Senior Year, Biscuits & The Fuentes Family As Told By Nelissa Brown

Christmas was definitely better that Thanksgiving, and not just because I can't remember Thanksgiving. Dad was home and him and mom were being all old and gross together. They brought me lots of things, so did Nicky.
My best present was probably from B. She made a scrap book of our past year. She even taped a lock of Mike's hair onto one of the pages. I don't know why, but the thought is there.
Cassie brought me lots of nail polish. I love it all, I painted each of my finger and toe nails a different colour. I feel like I'm channeling the spirit of a unicorn. Or a stripper. Both of those are drenched in glitter and the urge to get wild around a pole.
Jaime and Tony came together to buy me a three month subscription to a magazine I like. They found out about it because they asked me why I filled Tony's bath in coconut oil. I don't think they got the importance of having silky soft and shiny skin. But they're boys. They still think cooties are real.
Mike brought me this really pretty charm bracelet. It was something that only we'd get. It was silver and had loads of charms. There was a little biscuit, a bird, a pen and loads of others. No one else would understand them, but I did.
Speaking of Mike he's coming the party at B's house. I've been here for ages with Cassie and B trying to make my hair go flat. I've been allowed to do my own make up. But the hair is being taken out of my control. B looks stunning but she hasn't dressed up for Linton. He's not invited at all. Apparently she's hoping he'll get the message that he's dumped so she can kiss Tony. I didn't know she even really liked him officially until she told me that Tony has, and I quote 'an ass that won't quit'.
"Okay, done!" B exclaimed and stood back to admire her work.
"It looks beautiful!" Cassie grinned.
"Put your dress on. We're late anyway."
"Soon. You go ahead. I'll be down in a sec." I said.
"Okay," B frowned. "Hurry up."
They went downstairs and I went to put my dress on. I slipped it on and went over to the mirror. Wow. I don't even look like myself. My hair is all straight and shiny. Not a curl or frizz in sight! Is this how normal people look everyday? I'm not sure I like it. I put my bracelet on and headed downstairs.
I walked through into a large hall and saw everyone already there. There was music and people were already dancing. I could go over and dance, but the food table is over there. Dancing or food? That's an easy one. I picked up a mini corn dog. If rich people eat this I should really start playing the lottery.
I saw Jaime, Tony, B and Cassie and went over. I looked very ladylike with a mini corn dog in my mouth. I grinned at everyone showing my corn doggy teeth. "Wow, Nel!" Jaime exclaimed.
"What? Just because I'm wearing a pretty dress doesn't mean I won't eat." I moaned.
"No, Nel!" Tony laughed.
"You look so pretty. I've never seen you like that." Jaime grinned widely at me.
"Excuse me?" someone asked. I turned and saw a guy standing in front of me. He goes to my school I think. What's his name? Dolly? Bolly?
"Hi, I'm Oli." he introduced himself. That's it! "Would you like to dance?"
"What?" I asked confused.
"Do you want to dance, Nelissa?"
"Um..." I looked back at the others. "Sure." I shrugged.
I went to the dance floor with him and Oli took my arm. He placed one hand on my waist and took my hand with the other. I placed my hand on his shoulder. He started leading and we were swaying.
"You look really beautiful tonight." Oli told me.
"Thanks." I smiled. When I was upstairs I felt horrible next to Cassie and B. But now I don't. Everyone's saying how nice I look. I do feel kind of beautiful. No, not kind of. I feel beautiful.
"I keep trying to come and say hey at school, but you're always with that Mike guy."
"Oh, we're friends." I said.
"So I'm not stepping on any toes?" he asked anxiously.
"Of course not." I laughed.
"Hey, mind of I butt in." Mike said, coming out of no where. Damn, FBI material.
"Sure." Oli said tightly. Mike glared. Oli glared. It was all one big glare-a-thon.
Oli let me go and Mike pulled me over to him. He narrowed his eyes at Oli before he took my arms and wrapped them around his neck. He took my waist and pulled me close to him. His eyes all softened out as he looked at me. He smiled down and me and tucked some hair behind my ear.
"You look so good tonight, Nel." Mike told me.
