crossed paths

Everyone had different lifestyles, different aims, different dreams and goals. As for me, I was known as the nice girl. Even my best friend hashtag bff, Sofia, would always say that I looked too innocent and naive to be true, too good for anyone. Ever since dad died of kidney disease, I gave up on friendship. My two best friends betrayed me and then taunted me about my father's death. Since then, I worked very hard to have good grades in school in order to attain a scholarship after high school to relieve my mom. Those had been my utmost priority before this lame party came up.Here I stood dressed in a body-hugging knee-length dress. Large blue eyes, pale blonde hair because that's who I am. Who I'm I? My eyes scanned my body and my pretty dress. If I was truthful enough, I would say I look hot. This had been Sofia's choosing not mine. My brows drew together. "Is this dress not a little short?" I asked, blinking my eyelashes rapidly. Sofia turned to look at me, her honey brown eyes widened. "Oh my God! You look really beautiful, ella," She exclaimed.that was her nickname for me since apparently Stella was too stressful to pronounce sofia walked over to me and gripped my arm, pulling me to her full-lengthmirror. I let out a little gasp as I watched myself in the mirror. I was mesmerized by my beauty. If sofia had not been standing behind my back, I would have denied that I'm me. My deep blue eyes shone brightly, I never realized how pretty they were before. My hair was packed in a bun, as usual. Sofia persuaded me to let it down and I did, honestly I prefer packing my hair but this still Looked okay. Nevertheless, I still look pretty. I pressed my palms to my cheeks. "I look hot, sofia," I said gently. "Yes, you look hot," She agreed with me, grinning from ear to ear. "Are you ready?”I nodded my head in the affirmative. Physically yes. But Mentally no! "I'm kinda nervous,a little" I said, picking my words one after the other. It was the first time I would be attending a party other than my neighbor's birthday party or wedding party which I usually went to with my mom. The corners of her mouth curled upwards. "You'll be okay, stop worrying too much." She assured me. I beamed a little smile at her. If not for sofia ,I wouldn't be attending this party. Jason would be there so she dragged me along with her. Sofia's eyelids dropped. "If I don't get Jason to notice me tonight, I don'tthink he ever will," she uttered. I drew in a long breath. "Here we go again!" I muttered under my breath. Jason Smith was the guy sofia had a sickening crush on. I did not know him that well but I had taken two classes with him this year. Within those times, I had seen nothing but rude and nonchalant behaviors from him. He was always with his gang of assholes. He was one of the bad boys in my school which makes me dislike him, and the fact that he was the best friend with Ace Hunter, the school badass, the handsome jerk with annoying curly hair. I patted my best friend gently on hershoulder. "He'll surely do, sofia. You only have to be positive," I told her. I tried my best to cheer sofia up instead of blurting out what my mind really wants to say which would probably hurt her feelings. "Stop crushing on that asshole because he'll never look your way. Ordinary and good girls like you are not his type," I thought yep that would definitely hurt her feelings. Her mouth curved into a wide smile. That was typical of her, she would always smile even in the worst situations. By the time we arrived at the party, the party was already in its full swing. "I need to go find Jason," Sofia yelled over the loud blasting ofmusic. I forced a smile. "Okay," I yelled back, watching her go off. With Sofia gone, I somehow felt alone, lost. I noticed some faces from school but couldn't make out any of their names more like I didn't care. Parties like this were not meant for people like me. Friday night, I would rather be in my room watching TV series in my PJs hair rolled into a bun and popcorn beside me. My eyes landed on Ace hunter, Evergreen High School's baddest boy amidst the crowd. Since Ace was here, definitely Jason would be here. I silently wished Sofia got to tell him that she has an undying crush on him. I wondered what his reaction would be. I tried my best not to think about it. I felt my throat dry as I waded through the crowd. I held my ears as I walked past one of the speakers, the bass pounding as loud as my heart God I felt like my ear drums were going to burst. I turned around to check if I could see Sofia. I felt left out being here on my own because this party is just not my thing. I should be in bed by now watching my favorite TV series and probably crushing popcorn or curled up in bed reading my favorite romance novel. I took a deep breath, wishing that I hadn't come here at all. The air here was suffocating.everyone reeked with alcohol all over .I needed air. I spun around and searched for the next available exit. I sighed as I made my way to the door. I pushed through the kitchen door and pulled open the sliding back door. The cold summer breeze welcomed me as I stepped out onto the patio. I shut my eyes, inhaling the deep fresh air. Some girl screamed, invading my beautiful moment. Ivy Portman was a tall, beautiful cheerleader who spoke like a valley man, but she wasn't as mean as she seemed. We've worked together a few times and I can tell she's nice. Actually, we were kind of friends. I could go talk to her. At least there is finally