As the group began to clear out for the forest, Delaney bit back an eye roll and looked back at her best friend.
”Well. While that sounds like so much fun, I think I’m going to sit this one out,” she stated. She hopped up on her tip-toes and gave the girl a chaste kiss on her cheek.
”I need an outfit for tonight anyway. Call me when you’re done with all-” she paused to wave her fingers around them before continuing,
”this. ‘K, toots!.”
Her hand wrapped around Erin’s bicep before giving it a small squeeze. She winked at Serena while purposely ignoring Hayden. The two had yet to barely glance in each other’s direction, yet she was already not a favorite of Delaney’s.
All she’s missing is a few warts. Unless she’s a warlock. Useless like the rest of us. Delaney hurried her way out of the building and made her way over to her car. She gave a moment’s pause to look over her shoulder at the Coven’s home.
My home now too, I guess. To the outside eye, it was a magnificent building. To her, it was a prison sentence; a part of her life she wasn’t too fond of.
I never asked to have this ability. Never asked for any of this. Why in the hell would I choose to be a fleshy amplifier? Why wouldn’t I have gotten something cool, like- I dunno, moving shit with my mind. That would have been awesome.The sound of a horn honking snapped her out of her thoughts. Delaney blinked and raised her hand at the car as she recognized her neighbor.
Sweet lady. Definitely off her rocker though. She opened the driver’s side door of her car and slipped in, putting her coffee mug into her cup holder. The car was old and retro; Delaney absolutely adored it. Was weird and funky, not unlike herself. If she could have a soul car, hers would definitely fit the bill.
After turning the key in the ignition, she headed off to the only real shopping hub in town: the Red Oaks Plaza. Usually Delaney ordered her risque outfits online, but today she was in a pinch for time. Had to make a statement at the welcome back party.
But also something sensible for work. Will have to eventually make it to Huskers after. The drive only took roughly fifteen minutes with her lead foot. She snagged a spot closer to the front and parked.
The young woman grabbed her wallet and phone before turning the car off and heading inside. She glanced down at the latest iPhone in her hand to check for the time.
Okay. I have a few hours to find the perfect outfit and maybe grab some lunch. Could really go for some Chinese. Delaney grinned to herself as she walked down the main floor, her eyes scanning each individual store for ideas.
Ten stores and a styrofoam box of noodles later, Delaney exited the mall with three different bags in her hands. She was excited to get home and try on the entire outfit.
Hopefully it all comes together the way I pictured it. It should definitely earn me a sleepover at some rando’s house tonight. Hurrying to her car, she tossed her bags into the backseat and the take out in the passengers. It took her only another twenty minutes to get home.
She grabbed all her items before hurrying into the little bungalow. Grinning at the look of concern on her mother’s face, she kissed her cheek as she hurried past.
”Welcome home party at the Coven tonight. I’m gonna head straight to work after so don’t wait up!” Delaney hurried up the stairs and went straight to her room. She dropped all the items on her bed. Placing her hands on her hips, she looked over the display and let out a small breath.
”Everything is going to be just fine. We’ll party, get drunk, then I can slip out and head to work.”Nodding to herself, she glanced at the place where her alarm clock once sat. Her nose scrunched in remembrance of that morning.
”Damn. Really should have gotten a new one.” She looked through the mess to find her phone. Clicking the screen, she noticed the time.
”Okay. I have two hours to get a shower and dressed. Should be enough time.”The girl grabbed a towel before heading into the hallway and to the shared bathroom with her brother. Her nose scrunched at the dirty laundry practically everywhere.
”Ugh! Dude, I swear I’m going to burn everything in here if you don’t start picking up your shit!”“You can’t. You don’t have that useful ability. You’re just a battery.”
Delaney rolled her eyes and grit her teeth. How she so badly wanted to hit him upside the head.
”I can find someone. I have friends.”“You have Erin and she’s in New York.”
”Ha! Jokes on you, she’s back now. So is Serena.”She could hear the shuffle from his room as her brother quickly made his way down the hall. His head poked past the door. “Erin’s home?”
Delaney rolled her eyes at her brother and placed her palm against the center of his face before effectively pushing him back.
”Ew, don’t even go there.” Closing the door and locking it, her body shuddered.
”Gross.”After a vigorous shower consisting of exfoliating and the ridding of body hair, she wrapped the towel around her torso before heading back into her room. She sat at her vanity and applied just a small amount of makeup.
Some winged liner here, some dark lips there…Perfect! Delaney grinned at her reflection. Finally turning to look back at the bags on her bed, she stood and started to rummage through them. It didn’t take her long to slip on the
outfit.
Moving to her floor length mirror, she admired the leggings and smirked to herself.
”Oh, yeah. Definitely getting laid tonight.” She moved back over to the bags and pulled out the red leather jacket to finish off the look. Setting it to the side, she walked back to her vanity. Delaney grabbed the hair curler and decided on some soft waves.
The final look was complete. Glancing back at her phone, she swore as she noticed the time.
”Great, I’m going to be late for the party too. Awesome, Del. Really need a new alarm clock.” She quickly slipped on a pair of black heels, the red jacket, and grabbed a black clutch from her collection. Delaney found her keys, slipped her phone into the clutch, and rushed back downstairs.
“Honey, dinner’s re-”
”No time. Sorry, I’m already late as is.”Her mother rose a brow at her daughter. “And you’re going in-”
”Yes, I’m going in this. All my bits are more than covered. Love you!” Giving her a quick peck on the cheek, she headed out to her car. Delaney let out a breath, got in the driver’s seat, and sped off towards the Coven.
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