Hey thanks for the input. I figured I'd do that if anyone wanted me to continue

"You HAVE to meet him!" Bralen gushed "Fine, but he's going with Emma isn't he?" Janene shot back. "Yeah, but nothing a

little persuasion can't fix!" Bralen said teasingly. "Why is it that you're pushing this so hard?" she asked "because you guys

would be adorable together. And you're my friend so I'm gonna find you a guy that will take care of you and Gerry'd do that.

He's great." Bralen said. Janene tried to change the subject quickly by turning up the radio. Born to be wild was on, so she rolled

down her window and started screaming it. Bralen rolled her eyes laughing. Janene was such a blast to be around. They finally

pulled into the drive, flooded with cars by now. They were going to prom. Janene quickly fixed her hair and they headed inside.

"Hey, Johnny!" Bralen said waving. "Hey guys!" He said. He was surrounded with their usual group, consisting of Amy, Henry,

Randy, Nan, Kevin and Ray. "Where's Gerry you guys?" Bralen said nudging Janene, who bit her lip to stifle the laughter. They

looked to Ray, who knew him the best, and he pointed to a mass of people in the corner. They were all kind of focused in the

center of the group, and would laugh from time to time. They all recognized Bralen and smiled. Gerry came out and Janene about

flipped over. She'd only seen him on the field before but up close he looked even better. But it wasn't his looks that she was

feeling now. She could just feel his good heart shining through. "Gerry, This is Janene, Janene this is Gerry." She said. Gerry had

to swallow hard. He was blown away. He took her hand with a nervous speed and grasped it, gently moving his wrist. "I- it's a

pleasure to meet you Janene." He stuttered out, looking straight into her eyes. "Likewise." She answered with a weak grin. She

could feel her heart racing. The feeling was erupting inside of her. Love was consuming her. But how could this be? She just met

him. Well, she wasn't quite sure, but it was happening. As if on cue, Emma walked up behind him. "Gerry, who's this?" she said.

He didn't realize he hadn't let go of Janene's hand. He tossed it at this. "Oh uh, Emma this is Janene, Janene this is Emma" He

said awkwardly. "hi Emma" she said softly. "Hi" she said taking her hand. Gerry and Emma danced, while Janene danced with

Henry. The whole time Gerry and Janene were staring at each other. They all sat down when the song ended. It was calm for a

moment, when Emma excused herself. Just after that the song "Time in a Bottle" came on. "Shoot, I like this song." Gerry said.

Janene looked to the floor wishing he'd ask her. "You know what, how about you and me dance Janene" he said standing up and

extending his hand. "O.K. I mean. Of course I will!" she said with a smile" He led her out on the dance floor, where he held her

hand to his chest and pulled her closer. She had her face pressed flat on his chest. Emma came back and saw them. With the final

turn of their dance, he was facing Where Emma was standing. He saw her tear-stricken eyes. "Oh no." he said. Emma ran towards

the door, and Gerry went after her leaving Janene on the lonely dance floor. She walked over and sat next to Bralen. "You're

right he's wonderful." She said solemnly. "What wrong." Bralen asked "He loves Emma." She said. "He seemed to really like

you though. And even so, you guys will be friends." She said trying to make her feel better. "Yeah, I guess you're right." She

said.

Gerry finally caught Emma's arm once she was outside. "Emma wait" he said. "You're with her to aren't you!" she

said, tears streaming down her face. "No, I swear to you. You left and I wanted to dance to time in a bottle, she didn't have

anyone to dance with either so I danced with her." He said. She stopped crying then. "So you meant nothing by it?" she said

advancing towards him. "No I meant nothing by it. She's just a friend. I danced with her because she's my friend. Only a friend."

He said half-heartedly. He figured that if he told himself this enough, it would be true. "Fine. But I don't want you around her no

more! I don't trust her." She said. It was all he could do not to yell at her. "Well, you wait her and I'll say goodbye to everyone,

and then we'll go home ok?" he said. She nodded and leaned against his car. He went in and walked straight across the room to

Janene.