Fated is overrated

Lola

POV

The day is finally upon us. I turn eighteen today!! To say I am excited is a big understatement, I can barely hide my smile today. The last week has gone by unexpectedly uneventfully- Alpha Culio must have really made a statement after I left, as nobody has bothered me in the last week.

Nadia and Jason have arranged for a big party at their house this evening and even though nobody besides them will be there for me or even acknowledge me - I am going to look my damn finest this time.

Since I am getting bullied and belittled anyway, I might as well go out with a bang in my final year. Nadia and I are heading shopping together today! I have saved up some money just for this occasion, so I could at least buy myself a dress. Heading out the door, I see Nadia already waiting in her car for me with the windows down. "Let's go girlIIIll we don't have all day!" I giggle at her enthusiasm and reply "ready or not, here we come!". We head to the mall in the human town where I also take my fighting sports lessons.

I have been there a few times with Nadia before, but I have never been able to purchase anything and I have always fervently refused Nadia to buy me anything as it wouldn't feel right to me - as if I were just abusing her friendship and kindness. Walking through the huge mall, we head into the first boutique together, strolling through the racks of clothes. "We need something extra special for this occasion, all this clothing here is too basic for our special night", before I can protest, she pulls me out of the boutique and into the next one.

And the next one. And the next. I chuckle at how dead serious she is about making this special for us and secretly, I know it partially has to do with the fact that she is also hoping Jason and I are mates, and she wants me to look perfect for the night.

As we stroll into the next boutique, I am absolutely taken aback by the dresses they are showcasing here. They are beyond stunning! "Nadia, is this still within my price range?

These dresses look like they are out of my budget" "let's first see if you can find anything, ok? We have been through so many boutiques now and we haven't found your perfect dress yet.

Let's first go through the dresses to see if anything is good enough for our special night". As we head through the racks, I spot a beautiful spaghetti strap red dress embodied with black lace to accentuate one's curves, which I am a little sketchy about. But like I said, I might as well go out with a bang.

The dress has a deep V line on the back and is completely revealing, covered in only the black lace there. The front has a V shaped neckline

also embodied with lace, putting the boobs on display which I would normally feel insecure with. As I am admiring the beauty of the dress, Nadia snatches the dress up before I can look at the price tag.

"This one looks PERFECT! Try this one on!". "I still need to check the price tag..." before I can finish my sentence, she cuts me off "I checked and it is within your budget, ok? Now hurry and try this on, I am dying to see you in it!"

Standing in the dressing room looking at my reflection in the mirror, I make a mental note to myself that I also need to get some decent lingerie today. So far, all my undergarments have been plain and functional and even though they will still bully me, I want to feel sexy for once in my life.

Not for any possible mate or anybody else, just for me. Slipping on the dress I stare at my reflection in awe. This dress is absolutely drop dead gorgeous. It reaches around mid-thigh for my length and as it is very form fitting, it shows all my curves.

It is very, very, revealing though. My boobs are on full display as mine are larger than most she wolves. This will definitely be considered a bang. I peek out the dressing room to see if Nadia is alone and once confirmed she is, I slip out. "Holy sh*t Lola!! WOW! If I were a lesbian, I would definitely do you right now.

I know I am not supposed to say this, but I have no doubt Jason will be losing his mind seeing you in this" keeping myself from rolling my eyes at the last part. "You don't think it's too revealing? I have never worn anything remotely like this, I'm not sure.... "It is definitely not too revealing. You look stunning and you are getting this one!" she scoffs. Looking at my reflection once more, I have to agree I really like this look on me. I really feel sexy for the first time in my life.

Even though Nadia and Jason are the only ones who do not find me repulsive, I feel like a million dollars right now. "F*ck it I'm getting this one!" she squeals at my decision and we head to the cash register.

As I am lost in my thoughts that I definitely shouldn't forget to put off this beautiful dress before I shift at midnight precisely, I hear the cashier say" that'll be $ 400 please miss".

What?! No, no, no. I fell in love with this dress and it is not just a bit above my budget, no, way above my budget.

"I... I... ehm" I try to formulate a sentence, but nothing is coming. Before I can stutter any further, Nadia hands her credit card to the cashier and before I can even protest or snatch her card back, the cashier has charged the card already. F*ck! "Nadia what the hell? You know I don't want to take money from you nor anyone else for that matter. That is not what we are friends for!" "You are not getting money from me, you are getting a dress.

Consider this a piled up present for all the times you also wouldn't take anything from me. And besides, I've done this just as much for me as I have done it for you. Don't they always say having a hot friend by your side makes you look hotter as well?".

I laugh at her words even though I didn't intend to, as it may give off a sign of approval and I am definitely not approving of her buying me such extravagant gifts. "fine, but I will pay you back every penny in the future" "yeah yeah, let's go!".