Fan Fiction |
by Jenny Tran
It was one week until the Senior Prom and yet I still had no date. I wondered if he would even ask me. I figured I would eventually go dutch anyhow. One day after school when my group of friends were deciding on where to go for an after school snack. We decided on McDonalds, as we walked to the fast food place about a block away, everyone was excited and buzzing about the Prom except for yours truly. I wasn’t interested in joining in since I was the only one left without a date, even Marvin had a date! I kept quiet for the whole time and it wasn’t until we were seated and eating our burgers when Ginny brought it up.
“Hey Niki, you’ve been quiet the whole time. Do you have a date for Prom yet?”
Eventhough she was my best friend, she still didn’t know about my mad crush on Lance. I hid it too well. I shook my head “No, I’ll probably go by myself.”
“Aww…that’s not right, I’m sure there is one guy in the whole school that wants to take you out.” Tammie chimed in.
Leave it up to Tammie to make me feel even worse! I threw her a glare to quiet her and she seem to get it as she turned back to her food “Nah, I want to go by myself.”
Candace looked around at the group and asked Lance “Hey, you haven’t mentioned about your date, how about you take Niki?”
I wanted to hug her right then and there for even dare asking. But I was quickly disappointed when I saw that Lance was shaking his head “I would love to but my older sister never got to go to her prom so I agree to take her.”
“Awww….that is sooo sweet!” Tammie gushed. I had a feeling that I wasn’t the only that liked Lance.
“Hey, let’s not talk about prom okay? It’s so depressing.” Everyone gave me a sympathetic look that made me feel so small “I meant that if we talk about Prom it means that our graduation is coming up and I know we’ll all have to go our own ways. I’m just not ready to say goodbye yet.” I felt the need to explain myself.
“We’ll all keep in touch right?” Ginny asked with her puppy eyes.
“Of course!” Daniel exclaimed.
“Easy for you to say, I’m losing my best friend. You’re going with her to California for college!” I was feeling betrayed again. It was strange, I was happy for her when I found out that she was excepted to one of the best schools in America. But jealousy took over when I realized that Daniel was going with her, eventhough they would not be in the same school. It wasn’t fair that I had to lose her and he still got to see her.
“I sense a little jealousy?” Tammie teased.
“Oh, she’s not jealous. She’s just gonna miss me a lot.” Ginny reached over the table and gave my hand a little squeeze. I knew I should be happy but I can’t seem to shake off the feeling that I would be losing my closest friends. “Hey, how about we go shopping for dresses later? We might as well, Prom is next week.” Ginny tried to change the subject.
“I guess.” I agreed quietly. I sighed and looked around at the guys “I suppose you guys don’t want to join us do you?”
They looked at each other and smiled “Actually, we want to join you girls.” Lance said while the rest of the guys agreed.
“Yeah, we have to make sure your dresses are….ahem…not too revealing.” Daniel winked at his girlfriend.
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After the late lunch, we headed out to the mall. Within seeing two stores, I was already tired. Shopping was just not for me, I usually don’t stay in a store for more than ten minutes. The other girls were excited as they raced to each store looking at each and every dress. I trailed behind “Niki, come on!” Ginny waved vigorously at me.”
“Coming…” I groaned as I walked into yet another store filled with expensive prom dresses. I stood at the door and looked around. I didn’t see one dress that I actually liked. “Okay, I’m done. I’ll wait for you guys outside.” I announced but no one seemed to notice so I sat myself on one of the benches outside the stores and waited.
“You don’t like shopping do you?” Lance took a seat next to me. He probably felt sorry for me.
I shook my head “Nope, I’m not your typical girl.” I smiled goofily.
“Nope, you’re sure not.” He agreed.
I had that hunch again that he liked me. He was always saying little comments and maybe he was dropping hints but I was too negative to see it? I brushed off the comment and tried to change the subject “So are you ready for college?”
He nodded eagerly “Yup, I can’t wait to start. How about you?”
I shrugged without much feeling “I just hate the thought of leaving school to go to another school to continue learning stuff that I just learned in the past four years. It’s never ending I tell you.” I shook my head.
“Well, don’t think of it that way. You’re starting a new place and it’s a beginning of a new life for you.”
“I don’t like changes.” I said in reply.
“No one does, but it happens everyday of your life.”
I tilted my head to one side, looking at him thoughtfully “I never knew you were so good at making people feel better.”
“Maybe I should be a doctor?”
I smiled “Maybe you should. But you got to cut your hair.” He was letting his hair grow and it was getting to be a big shaggy, none of the less he still looked handsome in my eyes.
“Tammie said I looked good with long hair.”
“Lance, it’s really your hair, you do what you want with it. Don’t listen to us girls.”
“You like it shorter?” he ran his fingers through his hair.
I nodded with a small smile “You look handsome like that.” I whispered.
He smiled in return and nodded. “Oh, I think they’re calling us.” He shook his head towards the loud group leaving the store.
It wasn’t until three hours of mall shopping when we all found our dresses. I was the first to get my dress, it was as simple as can be. Royal blue color dress, two piece; long skirt and a tube top with tiny diamonds embroidered onto the top. It was a bit revealing of the shoulder but it came with a shawl so I wasn’t too afraid of showing too much skin. When I tried it on, it won smiles from Ginny and Candace, although Tammie thought it was too much for Prom. I didn’t really care what anyone said, I was just happy that I finally found a dress I felt comfortable in.
