Prom and Wedding Plans
It had been two months since Ben and Amy had announced their engagement to everyone, and as usual they all had an opinion about it. Leo and Betty were of course supportive as usual of Ben and Amy getting married. Betty was thrilled and couldn't wait to get into the wedding plans with Amy, but Anne also had her own plans. Amy however was quite nervous at the prospect of those two planning a wedding she knew they would definitely clash. The wedding was going to be a year away, and Amy was already getting asked so many questions about wedding plans, which made her want to scream. She knew that her mother was well-meaning but at the same time she couldn't help but be annoyed. After so many phone calls and begging Amy finally agreed to wedding dress shopping with her mom. It wasn't that Amy wasn't excited about the wedding she just didn't want anything lavish or huge because she didn't find it necessary.
The wedding was very important to her mother because she didn't get to have a big wedding and she always regretted that Mimsy wasn't there. They finally arrived at the vintage bridal store and began looking at the wedding dresses. Anne was rummaging through all these wedding Cinderella looking puffy, princess dresses and held them up to Amy hoping that she would like them. Amy couldn't help but laugh, looking at those dresses.
"Mom those dresses just remind me of prom" Amy said, while continuing to laugh at the choice of dresses Anne suggested.
"Well you are marrying the Sausage Prince so doesn't that make you the sausage princess" Anne said jokingly.
Amy laughed at her mother's comment and gave her a pointed look "Don't say that in front of Ben mom, he's trying to create a new identity for himself one that doesn't involve the meat business".
"Oh and how does Leo feel about that?" Anne asked curiously.
"He was a little disappointed at first, because it's the family business and kept trying to convince Ben to get more involved with it but he didn't want to." Amy said.
"Well, I hope you're planning your future ahead Amy, you're going to graduate in a year and have a wedding. I just hope that you can handle it sweetie" Anne said.
"Mom, I can handle it, and besides I'm not going to have a much a workload this year I'm mostly going to be on placements this year getting practical teaching experience. Besides I've gotten used to having a lot to do." Amy said.
"That's true" Anne said.
Anne just watched her daughter, she had always felt that Amy had grown up too fast but she didn't have any other choice. Anne saw some of her daughter in her, she that could read Amy's mind. The thing that scared most about Amy having a baby in high school was the fact that she'd never be able to go to college. Anne had always been upset that she couldn't finish, but was that her daughter could finish it while at the same time raising a child.
Amy's eyes suddenly as she had finally found "the" dress. It was a floor length one, that was tightly fitted, strapless, and the flowery lacy material made it look flowy. It was jaw droopingly beautiful, and timelessly elegant. When Amy tried the dress on she couldn't help but think about the night of her prom. It feels like just yesterday I was just trying on prom dresses, and now here I am looking at wedding dresses.
Flashback: Senior prom 2012
Ben approached Amy at her locker from behind; she was rummaging through her books not really noticing Ben was there until he kissed her on the cheek. Amy smiled, turning around and kissed him back.
"So are you looking forward to this Friday? I still need to know what colour dress you're wearing so I can get you a corsage." Ben said.
"Oh shoot! It's this Friday I still need to go and get it. Ugh I totally thought it was going to be next week, gosh the time just goes by quickly." Amy said, and let a groan in frustration while slamming her locker.
"It's alright Amy; you've still got time to get a dress I mean I'm sure you can take a day off work. They'll understand you rarely ever take days off." Ben said.
"I hope they do, Ben I'm so sorry for being all disorganised all the time whenever we've got something planned. " Amy said.
" Amy, it's alright you don't need to apologise I understand." Ben said, and gave her a kiss on the cheek.
Amy gave him a slightly smile " I'll try my best I promise, but if I don't find a dress I can wear a dress that I already have and you don't have to get me a corsage. I mean it would be nice to find that special dress because it's prom, but whatever if I can't I'll just where something I've already got."
"Well, I want it to be a really special night for you, you deserve it and I'm sure you'll look beautiful in whatever you wear." Ben said.
