Day 7 of 7 (25 December

John's POV

2 more hours till the event

Finally! This was the day I am going to the Christmas ball. I have mix emotions that cannot wait to burst out like seriously. I am more nervous then usual, I don't know what to do in the Christmas ball. What if I humiliate myself and drag Samantha down in the process. I didn't want that. But who am I kidding, I am going to the dance with the hottest girl in the school. Me the geeky kid going out with the head cheerleader. This thing only could happen in fairy tales. I am hoping that this night would end up like a fairy tale. Not for me but for Cynthia. I wondered what she would wear tonight but it will be amazing. I know it will


Cynthia's POV

My stomach doesn't feel right. I didn't know what i was feeling at this moment. If i felt like this, maybe John is feeling even worse. One of the thing i know of him is he doesn't like or do well in social events. I feel bad for him but I kept thinking how handsome he would look with his tuxedo. At least that's what he told me last night via text. I looked at the mirror checking out my blue dress with a light blue tulle at the edges. The dress had a cool wave pattern that's going down. My mom tied my hair while i was busy trying the dress

"So are you excited for tonight?" She asked me and I just gave her a nervous chuckle.

"You're nervous aren't you? Are you going there with John?" She asked and i went silent for a while. I didn't exactly told her who i was going with.

"What's wrong honey? What's with the silent?" She asked me again this time with concern in her voice

"Actually, I am not going to the ball tonight with John. I am going with someone else" I told her and i could see her shock face on the mirror.

"I thought you asked him to go to the ball honey. What happened there?" She asked me but i just shook my head. I didn't exactly have the mood to talk about it.

"I lost the chance mom. I lost my chance, he is going to the ball with someone else and i cannot do anything about it." I said trying not to cry because it will ruin my makeup.

"Maybe you'll get the chance tonight honey, I always known your feeling towards him. It's as clear as day. As your mother, i would just give ou a piece of advice. Tell him before he is gone forever" My mom said and i just went silent. I knew I had to do that but I just don't have the guts to do it.

"I'm gonna finish my makeup on my own mom. Can you leave me alone for a while?" I asked her and she just nodded with a smile.

"Don't take your time to much time honey. You'll going to be late for the dance" She said as she walked out from my room. I continued putting makeup on my face


John's POV

1 hour till the event

As I looked at the mirror trying to arrange my bow tie, I was smiling as I was wearing a tuxedo for the first time and it looked good on me. I combed my hair and when i walked down, i almost tripped when my parents came to me with cameras flashing.

"Mom! Dad! The flashes" I yelled and they stopped saying sorry while chuckling. I knew what this meant to them. It's my first time going to an event like this. It was a special moment for them and definitely for me as well. They took a few more pictures of me before they hugged me.

"I am so proud of you John. You have come a long way" My mom said while crying while my dad just tapped my shoulder with a proud smile.

"I know mom, you can let go of me now. I don't wanna be late for the dance" I said and she quickly let me go. I gave both of them a smile before putting on my shoes.

"I am going out now mom and dad. Don't wait for me" I said with a chuckle as I walked out smiling

The Christmas ball was held at town hall which was a 30 minutes walk but i was fine with it. All the day walking to school all led to this. Secretly, I was hoping to see Cynthia on the way there. Like the universe was listening to me, there she was walking in front of me as she was walking out from the house. I was going to call her but she saw me first. Her smile was what made this walk worth while

"Merry Christmas John. You look so handsome" She said to me with a blush and i just smiled. My eyes widen when I saw her dress.

It was a beautiful dress and she looked even prettier then before. I never thought she could become even more beautiful then she was. I was speechless for a while before her voice woke me up

"Earth to John! Are you alright? Is there something on my face?" She said touching her face and i just chuckled while shaking my head.

"You look beautiful Cynthia. You really do" I said with a smile and i could see her blushing even more. From the back I could hear some voices yelling at us

"Look at you 2 lovebirds! Just kiss already! Hold each other's hands!" Cynthia parents yelled but it was her mom's voice that could be heard.

I could hear chuckling behind us as both of us blushed. Cynthia took my hand and ran away leading us away from the house.

"Those guys are total goofballs! I can't believe they are my parents" She said jokingly and we started walking again after a distance away from the house.

The hall was just a few meters from us. Our hands was still holding each other. Both of us didn't want to let go. It felt right and both of us know it. I would like more alone time with Cynthia but that was interrupted by a couple of voices. It was Samantha and Brad. We quickly let go of our hands and smiled looking at them.

"Took you long enough John! Let's go in" Samantha said grabbing my hand as we go in. I looked back and i just looked at Cynthia whose face I could tell was sad and I was feeling the same.

The second I walked in, I could see Christmas decorations, Christmas trees, a santa sleigh which i didn't know where did that came from. Christmas music could be heard and I was smiling widely. I could see a lot of people dancing.

"Hey Sam, I'll gonna get us some drinks. You wanna find some seats?" I told her and she nodded. I went to the drinks booth and saw Cynthia there with Brad.

"Hey Cynthia and..Brad" I greeted and both of them look at me.

"Hey little man! I see you're here with Sammy! Good for you" He said as punching lightly on my shoulder

"I gotta go and meet the guys Cynthia. See you at the dance floor" He said and we were left alone at the booth. We look at each other awkwardly don't know what to say

"Great event right?" I said awkwardly looking at her trying to smile.

"Yeah, I never went to one of these events before. It's fun" She said with a smile before taking a sip of her drink.

I took 2 cans of drinks and looked at her again

"We're the same Cynthia. It's my first time going to these parties" I said with a chuckle

"We have a lot of common aren't we? I like chocolate and i know you go crazy for them" I said then she just laughed

"We also like the same music. Pop bluesy music right" She added and i just chuckled.

We continued to talk more and more not knowing that i left Samantha all alone at the table. But i wasn't worried because talking to her almost make time has stopped.

After a while, we had talked almost about anything and we became silent again. This time we looked at each other smiling. The song "All I want for Christmas is you" played in a slow version.

"Hey listen John, I have something to tell you" She said and i looked at her

"I have been thinking a lot and ..." Before she finished, I could hear Samantha calling me.

"John! Here you are! I have been waiting for you! Let's dance" She said as she pulled me. I looked at her and she just smiled but it was a sad smile.

I could see Brad asking her to dance as well. Samantha dragged me to the middle and suddenly we started to dance slowly. I was awkward but trying to stay calm. I looked at her trying to smile but I just couldn't

"Hey are you alright? You're not enjoying yourself aren't you?" Samantha asked me and I shook my head.

I could see Cynthia and Brad dancing slowly next to us. Before I knew it, Samantha pulled me into a kiss. I pulled back and saw Cynthia running away in tears. I looked at Samantha

"Why did you do that?" I asked her and I ran after Cynthia. I caught up to her at the hall. She was crying.

"Hey Cynthia. Are you alright?" I asked her and she just shook her head.

"I am not okay John. I always wanted to tell you this but I like you John. I like you a lot. I love you. I have always loved you since the day you talk to me. With your awkwardness and your laugh. I liked all of it" She admitted and I was just in shock.

Cynthia loved me? I can't believe this. I always loved her and always wondered if she felt the same. I took out something from my pocket and hold it out in between us

"What are you doing John?" She said crying with a smile.

"We're standing under a mistletoe. Now you know what's the tradition right?" I said and she smiled. We moved in and our lips touched. I kissed her lips and she kissed mine. It was a great feeling. It felt like fireworks was happening all around us.

"I love you John" She said to me

"I love you too Cynthia" I said with a smile

THE END


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