Madeline spent her night putting up Kardashian-style Instagram stories i.e vague quotes loaded with shade, directed towards the infamous Oliver Scott. She smiled contently when she saw that he had seen them. He replied to her rather quickly after one particular story concerning his 'small hands'.

'Real mature'

She smirked and left him on seen.

  She couldn't remember the last time the argued but obviously this fight was different to any squabbled they had in previous years. This time both their hearts were on the line. This was exactly what Madeline had been worried about. She feared losing her friend.

  Her phone's Facetime jingle went off and Madeline spotted Nora's concerned face pop up on her screen.

  Pressing 'accept', she waved at the camera. "Hey, Nor!"

"Maddie! What the hell is going on?! I saw your stories? Is everything okay?"

"Never better! Just had a few things to get off my chest."

  "So, you're okay? Because I swear, one word and I will be outside your door with peach schnapps and gelato from that place you love in Little Italy."

  Madeline smiled gratefully. She didn't deserve her.

   "I'm good Nor. Honestly."

  She tapped her almond-shaped nails on her bedside table and waited for Nora to say something. She was unusually quiet. That was weird. Nothing seemed to ever shut her up. Madeline studied Nora's anxious face before spotting the purple bruise on her neck.

  "Oh my god, NORA! Is that a hickey?!"

  Nora quickly sat up and lifted her collar higher to hide it. "No..."

  "You minx! Who is it from!?"

  "Listen... I have something to tell you. It's sort of big."

  Madeline straightened up and listened intently. Her lips pursed as she wondered what Nora would say. Was she pregnant? Oh no. Was she broke?

"What's up?"

  Nora bit her lip nervously and looked directly at the camera. "He asked me out and now I'm sort of going out with-Yes! I already-fine! FINE, I'm coming down!" She looked back at the camera and smiled apologetically. "Sorry, my dad is calling me! I have to go. I'll talk to you tomorrow. I'll bring over a few outfits and come over at around nine. Love you!"

  Before Madeline could get a word out, Nora hung up abruptly. How rude.

♛ ♛ ♛

By ten, there was chaos in the house. Madeline had called in her makeup artist and he had set up somewhere. Nora had strolled in late with soaking hair (thanks to the bad weather), much to the hairdresser's chagrin and he was busy fixing up her hair. Jamal had suggested they do a 'love' theme for the shoot so Madeline was busy sprinkling heart-shaped confetti and red glitter all over the set. She was meant to be going over her questions but no one could come help her set up with such little notice. She regretted not starting preparations the previous day but it wasn't her fault that a certain jerk had wasted her entire day. Her only helpers were the housemaid and a spare makeup assistant. Everything was rushed and everyone was stressed. It was chaotic.

  "You, fetch me that bottle of champagne! And, you! Get me that heart-shaped box of chocolates!"

  "Where is it?"

  "Find it!"

  Nora stumbled in an hour later with a red ensemble consisting of Madeline's red, heart-shaped fur jacket from Saint Laurent and red lace lingerie. It was definitely provocative for an eighteen year old model but she looked hot and was technically an adult so what was the harm? Her hair was puffed up perfectly and Madeline couldn't help but stare in awe at her makeup. Carlos had used a stencil to shape a heart in the pop of bright-red blush on her cheek and her lipstick was put on with great precision and expertise. Madeline was very pleased with herself. The stressful part was over.

Her crystal-encrusted Louboutins click-clacked to Madeline rather quickly and clumsily.

  "How do I look?" Nora asked, twirling around.

"Iconic."

Madeline smiled proudly and helped her to the red sofa.

"I want you to pose with these chocolates, this champagne and-"

  "I'm not even legal to drink yet."

  "Who cares? It looks good. Anyway, hold this here and this here. Great! We're ready to go!"

  Although Madeline was meant to take the photos she decided to hire a photographer after remembering just how artistically-challenged she was.

