EMMA'S POV
School hours were a blur, pretty much nothing happened, aside from Becky throwing grenades at me, the last time I got that stare, I was locked in the locker room in nothing but my underwear. I can't imagine what she's planning on doing to me tonight, the girls not coming with me isn't exactly helping, but I won't let fear stop me from getting what I want.
Jody offered to drop Max off at her house before going to practice because apparently she didn't want to play dress up with us, the girl much rather watch a football game than do anything involving matching colours, but at least she got me a really nice Nike. So basically, it's just Esmay, Frey and me trying to turn a hot mess like myself into someone who's party ready, not exactly a cup of tea.
"Ow!" I cry when Esmay once again pokes me with an eyeliner.
"Quit your whining" Esmay responds, squinting her eyes as she tries to draw a perfect liner, key word try.
"You told me you were good at this" I accuse as she grabs a piece of face wipe to clean the smudge she had created.
"I told you I could draw a liner for myself, I didn't say I could draw if for someone else. But no you had to push me till I agreed to do it" she retorts and I raise my brows at her.
"Seriously? I told you I didn't want any of this" I move my fingers around, pointing at the huge makeup kit on Frey's dresser.
"You were the one who forced me here"
She laughs sheepishly.
"Okay fine but I'll get the hang of it"
"I don't want to do so much makeup, it makes me uncomfortable"
"Just eyeliner, mascara, concealer, foundation, some eye shadow......" my eyes widen a bit and I shift away from her. She notices this and immediately covers it up.
"Nothing much I swear. I just need time to figure this stuff out." She says eyeing the eyeliner.
"That's the thing, I don't have time, the party starts in an hour"
"You don't want to be the girl who comes when the party starts trust me, it's always better to be a little late" Esmay warns.
Freya sighs, drops the gown she had been unwrinkling and walks over to us.
"Give it, I'll do it" she stretches out her hand to Esmay.
"Why do you get to do it?" Esmay questions we both give her a flat look. She huffs and hands it over to Freya.
An hour and minutes later, I stand in front of Frey's full length mirror. I'm on a dark red dress that compliments my skin tone stopping right on the knee, with a diamond shape opening just above my cleavage, It is topped with a jean black denim jacket and a matching black sandal to complete the look, turns out I didn't need Jody's special Nike after all, I'm going to save it for something special.
I'm not on much makeup, thankfully Frey gets me and didn't bake me with tons of makeup, all she applied was a concealer, a powder coating, mascara, eyeliner which she did pretty easily unlike somebody, and a nude lipstick to tie it all together.
I know, I know you were probably expecting a drastic change but it was just me, me in a dress.
"If you stare at that mirror for a second longer it might blow up" Esmay taunts as she brushes her hair, already getting ready for her dance rehearsals, turns out it's an all-night rehearsal, that explains why she's going this late. She puts the brush down and comes behind me, resting one hands on my shoulder while the other smoothened my now treated hair.
"You look amazing stop worrying, I'll bet you a million dollars, he won't be able to take his eyes off you" Esmay assures.
"I second that" Freya too makes her way behind me, I wouldn't have been able to fight the smile that found it's way to my face even if I wanted to and believe me i didn't.
"You're going to rock this party, okay?" She says and I smile in response.
"You guys are the best best friends anyone could ask for, I don't know what I'll do without you guys" I say and I meant every word of it.
"You'll never have to find out, cause we are always going to be here for you" Freya says squeezing my shoulders lightly.
"Actually, you're going to have to find out tonight, cos you're on your own" Esmay says and Freya gives her a look.
"Really?" She says to Esmay, making Esmay raise her hand in surrender.
"Guys, I think tonight is gonna be, The night" I say nervously voicing what had been going through my mind since the morning.
"Uhmm" Esmay says twitching her lips disbelievingly and I give her my signature determined look which she misses as she busied herself with her packing.
"Oh my God, I think she's serious" Freya who hadn't missed it says with excitement. Esmay turns to look at me and her mouth widens a little bit.
"OMG!!!! You're right, she is seriously going to tell Tyler she likes him." 1,2,3... Wait for it...
"Ahhhhhh!!!!!" Esmay and Freya scream in excitement making me laugh and blush a little, okay fine, a lot.
"I'm so proud of you" Freya says pulling me in a hug.
"Yup it's long overdue." Esmay seconds.
"Do you guys think I should wait for him to make a move? I don't want to look stupid in front of him" I frown nervously playing with my hair, Esmay instantly slaps my hands away, fixing what ever little part I had messed up.
