Chapter 2
Wednesday
It was a sunny Wednesday morning and the hallway was jam packed with adolescents. Sid knew his first and second attempt's at asking someone to prom didn't go to plan and was hopeful that the third time was going to be the last.
Sid walked up to the familiar girl he sat in front of in his English class and just went for it without hesitation.
Sid: Ermm… Hi Kristen?
The short blonde girl gave him a dumb look as she was cracking the code for her locker
Sid: It's Sid! I'm in your English class
Kristen: Really? –She spoke as she was oblivious to everything and anything around her
Buck and Diego turned into the next hallway
Diego: Woah, looks like Lover boys still not giving up – Diego raised his arm to stop buck in his tracks and pointed to Sid from across the corridor
Sid: Err I was like 'Do you have a pencil?' and you said 'Yes', so I brought it back and here it is… -He said reaching for the pencil in his pocket and handed it to her
Kristen had a surprise look when he handed her the pencil
Sid: But that's not the point. This may seem out of the blue, this is out of the blue, actually but ermm, prom is coming up and I was wondering if maybe you wanted to go with me –Sid rushed the last part of his sentence as he was so nervous about his third and hopefully final proposal
Kristen: Are you serious?
Sid: I know it's a little last minute but I'm fun I swear…
Kristen: No it's not that… I have a Boyfriend! Didn't you know that? –She told him in amazement
Sid: Oh no, I guess not…
Kristen: Oh
Sid: See you later then…
Sid walked away with a sad, disappointed look on his face, with Buck and Diego laughing at him from down the other end of the hallway in amusement.
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It was dinner and Buck was nervous about how he was going to ask Aqua to prom, he held his skateboard tightly in his arms due to his anxiousness
Diego: You ready?
Buck: Yea…
Diego: It's now or never Buddy
Diego handed him the freshly picked flowers, only so it could be exchanged for his Skateboard which he had to force out of Bucks hands
Buck: Okay, I'm going in
Diego: Go get her –The green eyed guy said pushing him into the canteen
The ginger and brunette males walked through the crowded lunch hall until they came at stop at a lunch table full of girls, Buck stood by Aqua
Buck: So ahhh… Hey?
Aqua knew he was there and ignored him, by turning her back to face him
Buck: I was kinda wondering if you'd go with me-
Aqua: Oh Hey Buck, they have tuna surprise in the menu… It's really good – Aqua teased the athletic teen as she knew what he was trying to say but wanted him to make it big and attention grabbing
Buck: Dude? – He asked looking over at Diego
Diego just shrugged his shoulders in response
Buck: Hey Aqua… I'm asking you to prom.
Aqua: I'm sorry Buck I can't hear you because it's so loud in here – She spoke even though she heard him fine
Diego: Ermm okay. Excuse me, Excuse me everybody… -He looked around as he got no response from anyone in the canteen
Diego: Ermm YOOOO! –the red head screamed at the top of his lungs in the middle of the lunch hall
Everyone suddenly stopped what they was doing and the hall suddenly became quieter than a mouse
Diego: My friend as something he'd like to say – Diego told everyone whilst pointing to the brown haired embarrassed teen
Buck looked around in shock, before turning around and walked to the nearest lunch table. He climbed it rapidly and stood in the centre of it, as he spun to face Aqua and her friends
Buck: Aqua, Will you please be my date to the Senior Prom?! –Buck proudly spoke with his arms out wide
Aqua thought for a moment as she discussed it with her friends in private
Buck was in suspense and is going to be utterly embarrassed in front of the whole school if she refuses
Once the blonde girl made up her mind, she rose up from her sitting position and stood in front of Buck, looking up at him with a serious expression
Aqua: I would be honoured! – She instantly smiled with a big grin on her face and Buck stepped down for the table and handed her the flowers before giving her a relieved hug
He walked away in a hurry without another word, instantly snatching his skateboard away from Diego's grasp. Diego patted his best friends shoulder in a sign to 'well done'
…
Diego and Shira was walking home together in the late afternoon sun, taking a long stroll down each main road, street and park they past. Secretly wanting to spend time alone with each other
Diego: You should have seen his face though, when she gave him this serious look, it was so funny – Diego was joking about Bucks little performance
Shira: Why didn't you tell me about it! I would've could along to watch
Diego: Trust me, it was worth watching
Shira: What's that Aqua like? I don't really know her…
Diego: Neither do I. All's I know is what Buck tells me, I mean don't get me wrong she does seem like a nice girl if I'm honest…
Shira: But?