Nora flourished in front of the photographer. She was a natural. She never failed to amaze with her sharp looks and memorable poses. She truly looked like a que-princess. She looked like a princess. Not a queen.

  "Yes, honey! Slay," Madeline cheered at her, making Nora burst into a fit of jolly giggles.

  "Maddie," She whined. "Come take a photo with me."

  Madeline frowned. "No way. Have you seen what I look like?"

  She was dressed in a maroon tracksuit and black, lace bodysuit, an outfit inspired by Kim Kardashian. The outfit didn't look bad. She had no makeup on, however and her hair was pulled back into a casual ponytail. It wasn't a look for a photoshoot. She'd stick out like a sore thumb. Madeline had intended on taking photos with Nora but the chaos of the morning forced her to forego her own preparations.

  "You look amazing as always! Put on some heels and get your ass over here!"

  "Nor-"

  "If you don't I'm walking straight out of here."

  Madeline sighed and pulled out the hairband holding back her hair, liberating her braids. She stepped onto the set wearing Nora's suede Balenciaga stilettos and allowed the makeup artist to put a light layer of powder and blush on her.

   "See? You look super hot, Maddie!" Nora exclaimed.

  Madeline laughed in agreement. The photographer didn't even have to tell them how to pose. They knew what to do. He took a photo of the two of them eating from the box of chocolates. They quickly spat out the heart-shaped candies, however, due to their poor quality. Next, Nora jokingly placed her legs on Madeline's lap as Madeline popped open the bubbly bottle of champagne. For their final photo, they took one look at each other before reflexively hugging each other tightly. Realising how soppy they were being they began to make faces at the camera.

  "I love you, Maddie," Nora squealed happily as the photographer praised the girls.

  "I love you too, Nor."

  ♛ ♛ ♛

  "Okay, okay, next! What are your go-to heels," Madeline giggled.

  The pair were lounged in her room, drinking the rest of the champagne bottle. The champagne was surprisingly strong and Madeline felt light-headed and tipsy. Nora had brought along Madeline's favourite vegan gummy bears and they took turns tossing them into each others' mouths, each with terrible aim.

Madeline read the interview question she had jotted down in her 'Moleskine' notebook and recorded Nora's responses with her phone. She was grateful that Nora was giving such profound and well-elaborated answers. Jamal would be very pleased. Plus, Madeline really needed the 'r & r' after her fight with 'he-who-shall-not-be-named'.

  "My Armani ankle-boots. They go with everything."

  "Okay, next question; who is your BFF in the whole entire world?"

  "That is not on the list of questions!" Nora laughed. "I am my own best-friend. Followed by this girl I know called Madeline Thot-heart."

  "Thot-heart? Very original," Madeline joked, throwing another gummy bear at Nora. "Next-what is one thing that people don't know about you."

"Easy. People always assume that I don't do well in school. Which is simply not true! Just because I'm dedicated to modelling, it doesn't mean I don't take my studies seriously. And I do quite well in school."

"Show-off," Madeline muttered.

"Hey!" Nora laughed. She thought Madeline was joking.

"Okay... are you single?"

Nora froze and quickly looked down. "Um..."

"Nora!? Who is he?!" Madeline gasped.

Nora looked up and took a deep breath in. "Okay. I wanted to tell you this yesterday. I've had a crush on this guy since, like, forever and he asked me out yesterday. It's not like he's my boyfriend yet or anything but... I don't know. I feel like we'd be great together."

"Nora! You're blushing! Who is it?"

"Okay, don't freak out. It's..."

"Spit it out!"

"It's Oliver."

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VERY QUICK A/N,

Hey y'all!

This photo inspired me with Nora's outfit! A few other celebs wore it like Kendall "Candle" Jenner but Rihanna wore it best because she is a QUEEN.

I'll be taking a break for like three weeks. I've been so busy these past few weeks and I think a break is well deserved!

Thank you guys! Oh and WE'VE REACHED 600 READS!!

   Lots of love,
-hexed