Chapter 14: home again. Claire.
As I predicted I escaped upstairs as soon as I got home. I told the maid that I wasn't feeling well, and she must have told my parents. I didn't hear from them all evening. I took a shower and then laid down for awhile.
It was late. The clock said midnight. I couldn't sleep anymore. I had answered the phone a few hours ago. It was Jamie, asking me if I was going to go to the Prom with Andrew. She said that everyone had assumed that we had become a couple at the party since he stole me from Steve. I hung up on her. After she called back a few times I guess she got the hint that I wasn't going to answer. She quit calling.
I tried not to cry. I had cried all my tears. I tried to think happy thoughts. I wondered what kind of dress I could help Allison get. I knew which one I wanted. I had it picked out months ago.
Suddenly there was a tap at my window. I jumped and looked over to see John standing outside. I opened it. "What are you doing here?"
"Come outside." He said taking my hand. He helped me climb out and over the bushes. I stumbled a bit but he caught me. I noticed he was wearing a nice black shirt and jeans that weren't all ripped up.
"what is this all about." I looked over and saw Andrew's car parked on the street. He smiled and turned on the radio. A slow song began to play. I looked up at John in confusion.
"Dance with me Claire?" He said putting his arms around me. I smiled and laid my head on his chest. After a few minutes he spoke again softly
"Claire. I won't take you to prom."
"That's ok. You don't have to. I never really expected you too." I said smiling up at him.
"I wasn't done. . . I wanted to dance with you, and tell you. . . something." he stopped and looked away.
"What. John, you can tell me anything. We are friends remember." I kissed him on the cheek.
"Claire, I think I am falling in love with you." He said kissing me again.