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We stood in front of the floor-

length mirror in my room, admiring our reflections. I couldn't believe how different we looked. I wore the tight black dress, with my usual messy blond braid now sleek and straight down my back. The dress clung to my body like it was painted on. I felt naked underneath- which is what I was. I've never shown this much skin, and it made me

nervous.

Next to me, Laura looked stunning in her purple halter-

neck dress. Her dark brown hair was tied up in a high ponytail, accentuating her sharp jawline and bright green eyes. She looked like a supermodel, and I couldn't help but feel a little jealous. I was so used to seeing her in dungarees and paint all over her that I almost didn' recognize her.

But it was Sam who really stole the show. Her fiery red hair was curled and tousled, framing her face in a way that made her look like a fiery temptress. The green corset she wore

was laced up so tight it gave her incredible cleavage, and I couldn't help but stare. I cupped my own chest, feeling a little inadequate.

Laura spotted me and laughed." I don't compare with Sam either," she chuckled.

"You guys look amazing; I'd kill for your legs, Jess." Sam said, striking a pose in front of the mirror. "but at least I got the boobs."

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I rolled my eyes. "I think boobs win," I teased.

Laura chimed in, her voice husky. "This will do. I'm not looking for Mr. Right. I'm looking for Mr. Right Now for one night only."

Sam grinned. "That's champagne talking, and I need more of it..."

glass, emptying the second bottle, and we threw it back like a

Let's go." I

we stumbled into the warm night air. The sound of music and laughter drifted through the air. I could do this. I had enough champagne in me to get me through this

Some bullshit story about

put on a pair of leather sandals-this driveway in heels would have been impossible.

to us. She was shorter than us by at least a head, and

it, Sam. We'll get you more alcohol to numb the pain," Laura offered, and we both linked arms, helping

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the driveway.

we passed. Laura leaned into me. "What are they staring at? The other girls are wearing the same thing..." I looked around and felt a little

more relaxed. At least we were blending in, not disappearing in the back We pushed our way through the crowd, and I was thankful for the liquid courage we had at the house. So many writhing bodies in one space was a little overwhelming. We reached the porch and

Sam exclaimed. "I've never seen anything like

chest. We were really here. We

caught sight of Luke across the room. He was laughing with a group of guys. I felt a pang of...

He treated me like I was a nobody. We had years of friendship and kept each other's secrets-so many secrets. It hurt, but I don't care anymore. Luke means nothing to

massive house and bumped into a few guys. The biggest one turned and grinned, clearly pleased

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cup filled with beer. Laura's eyes lit up, and she was about to take a sip, but I snatched it away just in time. "You do not drink anything you didn't open!" I said firmly, then turned around and chucked the beer into the sink.

Shit.

needed to move before he saw us, but she was already talking with some tall, handsome blond guy. He seemed like the artsy type. I waited for her to signal she was fine, and when she nodded at me and smiled,

do now. Sam and Laura made it look so easy. I decided to go find a bathroom to make sure nothing important was showing in this dress and opted for one upstairs. Maybe it would be quiet, and I could On the way up, I bumped into a

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Not bad, I thought.

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