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Apple was focused on the cell phone in her hands, looking at it frequently, sometimes looking ahead, where Ashlynn, one of her best friends, was. The two were waiting for Briar to arrive for another day of shopping at the mall, as they had a party to go to at the weekend.
Approximately 20 minutes passed, Briar entered the mall's cafe in a lively mood, soon approaching her friends who were waiting for her arrival. Soon Ashlynn speaks:
Ash: - Come on Apple, I know you didn't just call us here for shopping, you said you would start talking when Briar arrived.
Apple: Ok, calm down... - The blonde opened her cell phone's gallery and showed the girls a photo of a girl who looked their age. She had long platinum hair with blue highlights.
In the photo, which was poorly taken by Apple, the girl had her hair down, she appeared to be in the classroom while talking to a classmate who was next to her. - She is from the same class as me in History
Ash: - Oh.. and about your new obsession.. how ugly Apple, you look like an obsessed crazy person - Ashlynn laughed, making Briar laugh along.
Briar: - Ahh?? Your new obsession is Darling?? This is very big news.
Apple: - Do you know her name?? Do you know her??? - Apple stood up in a burst of curiosity, scaring her two friends who stared at her in surprise.
Briar: - Of course I know her name. She and Darling Charming, we are in the same class in Physics, she was my partner in the last class. I swear, she's a sweetheart. - Briar said, smiling and very proud to talk about her classmate.
Ash: - Wait?? Daring Charming's little sister?? The boy who kissed Apple at the Halloween party last year???
Apple rolled her eyes when she remembered that she had already kissed the older Charming. Not that he was a bad kisser, but right then and there she realized he was a dyke.
Briar: - Correcting. Daring's younger sister and Dexter's twin, and my cousin Rosabella's best friend. - she said while ordering a red fruit juice.
Apple kept information about the girl she saw dreaming about all week. Ever since her eyes met Darling's blue eyes at the high school theater party. It was a quick contact, which Darling broke seconds later, there were still some glances, but they were soon forgotten. The blonde had already bumped into the platinum in the hallways and classes, but she never paid attention.
Apple sat in the chair again and watched the two's dialogue about the Charmings.
Apple: - Do you know what her Instagram is?? -She said, immediately opening the app to search.
Briar: - I know, but there's no point in researching my friend, he's private - Apple snorted and put her cell phone on the table while Briar laughed - your lucky and I'll follow her, here, look - Briar gave her cell phone into Apple's hands , who smiled like a child.
Apple was looking at Darling's profile, trying to look for traces of (maybe) a "Hey, I'm gay" from her account. Photos with friends, with brothers, she didn't seem to be very open to the public.
The Charming family was a very "high society" family. It was made up of a strong lineage of businessmen and politicians, this already showed how discreet the family was, and of course Daring, the eldest son, had a very public life, but apparently, the twins did not.
Apple white was also "money money". Her mother was an actress, her father was a successful lawyer in the field. And Apple has always had a public life, just like her mother, Dianna White, who always took Apple to the public.
Returning to Darling's profile, Apple looked at all the highlights, and smiled at some of the "cookie" highlights that Darling made. (the ones with songs, where you dub the singer, while smiling in a sexy way or something.)
Ashlynn, seeing that trip on the table, decided to speak out.
Ashlynn: - How are you preparing for Rosabella's birthday party? - Directed the question to Briar
Briar: - It's almost complete, I've already arranged the DJ, the Barman and the venue. All we need now is the food, the invitations have already been delivered... in fact, Bella wants you to confirm your presence, and you go, you have no choice.
Apple: - another party??? No, I won't, I want more and to stay at home and rest. - Apple returns the cell phone to Briar.
Ash: - And Rosabella's party, Darling will definitely be there... A chance for you to get closer to Charming - Ashlynn said the last part in a whisper and smiled mischievously at Apple while Briar glares at the two, Apple would go with all her might certainty.
One thing was going through Apple's head... "What would Darling be doing??"
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Darling found herself in the midst of boredom, lying on Dexter's bed. She decided to help her brother meet Raven, which was very strange since they had been dating for 5 months, how come Dex still didn't know how to organize himself???
While he was trying on the clothes Charming had chosen, she looked at Instagram for the hundredth time at the time, replied Rosa and seemed to stalk a certain blonde. Darling had been enchanted by the green eyes that looked not just at her eyes, but at her entire body.
