Modern+Shakespeare+Scene+RN

=**Ew It's My Ex**=

Last night, Hero (my cousin whom I envy so much for her looks) texted me saying Ursula and I should come over tonight. I was doubtful at first because I had to really study for my calculus exam on Monday, and I had a lot to fill out for my college applications. But I thought about it, and I decided to say yes because I really needed to take my mind off of things. And why not do it while spending time with my best friends? I'm 18 and I drive so I didn't really need to ask my parents' permission since it's Hero's place I'm going to. It's Saturday afternoon. I completed a small bit of my Notre Dame application but I didn't even bother to open my calculus textbook. I was really looking forward to seeing Ursula and Hero because I've been isolating myself from them at school. A lot of things have been clouding my mind lately and it makes me feel like a jerk that I let this affect spending time with the people I care about.

I arrived on Peach Street where I slowly come up to the gates of Hero's house. I don't consider it a house but more like those dream mansions you see on tv shows that show wealthy people's homes. Hero's dad (Uncle Leo) is a CEO for the biggest company in town called Rybots Inc. Hero's mother unfortunately passed away six years ago but left all her inheritance-half of the money she made all her life- to her only family here in California: Hero and Uncle Leo.

When I pulled over to press the button for the intercom, I thought I was going to hear the butler's low monotone voice, but I staggered backwards at my cousin's unexpected one.

"BEA! I've missed you so much!! Oh my gosh I have so much stuff to tell you it's overwhelming! Meet me up in my room but ignore the huge mess. I'm trying to do some cleaning done", she yelled. Normally, I would get irritated and ask her to not call me Bea and to just call me Beatrice, but I've missed her so much I didn't want to argue.

I drove my car in within the gates of the mansion and parked in front of the house. I opened the front door with ease and put my key quietly inside my bag. I left my bag next to the living room piano and tiptoed up the spiral stairs. Hero's room used to be on the second floor but she decided to move to the third because... well she just wanted to be different. As I creeped down the hallway, I saw Hero's room was slightly opened.

Once I was just a hair away from her door I busted in yelling, "HERO!" She was sitting down on her beanbag chair when I screamed but soon ran and in a way pounced on me. I gave her a I've-missed-you-for-so-long-I'm-sorry-for-ignoring-you hug. When we un clinged from each other, I noticed she dyed a streak of her beautiful virgin hair blue. "Whoa what did you do to your hair? I like it", I said.

She responded, "Dude I know! It's one of the billion things we need to catch up on! But first let's go downstairs to the kitchen I'm starving" I agreed and went down the spiral stairs. Once we got to the kitchen, I settled myself on one of the high chairs next to the marble counter.

"So what's up?" she asked. As she stuffed her face with basically half a bag of chips she had found in her pantry, I began to rant about problems: the stress the Notre Dame applications gave me, how my parents don't trust me to go anywhere with my car, the huge amounts of homework my teachers have given me, and last but not least homecoming.

After she finished her late mouthful of chips, she responded, "Well that does kinda suck, I mean I'm not in the honor classes you have so I wouldn't know how that feels like but I feel sorry for you. But listen, if you ever need my help with anything like getting out of the house or guy problems, you know you can count on me."

I smiled. I loved Hero for always letting me know that I can count on her. There was a moment of silence before we heard the doorbell ring. Ursula. Ursula was the only person in all of Titanium High that Hero and I liked to hang out with and were very close to. She always makes us laugh and is the most social one out of all three of us. She's really nice with everybody at school even to the people she hates. Whenever we're not invited to parties, she makes sure we come. She's like that one friend that everyone likes. We ran to the front door and burst in open. I even get to see Ursula's entire body because she lounged from the front step to give both of us a ginormous huge. After we stopped squealing and talking we back up to Hero's room.

Ursula talked to us about how much she's been missing her Dad that's overseas in Iran, how she's been worrying lately about her English grades, and the dreadful topic of //homecoming//. "I'm pretty sure Jon is going to ask me to homecoming," she started saying, "I mean he said he really liked me but then again he's Titanium's quarterback and we all know that the cheerleaders practically drool over him." Hero suggested, "Ursula, I am certain that he will ask you to homecoming. But if he doesn't you can always go with us!" She motioned towards herself and I on the other side of her couch. Usurla then asked Hero matter-of-factly,

"Oh but aren't you already going to homecoming with a special someone?" Hero blushed but she didn't think we could see it. "Oh yeah I almost forgot Claudio asked me to homecoming last week." She responded quietly. "Hero, that is so sweet! I'm so happy for you!" I butted in. I mean I knew for a long time that Claudio-a really handsome blonde guy that was super nice- and Hero have had a 'thing' going on but I didn't know he asked her to homecoming.

"Yes he was waiting for me outside in the parking lot on Monday. He was standing in front of his car. He spray painted his windshield with really neon pink spray paint, 'HERO HOMECOMING?' I had to say yes because, I mean, who wouldn't say yes to something like that?" I shifted my wait awkardly. Ursurla and Hero noticed me getting uncomfortable at what Hero involuntarily brought up. "I'm really sorry, Bea," Hero apologized. "I didn't mean to I..." "No, no it's okay Benedict is old news." I interrupted.

