It was first period and Rachel was extremely tired. Kori and Victor had been begging her for days to go to the dance willingly. Of course at first she had said no, but eventually after much begging and bribing she had finally given in. It was Thursday, the day before the dance, and last night Kori had taken her shopping for her dress and hair accessories and many other items that otherwise Rachel wouldn't be caught dead in. Rachel felt someone tap her shoulder. She turned around as the boy behind her gave her a note. As she opened it she noticed it was from Kyle.

"Hey Rachel I have some bad news."

"Oh yeah, what is it?"

She told the boy to pass it back to Kyle.

"I didn't get a better offer."

"Oh so I guess you're stuck with me."

"Yeah but I think I'll survive. So what time should I pick you up?" Rachel smirked.

"Well the dance starts at seven so how 'bout six thirtysh?"

"K see you then Rae."

"K"

The next day was busy. Everybody was sent to help finish setting up the dance so there were no classes. When school let out everyone went home to prepare for the festivities that were going to be held later that night.

To say Kyle was nervous would be an understatement. Kyle looked in the mirror to make sure he didn't look too bad. He had on a navy blue long sleeve shirt, a black unbuttoned tux jacket, black jeans, and black suede shoes. His hair was still messy but you could tell he had tried to comb it. Kyle walked to Rachel's house, getting slightly more nervous with each step. When he got there he stood at the door for what seemed like forever.

"Come on you idiot, just knock," he thought. He knocked on the door and a few seconds later Rachel answered. Her hair had a slight curly wave to it; she was wearing a black dress with spaghetti straps that stopped right above the knees, black leather boots just below knee height with black tights.

"Hey," she greeted. Kyle nodded. "So he's still not going to talk," she thought. Kyle held his hand out as if to say 'shall we go'. Rachel nodded in response and took his hand as they started to walk towards the school.

**** When they got there they noticed Richard and Kori were dancing together. "Looks like Richard said yes. Not that I'm at all surprised," said a voice behind them. Rachel turned her head and to see Victor, and he was with a girl. She had a dark complexion, black curly hair that she had tied in a bun, and she was wearing a yellow spaghetti strap blouse with a black jacket that was tied just above her stomach and a black skirt.

"Hey Vic who's your friend?" Rachel asked, a little curious.

"Oh hey, this is Tanya Breecher. She's my date for tonight." He stopped as if only now noticing Kyle. "And I see you have a date as well," Victor said smiling a sly smile.

"Oh Victor, leave her alone let her enjoy the night." Rachel was almost surprised to hear Tanya talk. She sounded as though she were from New York.

"Oh ok…Have fun Rachel," teased Victor as he and Tanya headed for the dance floor.

"So what do want to…"

"Oh Kyle, looks like you did bring the witch after all," interrupted a mischievous voice behind them. It was Kyle who turned around this time, recognizing the voice instantly.

"Oh no," was the only thing going through Kyle's mind.

"Well cant say I'm surprised to see you here Jenny," answered Rachel in her monotone. Jenny had a mischievous grin on her face and had her goons one step behind her making their way toward Rachel and Kyle.

"Thanks for bringing her Kyle, we'll take it from here. We have a surprise for her." Kyle stepped between Rachel and the snobs. Jenny glared up at him. "Get out of my way Kyle," she commanded. He stared back down at her.

"I don't think so. Tonight is supposed to be fun, and I dont want you three to ruin it," Kyle said confidently crossing his arms across his chest. Jenny's glare died and was replaced with a somewhat knowing, sly smile.

"Hmm, so I was right all along." Rachel and Kyle looked at her confused.

"Uh, right about what?" Kitten asked obviously confused. Cami spoke before Jenny could reply.

"Kyle really does like this witch? Ewww!" she shrieked at Jenny in disbelief. Rachel looked up at Kyle to see he still had a straight face but it was a little red.

"How pathetic, he actually likes her! She's not even that pretty," stated Kitten in a mocking tone.

"Says who? You? Last time I checked you weren't exactly miss hottie of the year." Kitten stared at the taller boy as if he'd just told her pink was out of style. "Now would you three go find someone who would enjoy to hear you idiots rattle those empty skulls of yours," Kyle finished with a mischievous smile on his face.

"Whatever. See you losers later," said Jenny as she walked away, Cami and Kitten stomping after her.

"I severely hope not." Kyle turned back to Rachel who had an amused smile on her face. "You have no idea how long I've wanted to say that to them," said Kyle excitedly.

"I'm gonna guess a long time. So you can talk, I was beginning to think you couldn't." Kyle chuckled at that.

"Yeah, well I guess I…Oh! Now that I'm talking I can ask you something." Rachel arched a brow at that statement and he leaned in close. "Would you like to dance?" he asked. Rachel nodded and let out a breath that she hadn't realized she'd been holding. The song that came on next was 'My Immortal' by Evanescence.

**** The night went by without much interruption and ended to the disappointment of some students. Gar, Vic, and Rich took their dates home going in different directions as Kyle started walking Rachel home. "Now that wasn't to bad was it?" he asked with smile plastered on his face.

"Well…I have to admit it was better than I expected. The best part by far though was when you called those snobs idiots. Did you see the look on their faces? Priceless." Kyle had to agree with that.

"Yeah I don't think I've ever seen her that mad." They both laughed a little and noticed that they were in front of Rachel's house.

"Well I guess I'll see you tomorrow Rae."

"Yeah." As Kyle started to walk away he remembered something.

"Oh Rachel, I almost forgot." He started digging in his pockets, and then he pulled out a long rectangular box. "I got you something." He gave the box to Rachel. She opened it to reveal a thin silver chain with a black bird on the end with its wings spread; it was a raven. Rachel stared at the gift as she lifted it out of the box. "Do you like it?" Kyle asked, his voice told her that he was nervous.

"Yes, I love it. Thank you, Kyle," she replied, her voice sounding exrememly genuine.

"Your welcome." They stood there for moment before Rachel leaned up and kissed his cheek. She then turned around and left the shocked Kyle out on sidewalk. "I need to do that more often," he said as he started walking away. Little did he know that Rachel had been listening for his response at the door and was smiling.

"Yes you do," she said to no one in particular as she messed with the necklace in her hand.