PLANS

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McHero: Sup sis!

MaddieBear: Hello Alfred :)

McHero: you gotta totally help me

MaddieBear: on what Al?

McHero: so there's this girl I like and I totally wanna date her. I'm totally sure you know her.

MaddieBear: who is it, eh? :O

McHero: It's Alice Kirkland

MaddieBear: srsly Al? You have to have a crush on one of my best friends?

McHero: Wut? She's pretty and her accent omfg her accent is rlly cuuuuute :3

MaddieBear: and how can I help?

McHero: okay so here's the plan… I'm gonna tell her the I lyk U and then I'll ask 4 her help and we'll start being close and then she'll fall 4 me and we both live hppily ever after xD

MaddieBear: first of all, the whole world practically knows that we're siblings. Second, that plan won't work…

McHero: den wat do u suggest I do? DX

MaddieBear: seduuuuuuuuceeeeee ;)

McHero: wuuuuuuuuut? WTF Madeline… :( DUDE! Come on I'm serious here

MaddieBear: okay, okay… geez… You know what girls like Alice likes? A romantic confession and you have to be straight to the point so you can catch her off guard and then when she starts to blush and stutter, you're doing it right.

McHero: uh… okay… So lyk im gonna befriend her and then ask her out or some shit lyk that

MaddieBear: yes Al but you better hurry because I heard Francis has his eyes on her and his going to ask her out on Prom night.

McHero: fuck… kk then thanks Maddie! Ur d best sis in the worlllllllllddddddd! \(OuO)/

MaddieBear: hahaha no problem Al. I have to go… see you around :3

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Alfred sighed and leaned on his seat as he watched the social site with utter boredom. His sister, the only person he could talk to, logged off five minutes ago. Yes, his plan was rejected but Madeline gave him a better idea instead. He has about three weeks before Prom night; three weeks to win the heart of the girl he dreams of.

Alfred and Alice knew each other since they were kids. Alfred was five when the Kirklands moved in to their neighborhood and had met Alice when his family was invited to her family's Welcoming Party. Since then, they were inseparable. During their 5th grade, Alice and her family have to move back to England because of her father's work and thetwo had never talked to each other again until junior year came. Alice, along with her aunt and older brother, moved back in to Alfred's neighborhood. At first, they were awkward to each other but finally, Alfred broke the ice and asked her if she could be his friend again. Now, both of them goes to the same school and are seniors. Alfred always knew Alice was special to him. It all started one day in their third grade when a Russian kid and his friends beat Alfred up at the side of the school. Alice saw this and instantly threw herself before Alfred. The bullies were surprised but laughed, completely unaware of what the young girl can do. Before they knew it, they were on the ground and were defeated by a girl whom they were making fun of just a while ago. Alfred was surprised and at the same time, he couldn't help but admire the girl before him. How her blonde locks fly in the air with grace, how she lifted the kid with ease. Everything about her was graceful… and cute. After that incident, Alfred watched as his best friend becomes his crush. He was ultimately upset when he found out that she has to go back to her home country. The past years while she was away, he couldn't stop thinking about her and when he found out that she came back, oh how he wanted to run up to her and hug her and twirl her and talk to her. Ask her what happened these past few years while she was away. Then it was a crush but Alfred definitely knew it was no petty adoration anymore. It's love. True love.

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These past few weeks were insanely hard for her. Alice Kirkland, the school president, was very busy with all the preparations for the upcoming prom. Nobody except her student council and the faculty could help her however they can only aid her with limitations. She was running here and there, classroom to classroom, just to make sure the prom is perfect but what really bugs her most is that her crush slash childhood friend, Alfred Jones, is giving her full attention unlike the usual. He was acting rather sweetly to her and caring, making sure she gets enough necessities despite her busyness. Seriously it was driving her mad because she just wants to confess to him right then but a true lady, she thought, never confess first. Let the boy make the first move.

Speaking of Alfred, he managed to convince Alice to watch the latest action movie with him. He had said that it would be "really awesome and cool" if she was there with him. After the invitation, Alice repeatedly thought that Alfred didn't ask her for a date but instead ask her to just accompany him since his sister is going out with Gilbert, her self-proclaimed Prussian boyfriend. Now, here she was in the meeting place wearing a red long sleeve dress that goes right above her knee. Nobody in school had seen her wear a dress, not even Alfred, but she argued that wearing dresses is a part of being a lady (She just really, really like dresses. In fact, most of her walk-in wardrobe is full of different kind of dresses. She's very girly.)

