Chapter Seventeen-Four Months Later

Courtney's POV

"Courtney, Duncan's here! Bridgette, Geoff's here!" My mom called from downstairs.

We both looked at each other. The excitement had been building all day for us. Duncan and Geoff had been getting ready together and spent the night at Duncan's house. We haven't seen the guys since yesterday night. Duncan thought it might make the experience more special for us.

"Like when two people get married and don't see each other until the ceremony." He explained last night when we said goodbye. I almost fell over from how romantic it sounded.
"Let's go!" I said excitedly.

Bridgette made her entrance first to where Geoff was waiting below. That gave me plenty of time to check for any mistakes with my makeup or hair. I took one last look in the mirror.

My mom had taken me to get my hair styled this afternoon and, even though it was short, I was in love with it. My mom said that I looked like Gennifer Goodwin from Once Upon A Time, but my hair had a few more layers in it than hers did. I hoped that Duncan liked it. My hair was just starting to grow out. So it's only about three or four inches long.

Although, having hair at all is exciting.

"Courtney?" Duncan called up the stairs.

"Coming," I shouted and made my way downstairs.

He was standing there in his tuxedo looking way too gorgeous for his own good. His vest and bowtie matched my gown. It was an aqua colored, strapless, high low dress with a sweetheart neckline and gold embellishments. (AN: Search Jovani 89815 on google. The dress should come up as the first one)

I was speechless seeing Duncan all dressed up, but his face was priceless.

"You look like you got hit in the stomach with a train." Geoff said, taking the words right out of my mouth. I saw Duncan punch Geoff in the shoulder.

"Guys stop it. Let's not kill each other before we even get to prom please." I said as I reached the bottom of the stairs.

Duncan continued to just stare at me as if I was an imaginary creature.

"What?" I asked confused.

He smiled and said: "You just look more beautiful than I have ever seen you."

I almost cried right there. But Duncan pulled me into a hug and held me tightly until my parents demanded pictures.

We took them inside, outside, and everywhere in between. Duncan kept tugging, lightly, on my hair trying to mess it up.

"Stop," I whined when he tugged for the 800th time. "What are you? Two?"

"I finally can mess with your hair and it's not going to fall off. You don't know how excited I am. It means you're healthy again." He whispered into my ear. I blushed.

"Keep that up! That's so cute!" my mom announced, still snapping pictures.

"I'm in remission Duncan. It could come back." I warned him.

We both knew the chances of my leukemia relapsing. That would mean more chemotherapy and losing my hair all over again.

"I don't care. We will deal with that if we ever have to. But right now the only problem I want to focus on is how I'm going to keep other guys off of you tonight. You look amazing." He said.

I could melt. Seriously melt all over the floor.

XXX

Later that night, at prom, we were swaying slowly to Taylor Swift's Enchanted.

"I love you." Duncan whispered in my ear.

"I love you too." I replied. He just smirked at me. "You always have to make everything seem like a joke when it isn't."

"Could I have your attention please. We are now going to announce the Prom King and Queen." The principal announced.

I looked at Duncan. I had missed too many days of school for treatment to even campaign for Queen. It was something that I had wanted since I was a child. I didn't want Duncan when I was little though. I'd definitely trade a crown for him any day. He's way more valuable to me.

Duncan's POV

Courtney had been stressing about Prom all month. I knew it bothered her that she couldn't campaign all year for Queen. Although she seemed happy to just be done with treatments, I figured we should end the year on a high note.

I secretly campaigned for her. Now I just had to wait and see if my hard work paid off.

"And the winner is…."

Courtney's POV

"…You're 2014 Prom Queen is…Courtney Addison!" the principal announced.

I looked around in shock. I was Prom Queen? I turned to Duncan to ask for some answers.

"I campaigned for you," he explained.

"I love you! So much!" I said, close to tears.

"Go," he instructed and pushed me gently toward the stage.

I walked up the stairs proudly and received my crown. Then I glanced out at the crowd in search of my amazing boyfriend.

"And for the king. With an almost unanimous number of write in votes your 2014 Prom King is….Duncan Evans!"

Duncan was the Prom King?!

I saw my boyfriend's surprised face as he walked to the stage to accept his own crown.

"You didn't run yourself?" I asked.

"No, why would I want to be King? I'm not even popular or well liked here." He reminded me.

"Obviously you are, if almost everyone wrote in your name."

"I know of one person who didn't." Duncan whispered and glanced at Heather. Her arms were crossed tightly against her chest.

Ignoring her we made our way to the center of the floor for our dance as king and queen. No one made fun of us, or ignored us, they just watched in admiration.

We finally had the acceptance of the school.

After we decided that we didn't need it.

"This is the best night of my life." I said, leaning my head against Duncan's shoulder.

"I can think of only one night that would be better than this." Duncan whispered in my ear.

"What?" I wasn't sure what he meant. "I thought we agreed that it was okay to wait?" I was referring to our first time. I wasn't ready, and Duncan agreed he would wait! Was he trying to get it now?

"I meant, the only better night than this is when we get married someday." Duncan explained.

I was ready to melt.

"Did you just admit that you think we will get married some day?" I asked, slightly excited.

"Obviously not anytime soon. But I think you may be the one for me. The one I want to spend my life with. I will do whatever it takes to be with you." he promised.

"Then I'll agree, that this is the second best night. And I look forward to our best night too."

AN: I'm back!