Block's Residence
Massie's Bedroom
10:54 P.M.

Massie couldn't fall asleep that night. All she could think about was Derrick. After the dance, she saw him and her 'promise' in a whole new way.

Flashback

Massie walked into the newly decorated gym. Silver streamers hung from the ceiling, a disco ball was spinning above; reflecting tiny specs of sparkles around the room, the DJ was playing 'Damaged' by Danity Kane, the snack table just a few feet away from the restrooms contained; chocolate fondue, pita chips, red caviar (of course the one kind she hated) and caramel candies and a dance floor was built into the center of to room. Massie spotted Derrick talking to the DJ and decided to grab him once he was done. "Massie!" Claire called from across the room with her date. "Hey" Massie walked over to the couple. "This is Cam. Cam Fisher." Claire introduced the red haired boy to her friend. "Nice to meet you Cam" Massie smiled, "I'm Massie" "Yeah, I know who you are" Cam laughed, then blushed after realizing what he just said. Massie just stood there uncomfortably, not knowing if she should be flattered or freaked out. At the moment…she was leaning towards freaked out. "May I have this dance?" Massie did a 180°and came face to face with Derrick who was offering his hand. "Why of course you may" Massie replied in her best British accent, before curtsying. Derrick knew exactly when she was uncomfortable and always came to the rescue. One of the things she liked about him. Derrick led Massie out onto the dance floor while the DJ was making an announcement. "So we're gonna slow it down here for a moment and play a request. This one's for Massie" 'You & Me' by Lifehouse burst through the speakers and couples joined Massie and Derrick on the dance floor. Massie laughed, "I can't believe you did that" Derrick smiled, he then placed his two arms on Massie's waist. She tensed up at first, not used to his touch, but then eased into his body. She rested her arms around his neck and they began to sway to the music. It was a perfect photo op, right then and there, but sadly Massie didn't have her camera. "Do you ever just listen to the lyrics?" Derrick asked. Massie began to listen and realized what Derrick meant.

It's you and me and all of these people
With nothing to do, nothing to lose
And it's you and me and all of these people
And I don't know why I can't keep my eyes off of you

Massie looked from Derrick's dark chocolate eyes to the disco ball then back to his eyes. It was hard to look into Derrick's eyes without going weak in the knees. "All the time" Massie whispered. She had no idea why it came out so softly, she hadn't intended it to. "Hey you wanna do something really fun?" Derrick asked. "Well duh" Massie rolled her eyes. "Come on" Derrick took Massie's hand and led her away from the dance floor and towards the snack table. They then crawled under the long, narrow table and sat criss-cross-applesauce. "What are we-" "Shhh!" Derrick cut her off by bringing his index finger up to his soft lips. He then pointed his finger towards the people on the other side of the table. Two pairs of feet were the only things visible. However, it sounded as if a boy and girl were fighting. "I can't believe you would do such a thing!" came a girl's voice, it sounded like her friend Kristen from her English class. "That's right you can't believe it because you know it's not true!" came the boy's voice. "Oh so you didn't call my mom a fat, ugly Madonna wannabe?" Kristen scoffed. "No I called her a fat, ugly Beyonce wannabe…there's a difference!" Derrick said from underneath the table. Kristen gasped, "I knew you were a liar!" "Wait what? No! Kris I never said that!" the boy argued. "I said your dad was a fat, ugly Beyonce wannabe!" Massie said in a deep voice. Kristen stomped on the boys Italian shoes and then turned on her heal, walking away. Derrick and Massie bit their lips trying to contain their laughter. The boy finally sighed and walked away allowing D & M to let loose. They fell onto each other gasping for air; laughing so hard. Massie placed her hand onto Derrick's chest trying to regain her composure. "I can't believe we just did that!" she giggled. Massie looked into Derrick's sparkling eyes, seeing that certain thing he had in them. She didn't know what it was, but it made her feel safe and fuzzy inside. They both began to lean in, their lips brushing…"MASSIE!" came a girl's loud voice. Massie jumped and hit her head on the table. "Ouch" Massie whimpered while rubbing her now bruised head. Dylan lifted the table cloth to find Massie holding her head and Derrick looking dumbfounded. "Did I miss something?" Dylan asked. "No, nothing happened" Massie sneered, "thanks to you" she then mumbled under her breath.

If Dylan hadn't interrupted them, they might have kissed and surprisingly Massie was glad they hadn't. She wanted her first kiss to be something special. Not under a table at a school dance, after ruining a couple's relationship. Not exactly her idea of special. Now the only question left was:

Did she wanther first kiss to be with Derrick?

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Duke Academy
Alicia & Massie's Lockers
7:45 A.M.

Massie decided to arrive at school early that morning. She texted Alicia to meet her there at exactly 7:45 A.M. and it was just that time. "Hey" Alicia said out of breath, her face was flushed and she looked as if she had just run a marathon. "Wh-why did you want me to come so early?" Alicia took a sip out of her water bottle. Wow, she must have like run here! "I'm rethinking my promise to Payton" Massie came out with it. Alicia spit out her water. "Whoa, wait a minute! You think you…love him?" Alicia gasped. Massie blushed, "I'm not sure. Cause I don't exactly know what it feels like to be in love" "Trust me honey, your talking to the wrong girl. As long as the boy is hot, it's all good for me." Alicia explained. Massie giggled, Alicia looked at her skeptically. "What?" Massie asked. "You're happy" Alicia stated. "And?" "I don't know it's just nice…seeing you like this and all" Alicia smiled, "I say tell him" "What?" Massie was flabbergasted; she totally thought Alicia would object to the idea and tell her she was too young to be thinking such ridiculous things! Alicia turned on her heel and started humming "So This Is Love", "Shut up!" Massie called after her.

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No my fellow writers...the real question is: to continue or not to continue?

xxEmilyKearsexx