As soon as I walked through my front door I was sprinting up my stairs to my bedroom. I quickly undressed and jumped in the shower. I'm pretty sure I shaved an plucked every possible area of my body. I quickly dried my hair and began curling it.
I had to admit, it looked pretty good. My long brown hair was in big curls that flowed down my back with my bangs pined to the side. But there was something missing. I thought about it for a few seconds until it came to me. I ran to my window and picked a few of the pink flowers that grew on the vines on the side of my house. They were small and would look perfect in my hair.
Next was makeup. I decided to do a smokey eye with some glitter over top. Last but not least, was to put on my dress. I slowly picked it up and smiled. I slipped it on and just as I finished zippering up the back, I heard my doorbell ring. I froze and didn't know what to do. I stood in my room for a few moments, not moving.
I walked to my night side table and pulled the drawer open. I grabbed to pack of gum and put every piece in my mouth. I chewed it quickly and then spit it out. Breath; check. I did some last touches to my hair and makeup then stood in front of my full length mirror.
Well Andy, I think you're ready. I carefully opened my door and made my was to the stairs. I could see Chris already, he looked amazing in his tux, and very sexy may I add.
I slowly made my way down the stairs. Chris saw me first and immediately started smiling "You look beautiful" I smiled back at him "Thank you Christopher" I laughed when he rolled his eyes, he hated when people called him Christopher "You're welcome Andrea" about as much as I hated it when people called me Andrea... My mother then looked up and within seconds was tearing up. I sighed and wiped them from her face as I reached the bottom of the stairs.
"Mom, it's okay!" She laughed and covered her face "I know, I know. You just look so beautiful , and well, i'm just so proud of you" I smiled and gave her a big hug.
I turned to Chris and smiled. He pulled out my corsage and held my wrist in his hand, slipping it on. He laughed and shook his head "What I did to deserve a girl as amazing and beautiful as you, I will never know"
I laughed back, beginning to pin on his corsage "And what I did to fall in love with an amazing, caring, trustworthy sexy guy like yourself who actually loves me back, I will never know either"
Then came the millions of pictures my mother insisted we pose for. I don't know how long it's going to take her to develop all of them... I heard a honk outside and saw a limo pull up "Well mom, we're going!" I tried to run out the door to avoid more pictures, but of course she need some of all of us.
She took one of each of us and our dates, group pictures, ones of just the boys, ones of just the girls, ones of me and the boys, and ones of the boys all holding their dates bridal style.
I sighed and walked over to my mother "Mom, my face hurts from smiling and we're going to be late. I think you have enough pictures" She laughed "Okay, okay! Go have fun! I'll be leaving in about an hour, after I put all the valuable things away. Please don't let this party get too out of hand" I nodded "Don't worry, I wont!"
We ran to the limo and piled in. Ella giggled "NEXT STOP, PROOOOMMMMM!" I turned to Teddy "Is she drunk already?" Teddy sighed "Yup" I laughed and popped a bottle of champagne "Well she can't be the only one drunk now can she?" I took a big swig from the bottle. Chris eyed me "Want a glass?" I laughed "Oh please, you should know by now that i'm not that classy" He laughed and slung his arm over my shoulder "That's my girl!" He yelled as he took the bottle from my hands and took a swig.
When we pulled up to the school the music was blaring. We all got out, or should I say, stumbled out. I put my hands on Chris's collarbone "Ready?" He smiled "As i'll ever be" I grabbed his hand and started walking in.
The night was perfect. Everyone looked beautiful. I danced like an idiot, of course. I even got the boys to at one point. I was sitting at a table and watched as Chris danced with Ella. I laughed when she started doing the sprinkler and almost hit Chris in the head. I was taking a small breather at the table alone.
I felt a tap on my shoulder and turned around, it was Becky. I sighed "Becky, I really don't want to get into this tonight it's pro-" "No, I just want to talk" I raised an eyebrow "Okaaay..." I motioned for her to sit down.
"I'm so sorry Andy" there was an awkward pause "Are you drunk?" she sighed "No, I really am sorry! At first, I was just so jealous that Chris picked you over me. I've liked him for so long. I got it in my head that you guys weren't serious and that you'd break up soon. But you didn't. I see now how much he loves you, and how much you love him. I don't ever want to come between that ever again. What I did was wrong, it was so wrong. I feel horrible. I deserve everything I got, including the broken nose. But i'd really like it if we could try and get past this, and maybe even try to be friends?"
