So...after careful consideration, I've decided to rewrite my story 'Aftermath Of An Anniversary Romp', but under a new name - 'Murphy's Law Of Senior Year'. This one will be set 4 years after the Octalian arc. That means the characters are in their senior year of high school. With this being set after the Octalian arc, let me give you where the characters stand up to this point:
Milo - now 17 (turning 18 October 10th), he's now the star pitcher of the Danville High baseball team. He's been compared to New York Mets pitcher Jacob DeGrom and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw. After the battle against Orguluth's law and the Sphere of Calamity, he did hook up with Amanda; but after 2 years, they decided to call it off mainly because Milo feared that Murphy's law might one day end up hurting her and as a friend, Milo couldn't stand to see that happen; however, Milo and Amanda remain close.
Melissa - 17 years old (turns 18 March 30th), now a varsity cheerleader for Danville High. In fact, she's the captain of the varsity cheer squad! After the battle against the Sphere of Calamity, she did end up with Zack - but just before sophomore year, the pair called it off and decided to remain friends, not wanting to make Milo feel like a 3rd wheel anymore when Amanda wasn't present.
Zack - 18 years old, the oldest of the Murphy crew (His birthday: July 4th). He is also a part of the Danville High baseball team, mainly plays catcher but sometimes you can find him either in at shortstop or as the 2nd starting pitcher behind Milo. After the Sphere of Calamity, he and Melissa did end up together, but called it off just before sophomore year, putting Milo ahead of themselves.
Amanda - 18 years old (Her birthday: July 10th), co-captain of the Danville High varsity cheer squad. After the Octalian invasion, she and Milo started dating. But Milo, as he will do, put his friends' well-being above all else. So, after 2 years, she and Milo called it off, but the pair remain close friends.
With all that squared away...LET'S ROLL!
May 24, 2019 - it was Junior Prom night for Danville High. It had also been nearly 2 years removed from the breakup of Milo Murphy and Amanda Lopez as well as the breakup of Zack Underwood and Melissa Chase. However, that did not stop them from going to their Junior Prom together as friends! We see our quartet at Danville Manor, site of Danville High's Junior Prom. Next year, their Senior Prom will be in the City Hall Ballroom.
The first to arrive was Milo, who is seen in a blue tuxedo and matching dress pants, yellow tie and black loafers. You could tell by the color scheme who the class jinx is going for in this year's Stanley Cup Finals.
Next up was Melissa. She arrived in a sparkling silver dress, matching high heel shoes and her face was all done in glitter. Emerald eye shadow and metallic ruby lipstick finished the look and as for her hair...she emulated Taylor Swift's style from her 'New Year's Rockin' Eve 2013' performance. It was out of its usual curls and straightened out down past her shoulders to the midpoint of her back.
Following closely behind was Amanda and anyone who knows Amanda knows that she loves her magenta! From her prom dress to her her shoes and even her makeup...all magenta!
Finally, we had Zack. He went for a black tuxedo, blue dress pants and black shoes with a black and white checkerboard tie.
The quartet quickly found their table, boys hanging up their sport coats and girls hanging up their purses. Milo broke the silence.
"Can you believe it? Next year, we're gonna be seniors!"
"I can't believe it at all, Milo. It's as if the past 3 years flew right on by," Melissa reveled.
"Ditto to that," Zack added. "We've had relationships come and go, but through it all, we've stuck together."
"Now comes the hard part - college decisions," Amanda deadpanned.
Zack put a hand on Amanda's shoulder to calm her. "Chill, Amanda. We got a whole year to figure it out. We got this!"
The group talked for about the next hour, with Milo mentioning that he was coming off his 3rd perfect game of the season - this one coming against the Mad Dogs of Middleton High. His previous two perfect games both came against the Middletown Tigers. Their food came out just after 8 and they all ordered the same thing - Queen Cut Prime Rib. During dinner, Zack was the first to take notice of Milo's outfit.
"What's with the suit and tie combo, Milo?" Zack asked.
"Stanley Cup Finals start Monday, Zack!" Milo answered. "And guess which team I'm going for..."
"Oh no...are my St. Louis Blues in the Finals?"
