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Billy fidgeted. Even though most of the people his age weren't nervous about the dance, he was. He knew who he wanted to ask, but didn't know if she would say yes. It worried him.
" Don't worry, it'll be fine." Billy jumped as Charlie patted his shoulder. Billy knew that Charlie was probably right, that everything would be fine, but he couldn't shake the feeling in the pit of his stomach, the knowing worry that refused to relinquish it's hold on him.
Suddenly Billy's face broke into a grin. He had just had a wonderful idea.
" Charlie, will you help me with something?"
Billy walked up to Jennifer, the girl he was planning to ask to the dance. The butterflies were back, but not as strong this time. He fingered the little package that he had in his pocket.
Billy walked up to where she was standing, looking at a peculiar shaped leaf, all on her own. Perfect! Thought Billy. He cleared his throat and she looked up.
" Um, Jennifer. I just wanted to know.. Well, it's kind of weird, but.." he took a deep breath " Jennifer, will you go to the dace with me?" He asked drawing out the small plastic package, which he tore away to reveal a candy ring.
She smiled.
" Yes. Of course I will Billy. What flavor is it?"
Emma sighed. She was finding a dress with Olivia, and it had become quite exhausting. Olivia just didn't like whatever she put Emma in. The first one was a soft pink, but Olivia vetoed the shape. She didn't like Emma in full out ball gown.
The second one was beige. Olivia said no the second Emma walked out. The third one was purple. The color was pretty, but Olivia didn't like the way it fit Emma( big surprise).
The fourth was the only one so far that Olivia had even slightly considered. It was sky blue and cut off just above the knee. It was form fitting, and Emma didn't really like it.
The fifth dress was the one that made both girls gasp. They knew right away that this was the one. It was mint green, and full length. It was A-line, meaning that it wasn't form fitting, or ball gown. It was somewhere in between. It was strapless and had a sweetheart neckline. It had a pattern in the front, made of sparkles. It was amazing.
" Wow" Emma breathed, looking in the mirror. She turned back to Olivia.
" This is it."
Tancred looked around him. All his preparations were in place, and the last step was about to be enacted. All he had to do was get Emma, and it would be perfect.
Tancred walked out to the front of his place. He had invited Emma over, and was agonizing during the wait. What if she said no? What if she was going with someone else? He paled at the thought, and decided to try not to think about it.
Just then a car pulled up. Emma got out of the passenger side and waved to Paton, who had become her father. She smiled as she walked up the path, thinking of her dress waiting at home.
Tancred came forward and took her hand.
" Milady" he said, and kissed it. She laughed and pulled him out of the bow that he had stooped into.
" Hello Tancred" she said, laughing all the while. Tancred grinned maniacally and suggested that they go inside to watch the movie that Tancred had rented. Emma had been talking about it for weeks, really wanting to watch it, and Tancred took the hint.
What Tancred hadn't realized was that it was a chick-flick. He noticed that Emma watched in rapt attention, and awed when the main guy got down on one knee and proposed.
As soon as the movie was over, he led her to the backyard, and to the garden. It was conveniently sunset, and just as the sun sank below the horizon (Ooooh! Poetic!) he led her to a bench and they sat down. There were rosepetals scattered all around ( Except the actual rose bushes, which he had emptied to get the petals) and it all had a very romantic atmosphere.
" Emma" He said quietly. " Will you go to the dance with me?" He asked quietly. He waited with bated breath for all of two seconds before her answer came.
" Yes! Yes,yes,yes!" Tancred smiled and hugged her, and they laughed quietly for a bit. Then a car honking interrupted the moment. Silently cursing, Tancred walked with Emma out front, where her father ( he would never get used to that) was waiting.
" I'll see you later, Tancred" Emma said to him, and climbed into the passenger seat. Tancred nodded, and then glanced at her dad. Then Tancred had a thought. What will he do when I go to pick her up?