MONA P.O.V.
The game goes on for some time, and I am glad that we are not stuck separated in the replicas of our bedrooms. Well, mine was never really… mine. It's Alison's room.
I force myself to chat about trivial things, and the other girls follow my lead reluctantly.
Hanna is the first to collect everything she needs to open a door, and she bites her bottom lip as she reaches out to touch the plastic door for her game-piece. Taking a deep breath, she squeezes her eyes shut, her fingers grasp the small handle and she opens it. With a grimace, she opens her eyes a little and peers down at it.
"NO!" A defeated whisper escapes her and she drops her head into her hands. "Caleb." She cried, taking deep breaths in an attempt to calm herself.
"It's going to be okay Hanna." Emily pulls her into a hug, holding her tightly. She curls up into Emily as she struggles to settle the emotions running rampant within her.
Playing the part I speak up, "What's the matter? Your boyfriend is going to look so handsome in a tux." My blonde curls bounce as I wave my hands in the air, gesturing as I talk. "Shaggy better wear a tux." I point a finger at her, as though I was going to blame her if he didn't. "Come on guys, the game's not over yet. The rest of us need to get our own hot dates." I shimmy my shoulders, pretending to be happy.
"My turn." Emily clears her throat as she picks up her game-piece and moves it as directed. "Dang." She mutters as she receives the last piece she needed. She purses her lips as she reaches for the door.
"Toby." Spencer breathes as she looks at the photo, a sad look crossing her features. She feels not only defeated, but helpless as well, I can tell. "Well," Emily bites her lip, "I'll trade with you?" She offers Spencer, a weak smile tugging at her lips.
"Thanks Emily." Spencer squeezes her hand gently, "My boyfriend looks awesome in a tux by the way." She gives me a pointed look to me, referring to what I said earlier about Caleb.
"Oh, I know." I wag my eyebrows at her and she cracks a real smile. As we continue to play it becomes easier to act happy even considering the circumstances. Our game comes to an end with Aria being paired Jason, Emily being paired with Ezra and me being paired with Paige.
Of course, Emily wanted Paige, and Aria wanted Ezra so I orchestrated exchanges between the rest of us and whined a bit about being stuck with my "brother" for my prom date. I continue to grumble until we are signaled to retreat back to our rooms.
