"Isn't Matt a cutie look." Jessica flashed her phone to everyone at the lunch table with glee. It took a few moments before everyone could get a good view of it. It was a video someone posted online. It was at the school's senior verse junior football game. Jess was seen cheering for the seniors as they destroyed the juniors. Matt was throwing the perfect spiral like he always did. The crowd cheered as the clock ran out. Seniors won ever year but this year it was more about skill than tradition. However, the crowd seemed to get louder as the players lined up on the field. Jessica was being lead out by one of her cheer friends as she shook with excitement. Music began to play as each player had a different letter. One by one they turned around showing what the letters were. It started out with J and eventually spelled Jessica. Soon the four letters she has been dying to see followed after. Jessica was jumping up and down as the players parted ways to show a smiling Matt with flowers in his hands. No one could hear if he acutely got an answer for Jessica jumped into Matt's arms earning a roar from the crowd.

"Yeah we know Jess we were there." Mike rolled his eyes as he watched Jess show everyone at the table individually. Truthfully, they were all at the game to cheer their two best friends on as they crushed the juniors but no one wanted to ruin Jess's joy. Matt sat silently with a big smile on his face as he watched Jess from his seat. That boy had it bad. Emily almost scoffed mumbling how her proposal was ten times better. After that the group talked about smaller things not acknowledging the elephant in the room. Only Chris, Hannah, and Beth know that Josh was planning to ask Sam. Everyone wanted to get Sam a date but knew how she felt about them invading her privacy. Some guy even tried to ask her when people began noticing she was dateless. She said no. Date or no date she could handle prom.

"It's all so stupid. You really don't have to have a date." Sam muttered into her science book earning a confused look from Beth.

"I thought you said it didn't bother you?"

"It doesn't!" A collection of shushes echoed Sam's words as she realized where she was.

"Cool it. China can here you from here." Beth whispered to Sam with an amused look in her eye. Sam just huffed as she moved back into her chair. They had been studying for another science test which shouldn't really matter considering they had all been accepted to colleges by now. Ashley was planning to stay in state for writing. While Chris was up north with Josh. The group would usually hesitate putting two people together who were going separate places but they were the type that were so devoted to each other it would work. As long as they eventually end up together. Matt had a handful of scholarships up for grabs as well as Mike. Emily made it clear she would not go to a college just for a boy so she was heading to somewhere like Stanford or Yale. Beth was doing a year over seas to get the experience. Hannah was going to Josh's college, much to his dismay. Sam found the perfect veterinarian program in that school as well. Josh would always tease Sam about how he would show her all the great parties once she started. Yet, the sound of having to watch Josh hook up with other girls did not seem that great. Hannah wanted to join a sorority or at least see what it was like. Sam knew that meant she would be dragged to it too but they were a team.

"I'm sorry. I'm just frustrated."

"Frustrated about prom or frustrated about Josh?" Sam glared at Beth ready to throw a paper ball at her head. Of course she was annoyed at Josh. They hadn't talked since that night and she couldn't help but feel worried. He always seemed busy. She even called him to apologize but all he did was pick up to say he was busy. It was like he was avoiding her and it kind of scared her. She felt like she ruined what they had just from a stupid drunk question.

"Listen. My brother can be a dick that is nothing new but I promise you he is not avoiding you cause of anything that you did. He just has been really busy lately." Beth tried to act casual as she began to play with a piece of her hair. Sam didn't notice.

"Fine." Sam grumbled as she shut her book a little too loudly earning another shush. She looked out at the other tables ready to mess with whoever shushed her. "Shoot I forgot my notes at your house is it okay if I grab them real quick?" Beth looked uneasy at her question which was odd. It was never a problem for Sam to come over. She always asked nicely and they told her she didn't need to.

"Yeah but you can't stay long. We are having some work done." Sam could tell Beth was lying by her demeanor. Hannah had been a little weird with her too. If Sam ever asked something related to prom or Josh she would tense up and change the subject. Sam didn't see too much of Hannah during the week other than class and lunch. She had been spending time with Tom for good reason. Sam wasn't hurt by it, she thought it was rather cute. Yet, the fact that she was being weird was upsetting.

"That's fine I have work to do anyways." Sam shrugged it off as they gathered their things.

"Hey Sam what are you doing here?" Chris stopped the girls at the front door with a worried look on his face. Sam looked at Chris confused as she tried to walk inside.

"I have to pick up my notes. Why are you acting so weird?" Chris was visually sweating. He laughed awkwardly as he continued to look back inside from time to time.

"Oh well okay SAM. How about you COME IN." Chris nearly yelled as he eventually let Sam in. The atmosphere of the room was unsteady. Sam knew something was up. Hannah came sprinting down the stairs to Sam's side.

