"Breathe, breathe." Philby told himself "It's just Willa…"
Philby looked down the hall. There she stood. Dark hair pulled into a bun, a few loose curls popping out. Her brow furrowed as she dug around in her locker. He could this. Dell Philby could solve any problem, crack any code and face numerous OT's without a second glance. Then why did his legs turn leaden and his heart start racing at the thought of asking Willa to prom. He had had a crush on her for years. Now it was time to finally man up and ask her out. At least that's what Amanda, Jess and Charlene told him. And he wanted to, but he just couldn't bring himself to ask her.
His phone buzzed, he pulled it out and opened a text from Charlene.
Willa still needs a date to prom…
Philby let out an exasperated sigh and ran a hand through his bright red hair.
"What's wrong with you?" He looked up to see Willa standing right in front of him giving a quizzical look.
"Nothing." He said shortly
"Okay." Willa said looking a little hurt. Philby mentally chastised himself.
"So, you going to prom?" He asked casually
"I don't think so," Willa said looking down "I don't have a date or anything, so why bother. I mean, Jess mentioned maybe going with a few other people as a group, but she got a date, so that's not happening…" She trailed off.
"Yeah…" Philby said, this is my chance, he thought. Just then the bell rang.
"Well, we should probably get to class, if I'm late one more time Mr. Hoover is going to kill me!" She laughed and gave him a half wave before walking down the hall.
Philby watched her leave. He blew it. He should have asked her. What if another guy asked her? The thought made Philby feel sick.
Philby gathered his physics history books and shoved them into his backpack before he started walking home. Once he was out of the pressing mass of teenagers he looked around for Willa. Her saw her and jogged up.
"Hey"
"Heyy" She looked up smiling
Philby took a deep breath. "Willa?"
"What?"
"Because, you don't…well…do you…" He stumbled "Do you want to go to prom with me?"
Willa looked a bit surprised, "Do you mean with some friends…or?"
"No. Just the two of us, like a date." Philby stated watching anxiously
A shy smile lit her face.
"Okay. Yes!" Willa said
"Great." Philby smiled back.
As they walked home Philby reached out and grabbed Willa's hand. As she wound her fingers around his he grinned. This was shaping up to be a good week.
Hey fellow Kingdom Keepers fans! Hope you enjoyed this Wilby chapter, I had a lot fun writing it! Any thoughts or suggestions? Let me know!
