Chapter 18: School Dance Nightmare

"thanks Tabi-chan!" Serah thanked me for getting her a date.

"No prob!" I said.

"Now, Will you go to the dance with Shiro-kun?" She said.

"Um.. I still don't think so.." I said.

"Why?"

"I don't think fancy dresses and make ups are my thing.." I answered.

"Come one Tabi-chan! But if you really don't plan on going, at least tell Shiroyan okay?" She said.

"Okay. Bye!" I waved good bye and walked home.

As usual, Shiroyan would be there, waiting for me. When I went in, he was there, watching tv.

"Tadaima!" I removed my shoes then entered. I sat beside him then he kissed my cheek.

"um, what was bothering you yesterday?" He asked.

"Uh... Never mind that. Hey, our school was going to have a school dance." I said.

"Really? That's good! Could I come?" He smiled.

"Actually, I don't want to go to that event.." I said.

"What? Why?"

"I don't think that Dresses and putting on make u-" He kissed my lips to cut my sentence. It's been a while since he last kissed my lips. I put my arms around him as we kissed each other. We ended up lying on the couch with him above me.

"Then don't wear make up. You're beautiful without them anyway." He smiled.

"But-"

"Please. I want to experience an event like this with you. Our school won't make an event like this. Misaki hates it when the guys interact with the girls.." He said.

"um... I think.."

"Pleeeaaaase. Come on, ask Serah to help you out with the dress and Sheri with your hair." He said. He got off of me and sat down properly.

"I'll think about it.." I said. I went into my room to change clothes.

"Let's get going." I went out.

He stood up and opened the door for me. After work, He walked me home then left. I was still thinking about the dance. Later, Serah called.

"Hey." I said.

"So? You going?" She asked.

"He wants to go... But I'm still thinking about it.. He said that you should help me with the dress and-"

"That's great! You should definitely go. how about Saturday? Let's go test out some dresses!" She talked as if I was actually going.

"O-okay.."

"Great! I'll tell him!"

"Tell him what-" She hung up on me again.

The next day...

"Announcement to all students of Miyabigaoka: The school dance's theme would be a Royal Ball. So dress up like kings and queens! The school event would last for three days. The first two days would be fairs and booths. The third day would be the most awaited event! That is all!"

"Ooooh! Royal ball! That's great! I can't wait to shop with you tomorrow!" Serah told me.

Before going to the cafe, I told Shiroyan about it, but I still don't know wether I should go Or not. And one more thing, I don't think I have enough money to buy a 'Royal-Ball' kind of gown. oh. I forgot that I'll be getting my salary. I was thinking too much about this while I was in the locker room.

"Tabi-chan?" Misaki called.

"Um, what?"

"Is something bothering you?" She asked.

"N-no.. I'm just thinking about the school dance three weeks from now.. I still can't make up my mind if I should go or not.. But Shiroyan wants to.." I said.

"Hmm, I think you should go. Do a favor for Shiroyan, you know? But if you really feel like not going, You should talk to him." She patted my back then left. Later, Satsuki-san called us and gave us our pay.

Serah and i will be going out tomorrow so Shiroyan didn't stay for the night. Serah sent me a text message saying how excited she was about tomorrow. I lied down on my bed, face dow. And my phone in my left hand. My eyes slowly dropped and fell asleep before I knew it.

"Serah-chan.. Do I look fine? I think I look silly... It's too grand and..." She cut my sentence. "You look beautiful! Shiroyan would be surprised when he sees you!" She praised. "Oh please, I honestly think you look better than me." She just smiled then grabbed my hand. "Let's go!" She said. "Wait! Don't go too fast! I can't run in these shoes!" I raised my gown and showed her my shoes. It was my first time wearing high heels. My feet were shaking as I walked, trying hard to walk properly. When we entered, The first thing I realized was the stairs. Crap. I would have to go down this stairs with my shoes!? I stopped. "What's wrong Tabi-chan? It's just the stairs?" She smiled then slowly went on each step down, raising her long gown with her hands. I figured, if she could easily do it, maybe it's not that bad. I stepped down. Thank God I didn't fall down. I sighed deeply of relief. I was holding up my gown with my left hand and my right on the stair's guide. When I put my other foot down, I felt my shoes tug on something in my dress. I lost my balance and my other foot was starting to shake. My eyes narrowed as I felt my shoe pulling my dress. As I let my foot down, I heard a tearing sound. My foot slipped and the next thing I knew, I was falling. I was trying to grab hold on something but I can't. I kept on screaming and moving my hands still trying to grab on something. Then suddenly I heard a loud pang.

"Ahh!" I woke up, making a deep breathe as I sat up using my hands.

was a dream. Ugh. Having that dream only makes me want to not go.. My phone was ringing. I turned my head to each sides as I looked for my phone. I saw my phone on the floor. Serah was calling! Oh gosh.

"H-hello?"

"Tabi-chan! Are you ready? I'm at the park. Where are you?" She asked In an excited voice.

"Um, sorry.. I had a nightmare... I just woke up.. Um, you could drop by in my house to wait. Is that okay?" I weakly said.

"Um, sure. But I don't know where you live." She calmed down.

"Um, call Shiroyan. Tell him to get you and bring you here. Sorry.. I'm really sorry." I said.

"Okay. That's alright. You can tell me about your nightmare later okay?" She said.

"Okay.. Bye." I breathed deeply as I hung up the phone.

I threw my phone to the couch and hurried to the kitchen. I just grabbed some bread and chewed it quickly. As I was chewing, I opened the fridge and grabbed water and poured it in a cup. I drank it quickly. I ate another piece of bread. I went in to my room, still chewing the whole bread in my mouth. I went to the cabinet and readied my clothes. I just threw a shirt and shorts from the cabinet, without looking on them.

After, I hurried to the bathroom and took a shower. I brushed my teeth and washed my face. Just after I got out from the bathroom and was about to reach out the door of my room, the doorbell rang. Uh oh. Bad timing. I slowly walked towards the door.

"Tabi-chan! Shiroyan and I are here!" She called.

"Um, I'm still in a towel.. Could you wait for a sec?" My voice was shaking.

"Aw, there's no need to hide! I'm a girl too and Shiroyan's your boyfriend anyway!" She said.

"Yeah! I seen you in a towel anyway, so?" Shiroyan added.

"Sh-shut up! Ugh." I said. Why would he say that out loud!?

I slowly opened the door and put my head out, with a grin on my face. They entered the house And removed their shoes. I was still in my towel, standing still at the side.

"U-umm, I'll be right back." My face feels hot.

I looked at Shiroyan's expression as he saw me in my towel. He looked as if it's nothing. Ugh. I feel embarrassed. Why does he act like he really seen me!? It annoys me. I slowly walked to my room, with my legs shaking. i went in the room and changed quickly. After I wore the shirt and the shorts, I walked in front of the mirror. Okaay, so I wore our couple shirt... Awkward.. But, I'm in a hurry , so..

"Aww. How cute! You wore your couple shirt! Too bad Shiro-kun's not wearing it." She put her hands together.

"So, I'm gonna leave now, I just went to guide Serah so, I'll be going. I feel happy that you wore the shirt, by the way!" He stood up, smiled then went towards me. he put his hands around my neck then kissed my forehead.

"Hey! Serah's here!" I whispered.

"So what? It's just the forehead?" He smile. Then suddenly made a quick kiss on my lip. I heard Serah squeak a little. He waved goodbye, then left.

"Aww. You two are so cute! I just wish I would have a love life like yours!" She smiled.

"Yeah, yeah. That'll come. Um, let's go?" I said.

"Okay!" She said.