"Sam! What do you need?" Sam looked at the group curiously for they were all acting weird.

"Uh, my notes you borrowed. I can just-."

"No don't worry let me." Hannah zoomed up stairs leaving Sam in the dust. The two teens that were left positioned themselves at the stairs, as if guarding them from Sam. Okay this was getting annoying.

"What the hell is wrong with you guys?"

"Nothing Sam. They are working upstairs so you can't go up."

"Yeah what she said." Beth jabbed Chris's side making him cringe in pain. "Hey that was uncalled for."

"Got them." Hannah was almost out of breath as she handed Sam her notebook. Sam looked at all of them in silence clearly annoyed.

"Okay, I am going to go now." All three of them waved Sam off as she slowly walked to the door. They smiled at her as she waved back before closing the door behind her. Whatever that was made her need to go on a run.

As the door closed all three teens let out a deep sigh.

"Jesus Christ. I thought she would never leave." Chris wiped the sweat from his forehead in relief. Beth looked up at the stairs before yelling.

"Josh. She is gone now." Josh slowly creeped his head out from behind the wall.

"Josh you better get this done fast cause I don't know how much longer I can keep it from Sam." Hannah frowned at the thought of hurting her friend's feelings.

"Don't worry I'm done. I just will need all of you for the big day tomorrow." Josh couldn't help but feel nervous. Everything has to go right for it to work. He was going to give Sammy the best prom proposal she ever had.

Sam awoke to the sound of horns outside her window. She almost fell out of bed as they continued to wake up the whole neighborhood. Who the hell was blasting their car horns at seven in the morning? She opened her window, squinting from the bright sunlight. She was usually up early on a Saturday morning but yesterday made her too annoyed to go on a morning run. She found herself up all night trying to think why everyone was acting so weird. So what she really needed was a coffee. From her window she saw Matt sitting in his truck with Jess beside him. They were waving from the car.

"Sam get dressed and get down here."

"Why?"

"Just do it okay." Jess yelled, honking the horn a few more times.

"Okay, okay I'm coming." Sam went straight to the bathroom to splash water on her face. What the hell was going on? She would expect something like the from Beth or Josh but never Matt and Jessica. She threw on a pair of hiking leggins and a jacket, not even caring that all she was wearing was a sport bra underneath. She stumbled down the stairs till she got to the door. She opened to see a smiling Jessica in front of her.

"Good morning sunshine. Ready to go?" Sam rubbed her eyes as she let out a yawn.

"Where?"

"Oh first here." Jess handed her a travel mug. It was warm in her hand and the distant smell of coffee shop coffee filled her nose. "Milk and two sugar cubes just how you like it."

"How would you?"

"Come on slow poke!" Jess grabbed Sam's hand as they lead her to Matt's car. Sam was now even more confused than before. How would Jess know how to make her coffee? Only the Washingtons knew that. Matt waved from the driver's seat as Jess opened the back seat door for Sam.

"What's going on guys?" Jess made her way to the front seat, giggling as she went.

"You will see." Matt smiled at Sam before starting up the truck. Sam took a sip of her coffee and it tasted like heaven in her mouth. It was exactly how Josh made it, which was always perfect. Maybe Josh taught Jess some coffee making skills. Sam did her best to ask question during the trip but could not get any answers. The ride consisted of Jess singing to the radio and blocking out any questions Sam had. Matt turned into the parking lot of Sam's favorite coffee shop. She would buy the beans sometimes so she could make some at home. The place was practically empty which was a shock for a Saturday. Once they reached the door Sam noticed an envelope with a rose placed next to it. Sam looked back at Matt and Jess with a questionable look. They said nothing but encouraged her inside. Sam opened the envelope before reading a small note.

"Hello Sam. This marks your first clue. This is one of your favorite places and I love bringing you here. Take the rose for you will need to collect all of them to get to the end. "Sam smiled as she looked down at the rose. It was not her favorite flower but she did enjoy the smell. Sam took the note and flower and looked back to Matt and Jess.

"So what now?"

"Gear up buttercup." Sam turned around to see Mike wearing a helmet.

"You are in on this too?" Mike just smirked down at Sam before ruffling her hair.

"Come on. We are on a schedule." Sam waved goodbye to Matt and Jess as she followed Mike to his bike. Mike had always been into motorcycles. He bought a used bike and fixed it up to get his new one. Emily hated riding it cause it ruined her hair. Mike still didn't give it up unless it was date night.

