No One's Luna novel Chapter 6

I fling open the door right as the person on the other side is about to pound on it again and they end up punching me in the nose.

“What the actual fuck Luke, seriously! What is your problem!” I start rubbing my nose aggressively and his eyes go wide.

“OMG Ellie I am SO sorry!” He says as he starts busting out laughing, realizing what just happened. Luke pulls me into his muscular arms and shushes me. He knows I can’t stay mad at him while he’s hugging me.

“Ok, let go of me, you big goof,” I try to claw my way out of his arms until he finally lets me go. When I am finally on my two feet, I stomp my foot and cross my arms like a toddler.

“What happened to you last night? I scored a touchdown right before halftime. I wanted to talk to you after my parents walked me across the field, but you were nowhere to be found. After the game I would have called you but my dad took away my phone yesterday morning for texting you during the meetings.” He's seems worried, but also upset with me.

I uncross my arms and walk towards my bed, sitting on the edge.

“I know. I am so sorry Luke! Leia was really wanting me to shift so she can finally run and it sounded too good to pass up!” I am really hoping that my half-truth will just be accepted.

“Ok, I believe you, but I don’t think you’re telling me everything," He looks at me like he's trying to see inside my head. "Wait, you shifted? How did it go? You didn’t do it alone, did you? What does she look like?” His smile grows and I am happy that he is as excited about it as I am.

“Luke, she is amazing, and so beautiful, I can’t wait for you to see her!” I almost jump off my bed remembering our run and her reflection in the water.

“I can’t wait either, I’m sure her and Jack will get along as well as we do!” He looks at me like he is sad we aren’t mates.

His gaze shifts and then he quickly walks over to where my dress is hanging on my closet door, changing the subject.

“Wow Ellie, is this your dress?! We are going to turn some heads tonight huh! His eyebrows start dancing at me and I laugh at him.

Of course, I’m going to the dance with Luke. We have gone to every dance together since the eighth grade. Tonight, we will be riding in a limo along with Colin and Victoria and a few of the other football players and their cheerleader girlfriends and mates.

I am dreading the drive to the dance. I can’t be that close to Colin and I definitely can’t watch them all over each other all night. He will for sure know we are mates the second I come close to him, if he doesn't know already. This will be a night for the books.

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My mom helps me get ready, because she begged me to let her. She does my hair in loose curls, and I tuck the left side of my hair back so that my tattoo can be easily seen. It is of a Lily and covers my entire shoulder. She does a really pretty burgundy smokey eye, that really makes my green eyes pop. Then she finishes off my makeup with a matte nude lipstick, a little peach blush and highlight.

I put my dress on, which is a spaghetti strap A-line in a deep burgundy shade. I love this color because it makes my eyes and tanned skin look phenomenal. The dress has a slit all the way up to my thigh. It hugs my waist and shows off all the right muscles on my body from all of my training.

The bust has a deep v plunge in the front that shows just enough cleavage without being too slutty. The shoes are nude strappy heels that are perfect for enhancing my long legs. Maybe I should start putting more effort into how I look. I have so much confidence for the first time in my life.