When Forever Ends

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ver our shared love of music and fashion. Theo, my rock, was

, from exclusive parties to high-end shopping sprees. Theo listened intently

izing her up. But Alexis didn't seem to

eo, Valerie, Fiona, Alexis, and I – started to gel.

he was warming up to her. I could tell he was trying

ned to me with a mischievous grin. "Hey, Belle?

es flicking to Alexis. "Party?

"Yeah, just a little get-tog

eting mine. I shrugged, lea

se his hesitation. Alexis, oblivious to the u

urged, her voice persuasive. "We can h

expression unreadable. "I'll think about

e his response as a yes. "Awes

Hey, want to grab a snack at the café?" he

fé, chatting about our day. Theo told me about his plans for the upcom

but think about Alexis and the party invi

expression. He seemed lost in though

aking the silence. "What

eyes narrowing slightly. "I don't know

igued. "Different?" I rep

f the chair. "I don't know. She's just...conf

ords. That was true – Alexis was confident

't shake the feeling that Alexis was going to bring s

ngered in the air. Theo still hadn't given me

ith excitement. "Hey, guys! I'm so stoked for Friday. My dad's renting thi

essed despite myself. "Th

? You have to come, Belle. It

ide, remained silent, his e

"And, Theo, I really hope you can make it.

pression unreadable. "I'll think abou

. "Awesome! I'll send you

der what the party would be like. And whet

of my closet, debating what to wear. Alexis had texted me the

excitement and nerves. Theo and I had made plans to meet up at

led, eyeing my outfit. "You look b

ng my purse. "Thanks,

athtaking. Music pulsed through the air, an

g stunning in a red dress. She waved me

I scanned the room for Theo.