Alfred arrived five minutes late. He was panting and looked like he had run all the way. The American took a deep breath and straightened his self. He looked over at the Brit who was staring at him strangely.

"Whoa! Nice outfit ya got there. You look really cute" At these words, Alice blushed deeply and chose to roll her eyes hoping that Alfred would not know that she was actually glad that dressing up a little bit peeked his attention.

"Come on, we might not be able to watch the movie you talk about so much." Alice scoffed

"About that… I actually bought tickets for the musical that you like…"Alfred mumbled and smiled at her shocked face sheepishly.

"No way… We're going to see Wicked? Alfred this is too much… I-I don't know what to say!" Alfred smiled triumphantly as he saw Alice's wonderful smile on her face. These past weeks were hard on her so she definitely deserves a break. Alfred laughed, "You coming with me is already a thanks 'coz I ain't gonna watch that alone." Alice punched him lightly on the shoulder.

"Git" she uttered while a small smile was playing on her lips.

After watching the play, Alfred took Alice to a park near the theatre. Alfred did have a plan which he made with the help of his sister, of course. Alfred led her to the opening of a small forest and before entering he stopped both himself and Alice.

"Alfred what are we doing here?" Alice looked up to him with her forest green eyes that reminded him of the place he wants to take her.

"Close your eyes. I have a surprise" Alfred covered her eyes and led her inside. After a couple of minutes Alice's curiosity started taking over. The whole walk to their destination was filled with:

"Alfred, where the bleeding hell are we going?"

Or

"God damn it Alfred, are we there yet?"

And

"I swear if you're gonna lead me into some shitty place I'm gonna kill you"

After, probably, fifteen minutes of walking Alfred had finally halted and leaned in close to Alice's ears. Alice was surprise by the sudden heat she felt on her left ear and flinched.

"We're here… open your eyes" Finally Alfred removed his hands over her eyes. She adjusted her glasses, surprised by the sudden light that invaded her vision for a while and looked around to take in her surroundings. Around her, multi-colored faery lights flashed through the trees, colorful petals were scattered and finally in the center of the clearing is a picnic basket and a portable stereo which is blaring a soft romantic music. Wait… romantic? Her heart started beating fast as she thought about what the whole set-up means.

Maybe he likes Marianne and wants to ask your opinion for this.

Maybe this is for Marianne

But what if he made this for you? Her other side argued

He did say he has a surprise for you…

Alice mentally kicked herself. She looked at Alfred and tried really hard not to let a deep blush escape. Keyword: tried.

"A-Alfred… w-wha… how…" She freaking stuttered! Alfred wanted to fist pump the moment he started to see a blush creeping on her angelic face but resisted it because after her attempt to question him, she ran up to him and cried. Awful sobs echoed through the clearing. Had he done something wrong? Was it the lights? Maybe she doesn't like him… Oh God…

"Alfred… this… why…?" she sobbed on his chest. He held Alice at his arm's length and looked at her directly. He sucked in a deep breath and started speaking.

"Alice Kirkland ever since that day you saved me from Ivan and his pals, I knew you were special. I was really sad when you have to go back to England but then you came back and there is nothing more that can make me happy. You make me happy. I love you Ali… Will you go out with me and also be my prom date?" as Alfred was saying this he moved his hand to hold Alice's. If it was any possible, Alice's face got more crimson from the contact. As Alfred finished his confession, Alice's mind was already in chaos. A minute had passed and a loud slapping sound was heard.

"Idiot!" cried Alice.

"wha…? Ow… what…?" Alfred panicked by the girl's sudden action but before he could utter a proper question, Alice spoke.

"That's for not telling me sooner" Alfred held his right cheek, surprised by both Alice's action and her words.

"And this," Alice continued, "This is because I love you too, you bloody wanker!" She gently tiptoed and tilted her head until she felt something soft on her lips. It was a small peck but that was enough to make Alfred blush.

"R-really? You like me too?"

"Was that not enough for you? Then I guess this'll do" She pulled Alfred to her and passionately kissed him and on an instance, Alfred reciprocated her action. They were tangled in their own little world but that didn't last long as both of their lungs needed oxygen. They pulled away breathing heavily and looked at each other.

"Wow…" Alfred broke the silence, "I guess we're official now, huh?"

"Of course, you git" Alice scoffed. Alfred smiled and hugged her.

"I love you."

"I love you too, Alfred."