right?''
''Totally.''
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It had been some hours since I had finished having breakfast with my friends. After we were done eating, we decided to go for a walk around the cottages, and then to Jackie's cottage to help her pick her dress.
Speaking of dresses, I didn't have any! How could I have been so dumb to forget packing one?! I threw all my clothes on the floor, dug mercilessly, searching for a dress. ANY dress, but there was no luck. Almost without any other option, I texted the only person who, I thought, could help me in a rush like this.
Gigi: Crystal, I'm a princess in distress!!!!
Crystal: Omg what happened?!
Gigi: I forgot to bring a dress from home for tonight!
Crystal: Gosh, you're so dramatic
Crystal: You almost gave me a heart attack, Geeg
Gigi: WHAT DO YOU MEAN?!
Gigi: This IS serious!!
Gigi: Do you have your dress ready?
Crystal: Yeah duh
Gigi: Then why are you so calm?!! I don't have a dress!!!
Crystal: Gigi, geez, you look great in anything. Even in a sack of potatoes
Crystal: Why don't you swing by my cottage and I'll help you figure something out?
Gigi: K I'd like that
Crystal: <3 Love you
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I did as Crystal asked me to, and headed to her cottage. I knocked on the door, to be received by a, per usual, stunning Crystal; conversely to me, who looked disgusting because of crying for over 45 minutes.
''Gigi, I can't believe you cried over this...'' Crystal laughed.
''Leave me alone, okay! This is how I cope! You better like it.'' I joked, wrapping my arms around her neck.
''Okay, okay, it's fine, my whiny princess. I have something for you.'' Crystal said, welcoming me inside, and making me sit on her bed.
''So, I've anticipated this moment for a while now, and I've worked very, very, very hard on something for you. I have just what you need here. Hope you like it, cutie.'' She said, as she pulled a box, hidden very far under the bed, and handing it to me. I looked up to her, with a confused look on my face, undecided whether to open it or not; but Crystal offered me a look that let me know it was okay to open it.
I did, and I discovered the prettiest dress I had ever since in my whole entire life: It was a beautiful red velvet, off-shoulders long gown. Tears started to accrue in my eyes, and my face started to get even more red than before.
''Where did you buy this?''
''Where did I buy this?! Baby, I made it!''
''You did?!'' I asked, incredulous.
''Yup. Every single inch in it.'' Crystal said, proudly.
''Crys, this is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for me...'' I said, standing up to hug my girlfriend.
''Now, that's a much more valid reason to cry.'' Crystal joked, making us both burst into laughter. I kissed her passionately, as Crystal patted my back gently, since she could feel I was shaking.
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Crystal's POV
It was starting to get dark, and it was almost time for the LDP to begin. Gigi and I rushed out of the cottage, and headed to the square where it'd be hosted in. This was the same square where Gigi got drunk and fainted, and so did I; but something inside me told me that wouldn't happen again. This time, everything was perfect. Gigi looked stunning: she was wearing the gown I meticulously made for her to hug all of her curves, and a pair of white gloves I had lying around. Nothing could go bad now.
We danced, drank, sang, yelled and kissed the whole night. I didn't know many of the songs that were blasting, but that didn't keep me from having a great time with Gigi. The only person I needed to be there for me to be happy was her, and I know it was the same for her. Just when I thought it could not possibly get any better, the unexpected happened. I heard the first notes of Forever and a Night by Girls Aloud, our song, blasting through the huge speakers.
''Gigi, hear! This is our song! Hey, did you do anything for this to happen?'' I yelled.
''Maybe...'' Gigi whispered on my ear. Next, she took my hands and placed them on her hips, and did the same with hers on my neck.
''I, I never thought I'd be
Lost inside your eyes
Living out this fantasy
But now, with every breath we take
All I think about
Is the love we're gonna make''
Gigi and I slowed danced to the rhythm of the chorus, or at least attempted to. We both have two left feet, so we did nothing but stumble on top of each other and laugh like fools; but still, everything was perfect.
''Gigi, say it.''
''Say what?''
''Say it back.'' I whispered on her ear, making her laugh and sigh.
''Crystal Elizabeth Methyd, I want you forever and a night. For all of my life, I just want to hold you tight. From now on, until the morning light, all I want to do, is be with you, baby, forever and a night.'' Gigi finished saying, and I pounced on her to kiss her, and the whole audience applauded. I think I even saw Mr. Dankworth tear a little.
''Child, I've said it many times before, and I'll say it again: Y'all are only saying this because you have a crush on each other.'' Jaida's voice was heard screaming in the distance.
And to think Mr. Dankworth hated us...: I actually think the bitch planned this all along... Oh, well, I guess we'll never know...