Diego: But I'm just very surprised that it's the Class President, she doesn't really seem Bucks… 'Type'
Shira: Well I'm actually quite happy that Bucks found someone he really likes, instead of chasing after a million girls at once
The couple shared a laugh before they moved onto the next subject
Diego: So I've heard you don't have a date to prom – He curiously asked
Shira: I don't have as much luck as Aqua do I? –Shira laughed hiding herself pity
Diego: Well I'm sure there's someone you can go with?
Shira: Naaa I don't think I'm cut out for all that prom date thing
Diego: All them guys who haven't asked you have made a big mistake
Shira tried to hide her smile from Diego
Shira: Huh. I hate prom, all them puffy dresses, lame DJ, balloons not something to get so worked up about
Diego: Then why are you going?
Shira: For the experience… It's a once in a lifetime thing, it's meant to be this one of a kind night… an unforgettable
Shira thought for a moment
Shira: Hey why aren't you going?
Diego: Naaa, I don't know, I'm not really a big fan of all that dressing up sort of thing
Shira: Well the rest of the group is going and you'll be the only one who doesn't come, do you really want to miss out on spending this one of a kind night with us all?
Diego looked surprisingly down at his feet with regret
Shira: Just think about it, Okay?
Diego: Yeah Sure
Shira parted from Diego and gave him a quick wave goodbye before she entered her house
…
Meanwhile Ellie was over at Manny's house trying on her prom dress
Manny was egger to see his girlfriend in her dream prom dress, he was stood outside of the upstairs restroom pacing up and down the hallway
Manny: Can I at least just see it on you?
Ellie: No! I looked so stupid! No one will ever see this dress on me – Ellie stormed out of the bathroom – The colours wrong, the cut is wrong, the fabric is wrong, everything is just wrong! –She shouted before ramming it into the nearest bin
Manny: No Ellie. –He mentioned it too soon as he saw her throwing it away
Manny: Great! Now what are you going to wear?
Ellie: I don't know!
Manny: Ellie? What is this about? I know you. It's not about a dress
Ellie just stood their folding her arms uncomfortably, trying to avoid eye contact
Manny: Look. If you don't want to go to prom, then just let me know
Ellie: What are you talking about?
Manny: Well first you've been ignoring me, now it's the dress; you're obviously looking for excuses to avoid me and not to go
Ellie: I never said that – She spoke in a light tone
Manny: You don't have too. I know when I'm being blown off. You don't want to go? Fine. Proms off. Problem solved – Manny without another word headed straight downstairs leaving Ellie utterly shocked at her long lasting boyfriend
Thursday
1st Song: Too Late –M83
2nd Song: 100/0 (Snowdays Forever)
3rd Song: The Naked and The Famous – Young Blood
It was the day before prom and everyone in the senior year was so excited for tomorrow's events, Limos were booked, Suits has been hired, Dates had been arranged and everything was perfect. Although Sid wasn't seeing it that way. It was 3pm the school bell rang to signal that school was finally over for the day
Sid had just finished asking another random girl he doesn't no to prom
Sid: So let me this straight, it's a no?
Random Senior: Yeah
She walked off as quickly as she arrived; leaving Sid heartbroken that he has been rejected 4 times in the same week
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It was around 8pm and it was a warm spring evening, after Ellie and Manny's little argument yesterday afternoon, she stormed out of his house without another word. This flashback entered Ellie's head as she stood at the bottom of her boyfriend's porch, she shook her head trying to remove the nasty memory from her mind and headed for the door, ringing the bell as quickly as she could be heisting about it.
Within 10 seconds of ringing the bell, Manny answered the door
Ellie: Hey
Manny: Hey – He said with no emotion, but still surprise that she was stood there
Ellie: I need to tell you something – Ellie motioned for them two to sit on the porch swing
Play the 1st Song
Manny followed her outside and there was long lingering silence in the air
Ellie: I got accepted to Stanford. For Law. In California.
Her boyfriend's expression was a surprised shock mixed in with confusion
Manny: California. …I didn't even know you applied
Ellie: I didn't think I'd get in, then I was weight listed and I thought no way… and then I got in.
