The only thing I have full possession over is my blog and considering the mess it is...that's probably a good thing.

Oh and just so you know, this chapter doesn't come after the first one in chronological order, if that makes sense. Aster and Tooth are just friends again.

Autumn wasn't too bad.

The weather was cooling down and that was bittersweet. It wasn't blistering hot anymore, thankfully, but now there was an unwelcome chill in the air.

Fortunately, during the day, the chill wasn't so bad. Which meant that students of Burgess High School could still eat lunch outside without shivering. That was exactly what Tooth and Aster were doing when she brought up the subject.

The subject that ruined autumn for Aster every year since being in high school.

Homecoming.

Homecoming could be scary for the average teenage boy, but for one who was secretly in love with his best friend and would die if she went with another guy but he is too afraid to ask her himself in fear that it could ruin their entire friendship?

Oh, then it was just tragic.

"My dress finally came in and it's even prettier than the picture on the website. It's strapless and has these feathers on the top that are greenish and it's long and slowly, the dress turns from a green to a dark blue and I swear it's the prettiest dress I've ever seen." He wasn't sure how Tooth got all of that out with taking a single breath in between.

"The only problem is," It could have been Aster's imagination but he could have sworn he saw her bottom lip push out s if she was begging. "I still don't have a date." She finished with a dejected sigh.

Even though they were at lunch and all the noisy kids around them were still talking loudly, it seemed to get quieter as Aster inwardly argued with himself. 'This is your chance, you gummy, ask her!'

"Well, I don't have a date either, so maybe we could…go…together?" he said slowly, as is testing the water. He saw her eyes widen, and, assuming the worst, he quickly added. "As friends, of course. Because that's what we are. Friends."

Was it just him or did she look slightly…upset?

"Oh, sure! That sounds great. I was getting worried I'd have to go alone since everyone I knew going had a date and nobody had asked me and the dance is, you know, tomorrow." He chuckled nervously, nodding as he rubbed the back of his neck. He was glad no one had told her that every time a guy had mentioned asking Tooth to the dance, Aster shot a look so harsh it scared them out of it.

That would be embarrassing to explain.

Aster would have replied, but the bell ending their lunch sounded, telling them to get back to class before the next lunch began.

"Well, I guess I'll see you after school," he said as he began to gather up his things and leave the table.

"I have a meeting with the PTSA to see about getting cafeteria food that isn't so detrimental to teeth," Tooth giggled as she said it and Aster could only shake his head. He should have known she was doing something; Tooth always was busy with something. "So I'll see you tomorrow before the dance. North's house, right?" She was already walking but turned around. "Oh, and don't forget to wear a dark blue tie so we match! Or a green one!" She flashed him one final sparkling grin before turning back around and running off to class.

As Aster grabbed his things off the table, his next class wasn't too far so he knew he could take time, he felt a tap on her shoulder. He turned to see his friend Sandy, cheekiness practically rolling off his expression.

"We're going as friends; don't give me that look." Knowing who had lunch with his friend this day, he gave a stern look. "And don't go telling Frostbite. I don't need annoying me about that."

It was only when he was walking back to class did he realize how terrifying and exciting tomorrow night was going to be.

Maybe more terrifying than exciting.

Mainly because Aster had been trying extra hard not to embarrass himself. Normally that wouldn't have been such a problem, but as soon as he saw Tooth, he knew he was in trouble.

She looked stunning. Stunning in that kooky way that only Toothiana could make stunning.

Which was why all night he had been on his toes. He didn't want to ruin the night for either of them.

"You seem distracted!" Tooth had to yell over the music that was blaring around them, and still, Aster could barely hear her. They were in the middle of the dance floor after Tooth had to beg him to join her. He had hesitated, but it seemed Tooth either didn't notice his two left feet or was ignoring them.

Unfortunately, she did seem to notice his precaution. "Oh..sorry 'bout it." He gave a little shrug.

"Don't apologize! Just have fun!" To emphasize her point, she started to do a strange sort of dance, making him chuckle and shake his head at her. Only Tooth.

The song morphed into a new one and Aster watched as Tooth hopped up and down. "I love this song!" She grew her hands up into the air and began to sing along. Aster couldn't help but dance along with her, even if he knew he wasn't exactly good. There was something about Tooth at this moment that made him feel great.

If he was being completely honest, it was probably how she looked. Her pulled back hair started to come out, died tendrils flopping around her face. Her make up was smudged around her shiny eyes while she moved offbeat to the fast song playing.

She never looked more beautiful.

The song suddenly changed to a new one again, but instead of another fast one, this time the music slowed down.

Tooth abruptly stopped dancing, looking up at him with an expression that mirrored the one she gave when she brought up the dance to him only a day before.

Aster held out his hand before nodding, and that seemed to say enough. She wrapped her arms around his neck as he placed his hands on his hips. For a moment, neither of them said anything while the music played.

"I know a lot about closing doors, but not enough about what opens up yours..."

"Thanks for taking me tonight. I had a good time." He felt Tooth's breath on his neck as she spoke and tried to ignore it.

"Knew you would. I am a pretty great Homecoming date." He grinned as he heard her snort and then laughed as she mumbled "jerk." And then she laid her head on his chest and the two went back to swaying.

And that was it. He didn't need a cliche kiss or a loud proclamation of adoration. He had his arms around the most beautiful, exhilarating, strange girl in the room and, for right now, that's all he could ask for.

So I decided to do a story. It'll only be four chapters, one for each season, but it'll still be my first story. Yay! Exciting!

Sorry if there's mistakes in this one; no one read it over.

Hope you like it!