Chapter 5: Frustration
Ze's POV
"OK guys, the theme for this year prom will be Pop Rock as all have agreed. So, I am going to delegate the jobs among us to decorate this hall which will be used during the prom," Rocky said. The committee and I were inside the hall discussing about the upcoming prom. Rocky, as usual was chosen to be the committees' leader.
"Rob, you will be the DJ on that night. I trust you to prepare and bring as many pop and rock Cds that you have at home to the prom that night. My brother, Colt, and his band will be performing that night. I will let you know the details once I confirmed with him," Rob nodded and then wrote something on his notebook.
"Tasha, Cheryl and Andy, you all will be taking care of the decoration. Since the theme will be pop rock, try not to decorate the hall with too many bright colours. More glitters will be nice," Rocky said.
"No worries Samuel, we will turn this place around. Trust us," Andy, a tall and handsome guy said smiling. Tasha and Cheryl nodded in agreement. They were both in the committee last year except for Cheryl.
"As for food and drink, Janice you will take charge. Let me know what type of food you have in mind. We will need to inform Miss Stein so she will call in the caterer. I think we should have more finger food based on the students' feedback," Rocky instructed Janice.
"Check," Janice replied.
"And remember, no alcohol and make sure no one bring in any beer or alcohol. Last year Justin almost got suspended for sneaking in beers into the hall and was found out by Mr. Randal, our principal," Rocky added, looking very serious. Rocky will always be Rocky. He is too straight forward that's why some students do not like him. To some, he is a goody-two-shoe.
"Amanda and Bernice, both of you will be the usherers for that night,"
"As for the backdrop, Ze will be in charge and I will be helping her out. Although Ze is not part of the committee, I have asked her to help out. As you all know she did a wonderful job last year," Rocky announces and then smiled at me
"I guess that's all for today. We can start decorating the hall by tomorrow. If there is nothing else to be discussed, the meeting shall adjourned now," Rocky said
"How about the emcee? Who is our emcee for this year? I Hope it is not Miss Boler. Her dressing gives me the creep," Rob said, making a face. The rest laughed. Miss Boler is the school PE teacher. She is a very nice lady but her sense of dressing; I agree with Rob…it's weird.
"Miss Jackson will be our emcee. I have spoken to her yesterday and she has agreed," Rocky said.
"Ok, the meting shall adjourn now. See you all," Rocky announces and everyone got up form their chair and headed for the door.
"Ze, thank you for helping out. I truly appreciate it," Rocky said as he came over to me.
"Nah…it's nothing. I'm glad I can help out," I replied as we made our way home by walking. Colt has already taken the car since we have a meeting after school. I don't mind walking. I was uncomfortable and the same time actually glad to have a moment alone to be with Rocky. Oh dear…I can't believe I am thinking this way. I felt awful. I have walked a thousand times alone with Rocky for the past 2 years but this time I feel strange.
"So the other day when we were out playing basketball, Colt did mention about you having someone in mind for the prom. So who's the guy? Rocky asked. There wasn't any teasing in his voice. He sounded very gentleman. Too gentleman I find it hard to lie to him.
"Um…I am not too sure yet. I don't think he is the right person,"
"Why not?" he asked curiously. "Are you shy to ask him?" He added.
"Well, yup, one thing I am shy to ask a guy to go to the prom nite with me and the second thing is…..is…He already has a girl friend," I said, not looking at him.
"Oh….," there was a silence for about 5 minutes but it seems like forever before he spoke again.
"It's ok Ze. Don't think too much about it. I am sure there will be other guys out there who are dying to ask you out," He said. He is not that kind of guy who will encourage you to spoil the relationship of another person. This is another reason I like Rocky. He is very caring and he will not say anything to make me feel bad about myself.
"Thanks," I replied. That's all I managed to say. A moment later, we reached our houses. He makes sure I was safely into my house before he walked across to his house. The more time I spend with Rocky, the more my feelings for him intensified. I am feeling frustrated over the whole situation. Why does he have to be the one I love? I am falling in love with my own best friend.