Desires in Haven: Jaded Flames

CHAPTER 10: Make Over

Yesterday was the most wonderful day. I have the best friends and had the best birthday. Not to mention my gifts I received from everyone. The PINK JEEP was the cupcake but the cherry on top didn't come until later.

FLASHBACK *****

"Ok guys it's 1am I'll be heading to bed" giving everyone one last hug "thank you so much for making me feel special guys"

"Don't mention it" "yeah you're our girl now and we'll always make you feel loved" Mia said after Leo.

"Goodnight" we all said in unison.

Walking to my room I noticed I had this little tingly feeling in my chest. I've never had it before and I can't really describe it. Opening the door to my room I see a cute white box with a bow on it.

Well the gift that keeps giving me I say in my head of course. "Oh my GOD" screaming "Sorry everyone" I also scream immediately after. lol. I need to learn to refrain from screaming so much. I guess being around people who make me feel safe brings the screams out of me.

Holding the necklace up I twirl it around looking at the details. the most beautiful necklace I've ever seen and it's mine. I go to look for a card and it only says a few words.

"To my babydoll, when I saw it I thought of you. You're special to me in this world and the next. Love Yours."

Made me wonder who gifted it to me. No one has called me babydoll before. Did someone stop by without me knowing. I didn't have any friends back home. And I haven't made that many friends here. Could it be from Kai?

Does he think I'm special to him? we barely talk. even though we are starting to get closer I thought he thought of me as a little girl. Those looks he passed me I thought it was because I looked weird. Do he feel how I feel for him?

I guess I'll have to ask him in the morning if it's from him.

I place the necklace back in the box and set it on the dresser. Does wearing it mean I'm accepting whoever it is? let me not think too hard about it. Maybe it means I'm just a special friend.

I dragged my body to the shower. just realizing how tired I truly am. I turn it the hottest it can go. I wash my hair with strawberry castor shampoo. Massaging my scalp. I wonder how Kai hands feel in my hair. His big strong fingers working my scalp. Washing all the shampoo out I just work some leave in conditioner in, and place my hair into a bun.

I start to lather up my wash cloth. Starting from the top working my way to the bottom. My dove pink makes me smell so good , it's one of my favorites next to the exfoliating bar. I do that 2 more times but I can't get out.

Kai Kai Kai is all that's on my mind. I look down at myself and examine my body. should I keep hiding or finally open up and own it. Maybe he'll like a newer more mature me. I am 18 which makes me grown in my own right.

Turning off the water which was cold by now. I step out dry off and put my shea butter all over my body, then hopped in bed naked.

Looking up at the ceiling I finally shut my mind off of Kai and let myself drift to sleep.

END FLASHBACK

Today is a new day. and I want a makeover which I feel is due. I called Mia to my room 15 mins ago, she hasn't stopped talking since I told her.

"Ok so we're going to have to go shopping thanks to me and Kai you already have brand new clothes that all seem to be the right size"

"But first we're going to do your hair" she says dragging me to the bathroom. we started by washing out my conditioner. Then it took us 30 mins to separate it all and detangle it with a brush. Next step was adding the curlers and sitting under the blow dryer. which Mia conveniently brought with her.

Hair was finally done after 2 hours of work. we both decided it was time to stop wearing my hair in my face. So we finally agreed on putting half of my hair into a ponytail and the back half leaving the curls out the drape down my back.

We then moved on the plucking and shaping my brows curling my lashes putting mascara on. And ending it with some clear lipgloss. sweet and simple. A cute natural look. Which was all I could handle at the moment.

Back home I would do stuff like this with my mom but mostly just when we decided to go for a nice dinner out.

As far as clothes I picked a cute black crop top and high waisted jeans. I put in some diamond earrings, my dragon necklace, and threw on some black and white Jordan 1s. I was always a sneaker head ever since I could walk. I get it from my parents. I would never wear my shoes to my old school. I'd prolly get them stolen. So it was like a different side of me no one knew.

"How do I look?" I ask walking out of the closet. "you look good girl" Mia said pulling me into a hug. ok let's go down for lunch we kissed breakfast. We still have the cabin for another day then it's back to campus.

"Who's your friend Mia" Leo said stuffing his mouth with a BLT. "Boy stop playing it's me" I said pushing his shoulder. Causing him to choke a little on the sandwich. " I didnt know you wore stuff like this Jade" "Is it bad?" "Should I go change?" I asked confused "No ,No that's not what I'm saying. I like it. it fits you well" Leo said before giving me a hug.

"Good afternoon everyone" Alex and Kai said walking into the kitchen. they both stopped and looked at me up and down. "Looks nice Jade" Alex said grabbing a sandwich before leaving. Kai was still standing there eyes glued on me. "So how do I look?" I ask nervously touching my necklace. " Oh umm you look....ok" he said before turning and leaving.

"Just ok" I ask Mia. she knew what I was really talking about because I informed her of the note I thought was from Kai with the necklace. I'm going to tell Leo too but its just girl stuff. "Don't worry about it, you look great" she said rubbing the side of my arm.

"Well I guess he wasn't the one who left the necklace and note" I say out loud to mia and Leo.

"What necklace and note?" Leo asked confused

"Oh I'll fill you in later" Mia said grabbing a sandwich for herself and I.

So what do you guys want to do today? I asked them both swinging in the chair eating my BLT.

"FISHING" they both said in unison.