Same disclaimer as previous chapters.
Sorry this is late. School has been kicking my butt this past week.
Prom had arrived. Hanna was ready to show off her feelings for Mike. She was ready to move on and be happy. Every day since she had asked him to prom she had been excited. Aria had taken a picture of her dress so she could help Mike pick out what to wear with it, but that was as far as it went.
Standing in her room looking at her dress, Hanna felt her first genuine smile come onto her face and it had nothing to do with the fact that she was going to prom with Mike. It had everything to do with the fact that her heart was ready to move on. She was able to admit that she was happy with Mike and that she had no regrets about the time they had spent together.
Mike was standing in his room trying to figure out which color tie to wear when Jason came in. He just look at the guy who had become like a big brother to him. "What color?" he asked holding up the two ties.
"Oh I'm not qualified for that question." Jason said with a smirk
"Aria." Mike called
"What?" Aria asked walking into her brother's room.
"Which color?" Mike asked holding out the emerald green tie and the ruby red one.
"The red one." Aria told him smiling.
"Are you sure? Hanna's dress is yellow."
"Positive. Hanna loves complementing colors." Aria said turning and walking away.
"She said that like it makes sense." Mike said sounding confused as he looked at Jason.
"I've learned to just smile and nod when the girls start to discuss clothes or anything with fashion." Jason mused.
With the help of Jason, Mike was ready to go pick up Hanna. Walking across the street he was nervous. It wasn't their first date, but it was the first time they would be seen together in public. Knocking on the door he tried to calm his nervous and almost dropped the corsage he had gotten Hanna. It was a single red rose and matched his tie and vest.
Hanna had heard the knock on the door and felt her breath catch. Now it was real. She was about to step out with Mike Montgomery. She kept waiting for the fear to come in, but it never did. All she felt was calm. Watching her Mom answer the door she knew her heart was going to beat out of her chest in anticipation. When the door was finally open and she saw Mike in his black tux with ruby red tie and vest she felt her jaw hit the floor. He looked amazing. Stepping into the foyer she let Mike get a full view of her.
Mike couldn't speak for several moments when he first saw Hanna in her pale yellow salsa inspired prom dress. She was a knock out. He was happy that he was her date for the night.
"You look amazing Hanna." Was all Mike could muster.
"Thank you. You looking quite dashing yourself." Hanna smiled.
"You two have fun tonight." Ms. Marin told them as she ushered them outside for pictures.
After pictures and dinner were done the group headed to prom. Aria with Jason, Hanna with Mike, Spencer with Toby and Emily with Paige. Walking in they soon separated so each of them could have alone time with their partner. Hanna grabbed Mike's hand and led him to the dance floor. She wanted to show him off.
Mike followed Hanna to the dance floor with no choice. He didn't mind that night because he was happy and so was she. Taking her in his arms he pulled her close and they started to sway. The song was quick but he didn't care he wanted to hold her close.
Hanna put her arms up and around Mikes neck and rested her head above his heart, "Thank you." She whispered.
"For what?" Mike asked circling her waist.
"For being patient and not leaving me." Hanna said lifting her head.
"Hanna I've always cared about you. I didn't like seeing you hurting."
"I get that now. I also know I was a bitch to you when whatever this is first started."
"I won't deny that." Mike joked.
Hanna just stamped her heel on his foot in response. Mike smiled at her and kissed her forehead.
Aria was standing in Jason's arms looking at her little brother and one of her best friends. It was a sweet sight to see them being so open with each other and in public. She knew it was going to end well for them or at least she hoped it was going to. It had been a while since she had heard from Caleb and she assumed that he had moved on and was letting Hanna be her own person. Knowing what heart break felt like she felt for him, it was never easy to move on. But then again she wasn't the best example of it because she had moved immediately from Ezra to Jason.
The prom was a night that Hanna wasn't going to forget any time soon. It had been a great night. She had been crowned Prom Queen with Noel Kahn as her King. Riding back home in the limo she snuggled into Mike. She didn't want the night to be over.
"Stay with me tonight." She whispered in his ear.
"What?" Mike asked wanting to make sure he had heard Hanna correct.
"Stay with me." She said again.
"Hanna."
"I want you to." Hanna said squeezing his hand, "Please."
"Okay. I'll ask Aria to cover for me."
Mike pulled out his phone and texted his sister, Hey I'm going to stay with Hanna tonight. Will you cover me with Mom and Dad?.
Of course, but I'm not staying at home tonight either ;)
So not the images I needed in my head. Thanks.
Sorry J
No you're not.
Not an ounce.
"She's going to cover for me." Mike told Hanna.
"Good." Hanna said in a low voice.
Mike had no idea what Hanna had in mind but he was excited.
Hanna led Mike into her house and up to her room. She knew her Mom was going to be out for the night. Once in her room she let go of Mike's hand and turned around to face him. She wanted him to show her how much he wanted her without them going all the way.
Putting her hands on her hips, "Show me how much you want me." She told him.
"What?" Mike asked.
"Show me how…" was all Hanna got out because Mike pressed his lips against hers.
Mike had heard Hanna perfectly but he wanted to surprise her so he asked her again. When she started to answer him he cupped her face and kissed her deeply. He felt her grab at his tux jacket and begin to take it off. Lowering one hand he pulled her closer to him by her waist and put his other hand on the back of her neck.
Hanna moaned slightly when Mike pulled her closer. It had been too long since someone had showed her how much they wanted her. Grasping for him she wanted to be closer. She got his jacket off and then started to work on the vest and tie.
Soon Mike felt hands on his bare chest and he was dying to get her dress off her, but one thing kept stopping him. This wasn't them. They weren't the type to do the clique hook up on prom night.
"Hanna wait stop." He said pulling away breathless.
"Why?" Hanna asked somewhat angry.
"Because this isn't us."
"Yes it is." She argued.
"No it's not. Do you really want to do the whole clique hook up on prom night?"
"No."
"Okay then come here." Mike said opening his arms.
Hanna walked to Mike slowly not sure what he had in mind. He turned her around and slowly undid the zipper in the back of her dress and let it fall. He gently kissed her collarbone and helped her step out of the dress. Hanna grabbed some comfy clothes and followed Mike down stairs. Soon the two of them were snuggled together on the couch. Mike was still in his tux and uncomfortable.
"I'll be back in a few minutes. I'm going to go home and change."
"Okay. Don't be gone too long." Hanna said kissing him before letting him off the couch.
