2. Prom
I was wearing a low-cut red satin dress, my make up was flawless, and my hair was straight. I took another look in the mirror. My little sister Amy came walking into the room.
"You look beautiful," Amy said.
"Thank you," I said smiling at my five-year old sister.
"Just like a princess. I cannot wait to go to prom like you. And find my prince," She smiled. She is at such a sweet age. Princess, mermaids, and castles all existed in her world.
"It will happen before you know it," I said applying some lipstick to my little sister's mouth. She gave me quick kiss and ran out the room. I looked over my shoulder and saw Shane was there. My heart started beating fast as soon as he entered the room.
"You are breathtaking," Shane grinned.
"And you look handsome," I said kissing his cheek.
"We should get down there. Your parents are ready to fuss over you, and take lots of pictures," Shane said, taking my hand.
"I just can't wait to dance with you," I said looking into his brown eyes.
"Every single dance better be mine," Shane teased. He could get so jealous, I thought.
"You can have almost every dance. I am going to dance with some of our friends. I mean this is the last night we will see some of them," I said.
"I know. It makes you sad. I am really going to miss Rick when I go away to college," Shane said as we walked downstairs.
"I am going to miss my sister, and everyone at home. But we have to move forward with our future. That's part of life," I told Shane. He said nothing, but nodded silently in agreement.
When we got to the living room my mom kept telling me how beautiful I looked. She took a million pictures before we got to leave. My dad lectured Shane about making sure we did not get in any trouble. Finally we got in Shane's truck, and I felt nervous. We had been dating for a year and a half now. Shane just told he loved me a week ago. Now it was prom night. Was he expecting us to make love tonight? Was I ready? All the questions were going through my head as he pulled up to the school gymnasium.
"I love you, Andrea," Shane said taking my hand as we walked inside together.
Rick Grimes walked over with his date Lori as soon we go inside.
"You look lovely, Andrea," Rick said.
"Thank you," I smiled.
"Love that dress. I mean I could never pull it off, but it looks great on you," Lori said. I could not tell whether it was a compliment or not.
"You dress is pretty, too," I said politely.
"I am having after prom party. No parents. You two should come," Lori said.
"You can count us in," Shane said smiling.
I waited until Rick and Lori were gone, and looked over at Shane.
"I thought we'd go have dinner after prom," I said annoyed at the change of plans.
"We can grab a quick bite. At the party we will have a chance to be alone together. You what that don't you?"
"Yes, of course I do," I said looking Shane's dark brown eyes. He wants me. Shane wants to make love to me. I can do that. I was ready. Wasn't I?
"Good. Now let's go dance before we are named prom king and queen," Shane smirked.
"You are certain that we are going to win?"
"Yes, we are the sexiest couple here. How could we lose?"
"As long as I have you by my side I am a winner," I told Shane.
Shane smiled at me again, and wrapped his arms around me. I could feel my body tremble at his touch. He led me to the dance floor. As we danced to the soft music I felt like this was a moment I never wanted to end. I would do anything to stay here in the arms of the boy I loved forever.