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they’d been pretty close over the summer but always drifted apart during the school year.  When they met on the beach last week she was in complete shock and had to invite him over.
                  “When are you two seeing each other again?”  She sounded a little too eager.  I couldn’t blame her; I was just as enthused.
                  “Tonight.”
                  “Aw!  I’m so excited for you!”
                  “Nothing’s really happening yet,” I admitted sheepishly.
                  “Avalon, you’re dating again.  You’re talking to men again.  You’re happier – like you’re on cloud nine.  I already see the old you coming back to life.”
    I couldn’t deny it.  I felt a change within myself and enjoyed the feeling.  I just hoped it would last long enough for me to evolve completely.
     

SIX.
     
    I was going for the casual look:  A long, black maxi dress covered by a light cobalt blue sweater and white strappy sandals.
    I felt so confident with my lengthy necklaces and long, wavy hair.  I actually spent time preening and primping myself.  For the first time in a long time I was truthfully pleased with my appearance.
                  Pondering my thoughts Tory walked into my bathroom.  She hollered like a drunken frat boy, giving me the once-over.  “You look really cute.”
                  “Thank you.”  I grinned.  It was always a good thing when Tory complimented my outfits.  She was a fashion junky.
                  “I’ll probably be out past twelve so don’t wait up,” I assumed, applying blush to my slightly high cheekbones.  This date was giving me a chance to use the overabundance of cosmetics I had stocked up but generally didn’t use.
                  “Don’t worry, Ava, I’m not gonna be one of those stalker parents staring out the living room window until you get home.  Since I’m your friend I’ll tone it down a little by looking out the kitchen window instead.  Better view,” she teased with a smirk.
    I snickered at her remark.  “Oh joy.”
    I put the finishing touches on my eye makeup then applied a shimmering coat of pink lip-gloss – the one Tory bought me.  I puckered my full lips and smiled at my reflection in the mirror.
                  “Avalon, you really look amazing.  Jensen won’t be able to take his eyes off of you.”
                  “That’s the idea,” I said hesitantly, sighing, thinking of how Tory was still dealing with Adam leaving her.  I felt guilty for wanting to go out.  I shouldn’t have been going out tonight.  I should’ve said I wanted to spend time with my best friend, making her feel better.  “I don’t have to go tonight, you know.”
    “You’re going.”  Tory was stern, holding me by the shoulders and looking me straight in the eye.  “You are going on a date with Jensen Marx and you are going to like it!”
    I laughed and gave her a quick hug.  “Are you sure you’ll be okay?”
    “I’ll be fine,” she assured me, smiling.  “Sam, Ryan and Lucy will be over in a bit.  Now go before I throw you out!”
    I didn’t like the idea of the Drunken Trio coming over.  All they did was manipulate Tory into another drinking frenzy.  I looked at the clock; it was a quarter to ten.  “Okay, I guess I better get going then.”
    “When you get back you need tell me all about it.  I want to know all the crazy, sexy, amazing details.”  She winked as she patted my back.  “My little Avalon’s growing up.”  She was such a drama queen but I appreciated her eagerness to get me to go on this date.
    “Well I’m off,” I said about ready to keel over.
                  “To see the wizard?” An intermittent light was seen in her eager milk chocolate eyes.
                  “The wonderful wizard of oz.”
    I walked out the door