Benedict and I were dating for four months straight until two weeks ago. Was it really two weeks? Anyways, I have to admit, he has a very nice guy and really sweet. Until the day of our 4 month anniversary. I waiting for him in the traditional town Starbucks because he texted me earlier that day saying he wanted to ask me very imporant question (homecoming) after we drank some of our favorite lattes. I glanced out the window to try to look for him after I noticed he was 5 minutes late. My luck, I saw him rather upclose and personal with this girl called Margaret. Margaret was cheer captain of the school and had a big crush on Benedict. The day Benedict and I got together, she hated my guts for it. She always did everything possible to persuade Benedict to cheat on me. He was always very faithful until that day. He wasn't resisting her or telling her to stop like he usually did. I'm not that type of person who would just storm out of the caf é and feverishly yell at the girl. I just hurried out of the place as fast as I could and locked myself inside my car. Benedict noticed and untangled from her embrace. He started running towards where I was parked trying to '//explain//' but I was already driving out from the terrible scene onto the street. I could see him trying to keep up with me in the rearview mirror but I acellerated even more. Once I got home I sobbed and told my mom everything. It was like therapy kind of. After that day, Benedict and I were no more. He tried to talk to me in every way possible but I always gave him the cold shoulder. He finally got tired and decided that it was better to just give up. Although I was relieved that he stopped, there was still a very small part fo me that missed him.

Hero interrupted my thoughts, "Listen, I have something to tell you and you have to promise me not to leave okay?" "Okay." I responded. "Tomorrow is Claudio's birthday and he's going to come over to pick us up. He invited you too. He just didn't give out proper invitations. It's going to be a masquerade party with cool masks and stuff. Claudio and Jon are coming... but... guess who's coming along for the ride..." Shoot. I totally forgot. Bendict, Claudio, and Jon were like the three musketeers of our school. They were just like us. If all three of them weren't together, there was no point in having a party. "So my question is: Bea, will you // please // accept to coming with all 5 of us to Claudio's birthday party?"

I thought about it for a minutes. I could use this as medicine to get over him and prove that there were no more feelings left between us. "Okay. I'll go" I replied. Hero gave me a big bashful smile that read //thank you you're the best//.

After we talked some more, I said my goodbyes and left Hero's. I arrived to my house and ate some dinner, had a family conversation, then left to my room to see what I would wear tomorrow. Hero said it was Renaissance themed and Ursula suggested a long dress. I didn't have to worry about bringing a mask because Hero facetimed Claudio and he said he had plenty. Later that night, I came to the decision of wearing a long black and white dress that was laced in the back with some average height, white heels.

The next morning, I woke up and got dressed. When I got downstairs and had breakfast with the family, I explained to my parents the extravagant outfit for the day. They, thankfully, gave me permission to leave but said to come back as soon as the party was over and before my curfew.

As I got to Hero's house I could already see Ursula and Hero in there own costumes. When I got out of the car we complimented each other and stood waiting at the front steps of the house. I asked Hero how much more time until the 'boys' arrived.

"They're around the corner" she said. I confessed to Ursula and Hero that I was actually very nervous and starting to sweat. They reassured me that everything was going to be fine. Right as they said their last words of encouragement we saw the familiar gray Mitsubishi. It slowly half-circled the fountain and then it was there. Parked in front of us, its tinted windows rolled down where we could see familiar faces. I could see the top of Benedict's face shift uncomfortably in the back seat. The doors of the car opened. All three boys came out and walked towards us. Hero and Ursula gave their dates for the night welcoming hugs leaving Benedict and I looking at each other.

Claudio looked up from his embrace with Hero and said, "Hey B! How are ya? You look really good." Jon suddenly noticed of my existence (he was quite slow with things) and also yelled, "Oh yeah Beatrice! You look awesome! How's everything" They were such goofballs. I replied to both of them, "Thanks guys. Everything's great." While all four of them were talking to each other Benedict kept on trying to talk to me. I acted as if I didn't hear him and pretended to be doing something on my phone. Thank goodness I had my phone.

Once everybody gave each other some space, Jon tried to make the tension in the atmosphere ease by suggesting to go in the house but Benedict interrupted, "Well isn't it bittersweet to see you in such a appealing dress? May I ask who's your date for the party?" Claudio tried telling him to quit but I assured him, "I actually don't have one but I can certainly find someone who would like to be my date. I thought you knew by now that I like to do things last minute." I could see him wince with the answer I gave him. The guys were actually impressed by what I said too. To be honest I didn't know I had said that either. "But enough about me. Do you have a date? Oh wait I forgot you do. That little foul backstabbing weasel, am I right?" I said sourly. "Yes actually Margaret'll be waiting for me when we get there." He said with a smirk. What he said hurt. It hurt a lot. I think you could tell my face was Hero shot me concerned look and Ursula gave me one that seemed apologetic. Great. Tonight will be very fun.

One by one we got into Claudio's car and I made sure not to sit near Claudio. Can't wait for tonight, yippee.