Chapter 3: Party Indications

The total silent bliss wasn't eternal, for the sound of the dorm door clicking caught my attention. Scrambling to sit up from my awkward lying position, I faced the door in anticipation. The door creaked open revealing to my surprise a familiar face. "Clarissa?" Haden chimed in an excited tone. I waved at her as she walked up to the side of the bedroom with dark colors. Turning my attention back to the girl who had been standing behind her. She was beautiful, her aesthetic going perfectly with her rendition of the school uniform. She wore a neon orange translucent suit jacket over the school's notorious dark blue button up. And a matching neon orange bandana holding her dreads back from getting into her face, although a few strands somehow managed to escape. As she turned to face me I could finally see the total of her face. She had deep golden eyes which really brought out the bronze color of her skin. I watched as she removed the headphones from her head and walked over to her side of the dorm to set them down on the abstract dresser I had noticed from before. Suddenly Haden joined me on my bed, sitting across from me. "This is such a funny coincidence!" She chirped, turning to face our other roommate. "And here I was telling Dannie about how I made a new friend" Hadens' smile faltered, her expression contorting into shock.

Giving her a confused look I stood and began unloading my luggage. "How impolite of me, here I am rambling on about you and Dannie and you two don't even know each other. Dannie, This is Clarissa, the friend I was telling you about before. Clarrissa, this is Dannie the greatest brewer in all of Nuro high" Dannie cleared her throat as she approached Haden. "Correction, not the greatest, just the most organized," Dannie added, giving me a small smile.  "Nice to meet you Dannie, I hope we have a lot of fun together" I spoke, picking up all of my clothes and shoving them in the dresser. Haden gave me a confused look, causing me to freeze. "Why aren't you using your magic to do all of this?" She questioned sliding off of my bed as she joined me by my luggage. Mentally I couldn't conjure up a good enough excuse. I couldn't tell her I hadn't quite mastered levitation magic, It would make me look bad. My muscles tensed as I tried to think of a good enough excuse. Dannie swiped her hand causing all of my belongings to suddenly fly into their designated spots within my piece of the dorm. I relaxed a little as I turned to Dannie.

"You don't have to question everyone's methods Haden" Dannie remarked, turning to me and giving me a wink immediately calming my nerves. "Thank you" I chirped as I looked at how neat and organized she had made my area look. Dannie wasn't kidding when she said she was the most organized. "No worries, I hope we can have a lot of fun together as well" Dannie Gave a small smile, me giving her one in return. Haden Released an excited squeal as she wiped imaginary tears from below her eyes, "I feel like a proud mother watching her children get along". Dannie released a frustrated groan as she stood, "I'm going to go pick up my Tux from Andrew for tonight's opening party, Please don't make a mess Haden" Dannie spoke, causing Haden to release a low agitated groan. "How dare you assume that mademoiselle Haden Berkley would do such a thing" Ignoring Hadens smart remark I focussed on what dannie had said.

Crawling back onto my now cluttered bed I faced the two. "Opening party?" I questioned, causing both girls to turn and look at me in surprise. "You don't know?" Haden questioned with shock. She once again joined me on my bed, grabbing my hands. "It's like the party that begins it all.  Every year the Wizards from Elderpine dorm throw a smashing opening party that includes all witches and wizards from Nuro high to come have fun and show off their magic" I tilted my head in curiosity as Hadens grin grew wider. "Oh! My! Gosh!" Suddenly my stomach churned as I had a feeling I knew where Haden was going with this. "I-I really shouldn't..." I began but was cut off as Haden gently pulled me from the comforts of my bed and over to her closet. "You should totally go, I mean you only get to be a freshman once. And it's literally the party to welcome you freshies." I could feel the sweat forming above my brow already. Releasing a nervous laugh I watched as Haden dug through her closet of black clothes. "No really Haden, I shouldn't-".

"Ahah!" I was cut off again as Haden reached back into her closet. A gasp left my mouth as Handen pulled out the most beautiful dress I had ever seen. Its red velvet with a slight shimmer reminds me of a love potion. As if I were to wear it, anyone would immediately fall in love, just as I did. At the hem of the skirt were long strands of diamonds, giving the aesthetic of a 1920 flapper. "Isn't it just to die for? You should wear this to the dance, no one would be able to take their eyes off of you" Haden handed me the dress, as I took it without complaint. It was gorgeous, the perfect mixture of promiscuous and mystery. but it totally contradicted my style. Taking a deep breath, I slowly handed the dress back to Haden. Haden gave me a confused look, "Do you not like it? I can find another one-". Placing a hand on her wrist to stop her from searching for more dresses, I bit my lip. "I Can't go, I would just make everything awkward" I spoke, looking down at my feet awkwardly. Haden released a sigh as she placed the dress back into the closet. Suddenly Haden pulled me into a tight embrace, causing me to stiffen. "Dont worry Clarissa, you won't make anything awkward. If you don't want to go, I won't force you. But just know you are a really beautiful and strong witch, I'm sure you would leave everyone in that party starstruck".

