Rating: PG-13
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Note: Sorry for another short chapter, but I promise the next one will be longer. I also promise that the story will move on more quickly also. Thanks for the reviews…don't forget to read my other story that I'm going to post: End of Forever. Thanks!
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Chapter 8: you could be my heroine
Summer was embarrassed to be without an older escort. All the girls were with their dads who were able to leave their successful law, medical, real estate businesses. Not her dad. It was ok, she wasn't about to let her father ruin any more of her day.
"Alright, everyone, line up by class. Ok, you guys, line up in the order you were announced on the news," Marissa frantically ran around, trying to get everything into order.
"Coop!"
"Hey Summer! Oh, you look so beautiful. You excited?"
"Umm, yeah. My dad couldn't make it, but I figured I could just walk out by myself."
Marissa saddened; Summer's dad was absent once again. "Okay, that'll be fine, if you're comfortable with it."
"Yeah. It shouldn't be too bad," she lied. Summer was scared to death. Having all those eyes on you, critiquing every move you made. Everyone would be wondering where her other escort was. Oh well, what could you do?
"Ok, everyone they're going to start calling you out."
Everyone entered the gym, but stood on the far side. It was beautiful. The dance was at the Long Beach Aquarium (normally an Ew worthy part of So Cal, but the aquarium was beautiful), so Marissa had transformed the gym into an underwater paradise. But not the cheesy kind. Special lighting made everything look like water reflections on the walls, bubble machines filled the air with soft bubbles everywhere. And there were two huge rented aquariums filled with tropical fish. Each princess walked out with her father to the center where she would meet up with her prince, who would be with his mother. The girl was handed a rose, with a strange, but beautiful arrangement of seaweed surrounding it. Finally it was Summer's turn. She stepped out onto the sea foam green carpet (instead of red) and unsteadily took her first step.
Someone in the stands laughed. Marissa shot them a look. Another person snickered; this time a look shot from Ryan. Summer could feel the shame rising to her face, as the student council member read her short bio:
Summer Roberts is proud to have been selected to your 2004 Winter Formal Court. She has had four wonderful and fun years at Harbor High and would like to thank all of those people who have made that possible: Coop, you're my best friend and I love you--thank you so much for everything. Bridgette, Hayley, Ashley--thank you for making life so much more fun and exciting. Jess, it is an honor to be on the same court as you, which goes out to all the other princesses as well. Jeff, Dan, Nick, and Josh--thanks for always making me feel appreciated. To the rest of the class of 2004, a.k.a. the best class ever, have fun and good luck to you all.
The music played as she continued walking down the interminable carpet. People were outwardly laughing at her now. Chase scowled at her, as the laughter was drowning out his bio. Summer continued to hold her head up high; she would not lose. But she didn't know if she could be this strong.
Seth was fed up. He wanted to hit all those kids who were laughing at her. Instead, he grabbed a rose from a girl who was sitting in front of him and calmly walked down the bleachers towards the gym floor.
Ryan shot Marissa a look. What the hell was Seth doing?
Seth stepped over to Summer and handed her the rose. She looked at his face, questioning him. More people started laughing and jeering. "Hey, SHUT UP you guys!" Seth recognized the voice as Luke's and silently thanked him. He offered her his arm, which she took, and walked the rest of the way with her. He handed her off to Chase, and took Mrs. McClure's arm, proceeding to sit with the other parents. As the next couple walked out, Summer glanced back at Seth, who had not taken his eyes off her once. Her eyes watered as she smiled and looked away.
Maybe when the room is empty
Maybe when the bottle's full
Maybe when the door gets broke down
Love can break in
Maybe when I'm done with thinking
Maybe you can think me whole
Maybe when I'm done with endings
This can begin
If you could be my punk rock princess
I could be your garage band king
You could tell me why you just don't fit in
And how you're gonna be something
Maybe when your hair gets darker
Maybe when your eyes get wide
Maybe when the walls are smaller
There will be more space
Maybe when I'm not so tired
Maybe you could step inside
Maybe when I look for things
That I can't replace
I can't replace
I can't replace
If you could be my punk rock princess
I would be your garage band king
You could tell me why you just don't fit in
And how you're gonna be something
If I could be your first real heartache
I would do it over again
If you could be my punk rock princess
I would be your heroine
I never thought you'd last
I never dreamed you would
You watch your life go past
You wonder if you should
If you could be my punk rock princess
I could be your garage band king
You could tell me why you just don't fit in
And how you're gonna be something
If I could be your first real heartache
I would do it over again
If you could be my punk rock princess
I would be your heroine
You know, you only burn my bridges
You know, you just can't let it sink in
You could be my heroine, you could be my heroine
Punk Rock Princess by Something Corporate