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A/N: Hello everyone! :) I'm back with the tenth installment of this chapter. I don't have much to say, except that I'm sorry for the wait, but I hope that you enjoy this chapter!

Month Ten: Prom

Mitchie Torres had never liked school dances.

But that was probably because she had never been asked to one.

It was embarrassing, really. Especially now, on prom night. Of course she had wanted to go with Shane, but she knew how busy he was. She just didn't feel right taking him from his work.

But when the phone rang with his name on the caller ID, butterflies still filled her stomach.

"Hi Shane!" She answered cheerfully.

"Hey beautiful. How was your day?" He replied with the same tone.

"Oh, you know. Same old, same old. But I did score a solo for the end of the year choir concert."

Shane grinned. "Doesn't surprise me. Are you busy right now?"

"Well, I am supposed to be writing a paper for English, but it's not due for two days. Besides, I'd rather much talk to you."

"Actually, I have a surprise for you."

Mitchie's brows knit together in confusion. "Um, okay. What kind of surprise?"

He chuckled. "I can't tell you that. But you'll like it, I promise. Hold on for a second, okay?"

As she held the phone in her hands, waiting to her his voice once again, she began to brainstorm what he could have gotten her. She hadn't told him about prom, her birthday was 3 months ago, and their anniversary wasn't for another two. Deep in thought, she didn't notice he was talking again until he said her name.

"Mitchie? Are you still there?"

Suddenly feeling stupid, she responded quickly. "Oh, yeah. Sorry."

"It's okay. But you need to be awake and ready, because my surprise will blow your mind."

She giggled. "Yeah. Okay. Can you please tell me what it is?"

Shane scoffed playfully. "But Mitchie, that would ruin the fun. Now go downstairs for the first installment of your surprise."

She arched an eyebrow as she got up to leave the room. "Installment?"

"Yes. There's more than one part to your surprise."

Before she could retort anything about how she "didn't deserve it" or how "he shouldn't have", she took sight of quite possibly the most beautiful dress ever created.

He had actually remembered the time when she told him what her dream dress looked like. It was identical to the one from A Cinderella Story, but it was in her favorite color-blue. She was normally not into girly-girl dresses, but for this one, she definitely made an exception.

He must have known that she would be speechless after seeing it, because he didn't hang up when she stopped talking.

"Do you like it?" He asked hopefully.

"I love it!" She said in a high-pitched voice. Her face fell, though when she realized she wouldn't be able to wear it. "Shane, what's it for?"

He rolled his eyes. "For prom, Mitchie."

Her stomach dropped. "How…how did you know that was tonight?"

"I'm Shane Gray. I can do the impossible."

Mitchie tried to laugh, but nothing came out. "I can't go without a date."

"Actually, I called Sierra. It turns out a whole group of people are going, and they invited her to go with them. And she invited you. So yes, you can."

She groaned. "But Shane, I can't."

"Mitch, I did not get you that dress to stay at home. You're going to prom."

Knowing she was fighting a losing battle, she gave up. "I guess. Wait, you said the dress was the first part of my surprise; what's the next part?"

Mitchie could picture a big smile on his face. "Look outside."

She did as she was told, and opened the blinds. For the second time that night, she was speechless.

"A LIMO? You're too much, Shane."

"What? Now you can impress your friends with how cool you are. Go get ready, Mitchie. After all, you still have to go pick up Sierra and all of your other 'friends'."

"Fine. I'm not going to have fun though."

"You think that, don't you?"

"Yes. I need to go now. Call me later."

Before he could reply, she had hung up the phone. She had a lot to do.

S&M

After arriving at the prom, Mitchie already wished she hadn't come. Every one there had a date, and those who didn't had already found someone to dance with anyway.

She sighed heavily as she sat down, bored out of her mind. She was filled with relief, though, after her phone rang, and Shane Gray was on the other line once again.

"I'm having a terrible time." She said, her voice a little bit more bitter than she intended.

"Yeah, I'm thinking that you going stag wasn't one of my brightest ideas."

"You think?"

"Well," he replied, "would a dance with me make it better?"

"I guess so, but how are we going to do that?" Mitchie's patience was being tested, but she tried not to let it show.

"Turn around."

She tried to suppress a squeal of joy when she saw him lurched into his arms.

After a long embrace, he let her go. "Mitchie, did you honestly think I would let you come here alone?"

Mitchie shuffled her feet. "I don't know."

He kissed her forehead. "I wouldn't miss out on your prom. Especially when you look this beautiful."

She pulled him out on the dance floor. "You are quite possibly the greatest boyfriend I ever could have asked for."

Wrapping his arm around her waist, they swayed to the music. "Oh believe me, I know." They danced for a while longer before he spoke again. "I love you, Mitchie Torres."

She smiled and pushed some hair out of his face. "I love you too."

A/N: WAYY too much fluff. Sorry. I hope it makes up for the long wait and awfulness or the last chapter. Again, I apologize for the wait, guys. I've been so busy with cheer and getting ready for school, that it's been hard to focus on this. And I was going to update yesterday, but it was my sixteenth birthday, and I ran out of time.

Anyway, please review! You guys are amazing!

-Caitlin:)