"Everything is perfect," Aurora sighed. "I can't believe we're finally here- at prom!"

Philip smiled and held her close as they slow-danced. "So, you're having a good time?"

"The best."

Aurora rested her head on Philip's shoulder and closed her eyes. She was grateful for him. With all the drama that had happened over this last semester with Belle, Ariel and her other friends, she was glad things had been smooth for her and Philip the whole time. Who said high school had to be full of drama all the time?

And right now everything really was perfect. They would announce Prom King and Queen soon and if she won that would be a bonus; but if she didn't, it wouldn't make this night any less perfect. She had been looking forward to prom most of her life and now she was here with the best boyfriend ever.

And her best friend wasn't too far.

Things had certainly been rocky with Belle and Adam all semester, but Aurora had to admit Belle looked really happy with Adam tonight and Aurora was happy for her.

"Penny for your thoughts?" Philip asked.

Aurora opened her eyes and smiled at him. "I'm just happy."

Philip kissed her. "Me, too."

"And tonight is just the beginning. We get to spend every day of the summer together when we go on vacation to see my mom," Aurora said, getting excited just thinking about it.

"I've actually been meaning to ask you about that. Are you sure your mom and Belle don't mind me tagging along? I mean, it's usually just you girls every summer; I don't want to intrude."

Aurora straightened up to look at him. "Sweetheart, I already told you they don't mind. Belle's even bringing Adam. Why do you keep asking? Do you not want to go anymore?"

Philip laughed. "Of course I want to go. I just want to make sure everything's going to be okay."

Aurora smiled. "Everything is going to be great."

XXX

The slow song ended, but it was obvious that Adam didn't want to let go of Belle. Truth be told: she didn't want him to, either.

"Can we go somewhere to talk privately?" Adam asked.

"Um... I guess." Belle didn't want to leave prom, but she could tell something was weighing on Adam's mind.

Adam led her out of the ballroom and into the dim hallway.

"What's wrong?" Belle asked him.

"Nothing's wrong." Adam leaned forward and gently kissed Belle. His lips lingered on hers for several moments, before he started to kiss her forehead, then her cheek and finally her neck.

Belle sighed in spite of herself. "Adam," she whispered. "I thought you wanted to talk..."

Adam kissed her lips again and then straightened up. "I do."

"Okay... What about?"

Adam took her hands in his and kissed them. "Belle, you really mean a lot to me. I know sometimes it may not seem like it, but I honestly believe that you've helped me become a much better person. I love you and every day that I'm with you, I want to be better. I want to be the guy you deserve."

"Adam, you know I love for who you are; you don't have to change for me."

"But, I want to. You have no idea how grateful I am to you for not giving up on me. You deserve so much more than I've given you. You've changed my life."

"You've changed mine, too. You're my first love."

Adam smiled at her. "I'm so lucky you agreed to tutor me that day."

"You are lucky; I was supposed to tutor Gaston right before you, but he didn't show up. Who knows how things could have played out if he had shown up." Belle winked at him.

Adam shook his head. "You think you're funny, don't you?"

"Maybe a little..."

Adam picked Belle up and held on to her tightly. They kissed for a few moments before having to come for air.

Belle kissed the tip of his nose. "No guy could ever stand a chance against you."

XXX

"Meg."

Meg didn't want to turn around. She knew Hercules was standing behind her and she did not want him to ruin her night. It just figured he would show up the second Thomas went to get them drinks; he had been probably watching them all night, waiting to pounce.

Eventually Meg gave in and turned in her seat to look up at her ex boyfriend. "Not tonight, Hercules. Can't you leave me alone for one night?"

Hercules sat down in Thomas' seat. "I really need to talk to you."

"Not. Tonight." Meg stood up and started walking away, but Hercules went after her and grabbed her arm.

"Meg, please? There's something I really need to tell you. It's about Helga; she knows about-"

Meg pulled her arm free. "Enough!" she hissed. "Tonight is supposed to be a special night and I don't want anything to do with you or Helga."

"Meg, you don't understand-"

"Good evening, everyone!" Principal Clayton announced in to the microphone on stage. "It's time to announce this year's Prom King and Queen." He pulled out an envelope and read it. "Your Prom King is... Hercules!"

Cheers rang out through the ballroom. A spotlight searched the crowd until it found Hercules. Hercules gave her a pleading look, but Meg just stepped out of his spotlight and went to find Thomas.

Once Hercules was on the stage and crowned, Principal Clayton announced that the Prom Queen was Helga. Meg wasn't surprised. She found Thomas near Rapunzel's and Flynn's table. Without a word, she grabbed him and pulled him to the dance floor. A large circle of space had been cleared for Hercules and Helga for their king and queen dance, but Meg ignored it. She led Thomas into the clearing, then pulled him close.

Thomas didn't seem to mind. He wrapped his arm around her waist, holding her against him, and took her right hand in his. Meg could feel Hercules' eyes on them the whole time, but she didn't care. Tonight was about her and Thomas and she wasn't going to let some two-timing prom king ruin her life anymore.

Then, as promised, Thomas leaned forward and made out with Meg in front of everyone. Meg smiled as her boyfriend kissed her and the boy who broke her heart was forgotten about.

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