♡ Mia's pov ♡ "Okay so I was thinking this one," I brought the cute flowing dress in front of my figure so Colby could see it. Colby scrunched his nose shaking his head. "That looks like a dress that screams, I'm about to head to a funeral to bury my goat," I wince, looking down at the dress. It didn't look that bad. Yes, it was black and a little bit plain, but it looked comfortable. Probably two sizes bigger than me by the looks of it. I scrunch my brows as I fixed my gaze on the dress. Is this the dress grandma Marlie bought for me last year? Did I look that fat for her to buy a dress twice my size? Letting out some air, I lift my eyes to Colby's. We've been video chatting for the last hour trying to figure out which dress I'd wear. One hour on my feet shifting through endless clothes was a hassle. My feet felt sore. At this rate, I'd need a wheelbarrow to bring me to that beach house. Colby's face looks annoyed through the small screen of my phone. "If you want to get Brian's attention, you need something that screams, I'm ready to get fucked," I cringe, not because of his last words but him thinking Brian was the one I was trying to impress tonight. "But I don't want to get fucked," I said as I hurl the dress in the heap on the floor. " Everyone wants to get fucked," Colby scoffs and I rolled my eyes. " Everyone's not me, so shut up about it. "I huffed. He was supposed to help pick out a dress, not talk about sex whilst he was on speaker. If my mom were to pass by, she'd definitely hear him. "Okay. We need a dress to lure in Brian......" Colby changed the topic, seeming to sense my growing annoyance. Maybe I should just stay home and hibernate in my bed. My eyes sweep to my bed. It does look rather comfy. "Oh! How about the red dress I gifted you for Christmas last year?" He asked, looking excited. I furrow my brows, turning my attention to him. " The skin tight dress that barely covers my butt?"He nodded quickly, a grin on his face. "Yeah," My face shift in horror. " Are you kidding? You think my mom would let me go out like that? Especially knowing boys would be there? And what about my dad? What if he's up when I come back? What if he saw?" I could feel the panic, the anxiety. "Calm down Mia. They won't say anything because you'll have a sweater covering your butt. And beside, the dress would certainly get Brian's attention. Think about how many babies you two can make tonight," I cringed. I choose to not tell him that he had it all wrong. That I didn't want Brian's attention and cared less about him. Because I now craved the attention of the boy rooming opposite my room. I wanted his attention, not Brian's. "Okay," I agreed. Kade looked like a guy who would like girls showing a little more skin. That's how Brianna dresses and she has garnered his attention. Would it kill to just wear the dress just for tonight? I chewed my lip and walked to my closet. I hadn't taken out the dress from the box Colby gifted it to me in, seeing that I had no intentions of being seen in something so..... I didn't know what word would suit it. My fingers grip the box and placed it on the floor. Crouching down, I lifted the cover and grab the red glittering dress. It was beautiful. I rose to my feet and walked into the camera vision so Colby could see the dress. "Yes! This is the one!" Colby yelled in excitement. "Can't wait to see the look on Brian's face when he sees you looking like a snack tonight." I rolled my eyes. The only guy I wanted to look at me like I was a snack was Kade. I made sure to keep the thought to myself. "Okay, then I'm going to get ready. Call you when I'm nearing your house," I said. After saying goodbye I end the call. My eyes fall to the dress as I gripped the soft material. I hope to God this fits me well. __ I tilt my head sideways as I looked at myself through the lengthy mirror attached to my wall. The off the shoulder glitter ruched bodycon dress really was a stunner. Colby had really good taste, I just didn't know if the dress suited me. I was too awkward to ever dress like that in public.I turned sideways, my eyes falling on my butt. I hummed. At least my butt looks really good. I tugged the ends down, feeling as though it rode up too much and showed more than necessary. Suddenly the door opens and I'm drawn to the impossibly unignorable presence of Kade. My cheeks redden when His blue eyes are cast to my dress. He walks in, his white shirt clang to his upper body, and dark washed jeans fitted him nicely. He was hot. Really hot. And he very well knew it. Why wouldn't he, when he walked so confidently? Turning to him fully, I try to keep my heart at a leveled pace. "You can't just barge into my room you know. What if I was in the midst of changing?" His lips suddenly curled into a smug grin as he closes the door and the distance between us. I held my breath when his eyes roam my body suggestively. "You're one to talk, red. Aren't you the one who keeps barging into my room just to take a peek at my cock?" I puffed out my cheeks, embarrassed yet not wanting to show it. Letting out an irritating breath I looked at him. " You're so full of yourself," Kade raises a brow in mockery. " Don't you think I should at least get a glimpse too? In fact," He steps closer and I take a step back. I gasp when his arm suddenly curls around my waist and tug me to his body. My front slams into his hard muscle body and a sharp gust of air wooshes out of my lungs. I lift my wide eyes to his. Shocked by his actions. " I think you're the one who owes me." "Owe you what?" I breathed out breathlessly. How can someone I barely know, make me feel such a way in such a short amount of time? Kade's blue eyes dip to stare at my cleavage and I reddened even more when I realized the meaning behind his words and stare. Scoffing as if he wasn't getting to me, I pushed my palms on his chest and pushed him away. " Such a jerk." He doesn't budge, only chuckled a little. And I would be lying if I didn't say the sound was sweet to my ears, creating pleasant shivers that I felt in every part of my body. "I'm joking red. You get flustered too easily," He spoke while pulling away from me and looking down at my figure. His eyes suddenly shift and I'm confused by the sudden change of emotions. " You're not going out like that," Did he not like it? Shame crawled into my cheeks as I asked him my thoughts. "Why?" I bit my tongue when his hand suddenly jut out and he tugs at the ends of the dress. "It's too short," Was his clipped response as he glared at the dress. Did he not think the dress fitted me well? I thought it looked pretty nice on my body. A little revealing but not that bad. "Does it look that bad on me?" I whispered. I've never tried to dress up for a guy before. Not even for Brian. This was all new to me and I was already failing. Kade suddenly scoffs. " Look bad? Trust me Mia, you don't want to know what I'm truly thinking in my head." "Wha- I'm cut off by a horn that blares. Kade's eyes shift to the window and his jaw ticks. "That must be Brian," Stepping away from me, his eyes roam my figure again. "Don't come to the bonfire with that dress on," He warned and I keep my gaze on his figure until he disappears out of the door. Did Kade finally call me by my name?