"Well, this is it. South High."
Justin glanced at the expansive building. "Wow, it's nice."
"Yeah I guess." Teddy shrugged. "Feels like a prison sometimes but they do have some really cool dances. Come on, let's go."
She grabbed his hand and together they ran into the school. The minute she opened the door, a blast of music could be heard from the gym. Holding tightly to Justin's hand, she waited while he generously paid for the tickets and then led him inside.
She could only stare in awe at the incredible transformation. The gym, once a dull and lifeless place, was now something out of a fairy tale. Streamers of every color were draped across the ceiling and from them hung glistening silver start that sparkled like those in the night sky.
Okay, so they were cardboard stars spray painted with silver paint and sprinkled with glitter. But to Teddy, it was the most beautiful sight she'd ever seen.
"Would you like to dance?"
She smiled at Justin who held out his hand. Within seconds she was in his arms, swaying back and forth to the most romantic song imaginable. She closed her eyes and leaned against Justin's chest, blissfully aware of him humming softly.
The moment was absolutely perfect.
"TEDDY!"
Startled by the interruption, Teddy pulled out of Justin's arms to find Ivy staring at her, wearing an annoyed expression and her hands on her hips.
"Ivy! You scared me to death! What are you doing here?"
"Well I do go to South High, or have you forgotten?"
"What's with the attitude?"
"Oh, I think you know!" Ivy shot back.
"Um, no. Actually I don't."
Justin gave Teddy an awkward glance. "I'm gonna go over here and get some punch. Would you like some?"
"Sure."
"Hold it, right there!"
Justin froze, unable to avoid Ivy's glare.
"Ivy!" Teddy hissed. "What are you doing?"
Ivy sauntered over to Justin and looked him up and down. "Well, I believe it is customary for best friends to introduce one another to their friends of the opposite sex; especially the hot friends. And by hot I don't mean-."
"Yeah, I know what you mean, Ivy!" Teddy said, grateful for the dim lighting that hid her burning cheeks. Thank God she'd forgotten her blush because she certainly didn't need any now.