co-written by RatedrKjErIcHo.
Phil pulled at his tie about a week later and waited for Jaycee to finish getting ready. "Jaycee, c'mon. We're going to be late."
"Relax, I'm ready." She said as she came downstairs.
"Wow, you look beautiful." He walked over and handed her the corsage. "Mom made me buy you this."
"Thanks." She laughed. She took his arm and they headed out to the limo that they were sharing with Randy and Lexie.
John looked at his watch as he and Mike sat down in the living room waiting on Charlie and Natalie to finish getting ready.
"Good lord what takes girls so long to get ready?" Mike asked.
"This from the guy who takes an hour to do his hair?" Charlie said as she and Natalie came down the steps. Mike smiled at them.
"You both look beautiful." Mike said as he kissed Natalie.
"Thanks. Now, just let me change my purse real fast and we can go." Charlie said as she grabbed her clutch and her purse. She grabbed a few things when she noticed the chain of a necklace and pulled it out slowly. She closed her eyes and sighed as she pulled the necklace Phil had given her out of the purse. She looked at the three of them, the necklace in her hands, tears welling up in her eyes.
"Don't cry. I have a feeling everything's going to be better after tonight." He said as he grabbed the necklace out of her hand and clasped it around her neck. "Now, we better get going." He said as he placed the corsage on her wrist and adjusted his black tie. He looked over at her and smiled. "You really do look beautiful."
"Thank you." She smiled as she took his arm and they followed Mike and Natalie out to the limo. They were soon on their way to the prom.
They arrived at the hotel and headed in stopping to have their photo taken. They walked in the ballroom and the girls smiled when they saw the decorations and everyone in their dresses. Natalie and Charlie smiled when they saw Lexie and Jaycee already there.
"Oh my God, you look fabulous." Jaycee said as she hugged them. Charlie smiled. "You're wearing your necklace...does that mean...are you and Phil back together?"
"No. He must have slipped it in my purse when we ran into each other dress shopping." Charlie said as she looked up at the stage.
"You miss him don't you?" Charlie nodded. "He's miserable without you too."
"I just don't know if we can work. He hates John."
"I know. But have faith." Jaycee smiled. "So, how bad is it that we both came here with our brothers?"
"I know right?" Charlie laughed. "Well, I better go sit with him." She hugged Jaycee and headed to sit by John.
"Everything okay?" John asked. "You were there for a little while."
"Oh I had a lot to say. Was thinking on my time away. I miss you and things weren't the same..." Charlie looked up at the stage as the song played. Phil looked over at her as he played and she knew the song was meant for her. It was his way of apologizing for everything. She toyed with the necklace and John smiled at her.
"You belong with him and I promise to try and be nicer to him."
The prom was soon in full swing as Phil's band played and everyone enjoyed dancing. It would soon be time to crown the king and queen of prom. Phil looked over at Charlie as the band played. He smiled. He'd have to thank Chris and the guys later for agreeing to do this. Chris looked back at him and he nodded.
Jaycee sat with Lexie and they watched everyone dance as Phil's band played. "See this is the bad part about coming with the band." Lexie said as she watched Randy on stage.
"I know but at least you're not here with your brother." Jaycee laughed. "So, how are things with Randy? He's a great guy right."
"He is. I really liked him." She smiled.
"Great. I think it's great." She looked up just as the student council president took the stage. She knew it was time for the king and queen of the prom to be announced.
"Everyone could I have your attention please?" The student council president said to them. "It's time to announce the king and queen of the prom." The chairs were placed and the paper with the names was handed to him. "And your prom queen is Maryse Ouellette" Maryse fake cried and got up on stage as they put the crown on her head. "And your prom king is John Cena." John looked over at Charlie who smiled at him and he climbed up on stage. "Now, how about a dance between our king and queen?"
"I don't think so." John said sitting down on the chair that was supposed to be the throne. "I refuse to dance with her."
"I don't want to dance with him either." Maryse said sitting down.
"Alright, then everyone else dance and enjoy the prom." The student council went back on the floor as Phil's band took the stage again.
