It had been almost a month since Jasmine first met Aladdin and he still hadn't asked her out. They continued to be partners in PE; they also ate lunch together and hung out at the parties on the weekends, but no actual date. Jasmine decided she wasn't going to wait on him anymore; she was going to ask him to the Red and White Ball. She put on a tight, off the shoulder sweater, ripped blue jeans that made her butt look great and stilettos. She then drove over to Genie's.

Flynn was just finishing up with a customer when she got there. When he was done, he came around the desk and gave her a hug.

"Hey, Jasmine, what brings you here?" Flynn asked.

"The Red and White Ball."

"Oh, Jasmine, I'm sorry but I'm going with Meg," Flynn said.

"No, I-" Jasmine stopped. "Meg?"

Flynn nodded. "She was Hercules' girlfriend before-"

"I know who she is," Jasmine said. "I just didn't know you were into her."

Flynn shrugged and walked back behind the desk. "Meg's different from most of the other girls at school. She's not a shallow drama queen, ya know."

"Did you ever think that maybe she only asked you to try to gain her popularity back?" Jasmine asked, as she sat on the desk.

Flynn thought for a moment. "No, I didn't. But, that's probably not the case. I think if she wanted to be popular again she wouldn't have become friends with Hades."

Jasmine nodded. "Good point."

"Jasmine, hey!"

Jasmine jumped off the desk and turned to face Aladdin. "Hi, Aladdin."

"How's it going?" Aladdin asked.

"Uh, good. Good."

"Glad to hear it."

"Flynn, I need to talk to Aladdin for a minute. Do you mind…?"

Flynn gave her a confused look, but then it finally clicked. He winked at her, then left.

"Uh-oh. Am I in trouble?" Aladdin asked, smiling at her.

Jasmine put her hand on her stomach as the butterflies returned. "No you're not in trouble."

"All right, so what's up?"

Jasmine did her best to look and sound confident. "Aladdin, I like you. I have since the first day we met. And I've been waiting for you to ask me out, but you haven't." She bit her bottom lip. "I can't wait for you to ask me out anymore, so will you go to the Red and White Ball with me?"

"Jasmine, I like you, too."

"You do?"

"Of course."

"Then why didn't you ask me out?" Jasmine asked.

"Well, I heard you only date college guys," Aladdin said.

Jasmine smiled at him. "You're the exception."

Aladdin smiled back at her. "Jasmine, I would love to go to the ball with you."

Jasmine bit her lip to keep from squealing in excitement. "Really?"

"Definitely."

"I'm gonna be very honest with you; I'm excited about going to the dance with you," Jasmine said.

"I'm excited, too."

"So, I'm gonna go buy a dress," Jasmine said. "I'll see you on Monday. Bye."

"See ya, Jasmine."

XXX

Aurora was supposed to meet Philip at the movie theater and was running really late. She got to the theater ten minutes after the movie started. Philip was waiting outside, leaning against the wall. Aurora slowly approached him.

"Hi. I just wanted to come over here and tell you I think you're really cute," Aurora said, pretending to be shy. "Are you waiting for someone?"

Sometimes Aurora and Philip would pretend they're meeting for the first time and they'd flirt with each other. It was their way of keeping the spark between them. They've gone on twenty "first dates" since they started dating.

"Yeah, but she's late."

Aurora nodded. "Look, I know this might be kind of forward, but will you go to the Red and White Ball with me?"

"No, I'm going with my girlfriend"

"The one who's running late?"

Philip nodded. "Yes, but she's worth waiting for. She's the sweetest girl I've ever met. She's beautiful; tall, long blond hair, perfect face. Sings like an angel. She's the most compassionate, thoughtful, patient, amazing person I know."

Aurora felt her eyes water up as she listened to Philip talk about her. She tried to stay in character. "She sounds wonderful. But, in case she doesn't show up, keep me in my mind."

"I'm sorry, miss, but no other girl can ever replace my Aurora," Philip said, taking Aurora's hand. "She's the love of my life."

"Aw! Philip, you're so sweet," Aurora said, breaking out of character.

"I knew you'd come, Aurora," Philip said.

"I'll always come."

Philip kissed her. "Now, is there something you want to ask me?"

"Philip, will you go to the Red and White Ball with me?"

"Yes."

It was pouring when they left the theater after the movie. Philip walked Aurora to her car, and she threw her purse in the front seat.

"Can I have this dance?" Philip asked.

Aurora smiled and stepped close to him. "Always."

They slow danced in the parking lot for a couple minutes. Philip ended the dance, by dipping her. He then lowered his head to hers and kissed her. Aurora's heart raced; it was their first kiss in the rain. Philip brought her back to her feet.

"Do you want to meet me back at my house?" Philip asked. "My mom's making chicken alfredo for dinner."

Aurora nodded. "Let me just stop at my house first to change into some dry clothes."

"How 'bout if I follow you back to your house? That way I can drive back to my house and we won't have to take two cars," Philip offered.

Aurora agreed. When they got to her house, she changed as quickly as she could. Then she blow dried her hair and fixed her make-up. Aurora found Philip waiting in the living room. She announced that she was ready and they headed towards the door. Aurora saw one of her favorite movies, He's Just Not That Into You, sitting on the coffee table and she quickly snatched it up. She knew Philip's mom would love for the four of them to watch a romantic comedy after dinner. And Aurora was always looking for an excuse to cuddle with Philip.