Lucas

I woke up startled, and my jaw ached. All at once, the events of the previous night flashed through my mind. Despite what happened with my new 'step-father,' I smiled, because Riley admitted that she loved me. As soon as the grin stretched across my face, it was wiped clear off, because Riley doesn't trust me, and I'm still obligated to go with Missy to the Ball. Which, was today, Saturday. Groaning, I forced myself up and slipped out of the house. I ran to the tailors and picked up my suit, the one I rented using money from tutoring kids after school. Sounds like a boring job, but it pays well, and I really enjoy working with the kids that I tutor. They're actually really nice. This suit cost me a quarter of my savings, I can't believe that I'm spending so much money on Missy. If this were Riley we were talking about, I would've spent the money on in a heartbeat.

A few hours later, it was time to head for the dance. I braced for the worst. Knowing that I was in hot water for calling her out in front of the entire grade, it was obvious that I was doomed. Walking up the stairs to the school, every bone in my body ached from last night's beating. I guess I'll get another tonight. When Missy emerged, she was wearing the most disgusting dress. She wore a gold toned dress with a neckline that showed much too much cleavage, and with a hem that was much too short, stopping at mid-thigh. And not to mention, it clung to her non-existent figure, if you could call it that when it came to her. She was the living, breathing definition for a slut. Why, oh why did I agree to this? Obviously vying for nothing but popularity, she snaked her arm up my chest, and asked, in front of the whole school I may add, "Did you consider what I said about coming over tonight?"

Close to puking, I had a comeback, "Missy, you disgust me. That is repulsive at our age! What you are suggesting is a activity for people a few years older, and in love, which we clearly, are not! I'm going to the ballet stand." True to my word, I walked over to the voting tables. I quickly scanned the room, looking for Riley. My breath caught when I saw her. Beautiful, in a shimmering green dress that hugged her curves perfectly, although not too tight. Now that's a figure! The neckline may have been sweetheart, but it showed just enough, and still covered up, not exposing too much. Not taking a second more of thought, I ticked off Riley's name for Snowflake Queen. Glancing back over at Riley, I was furious. Jason was there, talking to her, and making her laugh. That should be me! I couldn't stand the idea of someone else being the Snowflake King to Riley's Snowflake Queen. That settles it, I marked myself as my vote. I know it's selfish, but this is my Riles we're talking about.

I was watching Riley and Jason when I noticed something odd, Jason was making my Riley upset, for her expression was one of despair. My protective instincts sent me into overdrive, and I felt fire in my veins. How dare he hurt Riley? Abruptly, he got up, left, and was talking up another girl. Unable to control myself, I took deliberate steps toward Jason, and confronted him, "Hey! Jason!"

He reared his head, saw me, and spoke, "Hey Lucas! What's up."

"You're hurting Riley, that's what's up!"

"No, I just told her that I can't be with her, because you're the one she loves."

"What? Did she tell you something?"

"No, Maya told me some things that struck my interest. You two are the ones. You guys will last."

"Thanks, man, I guess." They we parted ways.

I was being tortured by Missy when I made a proposition, "Listen, Missy. When they announce Snowflake King and Queen, we part ways. Unless, we both win, which I doubt either of us will."

She laughed humorlessly before agreeing, "Alright, but only because I know we'll both win."

"I don't think I will and I sure as hell know that you won't."

"How dare you?"

"I may be your date, but I don't have to be nice about it."

At last, it was time to announce King and Queen. Sara, the dance chair-woman, took the stage and began speaking, "Now's the time we've all been waiting for! This year's Snowflake King is... Mr. Lucas Friar!" Surprised, I got up on stage and accepted my crown. Who would've known that I would win?

Sara continued on, "And this year's Snowflake Queen is... Riley Matthews!" A spotlight hit Riley, and her shocked face was on display. She looked more scared than anything. Slowly, unsure, she got up on stage to accept her tiara. I sent her a reassuring smile, and she sent me a grateful , on the other hand, looked as if she was ready to kill Riley. Music started playing, and the dance floor cleared. I guess Riley and I have to dance. Tentatively, Riley walked over to me and put her hands on my shoulders.

To reassure her, I said only one thing, "Like seventh grade, remember?" She tried to fake a smile, but failed.

