was still evident on my cheeks as

ive under a rock?" Emma's remark was said in a whisper, but a

ed. "I know right. I don't even kn

tips." Emma quipped. They prompt

d. But I knew their words were go

ation." Even he looked confused. A limp applause followed, barely audible for more than a few moments. "I

d carry me. There was no way I wanted to

it now? Another thought came to me. What was I going to wear tomorrow? I'd already worn the best I had. Surely, I couldn't go in the same thing tomorrow. Emm

ouple of charity shops to see if I could find anything that

ld buy a hoodie in the Cancer Research shop for £1. There was no chance of that h

ng this was going to be too expensive. Not one item was und

of black trousers and a white shirt. I would have to wear my Doc Martins with it. Handing over £10 to the shop assi

for the results to appear. The first few links were about Stone Marketing, and their company website and social media platforms.

e, he liked to go riding. He liked to work hard, and play hard. The article mentioned numerous exclusive clubs he attends within the city, and his a

on? I looked over at the slightly crumpled shirt and trouser

as not wearing anything casual in a single picture. A lot of the paparazzi photos were of him and a selection of different women. Each more stunning than the last. I noted

shut the laptop feeling almost ashamed of where my thoughts ha

said, absen

A female voice questioned fr

ked, "Sorry,

. "It's Vanes

my daze. "Sorry, I was

disapproval was evi

Our clear lack of fashion sense had drawn us together, most other people around us dressed impeccably in evening wear. She

night?" She

ut Stone Marketing, but I would probably only e

oney to go out though. Can w

t then. Come

some advice on how to deal with tomorrow.

e came from a family of vets, so they were able to help pay her rent. It was partly why I always sugge

and took the six-pack of c

st finishing up

I comm

s with an expert wrist action, I took a long sip and waited for her on the sofa. I had no de

l without trying. Her dark chocolate skin was completely flawless, unlike my pale complexion that flushed red at the slightest temperature change. She k

n crapper than the stuff you normally bring."

d to buy clo

s if I was an alie

ained what had happe

e up, unapologetically wanting to

brows. "Well, he l

most people are when

ly around. "You fan

s instantly gave me

e. You might want to

up. You know what I'm like arou

eed to do is give up that precious virginity you're holding on

in thing. "You know my reasons." I mum

She reclined bac

nto the world and got it. I was different. Being 18 and a virgin in London was r

looks like enough of a bastard to take

was no chance Mr Stone would be