Manny shook his head like he had a lot on his mind but nothing was coming out of his mouth, Ellie eyes was filling up with tears trying to get these important words out, what he seriously needed to hear.
Ellie: Manny… I'm gunna go
Manny was still silent as he looked away from his girlfriend, ever since they started dating Ellie hadn't been away from her boyfriend for more than a day, two maximum if desperately needed too.
Ellie was lighting crying trying to hold back her sobs
Ellie: Say something…
Manny: How could you think I wouldn't be proud of you?
Ellies sobs were released as she look down
Manny: This is way you've been acting so crazy these past few days
Ellie: Prom is supposed to be this forever night, and were supposed to be this forever couple…
Manny: Yeah… Ya know. Nobody knows their future – Manny raised his arm up and slowly rubbed Ellies back to try and calm her down
Manny: But I do know how I feel about you.
Ellie: And what if that's not enough?
Their eyes both filled up with tears
Manny: Hey, look at me… It's enough.
A long silence began again
Ellie: Do you think anyone would notice if I wore my homecoming dress?
Manny: Who cares?
Ellie let out a relieved laugh and the couple shared a long meaningful embrace, enjoying every last moment they had together
(Stop the Song)
…
Buck was in his room of his Aunty and Uncles house, lying on his bed watching TV. He got an unexpected knock on his bedroom door. The brunette tirelessly got up from his previous position and opened up the wooden entrance. It was his Uncle.
Buck: What's up?
Uncle George: Come with me for a minute?
Without another word Buck exited his room, following his uncle downstairs and out to the garage. Once he got there the garage was empty but a familiar looking vehicle was placed in the centre. Buck got a flashback of when his uncle took him to the mall a few months ago after one of his driving lessons, they came across a motorbike shop and Uncle George suggested they'd look inside, And as Buck entered his eyes was fixed on this one Black and Blue coloured motorbike.
Buck: What's this about? – Still unsure of what his uncle and aunty was trying to tell him
Aunt May: Buck, you've down so well with your school work this year, and living your life without your parent's must've been harder on you than we know. We just want to give you everything that you deserve in life
Uncle George: So this is just a little Prom/Graduation gift from me and aunt May, to show that were proud of you with whatever you want to do in life.
Buck was speechless and didn't know what to say, his eyes started to fill up with tears of appreciation. The teen walked over to his uncle and aunty, grabbing them both into a hug, before inspecting his new present
Buck: Oh My God, Thank you so much.
Uncle George: So you like it then?
Buck: Like it? I absolutely love it! Can I take it out for a spin?
Uncle George: Yeah but be back for 10?
Buck: Yeah, of course! – Buck started up the vehicle, fixed the helmet on his head and slowly ridden it down the street trying to get used of the different speeds
(To be Continued…)
…
Meanwhile in this very eventful evening. Diego walked over to Shiras house with a handful of large cue cards and his iPhone in hand. He met his destination.
Diego took a deep breath before he took up the nerve to raise his hand and knock on the door, a few seconds later Shira answered
Shira: Hey-
Diego cut her off by motioning a finger to his sealed lips; he pressed his iPhone and set it down next to his feet as it started to play 2nd Song
Shira's Mum: Who is it Honey? – Her mum shouted from inside the house
Shira: No one mum, just some sales guy. Don't worry I've told him where to go
Diego laughed under his breathe and began his little performance. The teen held up the large cue cards to show Shira what he wanted to say to her without actually saying it, which was a lot easier for him.
1. 'This is probably the most embarrassing thing I've ever done'
2. 'But here goes…'
3. 'I know you don't have a date for prom…'
4. 'And that you're everyone's last choice…'
5. 'But if I was too pick one girl to take to prom…'
6. 'It would be YOU!'
Shira was smiling widely at this point, looking down at her feet
7. 'Too me you are perfect'
Shira began to get shivers at the cute things he was starting to say about her
8. 'And deserves to have an amazing time with ALL of her friends' (Diego mentioned 'All' as he was including himself in it aswell, even though he said he wasn't going to be going)
9. 'And go with the best looking guy in school…'
10. 'So Shira… Will you do me the honour…'
11. 'Of being my date to the prom!?
