- PROM NIGHT -

Phils pov:

I was so nervous about prom. I wanted to look nice for once, handsome. But looking into the mirror all I could see was every reason why Oli dumped me. I was ugly, I was pudgy, my hair looked like crap.
I tried to breath deeply but it felt like the air was being sucked right back out again. A vacuum in my lungs. I was finding it hard to breath, to stand, to see. My face was heating up. I sat down onto the bed too quickly and held my head in my hands trying to find the will to stand back up, to get ready again. But the thought of getting ready only made me panic more, this was a mistake.

Dan was only pitying me, he wouldn't care if I cancelled. At first I thought he was asking me out, I had hoped. Then I hesitated, I don't know why. Every fibre in my body was screaming out to me to say yes but my mouth felt dry and nothing would leave my throat. Then he clarified it was only as friends and everything made sense again, no one would want me.

I sighed and rubbed my face a few times, trying to snap myself out of my panic. With shaky hands I managed to put on a black tie and finally tie up my laces. I was ready. I looked like crap but I was ready.
Just in time too, from my bedroom window I saw a silver audi park up out front with a male driver and Dan sitting awkwardly in the back seat (don't ask how someone can sit awkwardly it's just Dan okay, just be thankful he hasnt fallen out of it)

As soon as Dan stepped out the car I had to do a double take. He looked stunning. My mouth actually dropped open. He was so hot I could've sworn he was going all katniss and being on fire!
He was wearing a blue suit and let's just say it resembled a certain artist. Okay. He looked like Gerard way! He actually had the suit from his album, if I was a girl my ovaries would have imploded! Not going to lie I think I made a uterus in my body just so my ovaries could implode all over the place. I shook the image away and kept focusing on Dan as he made his way up the drive and awkwardly chewed on his lip.
I quickly made my way to the door, ignoring the mirror, and to the front door as Dan tapped away.

I opened the door and he looked even more gorgeous close up, he was like the actual sun and I was the rain cloud ready to dampen the mood and make everyone run into hiding for the next few hours so they don't have to withstand the full force of me.

I couldn't help but notice that Dan was staring at me, his mouth open ajar, eyes twinkling.
"Hello my handsome prom date" I said and he smiled at me
"Hello my gorgeous maidane" he replied with a wink that made me lowkey blush. He took my hand and kissed it gently.

My self consciousness seemed to fade away as we got into the back of his dad's car and began to chat away.
"I can't believe we've nearly finished school!' Dan exclaimed as we drove around a roundabout
"Are you finally going to get a job Daniel?" Dans dad asked with a smirk, I accidently snorted with laughter. Dan shot me an arched eyebrow
"Sorry" I said trying to stifle my laughter "I just couldn't imagine you with a job. You'd probably sell an axe to a 12 year old"
"Oi stop attacking me!" Dan laughed back and playfully hit my arm.
"Do I need to get you two a room?" Dans dad questioned us and we tore our gaze away from each other and towards him.
"Daddd" Dan groaned as I violently blushed.

Before I knew it we were pulling up to the hotel where the prom was. There was lines of limos driving into the car park. Lines of students dotted around the grass and walking towards the entrance in suits or poofy party dresses or gothic corset style dresses. I felt self conscious again as I stepped out of the car, everyone looked amazing and I had the sudden thought that maybe my suit was too tight or my tie wasn't done just right.

I gasped as I felt warmth in my hand. I looked down and saw Dan had Intertwined his hand with mine. I smiled up at him but he didn't see, he looked anxious for some odd reason so I began to rub my thumb across the back of his hand. A small smile spread across his face and we began to walk towards the entrance.

At the entrance people were lined up, pictures were being taken for the sentinel (British news mag). Me and Dan did an ironic couples pose when the camera man aimed his Nikon our way. We held our smiles and managed not to burst into giggles until the camera man had walked away.

~

If not for Dan I dare say the prom would've been extremely boring.
I saw Oli when I first walked in and he looked amazing, my eyes stung from tears that were going to spill. Dan tugged me away when he saw and he danced with me.
The actual prom hall itself was alive with music, we requested fall out boy and sang 'dance dance' at the top of our lungs as lights reflected off us and the fairy lights (that looked like stars hanging on the ceiling) looked down on us.

After an hour the teacher stood up and started giving out awards. Obviously I didn't get one and neither did Dan (even though he was popular when the voting slips were given out). He practically jumped out of his skin when they mentioned cutest couple but it ended up being a boy and girl who had been dating from the start of high school - I hadn't even realised they had been going out. Dan and PJ were the third cutest couple in school but they weren't first so they didn't have to stand up awkwardly or collect any award. "Now time for some prizes!" Mr. Dixon called out, rubbing his hands together excitedly "first prize is: these amazing - totally not pound land bought - glasses!" he looked down at the piece of paper "these are for Dana to help you find a better boyfriend" he winked as everyone chuckled, Dana laughed as she grabbed the glasses and went to sit down again next to her boyfriend.

After all that was over and Sir gave out some very odd prizes - Including a plastic fishing rod - he introduced the next song.

When your legs don't work like they used to before the soft melody of thinking out loud filled the air.

"I love this song" I told Dan as I swayed my head to the beat.
"Let's dance then" he smiled and grabbed my hand. It was warm and soft as he led me to the dance floor.

And, darling, I will be loving you 'til we're 70

He spun me around and I giggled as we danced. Dan swinging his arm and me going all over the dance floor.

'Cause honey your soul could never grow old, it's evergreen

He pulled me in. Dan was holding me so close I could hear his heart beating, his arms were wrapped around my body and we swayed from side to side. Everyone around us disappearing as we got lost in the music.

That, baby, now
Take me into your loving arms
Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars
Place your head on my beating heart

As the song played I was very aware of dans hand trailing down my arm. His skin touching the fabric of my suit until he finally reached my exposed hand and cupped it, rubbing the back of it softly. I sighed happily.
Dan pulled away and tilted his head down so I could stare into his hazel eyes.

Thinking out loud
Maybe we found love right where we are

He leaned in and I closed my eyes.

"Hey Dan" we both jumped back and Dan greeted the person, I watched his face heat up and he rubbed the back of his neck. "Ready for that dance?"

Something about the voice sounded too familiar, I couldn't quite place it. I looked away from Dan to see korbin. My ex!

AN: I've been such a busy bee at college so sorry the updates a little late.
- Rach