Brightheart's POV:
I feel really self-conscious. The dance is in two hours and I've already picked out my outfit: a spaghetti-strapped black dress which falls to my feet and white flats. I pull my hair into two pigtails, letting my bangs drape over the injured side of my face. Then, I change my mind. Who cares what people think? I brush my bangs across my forehead and text Cloudtail.
Brightheart: R u ready for Reading Buddies with the elementary kids?
Cloudbae: Mhm, want me to pick u up?
Brightheart: Ur in the parking lot, ur obviously picking me up XD
Cloudbae: Fine, just come on already or we r gonna b l8 DX
I press the sleep button on my phone and throw it on my nightstand. I need community service hours, so reading to the elementary school kids is a piece of cake! I rush outside and leap into Cloudtail's blue VW bug. We drive quickly to the elementary school.
"Hi! I'm Mrs. Shadowstar, the principal here! Welcome!" a tall black-haired woman says. She flinches slightly at the sign of my face, but then regains her professional atmosphere. "Come right this way!"
She leads us to a classroom full of apprentices. I recognize Larchkit, Hollykit, Sweetpaw, and a bunch of adorable kids. I blush and look away, pulling a copy of The Cat in the Hat out of my bag. Before I can even start reading, a little blonde breaks down in tears, screeching that the big scary monster was going to get her. Embarrassed, I run out of the classroom and into Cloudtail's car, where I sob into the armrest. I hear footsteps and see Cloudtail slide in next to me, his white tux spotless. "Hey," he says, "I'm sorry about that. You know you're the best, right? Right?"
His "trying to be inspirational" speech is adorable, and I burst out laughing. We drive back to school, where I decide to go to the dance early. I drag Cloudtail to the doors of the gym, where a huge line of people snakes toward the parking lot. We get in line and wait and wait and wait.
Dovewing's POV:
I walk into the gym wearing a white long-sleeved dress that falls mid-thigh and black 6-inch heels. My hair is in waves around my face, and my makeup is perfect: black winged eyeliner, black mascara, white eyeshadow, white foundation, and white-tinted lipstick. My date is waiting for me at the water cooler: Bumblestripe. I can't help but wonder if I made the right choice. Tigerheart is handsomer, but now I'm stuck with Bumblestripe because Tigerheart's got Olivenose as his date.
Whitewing's POV:
I dance slowly with Birchfall. I've been in love with him since elementary school, and he finally asked me out yesterday. His light brown hair and freckles are so hot, and he's wearing a perfect black tux. I adjust my loose long-sleeved black dress, which falls to my knees, and my white flats. Birchfall slowly pushes my hair, which falls to my waist, back. He gently kisses me after I nod in approval. Then, he trips and shoves us both into the fountain. I can't stop laughing as he offers me a sodden handkerchief out of his pocket.
Cinderheart's POV:
When Lionblaze asked me to the dance, I couldn't believe it. Now, here I am dancing with the big lug, his golden hair shining. I excuse myself for a second to make sure I didn't have spinach in my teeth or something. I adjust my spaghetti-strapped white dress, which falls to the floor, and kick off my black pumps. Sure enough, I have huge blisters. Fabulous. I tear off a piece of toilet paper and stuff it in my shoes. Ah, much better. I quickly apply a bit of blush and go back to Lionblaze. He smiles and blushes when he sees me. Without a second thought, I kiss him. It's the best night of my life.
Jayfeather's POV:
Half Moon helped me pick out a fairly decent white tux and a black bowtie. Dancing with her now, I feel like nothing matters except her. Her hair feels soft. She leads me outside and we kiss. We cuddle until the end of the dance.
Firestar's POV:
I adjust my tux. Sandstorm's standing there, looking gorgeous in a short-sleeved white mid-thigh dress and black combat boots. I knew she would throw some Sandstorm flair into her outfit. She leads me onto the dance floor, where I kiss her immediately. She hugs me and whispers, "I knew you were the one."
Feathertail's POV:
I see my knight in shining armor standing handsomely in a black tux and white tie. Crowfeather looks stunning. I quickly check myself: sleeveless white dress falling mid-thigh, black flats, and my silvery blond hair recently pixie cut. I smile and walk over. We dance the night away. At the end of the dance, he gives me a peck on the cheek when I walked him to his dorm. I touch the spot where he kissed me and grin like a maniac. "I love you," I whisper into the night.
A/N: So the dance is finally here! Do you want me to do more about the dance? More couples? Review, review, review!