"Girl this is the 21st century, if the guy doesn't make a move, you make it."
"Amen sister!" Freya shouts making us all laugh. "Now wipe that frown off your face and let's go get your guy"
After saying our goodbyes, I get into Frey's car while Esmay gets into her bike and we take off. Party here I come.

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The ride was faster than I would have liked, twenty minutes wasn't enough time for me to calm my nerves. Even my playlist couldn't do the job it only made me think of Mason, I really hope he isn't going to be at this party, I might be overreacting but I can't get his words out of my head.
"Ems this is the part where you get off"
"Are you sure you can't come with?" I say, all of my confidence down the drain.
"Out!" She says pointing to the party wearing a hard look.
"Fine" I say and get down, the music, much louder outside the car.
"Go" she says her voice nudging me to go forward.
"I'm going, I'm going" I push the thoughts of running back to her aside and slowly walk towards the party. Not surprised by how crazy it has gotten with the amount of plastic cups I see littered everywhere.
"Hey Emma!" Frey screams and I turn around to face her.
"Good luck. Have fun, but not too much fun and remember I'm just one call away" I give her a smile watching until her car is completely out of sight.
Turning to face the door, not sure if I should knock, I just stand there, suddenly the thoughts of running after Frey's car didn't seem that bad. My internal debate is put to a stop when the door pushes open and a girl in a bikini runs out with a dozen boys running after her, I didn't see a pool, God knows where they're headed.
Taking a huge breath I step inside, the music somehow gets louder. I blink several times trying to adjust to the dim blue lights. The dance floor which I'm guessing was originally a living area is full with teens dancing their hearts out.
The whole place reeked of alcohol and literally in every corner, a couple was making out. A failed attempt of a toosie slide by a crazy dancer pushes me making me almost fall but I'm caught by another, just in time.
"Well, this is a suprise" Mason says as he helps me steady myself. Curse my luck, of course he would be here, Mr.Popular.
"I don't have time for this" I say and start walking away to find Tyler. He grabs my wrist forcing me to face him.
"What's your problem? Why can't you leave me alone?" I snap, freeing my wrist from his hold.
"You can't still be mad at me?" He says looking genuinely surprised.
"What do you think?"
He opens his mouth to speak but closes it.
"Look, I don't have time for this, I need to find Ty..." I stop not wanting him to hear the last part but he snaps his head up showing he heard it.
"You're here for Tyler?" He asks not surprised.
"And?"
"I can help you look for him if you want, there's no way you're going to survive on your own especially looking like that"
"Like that? What does that mean?" I question, unconsciously tugging my dress down, I must look like a weird nerd who's trying too hard. He just had to bring up how I look once again. He notices my expression and his eyes widen a bit.
"I meant that in a good way trust me"
"Very hard too" I say folding my hands, feeling better than I did minutes ago, it must be because he's a familiar face."
"Do you want my help in finding Tyler or not?" He questions. I bite my lips thinking it over, I clearly don't know where I'm headed or anything as a matter of fact.
"Fine" I sigh. "But no funny business" I warn.
"Wouldn't dream of it, after you?" He says offering me his elbow. I roll my eyes not taking it and start walking.
Mason had to push me out of the way many times from one crazy teenager to another. This isn't exactly my Idea of fun.
We walk into the kitchen which has less people than the living room but bizarre all the same.
"Lover boy is over there" he points towards the counter, his words making me blush, hopefully the dim light prevented him from seeing.
"What.. do, what..... are yo.. you talking about?" I stutter for the first time since talking to Mason. He gives a short laugh and I look down slightly, tucking my hair behind my ears.
"Don't worry I won't tell" he winks and with that he walks off and disappears in the crowd, oh well.
I shift my head towards the counter and sure enough he was there holding a plastic cup. He's on a dark blue fitted jean topped by a grey shirt, a black denim jacket and black sneakers ties it all together. Is wearing matching outfits a sign that today is The night? Or does it just make me look like a creepy stalker at least one of us has too and I don't think anyone is going to vote Tyler. 
       As though he could feel my stare he turns my direction and his lips immediately shapes into a dashing smile. He's excited to see me? I'm not exactly complaining.
He walks up to me in long strides the smile not leaving his face. When he finally reaches me he pulls me into a quick but sweet hug. I'm immediately frozen to the spot, his intoxicating boyish scent lingers in my nostrils making me lightheaded, he doesn't notice the effect he has on me and starts talking. Okay tonight might actually be The night.
"I was starting to think you weren't going to show up" he says making me blush. Yup the frequent blushing is back.
