I love you

Running my palm over the smooth fabric one more time, I took a deep breath and opened the door. With every step down the stairs the ends of my gown flared more, providing a feel of a princess ascending down the staircase towards the prince charming of hers.

But for me, my annoying best friend stood down, not even looking at me. She was too busy applying her dark red lipstick holding a small mirror before her dolled up face. The light blue mermaid gown with her blonde curls resting over her shoulders looked stunning on her. 

Hearing me approaching, her eyes looked up to me. And her jaw dropped.

"Holy shit!" She glanced up and down my whole structure. "This is the first time I'm feeling ashamed to be straight as a stick. Damn! Achilles is a lucky ass!"

I laughed. "Look who's talking. See yourself in the mirror first."

She shrugged. "I just did. Thanks for the not direct compliment thoug