"Thanks Mikey," I replied. "So, what's the deal with you and Oli?" I asked.
"Oh."
"Yeah, oh." I rolled my eyes.
"Well, my dad did some work on his house a while ago. He's trouble, a real dick. Vic is all best buddies with him, he makes me sick." Mike shook his head.
"Oh." I muttered again. I'm just so eloquent tonight.
"Feel like going outside?" Mike offered.
"Sure." I nodded.
Mike took me outside and we walked along the path. We stopped right in front of a stone bench. Or maybe it was marble. No one has a marble bench, right? I sat down and Mike sat next to me. He leant back and smiled lazily. "Thank you for my present by the way. I love it." I told Mike and held up my wrist.
"Good! I was scared you'd hate it." He laughed. I grinned and gave Mike a quick hug. He's really squishy when you hug him. And warm. Like a sea monster. "I bet you can't do a handstand!" Mike suddenly exclaimed.
"I so can!" I yelled. I was lying, I can't. But I got up anyway. I put my arms up to clear the space. Then I went forwards. I'm doing it! I'm doing it! My dress is falling down! Oh no. Oh no. Mike can't see my underwear, even if it is grown up underwear. I tried to walk away on my hands. Mike tried to grab my legs. "Assault!" I screamed.
"Stop screaming!" Mike yelled.
"A sexual predator is holding my legs!"
"I'm not a sexual predator!" Mike screamed.
"He screams like a girl!" I added.
Mike grabbed me harder and pulled me onto his lap. I toppled on him where he was on the bench. "Let me go." I tried.
"No, I like you on my lap." Mike said smoothly. I quite like it too actually. No, I can't. I tried to get up and Mike pulled me back down. He took one of my shoes off of my foot and threw it into a bush. "Now you can't run away!" Because that's not weird at all. Mike tilted my chin so I could I look at him. I smiled up and him and Mike grinned. "You're so beautiful." Mike told me softly. "You being this close really makes me want to kiss you."
"Do it then." I breathed.
"You smell like corn dog."
"Do you like corn dog?" I flirted.
"I love it." Mike leant down. He softly touched his lips to mine and kissed me finally. I kissed him back and felt it. I don't know what I felt, but I hope it wasn't indigestion. But then Mike pulled away and started shaking his head. "I can't!" he exclaimed. He picked me up and placed me on the floor. Nobody leaves Nel on the floor.
Then before I could say anything or even stand up on one leg Mike got up, turned and legged it right back inside. "Mike Fuentes you get back here!" I screamed. Too late. He can't hear me. He doesn't want to hear me. I sniffled loudly and saw someone come out of a bush.
"Nelissa, is this your shoe?" Oli asked.
"Oh yeah, that's mine." I nodded.
"Are you crying?" he sounds worried.
"No! My eyes are leaking!" I exclaimed.
"Do they do that often?"
"Every time I watch Pride and Prejudice."
"Which one?"
"The one with Colin Firth definitely." I nodded.
"That was a good one. The scene when he comes out of the lake."
"So hot." I gasped.
"My sister loves that."
"She has good taste." I said knowledgeably. "I should really go inside though." I said.
"Oh, okay. Maybe I'll catch you later?"
"Sure. I'll see you at school." I told him.
"Yeah, can't wait." He told me.
I left him and went inside to go and be angry at Mike. I found him next to B and Tony. I marched over angrily with my hands on my hips. "Mike! You fuck nugget!" I exclaimed.
"Look, I'm sorry! I just can't!" Mike tried.
"You're still a fuck nugget." I hissed and pointed my finger at him.
"I'm sorry!" Mike yelled and turned to run away. I huffed and felt myself starting to cry again.
"What's wrong with your eyes?" Tony asked concerned.
"They're leaking!" I said desperately.
"Come on, Nel. Let's go upstairs." B urged.

Notes

Hey everyone! How are you? What did you think? They kissed! What about Oli? Who do you ship? What do you want to happen? Should B break up with Linton? Favourite line? Now all you lovely people taking part in my contest are starting to send in your entires! I'm excited. It's not too late to enter. You have plenty of time! Also my homie Simone a.k.a. ptvyouretheonewhoshotme (we have a collab) has an little YouTube music producing channel thingy (I have no idea, ask her). They have a new song out. I've listened to it and it's a jam. Go listen and tell them I sent you! Check out the other songs too, the first one they put up is hot. I had it on repeat for days. Go show them some love like you show me! xo