Shira stood there in shock, not knowing what to say, Diego thought he was being blown off. He grabbed his phone and cue cards, beginning his journey home with Shira still lingering at the door. She ran after him and pulled the ginger into an embrace hiding her face away from his chest like she was hearing his heartbeat. He wrapped his arms around her. They stayed like this for a couple of seconds
Shira: Of course I will Softie – Shira told Diego, she pinched his cheek jokingly before running back to her house in the most happiest mood she's ever been in
Everything that happen in that one moment had come true for Diego, he was sure to be the happiest guy in the world at this moment in time.
(Stop the Song)
…
Buck was riding down the empty streets on his motorbike near to where Aqua lived; he thought for a moment and then suddenly came up with an idea. The blue eyed guy came to a Holt outside of Aqua's house and texted her
Buck: Come outside, I have something to show you
Aqua instantly looked out of her window and noticed Buck standing their leaning on an unfamiliar transportation, she rushed downstairs and greeted him once she stood outside
Aqua: Hey
Buck: Heyy, you fancy a ride?
Aqua: I'm not sure
Buck: Come on… Live a little
(Play the 3rd Song)
Aqua was a little scared and unsure of getting on the back of a motorcycle, looking at it in fear
Buck: You can do it Aqua
Aqua: Do what? – Trying to avoid his acknowledgement
Buck: Trust me – He told her extending his arm to give her the extra helmet
Aqua knew she could trust Buck with her life after only getting to know him a few months ago, he had certainly grown on her. Aqua couldn't resist and took the black matte headwear in her hands, she raised it over her head and it fitted perfectly on top of her blonde hair.
They rode off together and within two minutes of driving Aqua were curious of where he was taking her
Aqua: Where are you taking me?
Buck: You'll see
Buck rode down the smooth clear roads, like he was already a pro at driving a motorbike. Aqua held her arms tightly around his stomach; she closed her eyes in fear.
Eventually she opened them again and knew that there was nothing to be afraid of, the class president was starting to secretly like the whole breaking the rules kind of thing. She was certainly falling for the long hair and the black jacket what Buck had going on, also the whole motorcycle thing.
(Stop the song)
After 10 minutes into the journey, Buck halted his vehicle and they both jumped off. He had stopped at the park where they first hung around together a few months ago, Aqua was still curious too why he would bring her here so late at night. They began to walk through the deserted park which was only lit by a few lamp posts and the light from the full moon.
The couple stopped at the skate ramps and half pipe. They climbed over the small fence as the park rangers lock it up at a certain time of a night so no one can enter
Aqua: What's all this about?
Buck: I just thought that I'd take you to the first place we actually really gotten to know each other… if you remember
Aqua: Yeah funnily enough I do as it happens
Buck took her hand and led her to the middle on the half pipe
Buck: When I need time to think, or want to get out of the house and be on my own, I usually come here at night
Aqua: Why?
Buck: Because if you lie down here – He told her pointing to the centre of the half pipe before actually showing her want he meant – You can see the stars in the sky really clearly
Aqua joined the teenaged boy and lay down next to him
Aqua: Why are you showing me this?
Buck: What do you mean?
Aqua: You said you like to come here alone, so why did you bring me?
Buck: Well I hadn't broken in anywhere in a while and I thought-
The couple stood up and Buck tried to run up one side of the half pipe and grabbed the top ledge pulling his self-up
Aqua: I'm serious; I didn't think you cared about that sort of stuff – The blonde haired girl repeated the same actions as Buck, but instead he pulled her up
Buck: It's nice to be around someone who believes in something so much – He told her talking about how planned she is with her life and that it seems like she has no problems at all
The duo was at this point stood on the top of one side of the half pipe
Aqua just stared at him and smiled, before she took a step back and slipped off the edge of the ledge. Luckily for her Buck caught her as quickly as he could and she held on to him. They were both looking down the staking ramp but as the gazed at one another they were closer than they thought. Their lips where inches away until a shone of light broke them apart.
Park ranger: Hey! What are you two doing here?! – He shouted shining a torch in at them
Buck: Gotta go
Buck slid down the half pipe on his feet and Aqua swiftly followed after, impressing Buck. He grabbed her hand and they both ran for it.
The slightly chubby security guard ran after them both, but got tired out and couldn't catch up to them. The duo ran discreetly out of the park and quickly hoped back on to Bucks Motorcycle, once he was sure they were both on safely, he put his foot down and they darted off.
Luckily for Buck the security guard didn't call the police and they arrived back at Aqua's house shortly after their eventful night.