Disclaimer: I do not own the Thundermans
A/n: Happy reading.
Chapter 11
Phoebe POV
The week have passed by and Cherry is still ignoring me. It kills me inside to know that I might have lost my best friend and that all for a secret I keep from her. A secret with my twin brother that I have been ignoring me for the past week. I'm so mad at him for choosing Allison. I know I told him to do it, but what a girl says and what a girl means is two different worlds.
I looked out of my window on Saturday afternoon 15:39pm – the day of the dance – as a tear escaped my left eye. I feel all so alone and heartbroken. I have no one to talk to or to share secrets with, not that I share my secrets but you know what I mean, right? Suddenly my phone buzzed from my nightstand. I looked at my phone and saw an unexpected name on the screen, it was Cherry
Cherry:
I miss you…
A tear rolled down my cheek as I knew that I was waiting for that text. The three words that told me my best friend didn't give up on me just yet. I couldn't believe the pain inside me that I actually felt, it was horrible! Although the pain just makes the feeling of forgiveness ten times more appreciated.
Phoebe:
I miss you too. Cherry I'm so sorry for being rude to you. I just can't stand the silence between us. Walking past you as if I'm a stranger is so horrifying! You're my best friend and I doubt if anyone can replace you. You give me a reason to get up every day and your smile brightens my day every day. You are my star and without you I'm completely lost. I'm sorry for never letting you in when I'm hurt, I'm sorry for pushing you away. I didn't want that to happen. There's a lot going on these day and I know it's not a reason to be a jerk but I'm sorry. Please give me a second chance, we're meant to be besties. I can't lose you… I miss you.
I cried through every tear. I wanted to get everything out. Every feeling I had crept inside me I just wanted it to get out of my system. Cherry is my best friend I can't lose her.
Cherry:
You won't lose me Pheebs. I just wanted you to know that I'm always there to help. About the thing that is bothering you these days, you don't have to tell me. I know best friends tell each other everything but I trust you.
A smile mixed with a tear as I read the words of forgiveness. The words that tell you that this is forever and that we can do anything.
Phoebe:
You're the best Cherry. So besties?
Cherry:
Were we ever something else?
Phoebe:
That's why you are the best
Cherry:
Ready for tonight?
I walked over to my closet and looked at the outfit I chose to wear to the dance. A tight fitting, lace covered black mini dress was hanging on the door handle with high black heels to match. I saw the big silver earrings that I'm going to wear with the diamond necklace. I was thinking of curling my hair and letting it hang just over my shoulders. I'm going to wear a little makeup just for the occasion and take a glittered black handbag with me.
Phoebe:
I think so!
After I was done showering and doing my makeup I went downstairs in my outfit. Mom, Dad, Billy and Nora were all standing there looking astonished. Mom's eyes lit up when she saw my dress and Dad smiled at me like he never did before. Nora and Billy's jaw dropped to the ground and I knew I was looking good. I smiled as I came by the last step of the stairs.
"You look beautiful," Mom said as she hugged me. Dad smiled as he also hugged me from the side. Billy and Nora hugged me at the same time as I hugged them back. Never knew this family would be so amazing with hugs.
"Where's Max? Mom suddenly asked as she looked across the room and then upstairs.
"I don't know," I said honestly. "I have been avoiding him for the last couple of days."
"Why?"
"Uhm, uhm he, well," I stammered. Just then the doorbell rang and like the phrase say, 'saved by the bell'. I quickly hurried over to the door changing our family portrait to normal. I opened the door and I saw Cherry was standing there in her red cocktail dress with red high heels that match and I must say, she was looking stunning.
"Hi Mr and Mrs Thunderman," she waved at my parents. "Ready to go?"
I took one glance at Mom, Dad, Billy and Nora, saying my goodbyes to them. I then looked at the stairs wondering if Max is going to the dance or not with Allison. I bit my lip wondering if I should go downstairs and check, but there wasn't any time left. Cherry was already waiting for me so I decided not the check.
We arrived at the school, cars were packed across the parking lot. We struggled to find a parking space. Luckily there was one left at the end of the parking lot. But we didn't mind much to walk far although we were in high heels. As we got to the gym where the school dance were held, I didn't see Max nor Allison which made me sigh of relieve. Cherry and I went straight to the bathroom to do our final touches making sure everything is perfect on us. When we were done we head straight back to the dance.
