Chapter 8: Rocky and Ze

Ze's POV

Rocky, I and the rest of the committees put the final touch to the school hall. By 4pm, everything was in order and we stood in awe admiring our hard work which we have put in more than 2 weeks of our time to it. The whole hall was filled with white, silver and black balloons and ribbons at every corner. The backdrop of the hall stage was decorated with glistening papers and cloth. Musical instruments were already stationed at on the stage for Colt and his band to perform. Beautiful flowers were placed at the entrance. We were glad with the outcome and we were sure the prom nite which will be in 2 days time will turn out to be a blast.

"I want to thank you all of you for your time and effort in making this hall look fantastic. I am sure we and the rest of the school will have a wonderful time this Friday night," Rocky said before we left the hall.

"I am sure we will," Rob said as he looked admiringly at the hall. Amanda and Bernice nodded in unison.

"Are there any last minute stuff that you needed to be done?" Rocky asked just in case.

"Nope, we don't think so. Everything is in order," Cheryl said smiling. She, like the rest was excited about the prom.

"Yeah, don't worry Samuel. Everything will be ok," Andy assured

"Yeah…I guessed everything will be fine. So, I will see you all this Friday. Thank you once again," Rocky said before we all walked out of the hall to head home. As usual, Rocky walked home with me.

"Ze, I still owe you an ice-cream treats," Rocky said as we reached the school gate. I was surprise that he still remembers.

"Oh…it's ok. No worries about it,"

"No, I am really sorry about the other day. Come, let's go now to have some ice-cream, if you are not rushing to get home," Rocky's eyes sparkled. He looked so cute.

"I…um…," Before I could finish my sentence, Rocky grabbed my hand pulled me towards his direction. I would give up anything to spend time with him but I realized the more I spend time with him the more hurt I felt. It seems I was giving myself false hope. And with now, having him holding my hands, I feel confused but at the same time excited. Argh……I just do not know what I want. I was too weak to defend myself anymore but just to follow him to the ice-cream parlor.

At the ice-cream parlor, we found a seat by the window. A young lady came over to take our order.

"Please give us two double scoop choco mint," Rocky said to the waitress and then turned to me.

"Ze, it's your fav isn't it?" Rocky asked, looking at me. I nodded. Oh dear….he still remembers my favourite flavor, how sweet. He will continue to make me fall head over heels again with him if he continues to be this way.

"Ze, thank you so much for agreeing to help me out with the decoration. No one can do a better job than you," He praised me.

"That was nothing. I enjoying it anyway," I was beaming with joy.

"So, who are you going to the prom with?" Rocky asked, just then our orders arrived.

"It's too late now to look for a partner as the prom is in two days time. I guessed I'll just go alone." I said as I scooped a mouthful of the delicious choco mint into my mouth.

"Since I will be driving Emily and myself to the prom, why not you follow my car?" he offred.

"Nah…I don't want to bother you. You have a great time with Emily," I said although I wished I was the one he is taking to the prom. Just imagining them holding hands and walking into the hall is already painful enough. I don't want to be there to witness it.

"So, what will you be doing after graduation," I asked. Graduation will be the week after prom nite. After that, Rocky will be off to further his studies.

"I have applied to several colleges and university. I hope I will get a place at Wellington University," he said dreamily.

'What course will you be taking?

"I have decided to take up Computer Science,"

"I am sure you will get a place there. Your results have been great all these while and you are active in our school basketball team," I assured him.

"Let's hope so,"

We had a good chat at the ice-cream parlor. We talked a lot about the past and also the future. As we walked home after that, I wished the day would last forever.