Not playing it sweet tonight, with
Turn Me On by David Guetta, ft. Nicki Minaj blasting out of her PC speakers, the slender model could be seen in her walk-in closet wearing a lavendar colored lace thong with a matching low back, strapless bustier. Slipping on the pink
dress that Rosie suggested would โbreak his heartโ because it showed that she knew she was a hot bitch and that she didnโt need him (she chose him), Junie slyly smirked as she looked at her body up and down. Far too lazy to zip her dress up, she went outside and gestured with her finger for Elliot, her new toy, to take care of it.
โEl, come here and be a doll.โ She was hovering over her dresser, going through her jewelry, when she called her other pet to her,
โEvie, honey. Come help me, please.โ On top of
needing to decide what necklace, rings, and bracelets to wear, she
needed to pick a clutch to compliment her dress, and figure out how sheโd wear her hair. Junie had already did her
make up since she knew exactly what she was going to wear prior to her friends arriving. Nothing too drastic but enough color around her eyes to give them a pleasant pop. Still natural and elegant, though. That was her style, even if tonight she let the sultry minx inside her come out to play.
Suddenly, the door burst open with a tiny blonde holding a rustic serving tray with three drinks, sliced cheese, fruit, meat, and crackers.
โMimosas for Junie and her cuties!โ Placing it on Junieโs desk, she didnโt delay, or overstay her welcome, and as such, skipped to the door. Before dismissing herself, she surveyed Junie and excitedly grinned.
โDo you want to take a bite, Mia?โ Junie caught a glimpse at her sorority sister gawking at her in admiration, which was rewarded with a kind smile.
โHow can anyone resist from gobbling you up?! Of course I do!โ Thatโs what she liked to hear. Junie loved all the support she had. She knew no matter how messy her life got, sheโd always have someone by her side.
โIs that true, Elliot? Would you gobble me up?โ Junie teased the boy, who seemed tense, which she found rather cute. Mia took this opportunity to close the door and go back to whatever she was doing. While Junie adored Evie more than anything, it was obvious that she took a strong interest in the awkward boy and therefore gave him more attention.
Elliot didn't know what to expect when Evie had practically begged him to go to Junie's place with her, at first he had declined because he wanted nothing to do with helping a girl pick out clothes but after getting a text from said girl and Evie telling him she wasn't someone to upset he thought otherwise. That's how the nerdy boy ended up sitting in a room filled with attractive girls as they blasted terrible music and gossiped. 'What the hell am I? This feels like I'm a token gay friend...but I'm not even gay!' He thought, feeling incredibly awkward and nervous.
The whole time Junie had been using him to do little things here and there for her, this time she wanted him to zip her dress up. With a face as red as a tomato he got up and zipped her skimpy pink dress up. What was the point of wearing it? Was she trying to impress the boy he hoped wouldn't totally beat him? All week he had been avoiding people and trying to keep out of the way, he'd been quite lucky because a lot of people didn't remember who he was. Guess being a quiet recluse had its perks.
Once his task had been accomplished he sat back down next to Evie, watching as a bouncy blonde came in bearing snacks. This did catch his interest, snacks were his favorite. As the girls talked he nibbled on the crackers and cheese, his head snapping up when Junie spoke.
"Uhโฆ.like a uhโฆ.piece of cake?" He said, unsure about what the right answer was. He looked to Evie,
"Is that right?" He really didnโt know what he was supposed to say.
Looking between Junie and Elliot, Evie then gave Junie a sickly sweet smile.
โYeah! Like a perfect genoise sponge decorated with a ton of strawberries! Iโd be a stupid guy not to want that,โ She chirped in agreement. Well, the reality was that she didnโt even necessarily need to be a guy to want Junie, but it wasnโt like
that was ever going to be reciprocated. She hid the twinge of disappointment by throwing herself into accessory hunting.
Ever since Evie brought Elliot to the art room, it seemed as though Junie preferred his company to hers. Even now, Junie was lavishing him with attention as Evie would run around at her command. She was happy, truly, that her good friend is getting a powerful ally in Junie, but she didnโt want to be forgotten either.
โWhat about this?โ Evie rested a
delicate layered choker necklace against Junieโs neck, decorated with golden leaves and a pretty pearl that Evie thought could even be a cute little juniper berry. It was best not to dwell in her sorrows, instead proving to Junie that even she could be helpful tonight.
โOh yes, yes. Thatโs perfect, honey.โ Junie, with a mimosa in hand, made her way to Evie and pushed her hair to the left side so her loyal friend could put it around her neck. Once she took a sip of her drink, she placed it down on her dresser and grabbed a
triple strand pearl bracelet that would easily match Evieโs choice in necklace. As she put it on, her mischievous, icy blue eyes searched Elliotโs face for emotion.
โDo I make you uncomfortable, Elliot?โ she cooly remarked.
Anyone with half a brain cell could pick up on the small mannerisms and tics he did that clearly displayed he wasnโt used to something like this. His shoulders were up, near his ears, showing he was tense and could use a massage. His warm hazel eyes didnโt know where to look, so he kept his focus on the food he was eating, hoping it could distract him from his current situation. Last but not least, he kept close to himself, leaving distance between her and him unless she demanded otherwise.
โYou can be honest with me. Isnโt that right, Evie?โ Exuding power and poise, controlling the conversation and the room, she reached for her drink once more and took another sip.
As she waited, she thought about Tyโs audacity Monday night, and how he thought he could get away with his unforgivable actions. He tried to be smooth, and sexy, in order to get her to grant him a pass. If he didnโt impress her tonight, which a little birdie did tell her that he was trying to know what she liked so he could do so, maybe sheโd leave him behind and focus on grooming and polishing Elliot, to be a boy in her league. The glass was against her lip when a smirk graced her face. If Evie wasnโt going to bring this charming boy to his full potential, then Junie might as well do it herself.