As we entered the gym my eyes caught a figure which looked familiar to me. The figure's back was turned against me so I couldn't quite make out who it was. And then, that moment I saw Allison beside the figure and then I knew, it was Max. My heart rate was starting to pick up… I was panicking, trying to figure out what to do next. I was devastated, angry at the same time. I saw Allison was looking at me, she had those evil eyes on her and smile. And then… then she kissed Max on the cheek. Max saw Allison was looking in my direction so he turned around and he saw me. He dropped his punch that he was holding, scattering through the crowd heading straight in my direction. I panicked and turned around heading straight for the girl's bathroom. I didn't know where Cherry was. Just as I wanted to enter the girl's bathroom, Max grabbed my wrist pulling me away from the bathroom.
"Leave me alone," I yelled as I tried to pull away from his strong grip but it was no use.
"Not until you hear me out," he said as he dragged me to the middle of the school's empty hallway.
"What is there to talk about Max, you chose Allison!"
"Who said I chose her?" Max questioned.
"You came to the dance with her!"
"No I didn't! I came to the dance alone because you decided to ignore me! Every time I wanted to talk to you, you just ran away. Now you are making assumptions about me and Allison? I thought I was clear to you when I told you how I feel about you? But no, you decided to believe that my feelings have changed for you the minute you saw me and Allison!"
"She kissed you!" I interrupted him.
"By surprise! I didn't ask her to do it!"
"And by the way Phoebe, Allison came up to me."
"It's clear that she likes you!"
"I'm in love with a psycho like you!" Max yelled out of frustration
"I am not a psycho," I bit back.
"I just told you that I love you and all you heard was 'psycho'" Max bit back. And then it hit me, Max said those three words that I was dying to hear for the last couple of days. Ever since Allison came in the picture my mind went completely out of control. I should have known that Max loved me, after all he was the one trying to get my attention.
"I'm sorry," I said as I felt embarrassed about the whole situation. Max lifted my chin up which forced me to look into his dark brown eyes. He intertwined our hands together.
"I want to ask you something." I didn't say anything I just nodded my head.
"Will you go to the dance with me?"
And that moment my cheeks were filled with blood. Those eight words made my night. I was smiling so broadly Max started to grin at me. I quickly nodded my head up and down hugging Max tightly. He wrapped his arms around me hugging me tightly around my waist. I could feel he was smiling.
"Shall we?" he asked as he held out his hand. I smiled as I took his hand into mine heading for the gym. Max took me to the dance floor as we danced like crazy shaking our hands jumping up and down. But then, a song came which made us slow down.
Max took my hand firmly intertwining it together, he placed his another hand on my waist. I'd put both of my hands on his shoulder as we moved slowly.
You're the light, you're the night
You're the colour of my blood
You're the cure, you're the pain
You're the only thing I wanna touch
Never knew that it could mean so much, so much
Max lip-sing every word to me as if he meant it as we danced slowly together. I couldn't help but to blush.
You're the fear, I don't care
Cause I've never been so high
Follow me to the dark
Let me take you past our satellites
You can see the world you brought to life, to life
So love me like you do, love me like you do
Love me like you do, love me like you do
Touch me like you do, touch me like you do
What are you waiting for?
I stared into Max's brown eyes as he lip sing every word of the song. I could see he meant every word and surprisingly I felt the same about him. I rested my head on his shoulder as we danced slowly to the song. I could feel his heartbeat against my ear and I smiled. I snuggled closer as Max tightened his grip around my waist pulling me closer.
"I love you," I whispered loud enough for Max to hear me. I could feel his smile on his face.
"I love you too Pheebs," he whispered back.
Yeah, I'll let you set the pace
Cause I'm not thinking straight
My head spinning around I can't see clear no more
What are you waiting for?
Love me like you do, love me like you do
Love me like you do, love me like you do
Touch me like you do, touch me like you do
What are you waiting for?
As the song ended I wrapped my arms around Max's waist as I pulled him into a hug. I then pulled back looking straight in his eyes. I wanted to kiss him, but I knew I couldn't in front of a crowd so I just smiled saving that kiss for later. I then went back to Cherry who was standing at the table eating some dessert. She then smiled at me as soon as she saw me coming.
"That was a nice sibling dance," she said as she wiped of the cream off her face. I just nodded and smiled at her. She has no idea how amazing that was.