Later that day, Amy called into work to not only check on John but to also see if she could have the day off. The ladies were always really lovely and understanding, and they let her have the afternoon off. They also said that John was put in time out for the being because he and other little were fighting over the rocking wooden horse, but the ladies said that it wasn't anything serious that he would need to go home.
Around lunch, Lauren and Madison were going on about the prom and their dresses. Lauren and Frank decided to give their relationship another go, because she got tired of Jesse only wanting to have sex and being so up and down about his feelings. Madison was whining about how she was scared that if Jack was going with her he might start having feelings for Grace because she's single now. Madison was really insecure when it came to Jack, Lauren and Amy sometimes wondered why they were even still together. Then Lauren and Madison were going about how Amy would really struggle finding a dress because she had left it so late and probably won't find something. Her two best friends weren't exactly the most reassuring people, even if they were well meaning they still could be annoying. But a lot of teen moms that Amy met said they had also felt disconnected from friends when they became mothers, it was natural and some had even lost friends. The time that Amy spent in New York had helped her mature a lot, and a part of her yearned to go back there to study.
School was finally over, and Amy headed over to one of the downtown thrift shops. She loved everything about thrift stores, despite the smell but once you got over that you could find some really unique stuff. Also it was highly that she'd find a dress that another girl would be wearing. This particular thrift shop specialised in evening and prom dresses. There were a lot of outrageous eighties dresses, the mod shift sixties shift dresses, and so much more. Amy began riffling through all these dresses and there is one in particular that caught her eye "this is the one!" Amy exclaimed, with a huge smile on her face and the sales assistant as she was nodding her head when she Amy wear it.
"Your boyfriend is a lucky guy" The sales assistant said as she held out beige pumps to match with the dress.
" No, I'm really the lucky one" Amy said. It was true, aside from her son Ben really was the best thing that had happened to her.
She brought a pretty ruffled strapless pale pink and blue cocktail dress with an embroidered bodice featuring embellishment. She called Ben immediately and told him about the dress, so he went out and brought a pink corsage to go with her dress. Amy left the shop in a much better mood than the morning, and went to go pick John at the nursery. It was amazing how much retail therapy could lift a girl's mood up.
Friday Night- Prom
Amy heard the door bell ringing, and she screamed at the top of her lungs "Can someone get the door please?!"
"Alright I'll get it stop yelling, remember Ben has already seen you after you gave birth, I'm sure he won't care that your hair is still half curled" Ashely said, in her usual snarky manner.
" Hi Ricky, I'll get John, since his mother is too busy acting like I princess." Ashley said.
"Would you stop giving her a hard time, she deserves to have a night off and have some fun" Ricky said.
" Yeah whatever I'll let Amy know you're here" Ashley said.
"Ricky's here" Ashley informed Amy.
" Okay thanks, I'll go get John" said Amy.
"Daddy!" John exclaimed when he saw his father.
"Hey buddy!" Ricky said as he bent down to give John a high five.
"Okay buddy, go have fun with daddy this weekend and don't give him a hard time" said Amy, as she bent down and gave John a kiss on the forehead. John just nodded, not comprehending what Amy was really saying.
"Oh I'm just letting you know that Nora is going to be staying with me tonight; she just needs a break from my parents. But don't worry I'll be leaving John with my mom Margret tomorrow when I go to work. "Ricky said.
"Well, I like Nora but I still feel more comfortable with him staying at Margret's. "Amy said.
"Yeah me too, and I thought you would too. Well I hope you and Ben enjoy yourselves tonight, you look really nice. Good night Amy" Ricky said as he was heading out.
"Thanks Ricky and good night John I love you"Amy said and smiled.
"I wuv you too mommy, bye" John said.
Amy then quickly finished curling the rest of her hair and luckily the doorbell rung just as she had finished. She knew that she and Ben were a little late, and a lot of people had pre-plans proms to drink alcohol but she and Ben were not into that. The main part was the prom. Her father went to open the door and gave Ben the third degree, even though George trusted Ben he was feeling extra protective because it was prom night.
When Amy finally came out and Ben saw her, he was speechless and silently looked at her up and down, with his mouth slightly opened. Amy noticed this and slightly chuckled at him, and the way he looked at her made her blush. The way she looked reminded him of the first day he met and from that day onwards he knew she was going to be someone special in his life.
