"You look beautiful honey." My mother, Allison, sighed as I walked down the stairs to see her standing beside my dad who quickly snapped a picture. "Thanks Mom" I grinned spinning slowly so they could get the full look at me. "Are you sure asking Dean was a good choice baby…I don't want you to be disappointed when he doesn't show up" my father, Corey, asked laying a hand on my shoulder as I sighed and glared at him. "Asking Dean was a great choice. I told you Daddy, if I couldn't go to prom with him I didn't want to go at all. Sure if he doesn't show up I'll be disappointed but his job has him half way across the country so if he does make it, it'll be even more special." I shrugged, this same conversation growing old since it had happened once a day since I asked Dean to come for my senior prom 4 months ago. "I just worry about you Declan, you're 18 years old dating a guy 10 years older than you, who 350 days of the year is being tempted by woman in different cities." He was nearly shouting at this point. "And I trust him not to do anything, you want to know why? Because yeah we don't see each other often but when we do it's like falling in love all over again. I trust him, he trusts me. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a prom to get to." I paused picking up my skirt and walking to the door "I'll make sure we take pictures before either of us changes" I added smiling slightly at my mother before I left the house and got in the cab that was waiting for me. I tried not to let my dad's words get to me as I arrived at the hotel we had rented the ballroom of, walking inside it looked amazing. There were chandeliers glowing softly all around the room, everyone was dressed nicely and wearing their masks, some already dancing to the DJ while others took pictures with friends. The first thing I did was grab a glass of punch needing to stop the itchy feeling in my throat as I approached a group of girls that I would consider acquaintances but not friends. I didn't really have any friends at my school, I was much closer to Dean and his friends.
"Hi Declan, you look really pretty" the quietest of the group Amanda complimented as I sat down beside her. "Thank you, I really like your dress. Where'd you get it?" I returned like how the green material accentuated her small body. "That second hand store in the mall, I only paid $150 dollars for it" she grinned proudly making me smile in return. "Who is your date?" I asked curiously not seeing anyone in any similar colors to her "Oh, I came alone...everyone already had dates" she shrugged going quiet once again. "Don't feel bad…I don't know if my boyfriend will show up" I sighed playing with the skirt of my dress "Why not?" she asked curiously leaning her head on her arms "He's away from home a lot, and last time I was able to talk to him he was in Virginia" I informed not wanting to tell her too much of who he was. "Oh, that would be awful. I think I'd rather be single than have a long distance relationship, especially if you don't get to talk often" she frowned "It's hard, but I love him and every chance he gets he comes to see me." I shrugged trying to give her a smile. "Hi Amanda…I was just wondering if you wanted to dance" one of the quieter boys in the drama club asked holding a hand out for her. "Go, have fun" I grinned pushing her towards him, watching as they slowly inched closer to each other. "Now what is a beautiful woman like you doing sitting alone at your senior prom?" a raspy voice that made my heart flutter in excitement asked from behind me. Turning to see Dean standing there in an all-black tux with a black mask and his blonde hair slicked back "You made it" I smiled standing up and throwing myself into his arms. "I wouldn't have missed it for the world. I can't promise I'll be much fun tomorrow but for tonight I'm all yours to do whatever you please" he smirked leaning down and pressing a soft kiss to my lips both of us jumping when a light flashed. "I'm sorry, it was too cute I couldn't resist" Amanda apologized holding up her bulky camera, a blush on her cheeks.
"It's okay, my mom wanted pictures anyway" I laughed trying to calm the embarrassed girl down. "I can take more, and then send them to you" she offered a grin lighting up her face "I love taking pictures, and you two are perfect material" she shrugged another blush lighting her cheeks. "We'd love that." Dean grinned taking my hand in his and leading us over to a different section of the room where there weren't so many people wandering back and forth. "I missed you De" I whispered looking up at him smiling slightly when he tucked a strand of hair behind my ear "I missed you too gorgeous, but just one more month before you come on the road with me for a while." He smirked leaning down and pressing a kiss to my forehead. "I take back what I said about long distance relationships being awful, if I had a boyfriend and he treated me like this when I saw him he could live on Jupiter and I'd still go for it" Amanda sighed snapping pictures off and on as we walked back to the table and sat around talking about this and that. Saying who's dresses were cute and ugly, who should have gone with who, other things like that. "Dance with me?" I asked softly as a slow song came on and the same boy from earlier took Amanda to dance. "I don't dance, but for you I will" Dean whispered grabbing my hand and leading me onto the dance floor. "I don't dance, but here I am. Spinning you round and round in circles" he sang into my ear as we swayed back and forth to the music playing. "I love you Dean" I whispered resting my head in his neck as he tightened his arms around my waist. "I don't say it often but I love you too Declan. More than you know baby girl" he returned pressing his lips to my shoulder as we continued to sway in silence to the rest of the song. "Let's go home" I suggested as the DJ called for one last song. "Anything you want Dec, tonight is about you" the Cincinnati native smirked leading me out of the hotel and over to a nice pick-up truck. When we got back to my house my parents were still awake and watching movies on TV, curled up together on the loveseat.
"Oh you're home earlier than I expected" my mom smiled her hand going to her mouth as she turned to see Dean walk in right behind me with his bag on his shoulder. "Dean, it's so good to see you" she added getting up and moving around the couch to greet him with a hug. "It's good to see you again Mrs. O'Shea" Dean grinned reaching for my hand just as my dad stood and glared at him. "Mr. Ambrose, could I have a word with you in private." He stated sternly gesturing down the hall towards his home office. "Of course Sir" the blonde returned politely handing me his bag, "I'll be up in a bit" he whispered before he followed after my father. "Whatever he tells that boy just ignore it. He's only looking out for his baby girl." Mom assured following me up the stairs and into my room. "I'm so glad he made it. That boy loves you so much Declan, and your father will realize that one day." She whispered hugging me tightly "I'm going to bed, I will see you in the morning honey" she finished kissing my cheek before she left the room so I could get ready for bed as well. It was only about 15 minutes later that Dean walked in his jacket unbuttoned and his tie loosened his hair now all over the place, no doubt from running his hands through his hair over and over. "Hey beautiful" he greeted sitting on the edge of the bed closest to me leaning down to kiss my forehead. "Everything okay?" I asked quietly knowing he wasn't as happy as he had been. "Yeah baby, everything is going to be fine" he nodded "Your dad isn't going to get rid of me that easy. You've got me in the palm of your hand, and I'd do anything for you." He finished softly pressing our lips together. "I love you Dean" I whispered before I shut my eyes and let him get up to change. "I love you too Declan" he returned just as quietly before the room went silent.