Chapter 1
The sound of the bell rang through the halls of Xavier High. Students walking with their groups of friends down the hall planning what they're gonna do for prom. Only one more week till the big event. But the big gossip was about who was going to be prom king and queen. All bides for who was queen were on the hottest and nicest popular girl in school, Katherine Beckett. Kate was well known for her hospitality with people, she wasn't like the other popular kids. She would actually make conversation with other students who weren't part of the group. She'd always have a happy look on her face. Unlike Josh Davidson, who was the schools jock and known for being an asshole. But Josh and Kate have been friends since kids, so they share a bond that know one can change.
Opening the combination of her locker, Kate opens it. Pulling out her books she talked to her friend Alyssa James.
"Its just- we have one more week and he haven't asked me yet. I'm starting to get worried."
"Don't worry about it, maybe he's just a little shy, you know since you're like best friends and all. Give him a little more time."
Kate Sighed, "You know I'm not good with patience. Maybe I should be the one to ask him."
"No." exclaimed Alyssa "As much as you like being in control, that's a no no. This is something the guy has to do. So just wait a few more days. And if he doesn't ask, it's fine. I'm sure you can get a guy in five minute even less." She said giving her a reassuring smile.
"I hop so, cause right now. It's not looking so good." Kate closed the locker. Holding her books on her left arm she walks Alyssa to her class, leaving with a "See ya later."
Walking through the threshold of her AP Chemistry class Kate made her way to her spot in the back next to her lab partner Richard Rodgers, Rick for short.
"Hey." She greeted him with a small smile.
"Morning." He mirrors her smile.
They'd been partners the whole year and have become good friends, sometimes Kate would ask Rick if she could copy his homework because of late volleyball practice the night before. They'd make small talk about little things, such as if he saw the latest episode of his favorite show or if she went and saw the new thriller at the movies.
"God, I really don't feel like doing anything for class today." She said
Narrowing his brow "What's wrong? You look a little down."
Waving it off "Its nothing, just girl stuff."
"Well if you wanna talk about it, you know I'm here." He joked.
She gave him a small smile.
They bell rang one last time.
"Okay class, today we will be learning about Moles. And I'm not talking about the face moles." said.
Ignoring Mr. Carson's lesson Kate looked outside the window thinking about prom. Her thoughts are interrupted though when Rick's voice come in.
"So are you going to prom?"
Chuckling "Yeah, have to. Im part of the group who worked on it."
She could see the regret in his facial expression. "Right, forgot."
"Its fine, are you?"
"Yeah." He nodded
"Are you bringing a date?" she asked curiously.
He replied shyly "Maybe, I still haven't asked her."
"What? Why not? You only have a week left."
"I know, but the girl that im asking…well I don't know if she'll say yes. She..kind of..out of my league."
Shaking her head she leans closer to him. " You Rick Rodgers have no need to be scared. You are one of the nicest guys I know and you are very attractive, I'm sure she'll say yes to you proposal. She'd be crazy not to."
He relaxed a little. "Okay. Ill do it. Today."
"Good. I'm glad." She said. Now feeling even more said. That Rick can is planning on asking someone today and yet Josh is still taking his sweat ass time. Which is starting to piss her off.
"Do you have a date already?" he asked, she noticed something in his eyes which she could not identify what.
"No, not yet." She replied sadly
"Oh."
"Yeah, but I don't really mind if I go alone. Ill just go with my girls." She explained quickly, she shrugged.
"Okay." He nodded at her explanation. He went back to paying attention to the lesson.
Once the bell had ringed Kate grabbed her things and just when she was about to leave she hears books fall on the ground. Turning she sees Rick getting on his knee and pick up his things. Walking over to him she sets her things on the table and crouches down to help him.
"Here let me help."
"Thanks." He replied, his cheeks all red.
"No problem." She handed him a binder and stands
Putting his things in his bag quickly he gives her one smile "Thanks again."
"Your welcome, Rick." She grabbed her things again and walks away.
On her way to her next class Kate sees a piece of paper hanging out of her binder. Pulling it out she stops in front of her desk and opens it. Taking a seat she reads it. Her heart pumped rapidly by the second.
My dearest Kate,
I've been told that words are stronger than action, so here it is. We've been acquainted since we were young. And throughout the years you've seem to make even the darkest days a little brighter. There is not one day that I don't think your beautiful, even when you come to school with a what you consider a bad hair day or with the flu your still pure beauty in my eyes. You come to me for advice or my opinion sometimes and that makes me feel special because your approaching me on something personal of yours. I don't know when it happened but Kate Beckett, you have stolen my heart and I have no need to want it back. There will be little gifts left at your desk throughout the day. And on your last period, you will know who I am. And hopefully you will accept my proposal.
Sincerely, Anonymous
Kate read the note one more time before placing it on the desk. Feeling a little hope that it was Josh who wrote this but all so a little frightened that it's a stalker or something. Hearing the teacher saying to pull out a sheet of paper and pencil for their test Kate puts the note in her binder and does as the teacher directed.
Throughout the day Kate found small objects such as a Teddy bear, a rose, and another love letter that left Kate out of breath because of all the emotions poured into it. She was going crazy, she needed to know who this was and praying that it was Josh for she can just kiss him and tell him she loves him too.
Finally it's her last class Kate was all fidgety since the note stated that he was going to make his appearance in class and will ask her then. Shaking her leg while trying to pay attention in class Kate would look around to see if anyone looked suspicions enough to be her secret admirer.
"Mike from English. No, can't be. Doesn't look like the person to write a love letter. Oh he's looking at you. Turn away Kate. TURN AWAY." She thought to her self
"Jason. Nope."
"Alex. Hell No."
"Rhett, Maybe."
A knock on the door interrupted her thoughts. Ricks head pops in.
"Um, Kate Beckett is needed in the front office." He said.
Nodding the teacher lets Kate go.
Getting up she follows Rick outside.
"Do you know why I'm needed at the office?" she asked, a little alarmed. She's only been called to the office twice and both times it was because they needed her to be a student aid out front and at those times she was told ahead of time. This has taken her by surprise.
And what Rick says surprised her more "Your not needed at the office." He stares at her seriously.
"What? Then why did you call me out here?" she asked confused. Until all the pieces fell together.
Looking at Rick, Kate noticed a shade of pink forming in his cheeks. "So you're the one that's been leaving me all those presents.
He nods shyly with his hands behind his back.
"And the girl you were talking about, was me?"
He nods again
"And you asking me if I had a date was for you to make sure to get on with this."
Another nod
"Wow."
"Yeah." He finally replied shuffling his feet. Clearing his throat he pulls out a rose from behind. "So, Katherine Beckett will you do the honor in accompanying me to prom?"
She feels like someone kicked her in the stomach. Everything comes crashing down on her. The note, the gifts, the fact that the person who's she's been sitting with, someone who she considers a friend is in love with her. Seeing the rose he's holding is shaking Kate's heart goes out to him for having the guts to ask her, the girl he was afraid of being out of his league.
She hears a shuffling coming from her classroom. Seeing a dark shadow from under the door she realizes people are listening in on them. She may be the most popular girl in school but she's not like the ones from the movies. She wouldn't put a man in his misery for a thing like this and especially not humiliate him like this. So she does what she knows is best.
Taking his rose she replies "Yes Rick, it would be an honor to go to prom with you too."