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Finally, the day that the whole entire Senior class was waiting for had come. Saturday was the busiest day for make up artists, hair stylists and nail stylists. The girls and I must have waited for about two hours just to get our nails done. It was my first time and I felt awkward having someone tend to my plain nails. Our hair were done differently. Ginny had her hair pulled up, Tammie's was curled with sparkled clips around her hair, Candace had her hair twisted into sections into an up do. I chose to do something a bit more plain. My hair was straigtened all the way with a little curl at the ends. The lady took a little beaded diamond necklace and placed bobby pins at the end of each side as she pinned it underneath my hair. When I looked in the mirror, it almost looked like a head band, but it wasn't as bulky. It was a nice touch that made it plain yet classy.
"Oh my gosh, you look so pretty!" Ginny gushed at me over and over.
I blushed as it was the first time I actually felt pretty, eventhough I wasn't in my dress yet. We all headed for our homes to get ready. My friends and I all decided on a long limo, we pitched in to get the car. One by one the limo picked up each and every one of us. In the end we had 11 people in the car.
Marvin was the first to compliment us when everyone was inside the limo "I must say girls, you all look very beautiful tonight."
We giggled amongst ourselves and Candace smiled "You guys don't look too bad yourself."
I was almost like they were wearing magical tuxes. They were complete gentlemens, not like their usual noisy and sometimes obnoxious selves.
I looked outside the window of my seat and saw the many limos travelling to the same destination. Our Prom was located at the most beautiful mansion in the whole city. It was overlooking the city and there were acres and acres of land around. It was owned by the most richest man in Hong Kong. When we arrived to the mansion, our driver opened the door and let all the girls out first. One by one we exited and I knew the place looked magnificent when I heard oohs and aahhs from everyone around me. I looked up and saw the most gorgeous place beyond my imagination. Everyone took their dates by the arm and walked inside. I tried to act normal as I walked inside by myself, but after one look at the place I had forgotten that I was going dutch. After you go through the double doors, there was a huge fish pool at the bottom of your feet. The only way across it was a little bridge that took you to the the buffet that was layed out and ready to be eaten. Tiny bars were set up around the outside of the pool. To the left was the biggest bar room that I had ever imagined. Next to that was a stair well that twisted in circles up to the roof where the dance floor was.
When everyone was in awe with the mansion and we split up to have a better look, I decided to take a tour around the gorgeous living room with a huge round fireplace in the middle of the room. Couches were decorated in cirlces around the fireplace which was burning to keep everyone warm. I walked up another walkway that took me to the dining room where a large oval table stood. I was about to sit down at the most comfortable looking chair ever when I noticed the view of the city through the glass window. That's when I saw the balcony that took you around the whole mansion. It was a bit cold outside but I was eager to see the place. I stepped out into the cool night and took the night scene before me.
I didn't know how long I was standing there but I felt a jacket wrap around my arms. When I turned, I was a bit suprised to see Lance. He looked so handsome with his vest and bow against the white button up shirt. "Thanks." I returned my gaze to the city "It's gorgeous isn't it?"
He nodded "Yes, it sure is." he sighed. "I'm very disappointed in you Niki." he said out of no where.
I looked up at him with a sincere surprised look. "What do you mean?"
"You didn't even noticed my hair."
He was right, I didn't notice. He had cut it short, probably that same day because I remembered it long during the week. "You cut it?!" I exclaimed.
"Nice of you to noticed." he teased. "I trust your opinion. I think it looks better short too."
I laughed "I thougth you didn't care as long as you were comfortable?"
He chuckled lightly "Yeah, well I lied."
I shook my head teasingly "Tsk tsk tsk, didn't your mom ever teach you not to lie?"
We continued chatting on for a while, but it must have been a very long time because Ginny and Daniel finally found us "Where have you two been, we've been looking all over for you two. It's almost our turn for pictures!" Ginny linked her arm through mine as she practically dragged me inside. She was right, there in line was the rest of my group and when we finally got there, the photographer pointed us to the open area where the photos were taken place. The girls all sat down crossing their legs while the guys stood in their back, hands in pockets. That was our group picture.
After that, everyone took couple pictures except for yours truly. I stood by the entrance of the photo room waiting for my friends. Lance and his sister were the first to take pictures. Since they were not a couple, the photographer posed them in a simple position. Lance stood straight while his sister leaned here elbow on his shoudler. I must have been smiling because after he was done, he walked over to me with a scowl "Don't you dare laugh! It's not everyday I have to take pictures with my sister."
I shook my head "No no, I thought you two looked cute."
"Eww!" Lily laughed as she pointed to the buffet area "I'm starved, you guys have fun waiting."
"You don't want to take pictures?" he asked.
I smiled "I don't think I want to remember that I went to Senior Prom alone."
He laughed understanding "Sorry...hey, if you don't mind, I'll take another one with you."
There was no way I was giving up on that offer "Uh...sure! I wouldn't want to turn down such a gracious offer."
He smiled as he opened his linked arm to me and we stood in line. Luckily we were the last of the people to take pictures so the line wasn't very long. When it was finally our turn, I was so nervous that I could feel my hands shaking when the guy told us to hold hands. Lucky for me, Lance mistakened it for me being cold.
The photographer walked over to us as he took my hand and placed it arond Lance's waist. After that, he took Lance's hands and placed it around my waist except that it was a little lower than my waist and I felt a bit uncomfortable. So when the photographer returned to his camera, I quickly moved his hand upward "Ahh...better." I joked.
He looked at me apologetically "Sorry..." it was the first time I saw him blushed.
I smiled, trying to make light of the situation so he wouldn't feel too bad "It's okay, I guess my butt is flat."
Lance shook his head with a laugh "Only you would say something like that to make the situation lighter." We smiled brightly at the camera and the flashed almost blinded me. After that, we headed to the roof where the dance floor was.