Disclaimer: I do not own any characters of the 3 Ninjas. I am writing this story as a fanfic. I do however own the below story and my own character.
My Best Friend
In less than two weeks time will be my senior prom day. Until now I have not gotten a date yet and I am feeling frustrated. I just turned down the third invitation. The first was from Catherine, the most popular girl in my school and a leggy hottie who looks like a model right from the fashion magazine covers. She is gorgeous and all guys in the entire school would just die to get a date with her. Rocky, my 'perfect' brother who is now in college had called me 'crazy' over the phone for turning down such offers. The second invitation was from Ashley, the captain of the cheerleader team. She has wavy blonde hair and a figure that every girl envies. And the third and last invitation was from Suzie, a pretty brunette girl who is my partner in one of my science project back in ninth grade. Do not get me wrong. I am not proud or think too highly of myself to turn down all those invitation. Those three beautiful girls are fine and would make a great prom partner but I don't want to bring them just for the sake of going to the prom to show them off. It is just that I want my senior prom to be special and memorable. I want someone who is special; share my dreams and whom I feel comfortable with. So far, none of those girls have those qualities I was looking for. I must have looked pathetic cause when Jas, my best friend ever since I could remember sat down at my table in the cafeteria; she threw me an odd look.
"Are you okay, Colt?" she said while at the same time un-wrapping her chicken sandwiches. "It looks like the entire world is against you", she continues.
"Nah….. I was just thinking about some stuff", I said while taking a sip at my orange juice, avoiding her eyes.
"Hm… you must be thinking about your senior prom, am I right? I just heard that you have turned down THREE invitations from three gorgeous girls. You must be hit in the head too many times, Colt. What's wrong with Catherine, Ashley and Suzie? Or should I say, what's wrong with you?"
"Well…… I just wanted this prom to be special. You know, one that when I looked back, will be full of memories and have no regrets and…..
'Someone who can share that great moment with", Jas finishes my sentence. "I know what you mean. You don't want to bring just anybody, but that someone who will make the prom a blast for you".
"Exactly"
"So, what are you going to do about it? Go to the prom alone or not going at all?" she asked
"Of course I will be going. This is my last year at Wellgrove High! I don't want to miss it for anything!!"
"Don't worry Colt. I am sure you will find just the right person to share this unforgettable nite with"
"Let's just hope so", I said but I was doubtful.
A week has passed since and I am still with no date for the prom. I was disappointed but I know I must make the most of it. So, here I am standing outside of the shop waiting for Jas so we can choose a tuxedo for me for that night. It's already half past three o'clock. Jas was half an hour late. Just as I looked up from my wrist watch I saw her crossing the road.
"I am so sorry. Last minute mom wants me to do some errand," she apologized.
"It's okay. Let's go in now," I said. How could I be mad at her? She is such an angel to help me choose the perfect tux and she even offered to get her hairstylist sister, Elise to set my hair on that day. She even sacrificed her piano lesson time last Friday to help me get a pair of shiny leather shoe. She knew how important the prom was to me.
"So, how are things with your finding a date?" Jas asked casually while looking at tome tux.
"Still the same. You know, I am looking for that someone special but I am only left with a week before the prom day. I doubt that I will find one," I sighed
"But no matter what, I am sure you will have a blast on that night. Make it memorable, okay?" Jas said. She is such a sweet girl. Whenever she is around I feel encouraged and motivated
We look through some tuxedos and finally I settled for a white one which Jas has chosen. She said I look fabulous in them. I trust her. After all, she is my best friend.
When I got home that evening, mom was preparing dinner and Tum Tum, my younger and most irritating brother (sometimes) was setting up the dinner table.
"Hi sweetie"
"Hi mom. Is someone coming for dinner?" I asked when I noticed she is preparing a feast.
'Have you forgotten dear? Your brother is back for one week break", mom said while making a bowl of Caesar salad.
'Oh yeah… I have totally forgotten about it," I slapped my palm onto my forehead.
'Of course you have forgotten. You are just too busy with your stupid prom," Tum Tum teased
"Wait till it's your senior prom, you wouldn't have said it was stupid, "I jeered back. Tum Tums stuck out his tongue at me.
"Where is Rocky, mom?" I asked after I have made faces at Tum Tum
"He's in the room unpacking, I guessed,"
I made my way up to my bedroom and entered without knocking. It seems to startled Rocky caused he looked up suddenly.
"Hi Colt…. How have you been, man?" he asked, still busy unpacking.
"Surviving", I answered and then slumped into my bed after hanging up my tux in the wardrobe.
"You don't sound too good bro," he stopped unpacking and looked at me.
"Yeah… life sucks.
"Want to talk about it?"
I hesitated a moment before I blurted out to him, my big brother. He always has a way to make me feel better although I hate to admit it.
"You know, the senior prom is this Friday and I still have no date. I feel like a…. a… loser",