Mike handed Sam a helmet before starting the motorcycle. They drove down to the rec center where she would practise's rock climbing. As they walked in another letter and rose was attacked to the bell at the top of the course. Mike handed Sam her gear. "You are going to have to get it yourself." Sam smiled in excitement as she began to prepare for the course. She felt butterflies when she though about who would be at the end of this. Of course it could be anyone since her friends wanted her to get a date. However, she had a feeling it was Josh. Sam began to climb the wall with ease. She knew the course like the back of her hand so it was easy to get to the bell. She took the items before ringing the bell and sliding down.

"I remember the first time you dragged me here. I complained the whole time but I secretly loved it. Without you Id be slumped on the couch everyday." Sam smiled as she red the note. Her smile grew wider at the realization. It was Josh. All the confusion she felt was morphed into giddiness. She tried to stay calm as she followed Mike back to his bike. Emily stood a good distance away from it with disgust.

"Don't worry Sam I am saving you from this death trap."

"Hey it is perfectly safe." Emily rolled her eyes as she took Sam's hand. "Love you too babe." Emily said nothing as she brought Sam to her car.

"Okay we need to freshen you up." Emily motioned Sam to sit in the back seat. She had a comb and bag of makeup in hand.

"Wait Em, I don't want-"

"Don't worry Sam I wont go all out I know you don't like it. Trust me we will save that for prom." Emily started with Sam's hair, putting it into some type of bun. It was probably something she learned on those styling sites.

"Why do we need to do this?" Sam winced as Emily pulled her hair.

"You need to look good for the pictures. Nothing is worse than looking like shit in your promposal pic." Sam's stomach turned from Emily's words. This was actually happening. Emily finished with some cover up and mascara. "There now you look like you didn't just wake up from your grave."

"Hey." Sam hit Emily who laughed in response.

"I am just kidding but really you look much better." Sam looked at herself in the rear view mirror. She had to admit she looked nice. Even though she was excited to see what's next, she wanted to get to the end. This time they drove to the shelter Sam volunteered at. There she saw Ashley and Chris in the window waving. They looked much more comfortable with each other which meant prom may go better than anyone thought. Sam may just win that bet from Josh. Ashley welcomed Sam with a hug.

"You look so pretty Sam! I can't believe you get to care for these cuties all the time." Ashley motioned to the puppies that were scratching the cage, excited to see Sam. Chris handed Sam a rose.

"You are going to need to find the puppy with the letter." Every puppy the shelter cared for got a collar. They used colors to show how long they had been there or what type of dog. Sam walked through the dog dens looking for any with a letter. She petted the dogs as she went along, Ashley excitedly doing the same behind her. A small yelp got her attention as she found the letter attached to a golden lab. She welcomed the puppy before taking the note carefully from his collar.

"I know you have always wanted a dog. I promised to get you one and I plan to still keep that promise. I know you can't keep him at your apartment but I already signed the paper work. So say hello to your new buddy. You told me all about this little guy and how you wished you could take him home now you can." Sam looked to Ashley and Chris to see if this was a joke. They both shook their heads. Sam always wanted animals to take care of. She would gush to Josh about them and he would always tease her calling her a dork. He always said he would get her one but she never took it seriously. They would joke that if they ever dated a dog would be there test for having a child. Of course it was all sarcasm wasn't it? Sam knew that the puppy would have to stay at the shelter one more day before being released so she joined Chris and Ashley to the front.

This time they walked Sam to the next location. It was getting late in the day as the sky began to turn a slight orange color. The three teens casually talked as they walked. Sam had no need for questions now that she understood. They were walking to the small trail Sam took on her morning runs. It lead to a small hill where she could look out at the town. As they got closer Hannah and Beth stood by the hill.

"Do you have your roses?" Sam gave Beth the roses earning one last note in return.

"Sammy, I am sure you know what is up by now. I just want to apologize if you though I was ignoring you the past week. Stuff like this needs planning and I wanted to make sure you were blown away by it. See you soon."

Sam was getting nervous, maybe it was just her being anxious. Everything made sense as to why everyone was acting weird this week. This whole time she thought Josh didn't want to see her anymore cause of that night. The fact that she actually is doing this is still unbelievable. It made her wonder if he could have feelings for her as well. Of course he could also just be doing her a favor so she wouldn't go alone. She hopes it's the first one.