She hadn't mentioned it to anyone, just Cerise, but because the brunette had accidentally overheard one of Darling's mini outbursts in the women's dressing room.
Darling thought about telling Rosa... but maybe she was just deluding herself with something and such.
The real thing is that Darling liked that certain attention, after all, she was Apple White herself. She wasn't just the girl who was an influence at school, and in the lives of many on the internet. She was the girl Darling had a crush on since she entered high school.
Dex: - Darling..I liked that one - It was already the tenth look that Dexter was trying on, and the first one that he had liked. Darling took the cell phone away from her face and smiled sweetly
Darl: - come on Dex, you're great with anyone... now just letting you know, there are 15 minutes left before the scheduled time.
He looks scared at Darling, then remembers the time. He takes the car keys, leaving the room. Soon you can hear the sound of the car leaving the garage.
Darling breathed a sigh of relief, she was alone at home, her parents were traveling, Daring was with Rosa helping to buy some things for the birthday party (although Darling agreed that he would only get in the way).
The platinum girl got up from Dexter's bed and went to the door, soon leaving and locking it (it was kind of a rule between them, locking the door and leaving the key there, to say that she couldn't enter, since she didn't have permission).
Darling had her hair a little messy and was wearing sleep pants with a white blouse that she stole from Daring, with socks on her feet. If her mother had been there, she would have complained by now.
She goes to her own room and collides with the bed. Darling stared at the small chandelier in the room. She felt obligated to go to Rosa's party, but she would go anyway, even if she stayed there for half an hour.
Soon after, she went down to the small library in her room and picked up a book to read.
September 4th
The day of celebration had arrived~
Rosabella's birthday would be something very discreet and private, mainly for her friends and some acquaintances. Attendance confirmed, everything was very well organized, there were no errors.
The party had been scheduled for 9 pm.
Apple arrived at the party along with Ashlynn and Hunter, (the three of them had agreed to take a Taxi, in case of Alcohol). Observing the place, she noticed that Briar spared no effort in decorating her cousin's party, the space was perfect.
She walked over to a table with some drinks and found Blondie there at the table. Soon the conversation between the two started to happen. Apple promised herself that she wouldn't drink more than 5 glasses. Control above all.
After saying goodbye to Blondie, she went to Rosabella to congratulate her, they chatted, until Raven and Dexter approached Rosa.
Raven: - Hello Apple, hello Rosa.. you saw Darling, you know how it is.. Dexter is worried.
Rosabella laughed softly and then said.
Rosa: - She arrived with Ramona and Justine and seemed to want to kill you two, but don't worry Dex, knowing Darling, she must have Cerise out there.
Apple listened to their conversation, then said goodbye, walking away and stopping to try to look for her friends... and ended up finding her (not yet) girlfriend near the appetizer table.
Amidst so many people there, she saw a girl with her hair loose and voluminous, wearing white dress pants with a high waist, a black spaghetti strap blouse and a short button-down blouse that was open and reached halfway down her thighs. arms.
The blonde took a deep breath and found the courage to approach her lover. Upon realizing that she was very close to the girl, who was still facing the food table, she decided to casually approach her.
Apple leaned against Darling's side, as if she wanted to get something to eat, which made Darling automatically look at her.
Charming looked at him with surprise in her eyes, his heart beat wrong at that moment. The blonde next to her, what do you mean Rosabella didn't tell her that she had invited Apple to the party???
Darling tried to hide it, and leaned back against the table.
Darling looked at Apple's hands, seeing that she picked up a candy that looked like red fruit jelly.
Darl: - The jelly is sour. - the platinum girl said, still looking at the people around her
Apple stopped when she heard the voice of the girl next to her-How do you know??
Darling turned around, smiling a little shyly and showed the candy she had left aside, which seemed to be half-eaten - I think that explains it all!
Apple looked at that and laughed quietly, making Charming laugh.
Darl: - Actually, it's doused with alcohol, I don't think it was a good idea.
Apple: - It definitely wasn't - The blonde put down the candy and wiped her hands - sorry, my name is Apple, and you??
Darl: - Darling, by the way Apple, everyone knows you - The platinum laughs, making Apple laugh along with her and feel embarrassed.
Apple: - What are you doing here alone?? Your spirit is contagious.
Darl: - I don't like the noise of parties so much, I prefer something quieter, the music here is bursting my eardrums. And my friends abandoned me.
Apple: - I understand, before I liked this atmosphere of parties full of noise, today I'm a new woman.
