Thanks be to EBT.
"Thanks for coming with me tonight," Ben says.
He sounds nervous.
"Thanks for inviting me."
I can't help but blush, so I look down at the ground, at my feet that are marked with red lines from the strappy heels I've worn all night.
I can hear the music from inside the gym, but it's pretty quiet outside.
"I don't know how else to say this, so I'll just say it," he suddenly blurts out.
"Okay…" I say, watching him fidget and take a deep breath.
"I don't know why you didn't want to go out with me before, but I'm really happy you changed your mind and came with me to prom, and there's nothing more I'd really like to do right now than kiss you."