"You look like an angel" Ben said when he walked towards and took her in his arms and kissed her. He then pulled back, and took Amy's hand and placed the corsage around her wrist.
Ben had asked to Mike to take them to prom in a limo, Alice and Henry were invited to go to along with Jack and Madison, and Lauren and Frank. Their ride to the prom was filled with laughter, lots of photo taking, making out and the teens each enjoying the sparkling grape juice. The prom theme was Alice in the wonderful theme, the decorations included everything from trees, mushroom toadstools, fairy lights hanging everywhere, even rabbits, and the floor was foamy made to look like grass. The tables were decorated to look like an English tea party filled with tea, mini sandwiches, cupcakes and fake china looking silverware. The school auditorium looked magical; everyone was looking around in childlike awe. The school had really gone all out this year; it was probably because Candy Lewis' parents were both on the school board and totally loaded.
Amy, Alice, Lauren, Madison and Jack headed off to the dance floor almost immediately and began dancing with the rest of the crowd. Henry, Ben and Frank chose to sit down for a bit on their table and enjoyed the little treats on the table. Amy pulled away from the girls a bit to go to the bathroom. When she reached the bathroom door she heard people mention her name, and she paused for a second before she went inside.
"Can you believe that dork Ben Boykewich is still with Amy Juergens? I mean come on she had Ricky Underwood's baby, and she chooses to be with that idiot". One of the girls's said.
"It's my senior year and people are still talking gossip about my life, don't they have anything better to do" Amy quietly whispered to herself. She carried on listening to their ridiculous conversation.
" Yeah but Ricky was a total ass to her when he got her pregnant, he was going around fucking every girl he could get his hands on when she was pregnant and then Ben came to her rescue. She's probably is just with him because of convenience and his money. "Zoe said.
Amy couldn't believe what they were saying and was fuming inside. It was moments like this made her really regret pushing Ben away after John was born. The truth was she almost did on purpose because she felt as if he deserved better than to be stuck with a teen mom taking care of another man's baby. But at the same time, she didn't want to let him go and she knew it was selfish to put him through all that, so apart of her never blamed Ben for cheating on her. But that was all in the past and now she was going to put a stop to all this nastiness. She stormed into the bathroom door
She stormed into the bathroom, and all the girls just looked at her as she came in. She went to mirror to go and fix her makeup, and the girls just continued looked at her from the corner of their eye hoping she hadn't heard all of that stuff. Amy washed her hands, and turned around and looked at Zoe and other gossiping girl.
" Look if you want to have someone to talk about, them just discuss me I'm used my whole entire is a soap opera for you all. I'm used to all the talk about me and how pathetic I am, but you leave Ben out of it. He's the kindest person I've ever met and you two are horrible for mocking someone who has a heart as big as Bens." Amy said, sternly looking at them and then left the bathroom. The two girls were left embarrassed for once, about they said.
"It's no wonder why your boyfriend cheated on you Zoe" another girl who came out of the toilet said.
Amy went back to find Ben, and smiled when she saw him Henry. He returned the smile and she pulled him away from Henry, to motion for him to come and dance. They slow danced with the other couples to Love Bug by the Jonas Brothers. The song reminded Amy of her first date with Ben at the school gym and the innocence of the beginning of their relationship. Amy pulled slightly away from Ben and looked at him intently " I love you, thank you for always being there" Amy said. Ben smiled and gave her a kiss on the lips " I love you too, and I couldn't imagine it being any other way" Ben said. The couple continued to the song, along with their friends. Amy and Ben were dubbed the cutest couple of the year, as voted by the senior class and were nicknamed the school "love bugs".
Amy smiled as she looked at herself in the mirror. When she came out wearing the wedding her mother's eyes filled with tears. Even though Amy had grown up a lot over the years she couldn't believe it sometimes.
"Mom what do you think? Is it too much?" Amy asked sceptically.
"No you look absolutely gorgeous and it's perfect" Anne said.
Amy smiled back at her mother, and hoped that her wedding day would be just as her prom night.