"They are, Zack! Game 1 - Monday night in Boston!"
"Milo's also gonna be keeping an eye on the NBA Finals starting Thursday night - Toronto and Golden State going at it!" Melissa added in.
"You're gonna be a busy man there, Milo!" Amanda teased. "How are you gonna find time for all these major sporting events?"
Milo quickly flashed his phone. "Got the schedules for both the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup Finals downloaded into my phone...and I've programmed the DVR at home to record every game."
Amanda was left dumbfounded, yet un-surprised by Milo's preparedness.
"You asked, Amanda," Melissa snarked at the former perfectionist as the group finished their dinner. Afterwards, they all hit the dance floor, where Melissa recognized a certain song.
"Oh my gosh! This is 'Wildest Dreams' by Taylor Swift!" the ginger squealed out.
"Milo, I had no clue Melissa was a Swiftie," Zack whispered to Milo.
"Neither did I," Amanda added in.
"I've known Melissa since she and I were little kids, guys. In fact, the first birthday present I ever got her...was Taylor Swift's 'Fearless' album. So Melissa being a Swiftie was partly my doing," Milo explained.
"And still the best birthday present I ever got!" Melissa gushed, pecking Milo on the cheek.
"You should have seen her the last time Taylor Swift was in Times Square for New Year's Eve..." Milo teased.
After a night that included prom pics, friendly joking and dancing, it was time for the announcement of Prom King and Queen. It was also time for the surprise of Milo's life.
"Milo, a word if you will," Zack said to Milo, pulling him out of the main ballroom.
"What's this about, Zack?" Milo asked.
"After you and I broke up with our girls, I felt it wouldn't be right for me to accept the nomination for Junior Prom King, so I dropped out of the running and nominated you in my place," Zack told his friend.
"You...you did that for me?"
"And voted for you, too. Consider it a thank you for all the times you stuck up for me, Melissa and Amanda; and for how you sacrificed your own happiness to keep others safe from Murphy's law."
Milo hugged his friend and personal catcher, showing his gratitude. "Thanks, Zack. You rock!"
"It's no trouble at all. That's what friends do, right?"
"No foolin', Zack! Now let's get back in there!"
After their talk, Milo and Zack charged back into the main ballroom, just in time for Principal Flynn-Fletcher (yes...Phineas and Ferb's dad is the new principal of Danville High) to announce Prom King and Queen.
"Good evening, lads and lasses!" Principal Flynn-Fletcher greeted. "I hope you're all having a good time here tonight! It's now time to announce Danville High's Junior Prom King and Queen, as voted on by you, the students!", the Brit announced as he was handed an envelope by Assistant Principal Marcus Underwood - Zack's own father.
"Your Junior Prom King is...MILO MURPHY!" Principal Flynn-Fletcher announced. The second he heard his name get called, Milo flashed a thumbs-up at Zack, once again saying 'thank you' to him as he walked up to center stage to accept his crown.
"Now, for your Prom Queen...MELISSA CHASE!"
This shocked Melissa. Everyone expected the Prom Queen title to go to Amanda, especially since Milo was in the running due to Zack dropping out of the race. Amanda could only flash the finger guns at Melissa, winking at her as the ginger took the stage to accept her tiara.
As the cheers rang out for them, Milo and Melissa talked with each other.
"Melissa?"
"Yeah, Milo?"
"After Amanda and I split, I didn't know what to do. I thought it was just Murphy's law screwing me over again."
"Don't say that, Milo! You and Amanda split because you wanted to keep her safe."
"I know, but I thought I was never gonna find that one perfect girl for me. But when you saw how upset I was, you swooped in to pick me up. I'll never forget that, Melissa."
"Aw, Milo!" Melissa gushed, messing up Milo's hair. "I'll always be there for you, Milo. As Kim Possible is so prone to saying - 'Call Me, Beep Me If You Wanna Reach Me!'"
"And you know I'll do just that...KIM POSSIBLE!" Milo said, chuckling. "Melissa, I gotta be honest with you. Ever since 4th grade, I've kinda had a little crush on you. I wanted to act on it when we hit middle school, but chickened out because I was afraid of what it would do to our friendship."