John looked across the room at Jaycee as she sat with Lexie and his heart began to beat faster. It was time. Time for him to tell everyone the truth and confess his love for her. He took the crown off his head and grabbed the microphone.
"I know we're not supposed to make speeches but I've got something to say." He said looking at the crowd. "So here goes. I've been called a lot of things during my time here. But the most obvious word to describe me right now is liar. Because I lied to impress my so called friends. And in process I hurt the people I care about the most. The people that I love." He said as he looked over at Charlie and then back at Jaycee. "I hurt my sister and her relationship with her boyfriend. I hurt my best friend. But more importantly, I hurt the woman that I love. Jaycee and I never hooked up at that party. I lied to keep up appearances and boost my reputation. And thanks to some wise advice, I realized that the guy I've become is not the guy I'm meant to be. I'm better than what I have been these last four years here." He sighed. "Jaycee, I know sorry doesn't even begin to cover all the pain I've caused you. All the trouble. And I want you and everyone else to know how much you mean to me. I love you Jaycee. I guess I always have. But I was too blind to see it. I just hope it's not too late." He said as he threw the crown on the stage and walked outside to the parking lot.
Jaycee sat there for a minute shocked that he actually got up in front of everyone and said that. She got up and walked out to the parking lot. She saw John standing by one of the limos. She walked up to where he was.
"That was an impressive speech." She said to him.
"I told you I was going to make it up to you and show you how much mean to me."
"Did you truly mean it?" She asked moving to stand in front of him. "When you said you love me. Did you mean it?"
He wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her to him. "I meant it. I love you and I'm so sorry about all of this. I hate that I hurt you. I will do anything to make this up to you."
She smiled before leaning in to kiss him. "I think this is a good start. Not many guys would get up in front of a room full of high school kids and admit they love someone. Especially if they are the Prom King telling the nerd that. It's like sixteen candles or something."
"You have got to stop watching John Hughes' movies." He laughed before giving her a serious look. "So, what exactly does this mean?"
She smiled and kissed him again. "It means you get this chance but there are rules."
"What kind of rules?"
"You can't lie to me. You can't date or sleep with anyone else. And you have to try to get along with my brother. I know you don't like each other but you have to try. So, can you follow the rules?"
"Does it mean we'll be together if I agree?" He said as he looped his arms around her waist and pulled her to him.
"If you follow the rules and don't mess up again." She said. He smiled and pulled her to him kissing her gently on the lips.
"I'd do anything for you Jaycee. Anything." He said as she rested her head against his chest. He smiled and kissed her on the forehead. "How about we get out of here and go get something to eat. We can sit and talk for a while." She picked her head up and looked at him and nodded. She didn't bother to tell Phil she was leaving, he was probably talking to Charlie anyway.
Phil sat on the edge of the stage talking to Chris. He could see Charlie standing just by the door out of the corner of his eye. He turned to look at her and smiled seeing her in the red dress he'd picked out. Chris stood there with his arm around Natalya and smiled at him.
"We're going to head out. See you tomorrow?" Phil nodded and Chris and Natalya left. Charlie walked over and sat down on the stage beside him.
"Some prom, huh?" He asked. She nodded. "You look beautiful."
"Thanks." She said. "Listen, about the other day…"
"It was my fault. I shouldn't have pushed you like that. I never stopped to realize…" she stopped him by leaning in and kissing him.
He smiled and kissed her back, his hand tangling in her hair slightly. He pulled back to look at her and closed his eyes smiling. "God, I missed doing that." He said as his fingers played with the charm on her necklace.
"Me too." he smiled. "My brother is in love with your sister." He laughed.
"Yeah I guess he is." Phil said smiling. "But I'd be stuck with John either way. Because I'm in love with you." She smiled and rested her head on his shoulder. He put his arm around her, pulling her to him. "I promise to try and get along with him. For your sake and for Jaycee's." She nodded. "Does this mean you're my girlfriend again?"
"Of course."
"Good." he said standing up and offering her his hand. "Then let's get outta here and go celebrate." She smiled and took his hand. "I love you Charlie." She kissed him again.
"I love you too Phil." He smiled at her and they walked over to the elevators to head up to the room he'd rented for the night. The perfect ending to an unforgettable night.
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