When Pocahontas heard the doorbell ring, she couldn't help getting butterflies in her stomach. It was finally prom night and John was here to pick her up! Someone answered the door and Pocahontas was just about to go rescue John from whoever was interrogating him, when her aunt came into her room.
"Your father is on the phone," she stated.
Pocahontas quietly groaned. "Now? Can't I call him back tomorrow?" Her aunt shook her head. Pocahontas took the phone. "Hello?"
"Pocahontas, I just got off the phone with Kocoum. He tells me you're going out with a boy he does not approve of."
"You've got to be kidding me! John is a nice guy. I don't know what Kocoum's problem is-"
"Pocahontas! I have asked Kocoum to look out for you when I'm not there and if he thinks this boy is no good, then I have to trust him on it."
"But, father-"
"No buts. I am forbidding you to go out with that boy. I've already informed your aunt. She tells me you were supposed to go to prom with him, but I told you're not allowed to go."
Pocahontas felt her jaw drop. "That's not fair!"
"Don't argue with me. I've made my decision."
"I'm going to prom with John Smith and you can't stop me."
"If you continue to see that boy, you will regret it, Pocahontas."
Pocahontas hung up on her dad and threw the phone onto her bed.
"I'm sorry, Pocahontas." Her aunt picked up the phone. "But, I have to respect what your father says." Without another word, she walked out of the bedroom.
Pocahontas went over to her window, just in time to see John making his way to his car. Without thinking, Pocahontas opened her window and jumped out. She stumbled a little bit and twisted her ankle, but she hurried towards John's car. She snuck into the backseat just as John got into the front seat.
"Don't freak out," Pocahontas said.
John jumped and looked back at her. "What are you doing?"
"I'm going to prom with my boyfriend."
XXX
"This is so romantic," Esmeralda stated as she and Phoebus slow danced together.
He smiled down at her. "Yeah."
"I can't believe it's already prom. This semester has been crazy."
"Crazy good," Phoebus said. "A lot has happened, but it brought us to this moment and I'm so glad we're together."
Esmeralda laughed a little. "You're so cheesy, but I love it."
Phoebus pulled her closer. "I'm serious. I've lost you twice since last summer and I honestly didn't think we'd be going to prom together."
Esmeralda forced a smile, but didn't say anything. A guilty feeling dropped in the pit of her stomach. She still hadn't told Phoebus that she was going to New York for the summer. She wanted to wait and tell him and Jasmine at the same time. She had been excited about it, but now, after hearing Phoebus say that, she was kind of dreading it. He would be losing her again. And, as she learned last summer, a lot can happen over summer vacation. What if they drifted apart? What if Phoebus couldn't handle the long distance and broke up with her? What if he found someone else? Esmeralda's head was suddenly spinning. She hadn't thought of any of these possibilities before.
"Are you all right?" Phoebus asked her.
"Yeah. I'm just a little dizzy."
"Wanna sit down?"
Esmeralda nodded and started to lead Phoebus to their table. But, Phoebus stopped her.
"Actually," he said, "I got us a room."
Esmeralda's eyebrows shot up. "You got us a hotel room?"
Phoebus nodded and smiled mischievously at her . "It is prom night, after all."
"So, you and I are actually going to...?"
"Only if you want to."
"I want to."
Esmeralda's heart was racing as she and Phoebus left the ballroom and got into the elevators. She was about to make love for the first time. And, for the first time, she was actually nervous.
XXX
"This punch is so good," Ariel told Charlotte.
Charlotte glanced down at her own cup that was sitting barely touched on the table. "Really? It kinda tasted like watered-down Kool-Aid to me."
Ariel shrugged and downed the rest of hers. "Where's Eric? I wanna dance."
Ariel scanned the crowd for her date but, to her dismay, only spotted Snow White walking towards her.
"Having a good time?" Snow White asked, in her fake sweet tone.
Though, for some reason, Ariel wasn't bothered by her rival's presence. She was feeling too good to let Snow White ruin her night. She stood up so she was eye level with Snow White. "Yes I am, actually. Though, I'm curious; are you having a good time without a date? I mean, who comes to prom without a date? That's pret-ty pathectic, Snow."
Snow White crossed her arms over her chest. "And I'm curious as to where all of your courage is coming from. What happened to mousy, little Ariel?"
Ariel didn't have a response. Snow White was right. Normally, there would be no way Ariel would have the guts to stand up to anyone.
"Could it be your choir solo has boosted your confidence? Or could it be... something else?" Snow White frowned. "Wait. Is that alcohol I smell?"
"That's ridiculous," Ariel spat. "I haven't been drinking."
"Are you sure?"
"All I've has is this punch Cinderella gave me."
"Cinderella? You mean, my best friend...?" A wicked grin crossed Snow White's face.
"What did you do?" Charlotte demanded.
Snow White shrugged, then a look of mock concern clouded her face. "Principal Clayton!"
Ariel's face paled. What was happening?
Principal Clayton, walked over to the girls. "What is it, Snow White?"
"Ariel has been drinking."
The principal gave Ariel a stern look. "Is this true?"
"No!" Ariel cried.
Principal Clayton sighed in annoyance. "Ariel, I can smell the alcohol on your breath."
"That's her cup there," Snow White told him.
Principal Clayton picked up the cup and sniffed it. "Ariel, alcohol is strictly prohibited."
"But, I didn't-"
"I'm gonna need you to come with me. I'm going to call your parents to come pick you up."
"No, please!" Ariel pleaded. "Snow White set me up!"
"That is enough! You are to leave the prom at once and you are suspended for two days."
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