"Milo, you are such a Ron Stoppable!" Melissa answered, giggling. "I-I kinda felt the same way about you, Milo. 5th grade was when it happened for me. I wanted to act on it in 7th grade, but that's when you saw Amanda and I didn't want to interfere."
Milo took a deep breath, exhaled and 2 years after he and Amanda split, uttered the words he never thought he'd get to say to his best friend since childhood.
"Melissa Sabrina Chase...will you be my girlfriend?"
Tears welled up in Melissa's eyes as she glomped and kissed him. "Yes, Milo...I will!" she whispered in his ear as Principal Flynn-Fletcher asked for their song request for the special King and Queen Dance. The new couple smiled, then turned to Principal Flynn-Fletcher, requesting in unison...
"'Could It Be?' by Christy Carlson Romano!"
"You got it, kids! Vice Principal Underwood...take it away!" Principal Flynn-Fletcher announced as Vice Principal Underwood set up the King and Queen dance. Milo and Melissa soon took center stage, arms around each other and spotlight on them as the song started up.
I know we've been friends forever,
But now I think I'm feeling something totally new,
And after all this time,
I've opened up my eyes,
Now I see,
You were always with me...
Could it be you and I never imagined?
Could it be suddenly I'm falling for you?
Could it be you were right here beside me,
And I never knew?
Could it be that it's true that it's you?
That it's you...
It's kinda funny you were always near,
But who would ever thought that we would end up here,
And every time I've needed you,
You've been there to pull me through,
Now it's clear,
I've been waiting for you.
Could it be you and I never imagined?
Could it be suddenly I'm falling for you?
Could it be you were right here beside me?
And I never knew,
Could it be that it's true that it's you?
Oh, it's you!
Cause today is the start of the rest of our lives,
I can see it in your eyes...
Oh and it's clear, and it's true,
And it's just me and you!
Could it be? That it's true?
That it's you?
Could it be you and I never imagined?
Could it be suddenly I'm falling for you?
Could it be you were right here beside me?
And I never knew,
Could it be that it's true that it's you?
Oh that it's you...
Could it be that it's true that it's you?
That it's you, oh it's you...
As the song ended, Milo and Melissa sealed their new boyfriend/girlfriend relationship with a deep, passionate kiss on the lips, emulating the kiss from one of their favorite films - 'Kim Possible: So The Drama'. The new couple was greeted with cheers from everyone, including Amanda and Zack. Even Bradley supported Milo and Melissa, saying 'It's about time!'
Amanda and Zack then joined them on the dance floor.
"Bradley was right, you guys! It's about time!" Zack cheered the new couple.
"You knew, Zack?" Melissa asked.
"We all knew," Amanda told her female friend.
"Don't get me wrong, Melissa. I loved dating you, but I could see in your eyes that something wasn't right, that you were missing being with Milo and that you felt remorse for treating him like a third wheel," Zack assessed. "And to be honest, so did I. That's why we called it off, Melissa. I wanted to go back to the way things were between us before all this relationship junk got in the way - when it was just the 4 of us against Murphy's law."
"Zack, chill!" Milo called out. "You did what you thought was right. The gang's back together, we've got no pressure now and to top it all off...SUMMER'S UPON US!"
"Milo's right, Zack!" Amanda added. "It's time to cut loose, be free and throw caution to the wind!"
"Everything all set for our cross-country summer road trip?" Melissa asked.
"Just about, Melissa! Just need to make a few last minute adjustments with Sara and we'll be good to go!"
The quartet high-fived as they walked out to Mrs. Murphy's car. As they drove off, they all had one thought on their mind - 'Crank Up The Tunes And Start Your Engines...Because We're Gonna Tear This Country Apart Next Month!'
Oh boy...a cross-country summer road trip? What could possibly go wrong there? Oh wait, you've got the walking disaster area along for the ride and that means...EVERYTHING CAN GO WRONG THERE! What dangers do you think the Murphy crew will face? Leave a review telling me what you think and I'll see you next time! Remember...
IT'S MILO'S WORLD AND WE'RE ALL LIVING IN IT!
