When I got home that day, the first thing I did was flop on my bed and grab my
journal to write about going to the dance with Phil. My journal entries were as follows.
" Finally, I'm going on actual date with Phil... the dream I've had for 2 weeks
straight! I actually started dancing in the hallway when he said yes, and everyone looked at
me, too... unfortunately for them, I didn't care. I thought they were just ridiculous. I mean,
so what if I started dancing and screaming 'YES' in front of everyone? It's MY business, not
there's. I know I'm getting a little carried away, but... oh well. I have NO idea whatsoever of
what I'm supposed to wear, or how to do my hair, either! I gotta book... I need to figure this girlish
mystery out.
Love ya,
Keely
Then my mom walked in and saw my face, knowing that I had a very good day. I already had planned on telling her later that night at dinner, but I couldn't keep it from spilling out. So I started to tell her.
" Mom, I have a date with Phil on Friday. For the Ladies' Choice dance, " I said calmly. I was trying to avoid the fact of trying to tell her that I was in love with him.
" Oh, honey, that's wonderful! I knew you two were perfect for each other, " she said, smiling. My eyes grew big and wide, larger than the UFO's I saw on the Giggle once... well, you know the story.
" Mom, not THAT kind of date... I mean the best friend kinda date. Y-You know
what, it's not even a date... it's more of a - best... friend... get-together! Yeah, that's it.
a best friend get - together, " I dragged out worriedly, thinking that she understood me and
believed me.
" Well, okay, honeycake. Whatever you say, " she said, calling me one of those
childish pet names again. I didn't mind her calling me that at home with just the two of us,
but in public was embarrasing... especially around Phil. I didn't think he ever cared, though.
" Mom, I'm hungry. When's dinner? " I asked, completely changing the subject.
" I'll go start now, I guess. What do you want? " she asked.
" Pizza? " I asked with an innocent smile.
" Well... okay. I'll go order it now, " my mom said.
Before she left, I asked her if Phil could come over to eat with us, and she
said that was fine. I called Phil and asked him and his parents said yes.
" I guess I'll be there in about five minutes, then, if that's okay, " he said, his voice booming on the other end of the line.
" Oh, that's fine, " I said. I didn't tell my mom, because he was always over at my house after school and stuff, and my mom even gave him a key when he needed in our house. He was always welcome, even when we didn't know.
" Alright, Keel. See ya, " he said.
" Bye, " I said, hanging up. My heart was fluttering around the room, and I was feeling lightheaded. I wasn't sure why, though.
' I can't wait until the dance! ' I yelled inside my head. I was truly happy, and I was hoping that we were finally going to kiss. After all, I've liked him... loved him... ever since I laid eyes on him. It was even better when I got to know him and eventually became his best friend.
He was always there for me, no matter what. He protects me from creeps like Tanner, and he helped me with my stage fright. He lets me cry on his shoulder when I'm feeling down and upset, and I love him all at the same time. I hoped he would always be there for me. I hoped we would always be together.