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Prologue

"I'm going to regret everything by tomorrow morning."

That's all I can think about as I jump over all the discarded clothes on the floor and over to my wardrobe near the window. Hannah a friend of mine since elementary seats at the vanity applying her make up. I wouldn't call her my best friend seeing as we've had more downs than ups but she's always been there when I needed her as have I.

Two of our other roommates Desire and Veronica have probably already gone which is no surprise at all since they both love to party and gossip about people and have probably met with their other friend Tianna who says I'm her best friend, we aren't close, all I see is a girl with very false claims. What's really startling is the fact that every time I go home and come back I find a brand new rumour already formed about me and who from- Tianna.

The party is being held in the upper wing, the whole school is invited but that is beside the point, It's both an advantage and a disadvantage with the way you see it. I'm meeting my boyfriend there but I don't trust myself that everything is going to go smoothly.

Valerie a girl who is close friends with him is going to be there and it's no secret to anyone that she likes him seeing that she doesn't even try to hide it with the constant flirting and not so secret touching that just always seems to happen when I'm around.

What doesn't help is the fact that the two girls I sleep with and the girl who claims I'm her best friend want them to date though it is somehow expected since few people know about us.

"Candace have you seen my wedged heels?" Hannah asks from within her wardrobe where she's searching nose deep for them.

"Have you checked under your bed." I say knowing pretty well that they'll be there as she always kicks her shoes there every time she returns to the dorm.

I'm not surprised when I hear her exclamation of joy once she finds it but I'm definitely shocked once I turn around and see what she's dressed in. Hannah isn't known to always wear anything flashy or revealing so I'm really surprised to her dressed in a short silk dress and her hair let loose in waves. And honestly with her model like height- something I've always been jealous off she looks even better.

I look down at my turtle neck dress and feel slightly under-dressed but don't dwell on it much. I pick my mini purse and head out the door, the heeled boots adding on to my height of 5'3 which make me smile a little. The party isn't that far from my dorm and it doesn't take us long to reach. The place is packed the only light coming from the disco lights making it seem somewhat eerie. It smells of alcohol and sweat and something I'm not certain of.

"Do you see any of our friends?" I ask Hannah who has a better chance of spotting any of them.

"No, but I'm going to check around the bar area." She says walking forward and blending into the crowd.

I feel a light tap on my shoulder and turn around only to see Michael, he's dressed in skinny jeans and a white shirt something usual to him. I give him a hug and a light peck on the lips holding him close to me.

I hadn't seen him since morning when we had breakfast together and it was good to see him right now.

"Hey Candace." hey says with a slight smile on his face they faint smell of alcohol lingering on his breath and an underlying floral smell. I don't want to dwell on it much but its stuck at the back of my mind.

"I'm alright but have you seen those of Imogen."

"Yeah she was with Trevor and Jackson but that was like an hour ago, but come on let's go dance."

We walk through the crowded common room of sweat filled bodies grinding on each other and head to the lounge it's not as packed as the common room so there some space to dance freely but it's still a tight fit. I can feel the heat emitting from Michaels body behind me and I'm somewhat relieved that there is someone I know here.

We dance together before I feel tired, sticky and really thirsty

"Hey I'm tired and want to use the washroom I'm going to be back." I tell Michael giving him a hug.

I walk down the hall and towards one of the room where I know I'll find a clean bathroom, on my way there I catch sight of Hannah talking with Bethany, relieved that she's with someone at least, I continue my journey.

Once I'm done I head back but I'm surprised to see a huge crowd surrounding someone. I'm curious to know what's going on so I search around for someone I know to find out what's happening. I spot Tianna among the crowd and head towards her.

"Hey Tianna." I say giving her a slight hug.

"Oh my God! Candace, I haven't seen you the whole party have just gotten here." She asks excitedly. I don't know why she's so happy but I smile back anyway and answer her question though I'm still so curious.

"Oh no, I've been here for over two hours, I was just heading back when I saw the crowd. What's happening.

"Well there is some couple there. We can go and check it out if you want"

I accept and we push through the crowd some of Tianna drink pouring out because of the constant shoving. What I see there is unsettling and honestly I wish I wasn't so damn curious.

In front of me is Michael and Valerie grinding on each other and making out. I want to burn the image out of my mind but its stuck there. The song comes to an end and they pull apart. Catching sight of me Michael try's coming up to me  but I'm having none it. I turn on my heel and head out Michael hot on my heel and the sight of a smiling Valerie.

My mind is hazy as I head out the only thing running through is "Michael cheated on me." I'm furious I don't want to believe it but I have to I just saw it happen in front of my eyes. s**t that's why he was smelling like flowers.

"Candace! Candace! Candace can you please stop?"

He's shouting for me to stop I'm trying to ignore him but he's persistent I stop some way down the hall and turn towards him. In a way I'm not pissed but if he starts saying that it's not what it seems I'm going to flip.

"Are you pissed?" he says. That's stupid of him to ask.

"No."

"Ok. I'm sorry, it was a mistake and it's not going to happen again."

That's stupid he's probably been doing it for a while and he thinks I'm stupid. The floral I smelt on him was probably hers.

"Ok, but were done. I'm breaking up with you."

I don't wait for his response, I just turn on my heel and walk away. I'm not sure where I'm going but I find myself outside, it's not a starry night, its bleak and dull but that's alright. In the corner of my eye I see Imogen heading towards me I'm happy cause I haven't seen her the whole night.

"Hey Candace."

"Hey Imogen, I heard that you were with Trevor." I say wiggling my eyebrows and laughing slightly.

"Yeah I was and Jackson want to talk."

"Ok, where is he."

"Wait you've allowed, that's weird."

Honestly I don't know why she surprised, it's not unusual for me to talk to people. I know it's not often but I do so once in a while.

"Oh don't look so surprised." I say with a laugh linking our hands and starting to walk forward. She doesn't protest and takes me to him before going back to Trevor. With a small smile I settle down on the bench besides him.

It's calm and that's all I need after what happened.