Thread: Escaping Limbo (BurningWillow & BloodRedRomeo)

I'm late I'm late I'm late! Ashley Lambois bounced through the front door, her notes nearly flying out of her hand as she rushed passed Roland and the two girls from upstairs, Tatiana Fermont and Bethany Klose . All three of them took business courses together, Bethany also pursuing a degree in business like Roland, and Tatiana was taking a few courses on the side of her degree in fashion design, wanting to make and own her own clothing and make up lines. She was their guru of the group, always trendsetting with the newest fashions, her hair and make up never dull. It had been a rich purple for the last year, and before that she had sported it in silver. Bethany was a little more reserved, having never dyed her dirty blonde hair, but she was still beautiful from all angles. She had curves that made the other girls jealous, and full pouty lips that any guy would want to kiss. But she had never been with a man. Roland was the only guy she knew, and the only guy she wanted to know. She could never admit to him her feelings, but they were there, stopping her from ever looking for anyone else. Did you forget you had a test today? Tatiana laughed, watching Ashley fumble at her bedroom door to get it open, throwing it wide and tossing her things on the bed. No! I forgot the party is already tonight! I have nothing to wear! Ashley exclaimed, acting like it was the end of the world. She tugged her shirt off, revealing a pretty pink lacy bra underneath, And I smell like chlorine. I have to go buy a dress...and shower. Tatiana leaned back, watching Ashley from her spot in the living room try to get out of her damp clothes. She was a blonde bombshell like Bethany too, though her curves were slightly smaller than Beth's. She wasn't that shy with Roland around. They had known him for so many years, the girls weren't fussy if he saw them in their underwear. Well except Bethany. She always turned deep red if he did. A couple of them did it purposely, just hoping they'd get a reaction. It was no secret amongst the girls that Roland was on all their minds. But none of them had the guts to tell Roland, and all of them agreed it would ruin the dynamic of the group if he only picked one of them. So they had deemed him off limits, though each of them still secretly held a fire in their hearts for their best friend. Why don't you raid my closet? Tatiana offered and Ashley stopped in her door, a towel in hand, wearing just her wet underwear and bra. Ashley was taking a degree in marine biology, and it was clear she had been at her practicum today, working down at the aquarium. Really Tia? Thanks! Ashley grinned and rushed up the stair case to do just that. Bethany and Tatiana had their bedrooms upstairs along with Veronica Hambert , the fourth girl in their group, and Lela Abalos , the fifth. Ashley's room was on the bottom floor with Roland's and the final member of their tight knit group, Andrea Vanlear . Tatiana watched her go up and turned back to Roland, I'm sure she'll pick something out cute. She better make it tight. That girl has got curves, no point in hiding them. She licked her lips and hid her blush. She hadn't come out yet to any of them about her feelings. Tatiana had realized it somewhere between her first and second year, that Roland wasn't the only one pulling her attention in the house. Some of us don't like to be ogled though, Bethany mused softly. She was sitting right next to Roland on the couch, the three of them having finished up the last of their homework for their shared business class and now making a shopping list to get for the party, while Lela was upstairs cleaning bathrooms with Andrea, and Veronica was still in classes for the next hour. They knew each other's schedules because they had a large calendar whiteboard in the kitchen with all their different classes written in. Oh c'mon Bethany, you are gorgeous. If you don't dress up, how are guys ever going to know? Tia teased, wiggling her eyebrows. Bethany went red in the face and both of their eyes shot to Roland and away. He's off limits. We can't all like and have him. Bethany needs to move on, just like the rest of us. If any of us would try. If Roland only knew what this party really was for...trying to get over him. They had agreed a party would help. Maybe they'd meet some new guys, help them move past being stuck on their best friend. It was no easy task. Roland was sexy - tall, handsome, with soft brown eyes and messy dark hair - and sweet, athletic and kind. She was a girls dream, but he wasn't supposed to be theirs. The fact he wasn't dating anyone outside their group boggled them at times. I don't need to, Bethany murmured, red in the face and finished writing the list, Here Roland. We need all those. Tatiana sighed and shook her head, I was only teasing Beth. You are beautiful in anything you wear. We should start getting ready though. Party is in only a couple hours. Bethany nodded and got up, saying a soft goodbye to Roland and heading upstairs to her room. Tatiana continued to lounge until she was gone, playing with a spec of dirt under her manicured nails. So do you need someone to come with you? she asked, batting her lashes at him. I'm going with him Tia, Lela stepped down the stairs and over to them, We finished cleaning so Andrea is going to get cleaned up and Veronica should be home soon. Ashley is raiding your room in her underwear, and Bethany is red as a tomato so we won't see her till the party starts. You need to get ready too, so I'll go with Roland. Tatiana scoffed, Don't you have to get ready as well? I am, she grinned, I already showered, my hair is flawless, and look at me! She indeed looked cute in her floral crop top that hugged her breasts and white denim skinnies tucked into knee high boots. Tatiana nodded, knowing she had lost the battle and waved at Roland as she headed up for her room. Ready to go Roland? Lela chirped, her spanish accent faint but present in everything she said. She flicked her bleached hair back and offered him a hand up, I'm sure there's enough alcohol on that list to kill a horse. We better get started. Last edited Aug 2, 2018