"Words have meaning and names have powers."

-Kamoyrocks 😊

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Julia's POV

"Guys, I'm so excited for the ball tomorrow." Alex squeals as he jumps up and down.

"No no no. Don't do that,  squealing is my job." Ethan sasses.

"Whatever."

"Can you guys at least come to the mall with Julia and I?" Drake whines.

"Sure. I need to buy something for the ball anyways." Jace says. "How about you guys?"

"Oh yeah we were going to go even if Drake didn't ask." Alexander says.

"You guys are the best." Drake says, the sarcasm evident in his tone.

"I'll be in the food court, you know, to eat food, in the court." Alex says.

"Whatever." Drake rolls his eyes.

...........

"Okay guys we're here." Alexander says as we arrive at Target.

Why do they call it Target by the way? Is it because one you buy stuff there you've hit the right target or something? I laugh at my fail attempt to make a joke and walk out of the car as Drake offers me his hand.

"Weh Jace deh?" I ask. I don't see him.

"Oh he'll be coming shortly. He just had to do a few things." Lucas says and I nod my head.

"Enough with the jibber-jabber, let's go." Ethan squeals and we run inside.

.............

"Mi doe wah wear nuh dress." I say as Lucas hands me a red sparkling dress. I just don't like wearing dresses and I sure as hell won't wear any high heels. I'm a girl but keep in mind that I'm a tomboy.

"Well what are you going to wear?" Alexander asks. "You have to wear something."

"It haffi be one dress?" I whine.

"Yaass gurl. It has to." Ethan sasses and I roll my eyes playfully.

"Isn't there anyting else mi can wear?" I groan.

"Just try something that you feel comfortable in Julia." Alexander says and I smile wickedly. "Except for jeans and a shirt." He finalises and my smile falls into a frown.

"Go." Lucas says.

"Yes Julia, I need to see those curves of yours." Drake says and I roll my eyes.

I walk towards another stand and look for a clothes that doesn't make me gag. I find a peach dress with no strap and it is basically the length of my body with a part that is separated from my upper half. 

I try it on in the changing room and come out to look at myself in the mirror. I see some girls with the most beautiful clothes on and they look absolutely beautiful. They leave and I'm left alone. I look at myself in the full body mirror and a tear falls on my cheek

I'm so ugly...

I look at my face.

I'm not beautiful...

I look at my slim waist and slim body.

I need to eat more...

By the time I finish with my self pity, my cheeks are soaked with tears. I quickly wipe, making sure that no tear stain is visible.

I walk out with the dress in front of the guys and they all stop what they are doing to look at me. Drake's mouth is wide open, Ethan is pursing his lips in a sassy way, Alexander just whistles, Lucus nods in agreement and Alex comes to hug me.

"Julia, that best be jelly, because jam don't jiggle like dat!" Drake says, checking me out shamelessly. I roll my eyes at him and pull away from Alex's hug. Just then, I see Jace standing behind him with a look of admiration and his green eyes twinkle.

"Wow." He says breathlessly. "You look beautiful." He says and holds my hand.

I feel my cheeks start to burn and I look away. He hugs me and I smile.

"Okay break it up you too." Drake pulls us apart. Jace sends him a glare and I laugh.
"Okay its our turn to get suits. We will be back in a minute. You coming Jace?" Alexander asks.

"Nah, I already got my suit. I'll just stay here and give Julia company." He smiles.

"Oh okay. We'll be back. Call us if you need anything." They leave.

"Let's sit here." He says and points to the group of couches.

"Kk." I say.

We sit there in a comfortable silence. With Jace having his headphones in and me reading my book.

In a weird way, reading keeps me sane. I don't know if that makes sense but it does. I like to read maybe because despite me being a book worm, I'm more of a person who likes to read people's thoughts a d struggles because it makes me have hope knowing I'm not alone.

"Come here." Jace whispers and I turn to look at him and freeze. I slowly lean next to him and he gives me his head phones.

"Listen to the song." He smiles. I do as told and listen.

🎤But you, you perfect,

you make everything seem worthless,

you make everything seem worth it,

I go to the moon and grab that for you...

You deserve it..🎤

I take them out and look at him in confusion. "What about it?"

"I just wanted a special girl to hear that." He says and I blush at his comment.

"No, I'm really not." I turn away then feel his finger touch my cheek to face him.

"You special to me because you make my life happier."

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"Hello everyone and welcome to the grand ball!" The lady says with excitement and everyone claps in excitement.

