It's been two months since we got back from the holiday. School as resumed as smoothly as can be also as boring as ever. The only good news is that I would soon be set free from this bondage. Talks about graduation as already began to circulate. The dates ain't been chosen yet but I'm anxiously waiting. Not that I am interested in the graduation per say, I'm more interested on the date J get to get out of this hell hole.

"Are you even listening?" Lou said snapping a finger in my face.

"No" I answer genuinely. He just sighs.

"What?!" I ask.

"We're talking about how we all have strangely not received any letter from the schools we applied to" Jake said.

"Are we not going to college?" Lou asks raising his hands up.

"I just knew there would be repercussions for the bad things we've done" Peter said. I just shake my head at them. I'm worried but I'm not gonna let them know that. Someone is gotta be cool and that someone is Mike and I.

We went back to our class after the bell rang. The rest of school went by as quietly as can be. The worst part is that prom is next week. Voting for prom queen and King is going on and that can be bloody because the nominated people turned out to be friends. We've only got a month or so till we're done with high school and I can't wait.

"To the house?" Lou asked when we were at the parking lot after school.

"Sure" I said. I missed the house when we left. The house was so dusty when we got there. Took us a whole day to clean the whole place. Twas tiring. We actually slept there overnight.

I got on my bike and rode to the house. The guys were coming behind me. Ever since we got back, I've been riding my bike everyday because I missed it more than I did the house.

"We are going to prom right?" Peter asked when we got home.

"I might hate school but we're not going to miss our prom" I said not looking away from the TV.

"I have food!!" Jake said coming through the door holding a bag.

"Yes!!" Lou said running to meet Jake and jumping on him. They both fell on the floor and I stood up to go pick up the food and took it back to the living room so we that we're not on the floor could start eating.

"What are we doing now?" Mike asked. We've been watching TV for up to 3 hours now. I'm getting bored and hungry.

"Go for a walk? I asked and they agreed. I wore my jacket and we left the house. Jake locked the door and pocketed the key. We walked for a couple of blocks enjoying the night breeze. People were up and about doing nothing really. We walked up to a food stand and decided to get something to eat. We got fries, burger and shawarma,cut sausages with sauce.

We went back home separately after eating on the side walk. We would see at school tomorrow. I walked home and it wasn't that eventful.

"So Elly, we're going for your prom shopping tomorrow" mum said immediately I entered the house. I didn't expect her to be awake.

"Why mum?" I groaned joining her on the couch.

"Because it's your prom and you going to look good for it" mum said folding her hands. "You had better come home early or I'm going to come pick you up myself at the clubhouse" she added. We were surprised the day our parents came to visit us at the house because we had been late to come one day for a whole family dinner.

"I would be home early" I said and went upstairs to sleep thinking about the torture I was going to receive tomorrow.

The next day, classes went by smoothly. The guys and I stayed at the library on our lunch break to read. Exams are after prom because they want us to enjoy first before we begin to read for exams. We have to read better this year, it's our last chance.

"Hangout after school?" Mike asked.

"I can't" I said.

"Don't tell me another detention" Peter said.

"No. I had my last one last week" I said.

"Then what?" Lou asked.

"Prom dress shopping. I would rather be in detention" I said hitting my head on the table.

"Me too" Mike agreed.

"If I'm going to buy a dress and look good for this stupid prom, you guys are going to dress up in a new suite in said raising my head up.

"So shopping?" Jake asked and I nodded.

"Why?" they whined. I glared at them.

"Fine" we are going they said. The rest of the day went by fast. The time I want the day to go slowly it goes fast. Why me?

I quickly rode back home so as not to be late. I did tell mum I would be back early even if I hate it.

"You made it" she said when I got down from the bike.

"Told you I would" I said. She didn't even allow me to go inside, she dragged me to her car saying something about she not wanting me to change my mind. She drove to the her favorite shopping place and the torture began. 3 hours later and I got a dress. We got through so many clothes until we found this one. It was kinda lacey, a slit in front, flowed down and more importantly it's black and I loved it. It's the only dress that mum and I both love. It's either I like it and she doesn't or she likes it and I hate it. We both like the dress we finally both. we went back home to rest which is necessary.

"Thank you for the dress" I said hugging her when we got home.

"It's your prom and I can't wait for it. I'm eager to see you get dressed" Mum said as she opened the door. Mum made dinner for us before we went to bed. I studied a little bit more, texted the guys about my horrid day before I went to sleep.

Turns out mum didn't have to wait long because the week just went by so easily. The time you want things to work out for you and be slow, it doesn't. Not fair. The prom is today so no school. I'm going to have a day of beauty with mum. If it's possible to go prom in my shorts and t-shirt. I wouldn't mind but mum said you only go to your prom once and so I should enjoy mine. She did enjoy hers as she's shown my pictures and home made videos.

"Elly, are you up!" I heard mum shout from downstairs. I was tempted to lie but I thought against it.

"Yes!" I shouted back.

"Alright then, come downstairs. Gotta start getting ready" she said. I looked sown at my bruised knuckles. I was at the fight club yesterday with the guys. I sneaked out the window. Mike and I fought but not each other. We both won. Mum is going to ask so many questions. We are close but not too close that I would tell her I street fight. I'm gonna hide it from her.

"Elly!!!!" she calls again bringing me back from my thoughts.

"I'm here!" I shout back.

"Then come down" she said.

"Aren't you going to work?" I ask from the railings.

"No. You need me here to get you ready" she said looking up at me.