Nuzzling into her shoulder a smile made its way to my face. Haden was incredibly confident, maybe I could be too. Leaving Hadens embrace I gave her a small smile, receiving one in turn. "Alright i'll go" I spoke, receiving an excited squeal from Haden. "You wont regret it!" Haden chirped, grabbing the red dress once more. "But!" I began, causing Haden to freeze. "If i'm wearing that to the party, you're going to have to do my makeup too" Hadens smile widened as she tugged me over to a stool I hadn't even noticed was in this room, and began her preparations.

"Hey you guys, I'm back!" Dannie called out, setting her belongings on her dresser. Haden cleared her throat, catching Dannies attention causing her to turn and face Haden. "Now introducing the new Clarissa Barnes!" Haden exclaimed, moving her hand upwards causing the blanket she was using as a makeshift curtain to go flying across the room revealing me to the whole room. Dannies mouth gaped as Haden released an excited squeal. "You didn't..." Dannie said with an intrigued voice. "But I did!" Haden said as she joined Dannie on her side of the bedroom. "Hey Haden, I don't mean to cut your guys' conversation short, but may I please see what I look like?" I questioned gripping the hem of the dress. Haden tsked as she swiped her hand in the air once more, "So impatient" she teased as a mirror flew from a corner of the dorm to float in front of me.

Left at a loss for words, I looked at the stranger in the mirror. She was so beautiful, the heavy makeup making her deep green eyes seem even more vibrant. Her long black hair once straight, now curled collaborating with the bedazzled diamond necklace she wore across her neck. But the most beautiful thing of all, was the dress she wore. Its velvet material tightening around every curve she owned. Its top revealed just the right amount of cleavage. The skirt with all of its diamond tassels ending just enough to hide her upper thighs. She was a vixen I had never known or seen before, yet she was me. Whilst I continued to admire myself, Dannie and Haden proceeded to prepare for the party as well.

By the time they had both finished the sun had already set. "What do you think Clarissa?" Haden questioned, approaching me at my bed. Looking up from the book I had been reading to pass time, I gave Haden a smile. She was wearing a shein black dress, that like the one I had been wearing ended just at her upper thighs. It complimented her pale complexion, just as the heavy makeup she wore did. Around her neck was a black ribbon that I'm pretty sure was supposed to be used to hold her hair back, but she somehow made it work. Talking about her hair I gazed at it, it was pulled back into a high ponytail with only her bangs managing to hang free, being this way it revealed her ears which were decorated with safety pin earrings. "You look gorgeous Haden!" I replied, giving her a smile. Haden squealed at my compliment as she reached over for Dannie who I hadn't even realized was behind her, dragging her into my full line of sight.

Dannie was wearing a hot pink suit which had a complimenting orange tie. Her make up was a beautiful nude, which really made the golden color of her eyes standout. And without wearing her bandana from before I could finally see the full extent of her dreads. They were a beautiful black color at her root slowly fading into a light blonde. And on every different dread were gold rings. She looked mythical and mature, which was a very suiting look for her. Haden giggled as she clasped onto Dannies arm. "Isn't she just so beautiful!" Haden chirped, causing Dannies cheeks to grow a tint redder despite the blush she was already modeling. Smiling at the two I put my book down and crawled out of the comforts of my bed. "You look beautiful Dannie!" I responded, reaching down and grabbing my leather handbag.

"Alright my fashionable friends, are you guys ready to impress everyone at this party?" Haden questioned as she lifted both of her hands into the air. Dannie nodded, causing me to stiffen. It was now or never, but I was still super nervous. Inhaling deeply I turned to face Haden, "Do it!" I commanded. "Alrighty then!" with that Haden thrusted her hands outward causing a swarm of golden glitter to engulf us. It was hard to see through the swarm, but eventually me, Dannie, and Haden were no longer in the dorm room. We were standing outside of what I could only assume was Edlerpine dormitory.

Similar to Starshine dorm, it was like a mini Nuro high. But unlike Starshine dorm the exterior was covered in party decorations. Haden turned to me and extended her hand, in which I extended my own learning from the first time we met. She placed a small vial of what I could only assume was a potion into my hand. "If anything happens or you need our help, drink this" Haden spoke, before she turned to face Dannie. "You ready?" she then asked Dannie, receiving a small nod. I watched as both girls disappeared into the dorm I clenched onto the potion Haden had given me. I quickly placed it into my purse before turning back to the problem at hand. My mind was screaming, turn away, leave! But my heart was saying this was going to be the greatest experience of my Highschool career and y'know the saying. Follow your heart!

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