Chapter 16
As Ashley walks back to school, her mind is full of questions. "Is it really possible that I have changed , even though, my home life is horrible?"
As she was thinking, a voice called towards her. "Ash!" She turns around to see it was Tim, who was relieved to see her.
"Oh, hi, Tim." The former Cheerleader said, greeting him. He pants as he said, "I'm glad you're out of the hospital.
So, are you and my sister getting along now?"
She bit her lip, even though Rachel is starting to accept her as a friend, it seems like she has some regret within her heart.
She still remembers how she and Hayden both ended up in the hospital from the car accident and it really pained Rachel deeply.
"To be totally honest, I think Rachel wants to take things slowly. I mean, I did something totally unforgivable , remember?
It would take time for her to adjust I have changed. "
We went towards the gym where Hathor, Freddy and Hayden were putting the finishing touches for the Spring Prom, which has the theme called, "New Beginnings."
Hathor said, "Hey, Ash! I'm glad you're here. We're finishing up the last pieces of the decorations."
The cheerleader said, "Whoa, you guys made it so amazing! "
Hayden rub his head, "Well, we had a lot of help from the whole student body at Berksville High. They were pretty excited about the whole prom experience, and the decorations and flyers were published from the fundraiser from the beach animal adoptions."
Ashley seems to be proud of herself. Even though Hayden and the others forgave her for what she has done, it still amazes her of how much she has accomplished.
Tim looks at her with a curious face. "Is everything all right, Ash?"
The Cheerleader seems to notice his concern, "Yeah, just thinking about something, that's all."
Freddy seems to be full of excitement, "I can't wait to see Rachel's face when she finds out that we had planned Berksville High's first Spring Prom! It really warms my heart!"
Ash giggles at him as Hayden said, "Freddy, this is a surprise for her, remember? I wanted to surprise my girlfriend with this and this would do the trick.
With everything had happened, the school has to deserve some fun ."
That is when Principal Valka came in and said, "Yeah, I totally agree with it. I'm happy that a group of students like you thought of this amazing idea.
I suggest we get all the students be here on Saturday night around 7:30 and the Prom will start at 8. That sound good to you?"
Tim said, "Great idea, Principal Valka. I would get plenty of time to practice my dancing skills."
Ash blushes red as Hathor pulls her aside and goes outside the gym.
"Girl, if I known better, you have a crush on Rachel's older brother."
"No, Hathor, it's not like that , honest!" The cheerleader tries to explain as Hathor giggles.
"Let's get to the shopping mall to find some dresses for the Prom. We can also pick a dress for Rachel and deliver it to her .
Ash said, "Are you sure that's a good idea? Delivering a dress and she doesn't know where it came from?"
"It'll be fine! As long Rachel doesn't know, the better the surprise it would be." Hathor winks with encouragement as Ash sighs, that nothing would change Hathor's mind.
So the girls picked a beautiful light green dress and went to Rachel's house.
They informed Mr. Thornton of their surprise Prom theme and he promises to keep it until Saturday night.
Rachel looks surprise of the dress.
Rachel sees the dress which is kind of a shock to her.
"Where this dress come from?" She thought as she looks at the letter next to it.
"Wear this on Saturday night at 7:30. "
She went to her room with the light green dress.
"I wonder who sent it, and does it to do with Hayden and the others?" She said but she knew that she has to find out by Saturday night.
As Saturday night came at last, she wore the dress and put her hair into a braid with pink lipstick.
There was a knock on the door as Mr. Thorston said, "I got it. Oh, hi, Hayden. Come on in. Rachel, Hayden's here to pick you up."
She walks down as Hayden's eyes were mesmerized by her appearance.
"R-Rachel! Hi, babe." He stammers nervously as Rachel chuckles by the teen's actions but then grew curious of why he was wearing a tuxedo.
"Hayden, what's this all about?" She asks the brown -haired amputee with a curious state.
He said, smirking, "I can't reveal too much away, Rach. It would ruin the surprise."
He drove his car to the school parking lot, as Rachel follows her boyfriend to the school grounds.
That was when the whole school cheers with applause as they entered into the gym!
"Surprise! " Hathor said, greeting them, "Glad that you can make it girl! "
The cheerleader was speechless of what she has seen.
"Welcome to Berksville's' first Spring Prom! It took a lot of work and we been keeping it as a secret for weeks! " Hayden exclaimed, then added sheepishly, "It is also our first date as a couple too."
"You planned all this for me? Hayden ... I don't know what to say!" She stammers.
"Actually you have to give all the credit to Ashley. She was the one who planned this whole Prom thing ." Hathor said, which causes the teen to be stunned of the former Cheerleader Captain.
Ashley worn a dark blue dress and had her hair straighten out to her shoulders. "Hey, Rach. How I look?
Is it too formal for a Prom night? Hathor chose this dress for me. "
A voice said, "Well, you look beautiful as ever, Ashley Hofferson."
"Tim! You came too?" Rachel said, stunned of her older brother.
Tim said, "You got so surprised that you didn't realize I left the house before you . Consider it as a way for having your back. Scott and Freddy helped out with the decorations and party invitations .
The school never been more popular than a basketball game. Hey, Ash, can I have this dance?"
Ashley blushes as Hathor pushes them to the dance floor.
"This is going to be something I'll never forget." Rachel said.
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