I hate you

" What do you plan on wearing tonight" Angie asked as she shuffled through a pile of bum shorts. She flinged a couple of tops onto the bed, shuffling through Bella's never ending wardrobe of clothes she never wore. "Babe we should go out more often. These outfits aren't gonna wear themselves. Look at this pretty pants. I love the tiger stripes on it. Why haven't you worn this to school?" She threw a cursory glance at her friend before focusing on picking out a beach themed knee high skirt with a matching crop top.

" No no no. I can never wear that. My body would be too exposed and you know that makes me feel uncomfortable"

"girl if you want to kill the look tonight you have to dress to slay. And your normal looks are okay but we need you to look like a rank A diva." Angie explained as she forced a reluctant Bella to try on a couple of wears.

The party started an hour late but all the teens didn't really mind. They wanted to party late into the night, get high and knock out their senses. Maybe even get a quickie with their mates.

Latest cars lined up the streets, each finalist trying to showoff in a bid to rage their popularity on. The boys mostly wore shorts with a loose t-shirt, buttons undone to show their rock hard abs, probably with the idea of landing a few fishes for the night.

The music was wild as it was played from three power jacked cinema speakers. Most people had to speak at the top of their voices to be heard so everyone referred back to texting. Snacks were passed round to lay the ground for a marathon of shots.

Stacey sat with her clique by the pool side while they waited for Don. The party was really meant to announce her official relationship with Don but he was no where to be found. She could not tolerate lateness but she chewed down her pride for his sake. She would do anything to see Bella eat dust.

Don pulled up in a raspberry Cadillac CT5. All eyes move to him in shock of his ride but the girls were more interested in his smoky look. Wearing a white vest that clung greedily to his body outlining his ferocious athletic body and a deep blue safari shorts, he walked into the party and went straight up to Stacey whom he held by the waist as he led her towards the pull. Gasps went through the students. Wasn't he with weird Bella? Did they break up? What the heck was happening?

Everyone was in awe of the new development but before they could fully access the scene in front of them, a chevrolet corvette stingray pulled up right beside Don's car.

who else could it be and what was with that mad Ride?

Shock swept through the crowd including Stacey when Bella stepped down from the car. She was dressed in a coffee brown jean knee high gown with a thigh high skit that did well to expose the back of her thighs. It wasn't the kinda outfit you would wear and still expect yourself to bend down in a crowd. Her hair was plaited in long pink braids stretching down to her back in length. A little make up here and there to highlight her face and she was stunning.

Angie next to her wore a simple dirty brown bum shorts with a beach bra that held her boobs tightly, puffing them up to the greedy eyes of the boys.

Together, they looked like the highschool version of the kardashian sisters.

Stacey gritted her teeth but composed herself to welcome them in. She hated anyone stealing her spotlight and they were doing just that. How dare they? In her own house? At her party? She was gonna make them wish they never honoured her invite. Pulling Don with her, she met the duo who were already helping themselves to fries.

"glad you could make it bel and Ang. I thought maybe you would not be able to find nice clothes or something but turns out you have just the right thing to make you blend in with my maids. please be careful that you aren't confused as one." She mocked, her entourage laughing in the background.

" Your outfit looks good. I really hope they don't make you to be the Head maid since it isn't any of your nice clothes." She faked a smile that irritated Stacey.

" Enjoy the party Bel. I and my boyfriend..." She held Don tightly "... Will be at the pool before the truth or dare game. I hope you will play"

"I wouldn't miss it Stacey"

Stacey walked away, tightly clinging tight to Don, whispering sweet nothings as they made their way to the pool. Bella watched in annoyance as they both acted lovey-dovey but what irked her the more was the peck Stacey placed on Don's cheek.

" This was a bad idea Ang. I can't do this. He is already with her. There is no coming back from that. You saw that didn't you. She pecked him where I should be pecking him and he let her do that right in my presence."She picked up her phone to leave but was restrained by Angie.

"you got this girl, just show 'em that your strong and you don't care what the world says. Go get what you want " Her smile calmed waters inside of Bella who readied herself for a heartfelt apology to her sweetheart.

The popular kids sat in a circle beside the pool to play the popular game of truth or dare. Bottles of booze were kept aside.

" here's the rules. If you can't fulfill your dare or can't answer a truth, you chug down half a bottle of booze. As easy as ABC right? We decide who gets to pick with a bottle spin" a girl with auricomous hair explained.

The bottle was spinned and after a few seconds, it stopped pointing at Angie and a random guy.

" I pick truth"

" your first kiss?"

"never been kissed"

A little laugh splurged from behind which erupted into a wild one.

" how is that even possible "

" your a finalist. You can't say you've never had a spin before "

She rolled her eyes denying her teasers a chance to throw further irking questions. A spin landed the bottle between a couple randos and for a while, it seemed like Bella would escape the hell of the game. Just when she was completely relaxing her spirit, the Bottle spin landed at her and Stacey.

"I dare you to kiss Jack " Stacey smirked at her. She knew for someone like Bella who was basically withdrawn from people an easy dare like that would send her running.

Bella braced herself and went up to the guy. She leaned in hesitantly but after a little deliberation, she kissed him lightly but he pulled her tongue in for a tango and they found themselves in a lustful entanglement. Stacey gritted her teeth but her face turned pale when she saw Don gripping his hand tight to suppress his emotions. At that moment, all he wanted to do was grab Jack and send him tumbling with a super kick and a hard punch to the gut but he had to keep himself in check.

She broke the kiss and went back to her position. The bottle was spinned and it pointed at Stacey and one of the girls in her entourage.

" I dare you to kiss your boyfriend" the girl dared Stacey.

Without further trumpeting, she quickly faced Don, passed a smirk at Bella before leaning in to land her kiss.

She started softly but her own desires led her into a full assault. Her lips over his, consuming his burning wet tongue with hers until she found herself almost playing with the idea of a strip.

Don broke the kiss with a disgusted look on his face which he quickly covered.

A quick spin sent the bottle to Bella and Don.

Stacey prayed that Bella would not pick dare and as if the heavens were supporting her, Bella picked truth.

"do you still love me?"

Don's question hit everyone like a bombshell. Every one's ear itched to hear her reply. It would be the hottest topic of the week.

Bowing her head, she answered. " yes. Yes I still love you and I always will. Not for a second did my heart stop shouting out your name even as I shooed you off. I knew that was the dumbest thing to do but I had to. One day you will know my reasons but let's live in the present. All I can give you from now on is my unconditional and unrequited love till i meet my end. Am sorry for the way things ended last time but am willing to make it up to you if you are willing to be my Donnie again "

His heart melted like butter as he heard her sweet confession while Stacey raged inwardly.

" Bella, I cannot tell you how happy I am to hear that you love me. These words from you I will cherish till the end of my days. You are my first love but ... now my heart has found a second... "

" a second what....?" Her mind suddenly confused, readying itself for the worst.

"I had loved you but the moment you crushed down my feelings, my heart crashed down but Stacey, Stacey picked it up and made it whole again. She is the reason for my smile now. Sorry to say but I hate you Bella" The stone cold expression on his face stated his seriousness and certainty. His vibe was chilly and rocky. He wasn't her Donnie anymore. He belonged to Stacey now.