"Go on up." Hannah hugged Sam in excitement before they both watched Sam walk up the hill. The walk was silent. It was the first time all day that she was completable alone. She tugged on her clothes having not looked in a mirror since she was with Emily. What if she had something on her face or in her teeth? She began to over think everything. She had not been this nervous since she had to sing in one of her middle school plays which ended in disaster. She hoped this would be better. The sky was painted in a rich orange. It was breath taking but what really took her breath away was seeing what was in front of her. The old tree she climbed on as a child was wrapped with bright while lights. Giant decorative letters spelling prom stood on there own. Each were detailed with different designs, that obliviously took much time to create. Small lavender candles made a pathway to the letters. With the sun disappearing the candles glowed vibrantly. Josh stood there in one of his button up shirts that he never wore unless he had something important. His hair was combed back unlike his usual mess that he did not bother to maintain. He looked nervous and his foot tapped the ground. He smiled lightly as if he was a bit timid. Sam broke out into a smile as she saw the flowers he held. Sunflowers, her favorite.

"Hey Sammy." Josh's smile grew wider as Sam approached him.

"Hi." She barley got the words out as she shook from nerves. Josh let out a cough before continuing.

"Um, so uh yeah." Unlike his usual cocky attitude, Josh stumbled with his words which Sam found adorable. "I set all this up to ask you a question. Would you do me the honor of being my date for the prom?" It took Sam a moment to process her answer. Josh looked nervous as she continued to stare at him saying nothing.

"Oh, Of course I'd love to." Relief flooded his face as he brought Sam into a hug. Sam returned the hug with equal enthusiasm. She felt like she could stay like this forever. The cold wind that started as the sun went down felt nonexistent while she was in Josh's arms. Sam looked up at Josh with a smile which he returned. He was so close, his lips lightly pink from the wind. They stayed like that in each others arms. They were so close, one step and his lips would be on hers. Reality hit them when they heard Hannah and Beth come up the hill. They parted as the twins came into view.

"I can't believe you threw it away." Chris put a hand on Josh's shoulder as he fiddled with his tie. Josh felt nervous as he did his best to straighten out his suit. The guys all decided to get their tuxes and suits while the girls went to their own shopping.

"Hey I didn't think I would need it again." Josh would have worn his old suit but he decided to get rid of it claiming he would never use it again. "You are one to talk Cochise."

"Hey I don't want to look like an idiot for Ashley okay." Josh smirked at his friend knowing how serious he was taking this. Last year Chris had a pink vest, he thought it was funny. However, his date didn't think so which Josh found hilarious. Josh watched his nervous friend look at himself in the mirror in worry. "I don't know about this."

"Don't worry bro, Ashley will welcome you with open arms." Mike slapped Chris's back as he had his own tux on. "Or should I say with open legs." Chris hit a snickering Mike away from the mirror.

"Shut the fuck up bro." Josh couldn't help but laugh as well. Josh noticed his phone lite up with a message. He flicked the screen with his thumb to see a message from Sam.

I am in prom dress hell.

Josh smiled to himself before replying. Aw Sammy, are your prom dreams not being fulfilled?

I am in this weird ass wear house. Some girl pulled another chick's hair for a dress. I'm leaving.

Ohhh a cat fight, send pictures. Josh put his phone in his pocket as the guys came back.

"You think this is good?" Matt had on his own black suit with a white collard shirt underneath.

"You look good, plus you have the hottest date out there." Mike gave Matt a thumbs up causing curious looks from the other teens.

"What about Emily?"

"Well yeah Emily is hot as hell but Jess is banging. Good luck bro." Matt looked slightly irritated but thanked Mike anyways. Finding their clothes was easy. Josh ended up with the classic black suit while Chris choose a tux. As they were checking out Chris came up to him.

"So are you and Sam going as friends or something else?" Josh knew that they never distinguished what kind of date they were for each other. Josh knew he wanted more and he hoped she did too.

"Friends I guess."

"You guess?"

"Well I don't know we didn't really talk about it."

"Fuck Josh and you give me shit for Ashley, you need to go for it." Josh rolled his eyes as he put his wallet in his pocket.

"And how do I do that Cochise?"

"You seduce her bro." Both teens turned to see Mike coming into the conversation. The last thing Josh needed was Mike's advice. Yet, the idea didn't sound half bad.

"What do you mean?" Matt asked as he seemed to not be asking for Josh's sake.

"Okay, you guys have been on the fence for like what four years? It's time for you to attack and conquer if you know what I'm saying."

"No I don't know what you are saying."

"You need to tease her with your body instead of your words yeah? That way she is dying for you to make a move and you take your sweet time making her internally beg for it. Then when the time is right you strike." Matt looked as if he was taking mental notes while Chris rolled his eyes.

"Oh come on Mike stop being so-"

"I'll do it." Chris looked at Josh as if he was crazy. "It has been way to fucking long and it may be my lack of sleep but Mike's idea isn't half bad." Mike extended his arms out in appreciation.

"Finally someone fucking listens to me."