Postby KP Presents » Mon Feb 06, 2012 1:59 am
“Hi, Heidi,†Alice said as she stood in the open doorway, dressed in her jeans, sweatshirt and hooded top, with her bag in her hand. Next to her stood Natalie, who said “Thanks for letting me come†as the two girls came in.
“Just finished gym practice,†Heidi said as she looked at the blonde haired girl. “That obvious, is it,†she said with a laugh, as she took off her fleece jacket and stood there in a pink leotard, white tights with thick socks over the lower half, and trainers. “Nice PJ’s by the way.â€
“Thanks - you can get changed in my bedroom, first door on the right at the top of the stairs.†The doorbell rang again as the two girls made their way up, and Heidi turned to answer it.
“You must be Heidi,†a tall, dark haired girl said, “I’m Alexa, Joanne’s friend.â€
“Oh yeah - she said you would be coming. The three of you are going to use my mother’s bedroom - second door on the right upstairs.â€
“Thanks,†she said as she ran up the stairs, the heels of her ankle boots hitting on the wood. Heidi went back into the front room and said “Joanne, your other friend’s here.â€
“Alexa - great,†she said as the door opened and Natalie came in. “Hi, Cindy,†she said as he waved at the other girl, and sat herself down on the floor. She was wearing a ducky pink vest top and shorts that came down to just above her knees, with a rope bracelet around her wrists and ankle. Cindy noticed the thin bruise that went around her wrist, but said nothing at the time.
“So, when does the party start,†she said as she grabbed a bottle of coke and opened the top. “As soon as Jannifer gets here,†Heidi said as the door opened and Alice came in. “Wow,†Cindy said as she looked at the sleeveless red silk nightgown that Alice was wearing the hem just about covering her legs but not enough to hide her red bed socks, “I didn’t know you had anything like that.â€
“We all have our secrets, Cindy,†Alice said, and Heidi could have sworn she saw her smile as she said that. The doorbell diverted her attention as she went and opened it to Jannifer, standing there in a red pullover, short black skirt and dark tights, with a pair of black leather boots on her legs.
“Come in,†Heidi said as the red headed girl came in. “Upstairs, first on the right - we’re just getting started.â€
“Thanks,†she said as she ran up, passing Alexa as she came down. She was wearing a man’s pyjama top, white with blue stripes, that was large enough to act as a nightshirt for her. She walked into the room and hugged Joanne, who simply said “Pete leave his clothes behind again?â€
“Yeah - I didn’t have anything else suitable.â€
“You could have washed it, you know?â€
Alexa held up the sleeve to her nose, inhaling the eau du cologne. “Yeah - but it reminds me of him.â€
“Oh boy,†Andrea said as she hugged her friend, “I guess we need to find something to distract you.â€
The door opened and Jannifer came in, looking at Heidi as she said “Well, I though Alice was going to win the prize for most surprising nightgown, but you take it easily.â€
Jannifer was standing in a pink nightdress, with darker pink puff sleeves and two bands of frill that went diagonally down the front. The most surprising thing, however, was the picture that sat just below her neck, showing Jasmine and Belle from the Disney films.
“Don’t you dare laugh,†Jannifer said as she saw the smile on Cindy’s face, “I like this nightdress - it was a present from my mother, and I wanted to wear it tonight.â€
“I’m not laughing at you,†Cindy quickly said, “I like it, honestly I do. Besides, I can’t talk - and neither can your friend, Joanne!â€
“Fair point,†Andrea laughed as the girls sat around the room, the hem of Jannifer’s dress rising up to reveal her white night socks. “So, what do you want to play first?â€
“I’ve got an idea,†Heidi said as she picked up a Wii microphone and held it in her hand. “This party needs some music to get started - who’s up for some Sing Star?â€
The younger girls cheered, as Alexa and Andrea looked at Joanne. “All right,†she said, “but if I think it's bad, I will take steps. How many microphones have you got?â€
“Two,†Heidi said as she passed one over to Cindy. Joanne switched on the games console, and the girls watched as the game started up, the choice of songs scrolling down until Heidi said “That one - the Beiber.â€
“Oh dear god,†Andrea said as she rolled her eyes, but as she saw Joanne smiled she realised that there was something else going on. “All right, you two,†Joanne said as the others watched, “start off.â€
Heidi and Cindy looked at each other, then the screen as they put the microphones to their mouths.
You know you love me, I know you care
Just shout whenever, and I'll be there
You are my love, you are my heart
And we will never, ever, ever be apart
Alice and Jannifer looked at each other, before putting their hands to their ears. “You are the worst two singers I have ever heard,†Natalie said, but Cindy and Heidi carried on as if they had not heard.
Are we an item? Girl, quit playin'
"We're just friends," what are you sayin'?
Said "there's another," and looked right in my eyes
My first love broke my heart for the first time
Joanne stood up and walked behind the two girls, the others watching as she reached round and placed her hands over the mouths of them. They carried on however, to the great amusement of the others.
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“Much better,†Alexa said as the group of girls laughed out loud. “Really,†Heidi said as she turned round and looked at the group, “Do you think you would do better?â€
“Oh yes,†Natalie said with a smile, “I know I could do better.â€
“Is that a challenge?â€
“Yes, yes it is.â€
Joanne smiled as she said “Who brought sleep masks?†Alice, Andrea, Natalie and Cindy raised their hands. “Go and get them,†Joanne said as she winked at Heidi, “and if Andrea looks in my bag, I have spare ones for the others. Bring them down, and I’ll explain the rules.â€
The four girls went off as Joanne took a small bag and placed it on the table. “What do you have in there,†Alexa asked, watching as Joanne put a few items on the coffee table. As the others returned, Andrea passed a small cloth bag to Joanne, which she also placed on the table.
“Here’s the game,†she said as she looked at the others. “All of you put on your sleep masks. I’ll pick one of you at random, and you get to sign a song - only we’ll muffle your voice in some way.â€
“How,†Andrea said, a strange look in her eyes.
“That would be telling - but the others have to guess what they are singing. So, all of you, masks on.â€
She handed a mask to each of the girls who did not have one, and waited until they all sat blindfolded. “All right,†she said with a smile, “who wants to be first?â€