Chapter Eleven: Prom

The gym was decorated in glitter, balloons, and streamers, all colour coordinated in blues and slivers.. Tables were set up around the edges of the room, and there were buffets lined up with drinks and food. Looking around in awe, Kaitlyn hugged Bradin tightly and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"What was that for?"

"For taking me here. It's so beautiful. It's everything I hoped it would be."

"Oh...well, in that case, your welcome. Hey there's Lucas, let's head over there"

"Hey man, what's up?" Lucas asked as they approached the table he was at.

"Hey, nothing much. Just got here. You?"

"Nothing, got here a few minutes ago. Amanda is going to meet me here later" Lucas responded, speaking of the girl he had started seeing a few weeks ago.

"Awesome, either of you want something to drink?" Bradin offered

Kaitlyn declined, but Lucas accepted, so Bradin returned a few moments later with two glasses of punch.

They sat around talking for a while and were soon joined by Amanda, who was immediately swept off to the dance floor by Lucas.

The first slow song came on and Bradin got to his feet, extending his hand down to Kaitlyn.

"Would the lady care to dance?"

"I suppose so. What could it hurt" she said, accepting the hand.

They walked hand in hand to a quiet part of the dance floor. Bradin guided her arms to his neck and wrapped his own around her waist, pulling her close in to him. They circled slowly in time to the music, completely lost from everything except each other. The song ended and for a brief moment they stood still, eyes locked until Bradin leaned forwards and kissed her passionately.

It was there, in that corner, that Bradin and Kaitlyn spent almost the entire evening. They sat at a small table for two, Bradin showed Kaitlyn how to dance a little, and they were sharing a kiss when the student council president stood up to say it was time to announce the Prom King and Queen, and give out awards.

Lucas and Amanda were crowned the King and Queen, and no one was more surprised than them, except perhaps the head cheerleader and captain of the football team, who had been expecting to win.

Typical awards were given out for best smile, class clown, best athlete, and then came the cutest couple award.

"The winners of the award won by a total landslide. 95 of the students voted for...Bradin and Kaitlyn for Cutest Couple! Congratulations guys!" he emcee said, motioning for them to come up and get their award.

Bradin grasped Kaitlyn's hand and they walked through the crowd to where the emcee stood. He handed them each a silver picture frame that had 'Cutest Couple: PLH Prom '05' engraved in it, both of which held a picture that had been taken just that night without their knowing. The picture was of the two, right after their first dance, arms around each other, smiles on their faces, and eyes locked on the other.

They said thank-you and went back to their corner. The rest of the night was wonderful, both having a great time. Taking their time getting home, it was nearly 12:30 before Bradin was holding Kaitlyn's hand as they walked through the gate into her backyard. Turning to face him, Kaitlyn wrapped her arms around Bradin's neck and kissed him with passion.

"I love you" she said softly into his ear. "I've wanted to tell you for a while now, but wanted it to be perfect"

"I love you too baby girl. Always. Now, get inside, it's late and you look exhausted" Bradin replied, kissing her temple and gently pushing her towards the door.

"Good-night Bradin" she said disappearing behind the sliding back door.

A/N: R&R Please! Next chapter up soon!

Love, Ally