Thankyou for reading my story!I just finished the whole thing, and it's a total of 28 chapters long, which I will post as soon as get the chance. Also, I'm writing a sequel to it, so if you could just comment please and tell me whether you like it or not that way I know if I should post the sequel or not. Thank you, I really aprreciate it and I hope you like it! :)

~24~

When we arrived at the dance, it was raining as usual; not much of a surprise in April in Buffalo. The dance was being held inside one of the pavilions located in the park. I was nervous how Aiden would react because the park was the last place Aiden had seen his father, but as his mom pulled up to the pavilion, he seemed to be smiling and already having a great time.

"Have fun! I'll be here to pick you guys up later," Aiden's mom called from the car as we ran out into the freezing rain.

The first thing I heard when we finally made it safely out of the rain and into the pavilion was "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga. I laughed as I watched everyone from the school dancing to it. It was the happiest I had been in a long time; I finally felt like a full out human enjoying a dance.

The student council, made up of mostly football players and cheerleaders, was running the dance, so naturally we found ourselves at the same table as the other outcasts in school like Ronnie and Winifred. Aiden and I just laughed as we watched both of them trying to dance hip to Beyonce's "Single Ladies".

I was laughing and enjoying myself with Aiden, until I saw Marney walk in and glance menacingly in our direction. She looked like an Irish goddess in her bright green dress that was tight on her body, matching her emerald eyes and her orange hair that was swept into a bun behind her, leaving only her bangs down. I watched as every male's eyes were drawn to her, and I prayed that Aiden wouldn't see her.

"Oh look who's here," he said. Too late.

I stared at her, as she stared back at me, fury heavy in her eyes. I watched as she lifted her lip to snarl at me. "Yeah, I know. Let's go," I said as I dashed to the back door.

I heard Aiden behind me calling my name. I slowed down at the path leading into the woods for him to catch up with me.

"What was that?" he questioned.

"I don't know, she seemed really mad and I didn't want to deal with her," I said. I could still here the music blasting from the speakers inside the pavilion.

He nodded his head and said, "Oh."

"I'm sorry, you can go back in if you like, but I'm just going to stay out here for a while," I said, although I was hoping he would stay with me. I didn't think I would forgive him if he left me for Marney inside.

"No, I want to stay with you. C'mon, let's go for a walk," and with that he took my hand and led me down the path that was illuminated by the stars.

The path led to a clearing full of bright green grass, with a stream that ran through the middle. The water flowed through the stream, making rippling noises as it glistened in the moonlight.

We walked up the tiny stone bridge that went over the stream. I let go of Aiden's hand to look over the rail and watch the sparkle in the water. The rain had stopped and you could still here the music blasting from inside the pavilion although the sound was muffled.

I felt Aiden's eyes on me, and it felt awkward. The moment felt oddly romantic, and I wasn't sure if I wanted it to be that way.

I still kept my back toward him and looked down the stream, as a new song came on. It was a ballad version of "Everytime We Touch", and I felt Aiden creep up behind me. I turned and watched him bow, "May I have this dance," he said, trying to make it seem like a ball out of Cinderella.

"You may, your highness," I said playing along and curtsying. I took his hand that he held out and laughed as he twirled me around before I finally met with him. I placed my hand on his shoulder, while he held the other and we danced around, in our fairy tale moment.

"Wow Aiden, you're a good dancer," I teased.

"Why thank you," he said, "It runs in the family."

I laughed, "Oh, I'm sure it does."

"Yupp, all in the genes!" he said, making me laugh even harder until he joined along with me.

"Oh hey, I got something for you," he said stepping back and reaching into his tux pocket. He pulled out a tiny box, with a blue bow on it.

"It's kind of cheesy, but I saw it and it reminded me of you, so here you go," he said.

I took it from him, "I'm sure it isn't."

"Just you wait," he said.

I took the lid off the box and saw sitting inside was two necklaces, each a broken half of a heart, and together, they made a whole heart. They were sterling silver with a single diamond next to the word "best" written in script on one of the half-hearts, while the other one said "friends". They were like the necklaces two little girls would get for each other, but I still loved them because they reminded me of Aiden.

"Aiden, they're beautiful," I said looking up and smiling at him.

"So you like them?" he questioned.

"Yes, I love them. Are you going to wear one?" I teased.

"Oh why not," he said, "As long as I get to tuck it into my shirt so no one calls me a girl."

I laughed at him, "Oh of course. So which one do you want?"

"I'll take 'friends'," he said, "You can have 'best' since there's a diamond on that one."

"Perfect." I said smiling at him as I began to reach up and put the necklace on and he did the same.

I loved the necklace, and it was something I would treasure forever. I had something from both of the boys I loved most; a ring from Jacob and a necklace from Aiden.

Aiden took my hand and pulled me close as a version of the love theme from the 1968 Romeo and Juliet came onto the speakers from the pavilion. I smiled up at Aiden as his eyes twinkled. It was more clear to me in that moment how much I loved Aiden. He was the one who was always there for me, to understand me and to hold me. He was the only one who truly brightened up my life. Like the Aurora Borealis illuminating the Alaskan sky with its bright colors, Aiden illuminated my life with his bright smile and his love and compassion for me. Aiden was not only my angel, he was my aurora.

"Remy, look!" Aiden said in excitement, looking up to the sky. I followed his eyes and caught the glimpse of a shooting star flying across the sky. "Make a wish," he said turning to me.

I closed my eyes and knew what I wanted in that moment more than anything. I wish to always have Aiden close to me in my life, but somehow, in the pit of my stomach, I knew that he wouldn't always be there and I suddenly felt like we didn't have much time left together.

I opened my eyes to look into Aiden's face and see him no longer smiling. His face was looking at me seriously, as if searching for something. As he leaned into me, the hand on my waist pushing me more toward him, I knew what he was about to do. I wanted to give in to his kiss, but I was afraid. I had always imagined my first kiss being with Jacob, but he wasn't there now and Aiden was. Aiden--sweet, loving, caring, Aiden--was right in front of me and as I closed the distance between us, placing my lips onto his, I realized that I wanted to kiss him just as much as he wanted to kiss me. We stood there together, our pale skin illuminated in the moonlight, and as Aiden pulled back from me, he smiled and muttered, "I love you."