A/N: Decided to update this sooner. Hope you have been enjoying it so far. Now here it is…the dance!
Cory pulled up near the entrance of the school. "Here ya go guys, I'll be back around 10 to pick you guys up."
"Thanks, dad," Riley said. She leaned over and gave him a quick peck on the cheek and followed her friends up the walkway.
The group followed the decorated hallways to the gym. The gym was beautifully decorated. Small strings of lights hung from the ceiling, and streamers were draped from the rafters. Clusters of gold, red, and yellow balloons stood throughout the gym, and there was a large cluster hanging over the dance floor. At the opposite end, there was a large projection screen set up behind the DJ.
The four friends checked in and found their table. As more of their classmates began to fill the gym, the DJ started to play some music, and started the light show that was set up on both ends of his table. It wasn't long before the dance floor became populated.
When an upbeat song began to play, Farkle led Maya out to the dance floor.
Riley smiled as her best friend was brought out to the dance floor laughing. Soon after the couple was on the dance floor, Lucas stood up and held out his hand to Riley.
"May I have this dance?"
Riley blushed and giggled. "You may," she replied, taking ahold of Lucas' hand and allowing him to lead her out onto the dance floor.
After a few dances, one of the teachers announced that everyone should take their seats, as dinner would be served shortly. And after everyone had eaten, the revealing of the prom king and queen this year would be made.
Riley, Lucas, Maya, and Farkle weaved throughout the crowd and made it back to their table, happy to take a break from dancing.
"I can't remember the last time I danced that much," Maya commented, taking off her shoes and sliding them underneath the table.
"Neither can I," Riley agreed while she pulled her phone out of her purse. "Hey guys! Smile!" she said as she pointed the camera on her phone towards the group.
It wasn't long before their food was brought out to them. Everyone started to dig in and continued their conversation.
"So, who do you think is going to be the Senior Prom royalty?" Farkle asked.
Riley rolled her eyes. "I honestly don't want to think about that," she replied, folding her napkin in her lap.
Lucas raised an eyebrow. "Why?"
"Because it's the same every time there's something like this. Someone popular gets their friends to vote for them instead of thinking about who would be good for it. Then they go rub it in people's faces."
Maya shrugged and smiled. "You never know."
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"Simply that."
About an hour later, everyone's plates had been taken away, and their class advisor stood in the center of the dance floor with a golden envelope in her hands. Two other teachers were standing beside her, holding the crowns in their hands. Maya, Farkle, Riley, and Lucas shifted to face the dance floor.
"How's everyone doing tonight?" the advisor asked the crowd.
All the students cheered and applauded.
"I'm glad! And I'm sure many of you are anxious to find out who will be royalty for the night, so I'll cut to the chase." The advisor opened the envelope and read the names. "This year's Prom King and Queen are…Lucas Friar and Riley Matthews!"
When they heard their names called, Riley and Lucas turned to face each other, both teens wide eyed. Lucas placed his hat on the table and stood up, took ahold of Riley's hand, placed it in the crook of his arm, and led her back out to the dance floor while the rest of the senior class applauded for the couple.
Maya pulled out her phone and started recording the couple's moment. The teachers placed the crowns on the students' heads and cleared the dance floor. The soft tunes of a ballad started to play, and Lucas started to lead Riley around the dance floor.
"So much for your theory," Lucas said in a hushed tone.
Riley smiled. "Yeah, I guess so. I never thought this would have happened."
"Looks like you're more popular than you think," Lucas teased.
About half way through the song, the netting around the balloons hanging directly over them was released, sending dozens of balloons floating down onto Riley and Lucas.
The two didn't do much talking during the dance. Both of them wanted to savor the moment, the enjoyment they shared as they moved as one across the floor.
When the song ended, the senior class cheered for the couple once again. Lucas led Riley back to the table and they both sat down as Maya stopped recording.
"See Riles? You should never assume. I for one would think you'd remember all of your father's lessons," Maya teased.
Riley laughed. "Did you know?"
Maya nodded. "Yeah. Your father told me a couple of days ago."
After a few moments, a slide show was projected up onto the screen. It started with several photos of majority of the class in first grade, then the years began to progress as the show continued.
An upbeat song started to play over the speakers for the slide show, and the senior class decided to head out to the dance floor and make some more memories. After a few songs, Riley and Lucas headed out the back door of the gym and inhaled the cool breeze.
"It got pretty warm in there," Riley commented, sounding a bit down.
"Yeah…that it did."
Riley wrapped her arms around herself, suddenly getting a chill down her spine from the breeze blowing up against her. Lucas took notice, and took his girlfriend into his arms and placed a kiss on top of her head. The couple stood in silence as they swayed slightly to the music coming from the gym.
"You having a good time?" Lucas asked.
Riley nodded and turned to look up at her boyfriend. "Yeah, I am. It's been a great time. You?"
Lucas nodded. "Are you okay?"
"This year is just going by so fast. It's hard to believe it's almost over. I don't want it to end quite yet."
"That's the good thing about it. It's not over yet. Even though this year is almost over, don't rush things. There's still plenty of time to enjoy yet."
Riley and Lucas gazed into each other's eyes. To them, they seemed to stay like this for a long while. Riley didn't want it to end, but what Lucas did next made her heart flutter. He leaned in closer to her, and both of them closed their eyes as he kissed her.
Lucas' lips were soft as they moved against hers, and she was a bit saddened when the kiss had to end. Unfortunately, breathing is a necessity. After a few more moments of just enjoying each other's company, the two headed back inside and enjoyed the rest of their night with the greatest friends they could ever ask for.
A/N #2: How did you like it? If you wouldn't mind leaving a review on your way out that would be great :) Don't know when I'll put the last chapter up here. It needs some editing and I don't know how crazy this week will be seeing it's the week before a short break. So maybe later this week or early next week. Until next time!