I chuckled at that and quickly sent it, before tucking my phone away and finally meeting a depressed looking Landon. He looked up from the bench in front of the fitting rooms as I walked in.
Thank God you’re finally here. Please, don’t let them drag us to another store ! Landon pleaded, looking up at me as if I were his only hope.
Landon, we’ve only been here for twenty minutes. I raised an eyebrow at him. I felt my phone buzz in my pocket but ignored it. It was no doubt Nathan freaking out. I had sent that text to rile him up, but I did feel kind of bad. He was already all the way in Europe and couldn’t be here with me at this silly Spring Dance and I was bragging about being hit on by guys. Oh well, maybe this would encourage him to come back home… Evil, I know.
I know, but it will soon turn into six hours with them. He shook his head as he glanced at the closed changing room doors.
We could always ditch them and go home. I have some new DVDs and a new tub of ice-cream. I said quietly, looking at Landon with a small smirk.
He looked like he was about to jump up and hug me, but then the changing room door suddenly burst open as Ella stepped out in a beautiful dark blue dress.
What do you guys think ? Ella asked unsure as she glanced down at herself. I turned to see Landon with his jaw on the ground and chuckled.
I look ridiculous, don’t I ? She frowned, looking up at us now.
Ella shut your mouth. You look like a freaking princess ! You need to buy it. I told her. And not because I just wanted them to hurry up and get home. She actually looked very stunning.
You really think so ? Ella looked at me with an unsure smile, before turning to look in the mirror.
You can’t buy that dress. Landon said in a tone of finality, causing us both to turn to him.
What ? Why not ? She looks like a goddess you idiot. I don’t think there’s a better dress for her. I said honestly, glaring at my best friend.
I know. That’s the exact reason why she can’t buy it. Everyone’s gonna be checking her out, I don’t want to have to spend the night getting my knuckles all bloody. Landon shook his head at us.
I burst out laughing while Ella glared at him. So you want me to show up in sweatpants looking like a potato ? Ella yelled at him.
That had been my plan before so I wouldn’t mind if she joined me…
Babe, you’d still look beautiful in your sweats. Landon said softly, coming up to her and grabbing her hand.
She quickly pulled it away and glared at him, not backing down. I tried hard not to laugh.
Then Jess decided to come out of the changing room with her hands full of dresses, now in her regular clothes.
None of these stupid dresses look… Ella ! Jess shrieked, her jaw dropping as she noticed the stunning blue dress on her. It was a full length dress with one strap and a slit from the top of her right leg to the bottom that showed of her pale leg that contrasted well with the dress.
Oh my gosh you look breathtaking ! Jess gushed at her, putting the discarded dresses to the side.
Ella slightly blushed and smiled back.
But this idiot won’t let her buy it. I said, pointing at Landon who looked at me with a frown.
You’re supposed to be on my side ! He protested.
What ? Why not ? Jess looked at Landon with a glare. You can’t tell me she doesn’t look like a million bucks right now.
She does ! That’s the problem ! Landon argued while Ella stood there looking like she was about to punch her boyfriend.
Jess seemed to understand what he meant, before rolling her eyes. Calm down Romeo. She’s your girlfriend, isn’t that enough ? You can’t protect her from the whole male population. Jess stated.
Yes I can. Landon grumbled back.
I sighed. It looked like we would be here for a while… I pulled out my phone and my eyes widened as I saw thirteen new messages from Nathan.
I bit my lip, before opening up the conversation as my three friends continued to bicker.
N You can’t be serious…
N Skylar I don’t want you to go to this dance.
N Please try to understand, I can’t have my beautiful girlfriend being eyed up like a piece of meat without me there to protect her !
N Okay I’m sorry please don’t be mad. It’s totally up to you if you wanna go and I know you can defend yourself…
N It’s just that I prefer if you don’t…
N But I won’t force you !
N Skylar ?
N I know I’m a terrible boyfriend. I can’t even be there as your date and here I am getting jealous and overprotective
N I hope you’re not too mad princess.
N I love you…
N And I miss you. I wish I could see that cute angry face right now…
N Hope that didn’t make you more mad.. Sorry !
N Okay okay, I’ll shut up now…
I instantly felt bad for sending that text and how it had gotten him so worked up. Deciding to settle and fix this over the phone, I stood up and attempted to tell my friends I’d be right back, but no one was paying attention to me. Sighing and shaking my head, I walked out of the store unnoticed and went to sit on a nearby bench, before dialing his number and waiting for him to pick up.
I grinned as he picked up on the third ring.
Skylar hey ! He breathed out, his voice making my smile widen.
I chuckled. Hello my overly attached boyfriend. I teased him as I heard silence on his end. Thirteen messages ? Really ?
I can’t help it okay ! It’s already bad enough that I can’t see you but it’s worse when you ignore my texts. He trailed off, sounding sheepish.
I know, I was just teasing you. I explained with a giggle.
You really like to torture me don’t you ? Nathan sighed in defeat.
Only because I love you. I replied with a grin. I silently wished I could see his face right now. What time is it there ? I asked.
Almost three in the afternoon. He replied, then I heard some shifting around.
Are you still in bed ? I asked him suspiciously.
I heard a pause. Yes. He answered finally, causing me to sigh.