I looked at her for a good minute before answering "Okay" I smiled. Her eyes widened "REALLY?" I laughed and nodded. She grabbed me in a big hug "Thank you so much!" I patted her back "No problem" She got up and smiled "By the way, you look absolutely beautiful" I smiled "So do you Becky"
The first slow song of the night came on and I grabbed Chris. "I saw you talking to Becky, she giving you trouble again?" I sighed "No. She apologized and asked if we could be friends. I said yes" He smiled and kissed my head "Good. I hate drama" The rest of the dance was silent and perfect.
The next slow song Teddy asked me to dance. "Well Ted, look at us. All grown up and at prom" He laughed "I know, it's unreal. Listen, I've been wanting to talk to you, and please don't tell the other guys this because they'll call me a pussy" I laughed "Speak Teddy"
"Well, I don't really know if you know how much you mean to me. I know we never really share our feelings much, but i'm telling you now, you mean the world to me. I don't think i'd still be here without you. I mean, you're always there for me, no matter what, no matter how stupid I've been. I love Ella, I really do, but I want you to know, she will never replace you. You occupy such a big part of my heart, and you always will. I love you so much Andy" I think it was safe to say my makeup was ruined.
I hugged him tight and held his face in my hands "Teddy, I know you care about me. I've always known. You'd don't have to show me, as much as I did appreciate it. I will always be here for you, I don't care how far away I am, even if we don't talk for years, I will never leave your side. You're an amazing boy Teddy, don't let anybody tell you different. I can't even begin to explain how proud your dad would be of you" He kissed my cheek and smiled "Thank you"
The song ended and I gave him a hug and started to walk away, but he pulled me back "Wait, I have something for you" He reached around his neck and undid his dog tags. There was three on one chain, two big ones, and one smaller one. He took the smaller one off the chain and pulled a more dainty looking chain out of his pocket "This was the tag my dad got when he was first sent to Normandy. It's my favorite one, and I want you to have it" He hooked the chain around my neck and hugged me tight "You're my girl Andy" I whispered into his chest and through my tears "You're my boy Ted" He smiled down at me and kissed the top of my head one more time before walking away.
I felt a tap on my shoulder, it was Vern "Dance with me?" I laughed "Sure Venro" The entire dance I had to show Vern how to lead. He kept stepping on my toes and going too fast. At the end of the song his cheeks were bright red "Sorry i'm such a shit dancer..." I laughed and grabbed his big cheeks "Oh Vern, you'll always be my baby, you know that right?" He smiled and nodded his head.
I gave him a big kiss on his cheek and turned to walk away "Andy wait!" I turned back "Teddy told me earlier that he was going to give you one of his dog tags so I brought something to bring you too!" I reached into his pocket and pulled out a Goofy Pez dispenser "It's my very first Pez dispenser! By the way, I still have no idea what Goofy is!" I laughed "and I still say he's a dog!" He threw his arms up in confusion "YA KNOW, THEY REALLY OUTTA WRITE THAT IN SOMEWHERE!" he walked off looking confused and annoyed.
Laughing I turned and saw Gordie standing behind me smiling "I take it your next?" He extended his hand to me "If you'll do me the honors" I took his hand and rested my head on his chest. "Gordie" he looked down at me "Yes?" I sighed "I love you" He rested his chin on top of my head "I love you too" And that was all that needed to be said. That was the friendship we had, simple, but meaningful. At then end of the dance he sighed "So me and the guys all decided to give you something, obviously" He said pointing to the dog tag around my neck and the Pez dispenser in my hand "So I brought you this" He handed me an envelope "It's the first story I ever wrote. I wrote it the day you told me to get my head out of my ass and to start using the gift God gave me. It's about you" I smiled and pulled him into a big hug "Thank you" He looked me straight in the eyes "No. Thank you"
The announcer came on "Alright kids, this is the last slow dance of the night so grab someone special and make it count!" Chris appeared behind me and bowed "May I have this dance, m'lady?" I curtsied "Well of course you may!" There was only about a minute before the song was over and Chris whispered in my ear "Follow me out to the oak tree, I need to give you something"
