The last second semester had finally ended.
Exams were over.
And tonight
Everyone was going to Leera's place for the party.
Nayza picked up her phone and called Leera.
Leera answered instantly.
Hello, my bestie," she said playfully. "So, what are you wearing tonight? Send me a picture."
Nayza sighed softly.
"That's actually why I called," she admitted.
"I don't have any party dress. You know I don't really go out... so I never bought one."
Leera gasped dramatically.
"Then what are we doing? Let's go shopping! And don't forget. The theme is red for girls."
I remember," Nayza replied.
"Let's go... but the party is at your apartment right? You'll be busy."
Leera scoffed.
"My best friend needs me. I can't be busy."
Nayza smiled faintly.
"Won't your parents be home?"
"No," Leera replied casually.
"They're out of town for few days."
"Alright then," Nayza said. "Let's go get a dress."
On the other side
Yesir was out shopping with Doruk for buying something special.
Evening came.
Everyone Began getting ready.
Doruk called Nayza
"When you're ready, calk me. I'll come pick you up."
There's no need," Nayza replied. "I'll come on my own."
Doruk's tone turned firm.
"No risk. I'll come get you."
Nayza let out a soft sigh.
"Fine... I can't argue with you anyway. You'll do want you want."
Time passed.
Soon
Everyone arrived at the party.
Music filled the apartment.
Lights were warm.
Laughter echoed in the background.
And then
Yesir saw her.
Leera.
She was wearing a mini red dress.
Her medium hair open, falling softly over her shoulder.
A nude shade of lipstick.
Her eyes glowing.
A soft smile on her lips.
She looked
Like a princess.
Yesir forze for a second.
Then leaned back against the wall, tilting his head slightly, placing a hand over his chest as he let out a slow breath.
Leera noticed him.
Standing alone.
She walked toward him.
"Why are you Standing here alone?" she asked.
Yesir looked at her, suddenly a little nervous.
"Nothing... you looked busy, so I didn't want to disturb you."
Leera smiled slightly.
"I was just waiting for Doruk and Nayza. They are not here yet."
"Yes," Yesir replied.
"Doruk went to pick her up. They will be here soon."
Leera nodded.
Then after a pause, she looked at him again.
"You must get a lot of proposals, right?"
Yesir frowned slightly.
"Why?"
Leera crossed her arms lightly.
"Just look at yourself once. You look really handsome."
Yesir let out a small, awkward laugh.
"That's not true."
Leera raised an eyebrow.
"It is."
For a second
They just stood there.
Close.
Then
Yesir stepped forward.
Leaning slightly closer
He lowered his voice near her ear.
"You look stunning... really beautiful."
Leera froze for a moment.
And just like that
The air between them changed.