"I was taking my time" I shyly say tugging my dress lower. He takes a step back to take in my full look making me shift from one foot to another self-consciously at the same time playing with the ends of my dress trying to keep my fingers busy.
"Wow look at you, you look great." he says as he eyes does a quick sweep of my entire look for the second time. My face heats up matching my dress, I don't bother trying to shake it off cos I know it's not going to help, with his words ringing in my ears, the red is going nowhere I'm certain.
"Thank you" I manage a smile looking everywhere but him.
"Drink?" He offers, raising his cup.
"I don't drink but thanks" I respond finally looking him in the eye.
He grabs my hands and leads me gently forward through several corners until we reach another area which has even less people than the kitchen area which I'm very thankful for. I sigh in relief as we settle down on a couch right at the corner of the room.
"I figured you'd like it better" he laughs sipping his drink. I stare at him in awe as he licks his lips after every sip. He eyes me from the side and looks down to his drink and then back at me. I snap my head away as soon as I realise that he had caught me gawking at him.
"Are you sure you don't want a drink?" He asks.
"No, I'm good."
From here we just went on and on talking about random things. For the first time I had a normal conversation with him, I didn't stutter and yes I did blush a few times but still.
I even got to know about funny stuff he did while he was a child. Everything felt right, the music was just a mere whisper to my ears as I listened to him talk about how he loves playing basketball and his dreams of pursuing it in college.
"Hey Tyler, where have you been? We've been looking everywhere for you" Justin spots us and says, I wouldn't say Justin is Tyler's best friend but they're pretty tight. He's clearly drunk from the way he's missed his step over five times in the last two seconds as though the earth spinned anytime he moved.
"I'll come later, I'm busy right now" he says waving Justin off with his hands.
"Come on man, don't leave me hanging like this" Justin pouts, Tyler looks at me as if asking for permission. Justin follows Tyler's line of sight and faces me, his wavering eyes scans me slowly.
"Well hello beautiful" he says staggering towards me attempting a flirtatious smile but seeing as he's drunk, it comes out looking constipated.
"Okayyy" Tyler says as he yanks Justin away before he reaches me with little effort. "Is it okay if we leave?"
"Yeah no problem, I need to use the bathroom anyways" I say a little disappointed but I understand that he didn't come to the party just for me only.
"Cool, I'll walk you" he says pulling an almost passed out Justin with him. Feeling bad for him I decline.
"It's alright I'll manage."
"Do you even know where the bathroom is?" He raises his brows at me as his hands work on keeping Justin steady.
"Yeah" I lie, he already has Justin to take care of, I'm not going to add to his burden, I'll probably just ask around.
"Are you sure?"
"Totally" I respond, he studies me trying to search for a sign that I was telling a lie but I do well to cover it up.
"I'll come look for you later, for the meantime just do whatever you want, you can text me if you need anything" he says and I nod in response. Nodding back he starts dragging Justin out. Remembering why I'm here in the first place, I stop him.
"Tyler wait" I mutter suddenly losing my voice. He turns sharply causing Justin to fall flat on the ground, he looks at him and shrugs.
"Yeah?" He says hands on his side like he's studying his situation.
"I... I.. I ne..ed to tell yo..you something" I stutter at a whole new level entirely. Losing all of my confidence. He comes closer and place both hands on my shoulder squeezing  lightly starting a lightning party in my stomach but building my confidence all the same.
"Are you okay?" He asks worried, searching my face for any cause of alarm. I smile a little by his concern and take a deep breath, it's now or never.
"What I was going to say is that I like you Tyler" I confess oxygen be damned. My heart increases it's pace by a thousand as I look down nervously waiting for him to say something.
"I like you too" he says like it's no big deal making me instantly snap my head up to face him, my eyes almost falling off.

(A/N):  She finally told him, go Emler😄😄😄!!!!! Was that the reaction you were expecting from Tyler? 😯😯.
So anyways I finally googled car stuff, something I should have done a longtime ago🤦🤦🤦, now all that's left is how to bring the knowledge of cars into the book since Emma is not supposed to know anything about cars.
Moving to the most important part................ The Magic of valentine has gotten over a hundred reads🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩, I was supposed to mention this in the last chapter but it slipped my mind, I don't know how.
We're celebrating with a special treat.
Hint: it's something I've talked about doing before. Leave your guess if you have any idea what it's going to be, you might just be right.
Thanks to everyone who's been reading, it means a lot. Kisses😘 😘
Till then lovelies ♥️♥️♥️