Dedicating this chapter to my friends, you know who you are ;D

Rachel's POV

Remember the reunion party Ella mentioned the other time? Initially, I was reluctant to go as you know Zachary and friends are going too.

Little did I expect that I have to go to the party regardless of my preference. Helen, her mood was getting from bad to worse. Everyday, she did not speak much and whenever we ask her out for lunch, she rejected our offer.

Therefore, Ella suggested that we all must go to the party. One, was to get Helen to come out of the house and not cooped up in her room.

Two, was to get me to go to Sarah's party. Yeah, adding up all the reasons I had no choice but to comply.

Here I was standing in front of my wardrobe trying to find a suitable outfit to wear. Few minutes ago, Ella sent a message to the group chat and informed us that there was a dress code for the girls.

What other dress code would they want? Of course, Ella emphasised that dress is a must.

Sadly, my wardrobe was full of jeans and shorts. The only few dresses I own was too formal, like those you would wear to weddings.

After standing in front of the mirror for ages, looking at which outfit suits me. I finally settled for a tie-strap bardot top in red and a dark skinny jeans. As for heels, I am wearing a black peep toe platform pumps.

Well, I did not have the habit of putting on make up. Therefore, after applying lip gloss and braiding my hair I am good to go.

Actually, it was nice to wear something pretty, once in a while.
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My dad lent me his car to drive to Sarah's house as it was located at the other side of the town. I was so nervous that I gripped the steering wheel until my knuckles turned white.

I seldom, or rather never went to a gathering like this before. Most of the time, I would avoid to go to any class gatherings.

In the past, it was easier to avoid too as I am not in town at all. Now, I did not have any more excuse to give.

My introvert personality was acting up again. I have the strong urge to drive back home and forget about this. While driving, I was having an inner battle with myself.

One part of me wanted to be brave for once and just go to the party. The other part wanted to escape and hide from this party.

At the thought of Zachary attending the party too is making me go crazy. If I didn't go, Zachary is was the reason why.

No. I should not think like what I used to. I am 16 years old, and worse turning 17 in a few months time. I have to come out of my comfort zone and try something I would not have done, like this party.

Before I could change my mind, I stepped on the accelerator so that I can reach Sarah's house faster.

In no time, Sarah's house came into my line of sight. There are quite a number of cars parking outside already. Wow, they sure are early. Among the cars, I noticed the girls have reached.

As I was about to get out of the car after parking, another car swoosh by real fast and park next to me. If I had opened the door earlier by a second, I would be knocked down by the car.

What an inconsiderate driver I thought infuriatedly. I was so angry that I wanted to give that driver a piece of my mind. When my hand touched the car handle, the inconsiderate driver came out of his car.

Once I saw the driver, I immediately changed my mind. I turned my body around to hide and cross my fingers that the driver would not notice me.

*knock knock*

"You don't have to hide. I saw you already." Zachary said, I could clearly hear the smirk in his voice.

With a sigh, I opened the car door and step outside.

"Why were you squatting down just now?" Zachary asked.

"I was picking up something I dropped that's all."

"Rachel, you sure suck at lying, you know?" He questioned with a smile. Great. He knew that I was hiding from him.

"Next time watch where you are driving! The way that you drive could get people killed!"

"Are you worried about me?" Zachary asked me with a twinkle in his eyes.

"Don't flatter youself, you nearly ran over me just now. So yeah I'm pissed at you, not worried about you."

Zachary chuckled lightly and closed the distance between us, by leaning forward to look at me in the eye. He's close enough that I could smell his aftershave. Not again, I thought.

He was staring into my eyes for a long time which was starting to me feel uncomfortable. His eyes suddenly move down and he's looking at my lips. Is he going to..?

"Rachel, you look pretty tonight." Zachary said softly and walked to Sarah's house. Apparently not.

I let out a breath never realising I was holding it. I was dumbfounded to hear those words coming from Zachary. Luckily he walked away, if not he could see how red my cheeks are right now.

Seriously, what's wrong with him. He was so annoyed by me the other time and now he's complimenting me?!

The other day he followed me on Instagram, can you believe it?! I was ecstatic and confused at the same time. Ecstatic? I shouldn't feel that way but I do, and please don't think the wrong way. Confused? As I thought popular guys like him don't follow people. You can see it from his number of followers and the handful of people he followed.

If you are wondering if I did follow him back or not. Yes I did okay.

"Williams! Hey! Stop daydreaming, are you coming or not?"

I quickly snap out of my daze and reply, "Yeah yeah I'm coming! Jeez."

Author's note :
Hey! :) I suck at writing author's note, so yeah thanks for reading :D (I know I said this for every chapter, so what?)