On the verge of crying, she finally said something, "Lucas, I can't do this." She then fled, taking my broken heart, right along with her.

Riley

I got a text from Maya, saying that she would meet me at the dance. Well, change of plans, I quickly got ready, by brushing a matte green shadow all over my lids to set off my brown eyes, and I threw on some blush as well as a thin coat of a mauve lipstick. Rushing out the door, I slipped on my nude pumps. When I reached the dance, I immediately spotted Jason, and walked over. To my surprise, her was flirting with another girl! "Jason," I said, "Do you want to go dance?"

He looked at me with pity in his eyes, and replied, "Riley, we really need to talk."

"Okay." Suspicion was laced in my voice.

"I know that you love Lucas."

"What? What are you talking about?"

"You know. I'm sorry Riley, but I can't be here with you."

"Then why didn't you tell me sooner? Did Lucas talk to you?"

"No, I realized on my own when I saw the way that you looked at him, and when I heard about what went down in the cafeteria. I didn't tell you because I had a hunch that you wouldn't show at the dance. I couldn't just let you skip the dance because of me."

If I were to be honest, I wasn't too upset. The biggest contributor to my slim bit of sadness was that I no longer had a date. "I understand." With that, I left him to go on with his business. In the midst of all of this drama, Maya showed up with Uncle Josh on her arm. Who knew he asked her? I'm so happy for her! Her mystery dress could only be described as gorgeous.

Finally, it was time to announce Snowflake King and Queen. Unsurprisingly, Lucas was made King. The shocking part, was that I made Snowflake Queen. Lucas had such a wide smile, and his eyes gleamed in pleasant satisfaction. He looked so happy that we both got crowned. Now, it was time for the tradition dance between King and Queen. Oh boy. Lucas looked into my eyes and said one thing, "Like seventh grade remember?" Halfway through the dance, I just couldn't take it. Here I was, dancing with Lucas, and I know I love him, yet I'm so afraid of being hurt.

"I can't do this," I lamented, then I bolted in a fit of tears. Lucas tried coming after me, but I soon disappeared into the depths of the blackening night.

Maya

The entire day, I was floating on cloud nine, and nothing can bring me down, I texted Riley, telling her to meet me there, and I started getting ready. I took some nice bronze toned eye shadow across my lids, a bit of a more natural blush and bronzer duo, and a nice red lip to complete the look. Sighing in contempt, I slipped my dress out of the bag and quickly changed into it. The lilac material was so silky as I ran it through with my fingers. The top was tight, turning into an empire styled waist, which flowed into a much looser skirt. The hem stopped mid-thigh and was simple yet elegant. I paired it with my silver and black hoops, as well as a pair of white, strappy heels. What would Josh think? Joshua came around five to pick me up, and he looked quite dashing and dapper in the suit of his. I giggled before accepting his arm when he offered it to me. "So," I started, "You ready for this?"

He laughed and replied, "As much as I'll ever be."

We entered the gym laughing. Before long, I spotted Riley. We walked over and chatted for a bit. "Hey Riles," I proclaimed, "How are you and Jason?"

Her words were depressing, yet her tone was otherwise, "Oh, he bailed."

"Really?"

"Yeah, something about me loving Lucas."

This caught Josh's attention, "What's this about my niece loving someone? Who's this Lucas?"

Riley grinned, "Uncle Josh! Oh, he's no one. I didn't know you were coming together?"

I chuckled, "Riles, you're the one that told him to ask me."

Her eyes clouded in confusion, "No, I don't think that I did."

I looked over at Josh. He grinned sheepishly, "Well, Riley did mention something about a ball, but nothing about you not having a date. I just tested my luck with that one. Truth is, I really like you, Maya."

Riley laughed awkwardly, "This is my cue to leave." Before she did, she sent me a wink.

Taking a deep breath, I responded, "I really like you too, Josh."

He smile and grabbed my hand. Together we danced the night away. Before he left after dropping me off, he pressed a sweet kiss on my lips. I didn't sleep a wink that night.

Farkle

I rushed to Smackle's for her school's dance, I decided tonight I was going to ask her to be my girlfriend.

"Smackle?" I asked nervously, "Listen, I really like you. And I was wondering if you would be my girlfriend."

She smiled widely, "I'd love to be." Then, she attacked me with a hug. I guess we're official.