A/N: Ok here's the next chapter. I think that I actually did a good job in naming this chapter. Though once you read it, you'll see that it wasn't very hard. And Supernatural523, you are not annoying me. I appreciate the feedback. Remember I want any and all feedback that you can possibly think of. If I didn't, want kind of author would I be? Not a very good one, but enjoy and pardon my ranting.

Chapter 12

They arrived at the school a few minutes later. Tommy's Dad dropped them off at the main entrance. "You two have a good time tonight." He said.

"Don't worry, we will," said Tommy. He offered his arm to Lil and she accepted. They walked into the school together, arm in arm. They had arrived a little early so there weren't very many people there. Phil and Kimi were already there though. "Hey guys!" Tommy said as they walked up to them.

"Hey. What took you so long to get here?" Phil asked.

"What do you mean?"

"What took you so long? We've been here for 15 minutes already."

"Sorry Phil, I guess that we are not as eager as you are. I apologize for my shortcomings."

"Apology accepted." Tommy glared at Phil with a look of contempt and anger. "I was just kidding, you don't need to freak out on me!" said Phil when he saw the look in Tommy's eyes.

"Could you be serious more often please?" Asked Tommy.

"Why, that would take the fun out of making you squirm." Phil replied.

"Come on Kimi. Let's get something to drink ourselves while our boyfriends waste their lives verbally sparring." Lil grabbed Kimi's arm and walked away.

"What are they walking about?" Phil asked.

"No idea." Replied Tommy. "But for the rest of the night, let's make nice."

"Agreed." They followed Lil and Kimi into the cafeteria where dinner was being served. They all sat down together and at 8:30 they began to serve the first course. Salad. Tommy and Phil, in the spirit of friendly competition began to tear through their food. "Guys!" Said Lil. There is a reason why this is a formal dance. It's meant to be civilized, so slow down and stop eating like a pack of rabid wolves!"

That was more than they needed to be told. Immediately they were on their best behavior. And they were for the rest of the meal, filiget mignon as the main course and pie as the desert. Dinner lasted about an hour and after everyone was finished eating, the dancing began. Tommy and Lil immediately took to the dance floor and joined everyone else. Phil and Kimi though, stayed to the side, choosing not to dance. But eventually even they joined in. This lasted for about an hour or se before the DJ played the final song, a slow song. Tommy and Lil had left the floor and a few minutes ago to rest, but when the slow dance began to play he asked "May I have this final dance?"

"Yes." Replied Lil. They walked out onto the floor and joined the throng. "Ya know, I have been dreaming about a moment like this for a long time Lil." He said. "I have too Tommy." She replied. "Ever since seventh grade."

"Me too." The dance was short, but they were the last ones to leave the floor. They wanted to make that moment last as long as possible. After they finally left the floor, Tommy pulled out his cell phone and phoned home. His Dad answered the phone. "Hey Dad, the dance is over so you can come and pick us up now." He said.

"I'll be right there" replied his Dad. He hung up. "He said that he'll be here in a few minutes." He told Lil. They walked outside and sat on the benches. It was cool, instead of unbearably hot like it had been for the past few days. "So, did you have a good time tonight?" he asked.

"Yes I did. I came here expecting it not be this fun. But it was. Truth is I really didn't know what to expect. I haven't been to many dances; instead I opted to spend time with all out friends." She replied.

"Same here, obviously. But maybe we should go to more school functions. I mean if they're like this one then they can't be that bad."

"Maybe we should. Though Chuck probably won't go."

"Yeah. He's to afraid to ask any girl to go with him. I called him today and asked if he was going. He said no because he hadn't asked anyone. I asked him why, and he said that it was because they all were gonna say no. I just told him that the answer is always no unless you give someone the opportunity to yes and hung up."

"Chuck has a big problem."

"That he does, and no one can help him but himself."

"Very true." Just them his Dad drove into the parking lot. They got in and they drove away. They were the last ones to leave.

When they arrived at Lil's house Tommy walked her to the door. "Well, I had a great time tonight. See you for finals on Monday." He said

"I had a great time as well. See you on Monday." She replied. They kissed goodnight and Tommy walked back to the car. "So how was it tonight?" His Dad asked. "It was great. As you could probably figure out, we were the last ones the leave the floor, and the last ones to leave in general. So, overall it was a success."

"That's great. Are you planning on doing any studying for finals?"

"Not really. I've known everything that the teachers could throw at me in terms of review. So I was not planning on studying."

"Well, try to study a little bit tomorrow anyway, just to give me a little piece of mind."

"Alright then I will." They walked into the house and Tommy immediately headed for bed. He was exhausted after all the work that he had to do that night. He walked up the stairs, into his room, threw his suit on the floor; put his PJ's on and then flopped into bed for a good night's sleep. Who know that a simple dance could be so tiring? He most certainly didn't. Within a few minutes, he was sound asleep though this time it was a dreamless sleep.

The next day he woke around 1 p.m. His usual wake up time. He was refreshed and decided to get that little bit of studying out of the way now. He threw on some clothes and went downstairs to grab a bite to eat. While he was eating his Dad walked in. "Hey Dad." He said.

"Hey Tommy. When are you gonna start studying?" He asked.

"I was gonna start as soon as I finished breakfast/lunch."

"Good. If you need any help, which I doubt you will, just let me know."

"You're right U probably won't but if I do, you'll be the first to know."

"Thanks." His Dad walked out after he grabbed a coke from the fridge, and Dil walked in behind him. "Hey T. How'd it go last night?" Dil asked.

"It went well. We had a good time considering that it was a school functions, and you know how most school functions go." He replied.

"Yeah, most of them are lame. In fact, all the ones that I have been to were lame. Maybe this was a one in a million type of thing."

"Maybe, but I hope not. It they are all that good, then more people would go to them. Anyway, I have to study for those damn finals on for tomorrow."

"That's right. You guys have to take finals. Sucker!"

"Don't you worry, your time will come."

"Yeah, but that isn't for a while, so I'm gonna rub it in while I still have the chance."

"Jackass. Anyway, I'm gonna go and study now for a few minutes even though I don't have to. Mom and Dad want me to study for a little but anyway. So wish me luck."

"Good luck dude." Tommy walked out into the hall and grabbed his school stuff. He then went into the study and fired up the computer. He qued up a play list to listen too while studying. It consisted of Blink 182, Simple Plan, Green Day and a few other unknown bands. After about an hour of studying, he decided that that was enough. He was fully prepared for finals tomorrow, and studying more would only create more stress. He spent the rest of the day watching TV and reading books. He went to bed an hour early just to make sure that he was refreshed and ready for tomorrow.

A/N: Next chapter is going to be the last, I think. Though I would write one more if I get inspired with an idea, so give me some ideas. Anyway, would you all please go back and read the whole story and let me know if there are any spelling or timeline errors? I'd appreciate it. Anyway, Review!!!!!!