Chapter 3: Telling Jess

Today's the day of Jess's party. I'm definitely going because I need to tell her my feelings. Surprisingly I actually do care about how I look today. Normally, I never put make-up on, but today I'm going to. This girl means a lot to me.

Of course I'm going to try and impress her… just a bit. But then would I be trying to hard? Would she notice? Then maybe not like me…. It's just all so confusing! This is the only person I've had feelings for. Not that I don't care about my family because I love them to death too… outside of my family though… Jess is the first person.

I got up out of my bed, brushed my hair and applied eyeliner, mascara and eye shadow and a very light lipstick after I had brushed my teeth. I put on a light blue t-shirt and jeans, then looked in the mirror. I looked… nice. Well better than nice.

"Lissie! You up?" Kayla asked, running through the door. She smiled. "Pretty!" She giggled and hugged me tightly. I hugged her back.

"Thanks Kay." I smiled. "You look nice too."

Jessica's party wasn't until 12:00 in the afternoon. It was only 9:30 so I had time to think of what to tell her. Kayla had left my room to go eat. So… what should I say to Jess? Maybe a "Hey. Um… Jess… I really like you… a lot and was wondering if maybe you could give me a chance? As in like… going out?"

Or, "Jess want to go to the movies sometime? Just me and You?"

Personally, I liked the second one better. Wasn't as upfront… wasn't as… pushy? So second option it was. I sighed and started to walk downstairs to get something for breakfast.

Oh! I forgot to tell mom I was going to a party.

"Mom?" I asked as I got downstairs.

"Yeah?" She asked looking at me.

"I'm going to a new friends 19th birthday party today at 12:00." I smiled slightly. "Is that okay?"

"Of course, and I'm glad you made a new friend Liss."

I nodded and smiled. She actually didn't call me Alex. Today was going to be great!

"I'm leaving now!" I yelled at mom. It was 11:30 and honestly, I didn't know where exactly her house was. I heard it was nice though, from a girl that used to be Jess's friend.

I went outside and turned to the left. There were so many houses right in that area.

I sat down, sighing.

"Are you coming to my party, Lissie?" Jess asked walking over from behind where I was sitting.

"No… I'm definitely going." I smiled as she sat down beside me. "I just have no idea where your house is." I laughed and looked at her.

"Well I'm glad you're going. You're the only person… besides me that'll be there." She sighed softly.

"Why?" I asked looking at her, frowning, though I wanted to smile. That would make asking her a little awkward.

She shrugged and looked back at me. "I guess you are the only true friend I have girly." She giggled. "Hey… cheer up." She said when she noticed my frown.

I laughed lightly. "Sorry." I grinned at her.

"Um… should we go then?" She asked me, and I nodded as we both stood up.

"So… besides you I'm really going to be the only one there?"

"Yup." She smiled. "Both parents are out of town."

"Cool."

She nodded and started walking to her house and I followed beside her.

"You look nice by the way." She said looking at me.

"Thanks." I blushed lightly. "My little sister Kayla thought so too."

She smiled then laughed. "I made you blush!"

"Shut it." I grinned.