The day of the Party

...As they walked home, the late afternoon stretched long shadows across the pavement. The air smell of rain and freshly cut grass. Their laughter echoed down the quite street. they soon reached home....

...They settled into the cozy living room, still buzzing from the stress in school. Amara grabbed a handful of chips from the bowl in the table while Lina sprawled on the couch, scrolling through her phone.The room was quiet. Aurelia sat cross-legged by the window when she finally broke the silence. "So... Silas invited me to his birthday party this weekend." Amara's eyes widened immediately, and Lina sat up straight, her expression switching from relax to curious....

..."Wait. What?! Silas as in the Silas? Lina grin. "The one you've been thinking about lately?" Amara teased. Aurelia laughed softly, her cheeks turning pink. "Oh that's a great news...we have to go" "Absolutely it's been ages since we went to a real party. Lina chim in. "so you guys are coming with me?" ...

..."of course!" Amara and Lina exclaimed. Lina tossed a cushion playfully at Aurelia. "You're not showing up alone when your crush is hosting. we're your crew" "And I'm your hype team. We'll make sure you look so good, he forgets to breathe. Aurelia rolled her eyes, but laughter bubbled out of her. The nervous flutter in her chest softened into something warmer_joy, comfort and a little hope. ...

..."Then it's settled... we're going". Aurelia smiled softly. "oh this weekend is going to be legendary" They all burst into laughter, the sound filling the room like music. ...

...Saturday arrived quicker than Aurelia expected. The morning sun spilled through her curtains as music echoed from her room. Clothes were everywhere_on the bed, the chair, even the floor as she and her two besties turned her room into a fashion battlefield. Amara holding up a glittery dress she uttered. "This one screams the main character energy! you'll walk in the Silas won't know who hit him". "she's not trying to knock him out Amara, she's trying to impress him, not blind him" Lina snorted, as they all burst into laughter. "you two are ridiculous. it's just a birthday party"Aurelia grinned shyly. "A birthday party hosted by Silas. That's not just any party, and you know it" Lina said raising her eyebrow....

...Aurelia tried to hide her smile as she glanced at herself in the mirror. Everytime she thought about seeing him again, her stomach fluttered with nervous excitement. Lina was digging through her bag. "okay, serious business now. what vibe are we going for_soft and romantic, or bold and unforgettable" Aurelia paused, thinking of Silas charming smile and the quiet intensity in his eyes she uttered softly. "something_in between, sweet but confident". "say no more" Amara applause. ...

...After a whirlwind of outfits trials and laughter they finally decided. Aurelia put on a silky pastel dress, paired with delicate earrings and soft curls that framed her face. "you look perfect. like someone out of a dream" Lina beam. "now all that's left is for your dream guy to see you. Amara grin mischievously. "stop it you guys" she blushed, tugging at her bracelet. She picked up her phone to text Silas. She took one last glance in the mirror making sure she is well settled....

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