I let out a nervous breath.

I'm so nervous...

Its my first time ever at a ball and everyone glancing at me now and then surely isn't helping. We arrived before the rest of the boys and by that I mean me, Lucus, Alexander and Alex. Its only Ethan, Drake and Lucus that aren't here.

I don't remember what they said they were doing but Jace wouldn't tell me. He was always so goofy. I smile at the thought of him. I always get this tingly feeling in my stomach whenever I think of him or see him. Each day I have this feeling that grows every time I see him.

"Hey, you wanna dance?" Alexander asks. I nod at him as we head to the dance floor.

"I can't really dance that well." he says and I snort.

"Me neitha."

"Let's just dance how we tjink it should be." I laugh as we fo whatever we want, earning some laughs from all the people.

They people aren't so bad actually, some are stuffy and high and mighty since their rich but the place is warm and welcoming. The ball is just big and fancy and of course spotless, and the place screams rich all over. It gives a cool vibe and I feel as if tonight is gonna go just fine. Except Jace isn't here. I bit my lip.

Where is he?

"Hey look." Alexander stops me from my attempt to look for Jace. No sign of him anywhere. I look at Alexander in confusion and he points his finger to behind me.

For a minute I thought it was Jace but it was Alex and Brook. They are talking and blushing and also holding hands.

"Looks like Alex finally got what he wanted." His twin chuckles. I smile at my best friend.

"Mi ago get some juice soon come." I say to Alexander and he nods his head before turning to talk to a group of guys.

I grab a glass cup and pour myself some juice. Just then, I feel a presence behind me. Its Jace, I think to myself. I turn around, only to be met with Bianca and Brianna.

"What do you guys want?" I ask as they eye me up and down.

"You think your so clever huh? Your not going to win Jace or get his attention with that dress that shows your belly and slim body. Face it. Jace will never love you, get that in your skull. Now do me a favour and leave what's mine, got it?" she steps closer. "Or else." She take up a glass and when I think she is going to drink it, she throws the cup at my dress and I gasp.

She ruined my dress...

Not that I wasn't glad, I was already wearing  sneakers underneath and I already had a back up clothes in the car.

I sigh and head to the bathroom. Its not like I couldn't talk back to Bianca but its that feeling when someone intimidates you, the feeling of fearing that you might get hurt if you otter a single word.

I grab a tissue and slightly wet it before applying it to my dress. Just like the first day of school...

I scoff at the memory. When I have managed to cover the stain as much as I can, I head out the bathroom door and back into the ball.

Just then, I hear music coming from the front stage. My eyes widen when I see Jace, Ethan and Drake playing music but only Jace is singing to a song, I listen to the lyrics.

🎤If the sky falls, if the world ends,

if the sun sets and the rivers turn red,

If we get lost in the twilight, somewhere I know we'll be alright because I got youuuu, and you got meee

Yeah we got us, yeah we got us, yeah we got...us, yeah we got trust....🎤

I stare at Jace as he pours his heart out in the song. He seems as if he is singing the song to someone, I just didn't know who.

🎤We got it all, we got it made, that's why everybody else, is throwing shade,

So let the weatherman call for more rain,

You don't gotta be afraid....🎤

At this time, Jace was staring me right in the eyes as his voice travelled beautifully through the room. I narrowed my eyes at him and hr just sang.

Who was he singing to?

Then it hit me, the way his eyes turned dark, the way his arms stretched out reaching at me as if he was pulling for me but couldn't get me, the way when he was finish and immediately came to hug me said that the dong that he poured his heart out,

Was for me....

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A/N: Hello guys * kisses everyone's cheeks* how was your...well month, week, day, night going? I hope its going swell.

So this mad person (me) decided to stay up until 3:00 a.m to finish writing her favourite book for her favourite readers. That's how much I love you guys.

Also because this is the only time I'll be free because I have a lot of studying and tests to do. Soooo sorry for the errors guys, but this is literally the best I can do right now. Which means that I don't really know when I'll be seeing you guys again. *sniffs* Amma miss you guys.

But Christmas is almost here and I'll have a lot of time to be posting.

Also guys, thoughts, what do you think of the story now? Do you not like where it is going? Moving too fast? I need to know ASAP. I just want you guys to enjoy this story. I had to slide in the huge part of Julia and Jace falling in love so that kinda got in the way of everything.

But yeah, let me know what you think, vote, sharing is caring since I care for y'all.

Alright, that's enough for me, I talk a lot. Anyways, May God Bless You All! 😘