Darl: - Did you come alone??
Apple: - I came with my friends, but they disappeared -Darling gave him an "I understand you" look - And that's what it means to go out with a couple. - she starts drinking again.
Darl: - Ramona decided to give me a lift, since my brother decided to leave me hanging, she and Justine are sweet, I felt like I was in a melted bag of sweets - She made a disgusted face. The school might be big, but they were in the same group of friends, they just didn't know it.
Apple: - I thought about looking for them, but I don't think they want to be found.
Darl: - I understand. It has the second floor, you can see everything from there, we can look for them from above. What about??
Apple smiled and nodded, which made Charming blush superficially. Apple held Darling's hand and followed her. They went up the stairs, there seemed to be several different rooms, they went to one that was empty, but had a great view of the lower part of the party.
The walls of the place seemed like barriers that didn't let the noise in, it was actually comfortable, the two girls there sat on the floor of the room and remained in silence, which was very comfortable. Darling took out his cell phone and started playing with it.
Apple: - Why are you drinking juice?? - Apple broke the silence, making the platinum artist turn off her cell phone and put it aside.
Darl: - Actually, I don't like pure alcohol, so I always mix it with something sweet, like juice. And also... Daring doesn't like the idea of seeing me "stuffing my face" - She makes a sign with her hand, as if she were downing a bottle - so I say it's a "slightly" spiked strawberry juice.
Apple: - How many glasses of alcohol did you put in there?? - Darling takes the straw out of her mouth and puts the glass on the floor, showing the number 5 with her left hand - Darling for God's sake.
Charming laughs softly and then looks back at the astonishment in the blonde's eyes - Don't worry, I don't do these things often, but come on... I'm almost 17 years old.
The laughter between them lasted a few seconds... and 15 minutes later they were already having deep conversations. Typical symptom of future drunkenness
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Apple: - I wouldn't say it's easy being the daughter of Dianna White, the "most beautiful film actress". Like..I've been exposed since the day I was born!
Darl: - Your mother never seems to age, she is so beautiful. I assume I was already in love with her. -She commented. Darling had finished her drink and was lying face up on the floor as they talked.
Apple: - Have you ever liked my mother???
Darl: - Who didn't like it??? When she played Snow White in that film... I swear, I think I discovered myself as a Lesbian right there.
Apple was surprised... It was the point she wanted, to discover something about the platinum star's romantic desires.
Apple: - Lesbian??
Darl: - Hm..yes?? Apple White prejudice anyone?? - The platinum smiled, lifting half her body, still sitting and supporting herself with her arms and facing the blonde who was scared.
Apple faced Charming and became very nervous. Speaks seriously! Apple had a straight look, straight style...typical standard (the only thing missing was being evil). - N-no...I don't have any prejudice. Maybe, like that... who knows, I like women too.
Darling's cynical smile died...she had already planned the heterophobic jokes to make fun of the blonde. She looked from head to toe at White, then looking at the green eyes that were already looking back at her. Unable to say anything, she heard the door being opened with some force, soon coming across Ramona at the door who was startled by their presence.
Justine looked into the room, showing off a little to the girls - Ah Darling... - she looked at the blonde - Apple?! What are you doing here?? The party is downstairs
Apple: - we're avoiding the noise...you know!
Just: - Ah..I see. Parties and noise are no longer your comfort. - the girl with curly hair made the blonde laugh, while Ramona and Darling faced the situation wondering where the two knew each other.
Ram: - are you intimate??
Apple: - Yes, we've been friends for a while.
Just: - Who do you think I met at parties on the weekend??
Darling looked back at the blonde with a smile and Ramona just pretended to understand her girlfriend. So, Charming spoke out for the first time there.
Darl: - So what brings you two here??? Looking for a room??
Ram: - What was Charming?? Are you bothered... did we disturb something? -Ramona teased back, making Darling laugh sarcastically, but her face was so pink that it wasn't noticed because the place was only lit by party lights.
Darl: - Ah Ramona.. you and your cheap provocations. What it was?? Justine didn't make it easy for you this week?? - Charming played. Justine made a perfect O with her mouth, Apple looked like she wanted to laugh. While Ramona frowned and then smiled
Ram: - Who are you to say something??? You two were here, alone. I think it's you who need a bed. - Darling frowned and Apple stopped laughing. The girl with red locks smiled and left
The youngest Charming noticed the damage - damn. I lost my ride home.
Apple laughed softly, making the older girl look at her.
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