So far, prom had turned out to be really average and not that great. Aside from the inside jokes Marco and I shared, nothing worth mentioning had happened yet, the keyword being yet. But I knew that would be changing soon, since nothing ever seems to stay constant in the world of Jane/Jean Kirschstein.

And what do you know, this was the perfect moment for something strange to happen.

As soon as the song ended, another one went on, and it sort of sounded eerie, which had everyone confused. It sounded like a Halloween song, but after a few seconds of listening, I finally recognized the tune.

Someone had requested for the Ghostbusters' theme song to come on.

Fucking hell.

One by one, other people began to recognize the tune, and some snickered while others were just annoyed. Some were even demanding to know who even requested that song. I had a pretty good idea of who did it though, but I wasn't 100% sure. All I knew is that this had Sasha and Connie written all over it. Marco didn't seem to mind though, he just laughed his adorable little laugh, and we both waited for the song to end. Once it did end, a slow song (much to everyone's relief) came on, and my eyes slowly made their way toward Marco. He shyly made his way over to me, then clutched my hand. It looked like he was having a hard time forming words, and honestly, I couldn't blame him.

"W-we should dance, yeah?" I giggled a little bit and nodded. But at the same time fuck this guy for making me lose my cool and giggle like a school girl. But not literally unless he wanted to of course... and I need to shut the fuck up.

The song had a slow rhythm, and the atmosphere was dreamlike, like none of this was even real, and I was just having a vision. But it was real, I reminded myself. Marco held me really close and we slow danced along with all the other couples. But with the slow, soft music and the dreamy atmosphere, I couldn't help but feel like we were the only ones there. As we were dancing, he leaned in really close to my ear.

"You look beautiful," he whispered. My face heated up and my heart went faster. And for the first time since I had been turned into a girl, I truly began to believe that I may have a chance at making Marco mine. It certainly couldn't hurt to try, right?

Well, here goes nothing.

I swallowed before I spoke. "Marco, I... There's something I want to tell you." He gave me his full attention.

"I really have liked you for a long t-time." Oh fuck, my voice just cracked. Shit shit shit abort mission. "Wow, uh, sorry for the weird voice cr-"

And suddenly, time seemed to slow down as he leaned down and kissed me. His lips were soft and he was gentle. I soon found myself kissing back with equal passion. The air seemed to grow warmer. Soon, he pulled away, gazing into my eyes with a dazzling smile. I was smiling as well.

"I know what you wanted to say. I've been waiting a long time too. I love you," was the last thing he said as the song ended. I felt like I had gone to Heaven and back. When we made our way back to the group, I saw Connie give Marco a thumbs up and a smirk, which I didn't even have to think about to guess what he was implying. All the girls that weren't talking with their boyfriends (or girlfriends) were squealing with joy. Reiner also gave me a thumbs up. Marco just laughed awkwardly while I sighed. Sometimes I think I needed new friends.

An hour later, it was around 8:00, and the party was beginning to heat up even more as the DJ brought out the extra disco lights, and- unsurprisingly- someone had spiked the punch. Now there was games of beer pong and other alcohol related activities going on. Vice Principle Levi looked like he was about ready to explode with all the shit he had to deal with. Thankfully for him, it was only another hour before the kids finally left. I was about ready to suggest to Marco that we go home and play video games (and maybe even make out a little, wink wink nudge nudge). But I barely got to take two steps before Reiner tapped me on the shoulder.

"Uh, do you know that guy?" he asked, motioning toward the doorway. I looked in his direction, noticing a tall man standing right by the door. I shrugged.

"No. But he's probably a chaperone or some shit. Why do you ask?" Reiner's facial expression turned slightly concerned.

"Uh, yeah, he only just showed up now. Like, I just saw him walk in the door. He's been staring at us for the past five minutes." Oh my god. Reiner was seriously starting to creep me out. No Jane, just calm down. This was obviously one of Reiner's lame pranks he had planned with Connie or Eren or some shit.

"Heh, that's real funny Reiner. You almost had me going for a sec." I said, unsure of my own words. But his face showed no sign of change. I swallowed. Usually Reiner was the first one to laugh in a prank, but this time he looked serious. "Seriously Reiner, you can stop now. This isn't funny anymore." Reiner shook his head.

"We gotta tell Levi." I had never heard someone more serious in my life, and I began to get scared. It made matters even worse when the group approached us.

"Hey Jane, you don't really look so good," Armin commented. The rest of them were concerned too. I decided to break the news as gently as possible.

"I don't really want to alarm you guys or anything but there's a guy over there who's been staring at us for the past five minutes," Some of them gasped in horror, and I tried to calm them down. "Hey, it's fine! He's probably just a late chaperone. If we're overreacting then we overreact. Better safe than sorry."

And no sooner had I spoke those words than I heard a shot ring out in the gym.

Everyone jumped in surprise, and some even screamed. I looked to where the man was standing, only to see that he had had a shotgun this entire time.

"Get down on the floor now!" he yelled. A couple people yelped and did as they were told immediately. My heart raced as I scanned the scene. Sasha looked like she was about to cry while Connie held her close. Bertholdt curled himself up in small ball and Reiner sat right in front of him, as if he was trying to shield him. I suddenly felt someone's body shielding mine and I almost yelped myself until I realized it was Marco.

"What are you doing?" I hissed. "You're going to get yourself killed!"

"Shhh!" I was about to protest again, when the guy with the gun shouted an announcement.

"You are all to remain silent and on the ground while I search around the place. If I come back to find one of you had moved, everyone gets shot, got it?" I hear Christa let out a soft whimper somewhere from behind me, and even Ymir's whispers of reassurance don't help the situation.

Then suddenly, without warning, the man turned around fast. He marched right up to Christa, pulled her up by her arm, and aimed the gun to her head.

Oh shit.

I'm so sorry