Elliot shook his head profusely upon hearing Junie's question,
"No! I just don't know how to be around girls...or people in general." He mumbled as he slowly munched on a piece of cheese. He was also trying damn hard to not be so front and center in Junie's head, the way Evie acted around her friend hadn't gone unnoticed by him and he didn't want to get in-between the girlsโ friendship.
The boy grabbed one of the Mimosas that were meant for him and sipped on it,
"Anyway this isn't about me, this is about you right? So...let's go back to that." He said. Elliot had already started to notice that Junie liked to make him flustered and awkward on purpose, he was glad that Evie was there to at least gobble up some of her teasing.
Evie nodded along,
โYeah, you donโt make Elliot uncomfortable at all. In fact, it doesnโt matter because tonightโs your night anyway!โ Evie agreed quickly, carefully adjusting the necklace around Junieโs neck before she could get distracted by their close proximity. She wanted to save Elliot, and was all too glad to vy for Junieโs attention in his place.
โTonight, youโre a queen! You donโt haveโta worry about us!โ She looked over Junieโs shoulder to give Elliot a comforting smile.
Hm. Flattery.
โStating the obvious, I see.โ Deciding to store the fact that Elliot didnโt know how to act around girls in her head, for later use, and offering Evie an appreciative smile for the compliment, Junie left those two to talk amongst themselves so she could scavenge for the last item she needed. Shoes. She had too many options, and so little time.
Elliot breathed a small sigh of relief when Junie went to find a pair of shoes. He took this opportunity to say something he'd been holding back to Evie.
"Just thought you should know...the fact that you desperately want her to notice you is blinding." He whispered to her with a sympathetic grin.
Evie gave him a confused look as she took her place beside Elliotโs side.
โWhat?โ With a laugh, she waved her hand as to brush off the remark.
โI donโt know what youโre talking about.โ Despite the air of coolness, internally she was
panicking. She was eternally thankful that Junie was busy with her shoe hunt, because Evie had no way of hiding the bead of sweat forming on her hairline as the panic grew stronger.
A brief pause later, Evie turned her body to face Elliot, leaning in.
โIs it really that obvious? God, do you think she noticed?โ So much for acting cool.
He couldnโt help but chuckle softly, since he and Evie shared a lot of classes together he spent a lot of time with her. While he might not look like the most observant person ever he took note of a lot of things about people, his mother told him it was a quality that would make him a great journalist one day.
โI donโt think so. She probably thinks you're just a friend who wants to help in any way she can, honestly thatโs probably what anyone would see. I just hang around you a lot so I can see the little changes.โ He said comfortingly.
โOkay, I think I found the perfect pair.โ Sauntering out, fully dressed now, Junie showcased the white
shoes and pearl clutch she decided on. It was a no brainer to keep up with the pearl theme. Standing in front of the two sitting beside one another, she did a crossed ankle pose, which was casual yet striking to visually elongate her legs and narrow her hips.
โGood?โ She knew it was, but she liked hearing what they thought. Both of them.
Evie gave Elliot another strained smile as Junie returned, fully dressed this time and showing off her enviable figure for praise. His support was comforting, knowing that Junie didnโt think of her as desperate. Feeling at ease for the first time that night, she turned to give Junie a look, unable to hide the awe as she saw the outfit altogether.
โYou look amazing. Ty will regret not messaging you now, if he wasnโt already.โ Evie answered honestly, clasping her hands together with pride. Junie looked like she was
glowing and her night was only just about to start.
Elliot nodded in response, giving a little thumbs up in approval. How the heck did he become the pet of a bombshell sorority girl?
"In my limited experience with girls, definitely sitting at the tippy top of the hot scale."Grinning at the two boosting her already big ego, she gave them both an approval nod, as if they appeased her and provided exactly what she needed from them,
โThatโs what I like to hear,โ she cooed. Feeling the urge to ask how they would spend their night, she approached the cheese platter to grab a piece and as she did so, she opened her mouth.
Slam!
Unfazed by Mia burging in, throwing the door open, Junie retracted her hand and looked at her sister, who was flushed.
โHeโs here! Heโs brought flowers. Well, he hasnโt gotten to the door yetโฆ but heโs coming now!โ Going to her window, she peered in between her curtains to see him striding down the walkway with sunflowers in hand.
โI wonder who told him,โ she whispered to herself. The main reason why she loved those flowers were because her dad always had a vase of them somewhere in the house. It was something sheโs always been exposed to since she was little. When she saw a sunflower, she thought about her family, therefore making it her favorite.
Brushing off her curiosity, she turned to Evie and Elliot,
โAlright, you two. Leave when you please, close my door on your way out. Iโll definitely tell you all about the date at brunch tomorrow, so donโt make any plans.โ Casually, she strolled to Evie first, leaning in and giving her a kiss on the lips, like she would with her family. Immediately after, she grabbed Elliotโs chin and brought him to her lips and rewarded him with a peck as well.
Leaning up, Juniper beamed,
โBe good and donโt do anything I wouldnโt do!โ With that, the redhead followed her sorority sister out the door, leaving her friends in her bedroom and heading downstairs where her date was waiting.
The poor boy had to process what happened before looking to his blonde friend beside him, face tinted pink. Was that how people normally said goodbye?
"Hey Evie, does that count as my first kiss?" He asked worryingly, he sure hoped not.
Evie, in the meantime, was left starstruck. The expression was clear on her face as she turned to face Elliot, his question just barely registering in her mind.
โNo,โ Lucky for Elliot, she knew the answer. It was worse, for her anyway.
โThis is what the Junie friendzone feels like.โ
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