"It's not until 7pm and it's just 10 in the morning. Go to work, I would wait for you here" I told her.

"Why don't I trust you" she said giving me the stink eye.

"That hurts my feelings" I said teasingly as I came downstairs.

"Fine, I would go. You better be here when I get back" she said wearing her jacket and carrying her bag.

"It's a promise" I said smiling as she went out. I locked the door happy to be alone before I went to the sitting room to watch a series. I chose Brooklyn 99. I hadn't finished an episode when the door bell dinged. I grumbled before I dragged myself to go open it. I really hope mum didn't change her mind. Turns out it was the guys.

"What?" I asked.

"Wow, is that how you greet your guests?" Jake said pushing his way through.

"Where is the guest?" I asked.

"Touche" he aid and went to the living room jumping in the couch.

"What are we watching?" Mike asked coming to the living room. Lou went straight to the kitchen, Jake followed him. Those boys and food though. The guys were with me all day till mum came back. She told them to go home and get ready. They are gonna be picking me up by 7 so we would get to the prom late.

"Let's begin!" mum said when they left. She came back around 3. Meaning I have 4 hours of hell.

"We're done!!" was the best thing I've heard all day. When mum said it, I couldn't get out of the makeup chair any faster. I hadn't even worn my dress. Four hours of paint ming and pulling and thonging and pressing and scrubbing. Pain. When I complained mum said and I quote 'Beauty is Pain'. I'm beginning to hate pain and know why I prefer my simple lifestyle; simple makeup, hairdo and dressing. I checked the time and it was 5 kind to 7. I have 5 minutes before the guys arrived.

Ding Ding

Mum went downstairs to check who it was. I wasn't expecting anyone. It could be Kevin. I was answered when I heard his voice and then Mike's voice?.

"Elly,the guys are here!" mum shouts. They chose today of all days to be on time and even early. I want the day to be over so I removed the pj's I had been wearing all day, even when the guys came, and wore the beautiful gown. Thank God I had showered this morning. I don't know what I would have done with all the makeup. I would probably wash it off by accident and give mum an heart attack.

I looked at myself in the mirror. Wow. The pain actually was worth it. I look different in a good way. I kept my phone and earpiece in the clutch mum gave me and went downstairs. The guys were in the living room. I was looking down so I wouldn't trip on the dress and ruin it. That's my baby for the night.

"OMG!" I heard Lou say from the foyer. I looked up at him and smiled. "Omg" he said again. I laughed. He called on the guys to come.

"Wow, you look amazing" Peter said walking into the foyer.

"Mike's lucky he's my friend or I would totally hit on you" Jake said winking at me. Mike nudged him.

"My God" Mike said when he looked up. "If I wasn't already dating you, I would probably hit on you myself. You look beautiful" he said.

"OMG, my baby is all grown up" mum said wiping a tear away. Kevin came in too holding a video cam

"Pictures!" Lou shouted. We took a while bunch of pictures before we left in a limo. The guys look amazing in their tux and all. They all wore black and white. Black suit, black bow ties and white shirts or brown suit.

At the venue which is the school gym, the party was already underway. People were to dancing in the middle, some were sitting down, others were getting food and punches which would have already been spiked. The guys and I found out seat and sat down.

We've been here for two hours now. We have taken pictures, lots of them. Professional ones where we were standing and also at the photo booth. We took goofy pictures and they were funny. We danced with each other and during the slow dance, Mike and I danced first then Peter asked to dance with me. It was time to announce the prom queen and king. The principal came on stage and said, "It's time to announce the king and queen". Everywhere became silent.

"The prom king is Micheal Donovan!!!!" principal shouted into the microphone. I started clapping. We were expecting it, Mike is the captain of the football team and he's cute, handsome and hot. Of course he's going to be King, no doubt. Mike pecked my cheeks and went up to the stage and was crowned. He kept his eyes on me all through.

"Now for the queen.... " the principal started stopping to read the card." Your queen is, Caroline!!!". Everyone began to cheer again as she was crowned and given a bouquet. I don't have anything against the girl so I cheered. She's a cheerleader.

"No, I should be the queen!" Susan, the girl from Mike's text began shouting in the crowd. I'm happy she actually didn't win because I do have something against her. I don't like her. Susan stopped her feet and walked out.

"Now that that is over, it's time for the King and Queen dance" the principal said. The song began to play and I was waiting for Mike and the Caroline girl to dance. Mike walked down from the stage and walked up to me.

"May I have this dance, my queen" he said bowing slightly.

"You've so cheeky" I said laughing as I kept my hands in his. He led me to the center and we began to dance. The Caroline girl too stomped her feet and left.

"Why didn't you dance with her?" I asked.

"First, she's not my queen. Secondly, I didn't want to meet an angry girlfriend after" he said.

"I wouldn't be angry" I answered truthfully.

"Why?" he asked.

"Because she gets to have you for a few minutes while I know I have you forever" I answered smiling and he laughed. We just kept on dancing and people began to join us on the dance floor.

I actually am enjoying myself here. The best part of it all is that we left the gym and are currently on the roof which is our spot. We left after the dance.

"I'm happy we came" I said.

"Yeah, me too. It was fun" Mike said his hands around my shoulder.

"Webcam make it better" Jake said holding up a bottle of vodka. It was then we turned it up. We finished the bottle that night before we left and went home. The guys dropped me at home and I went inside staggering my way up the stairs to my room. I removed the town so I don't ruin it. I spinner a little and that took me to the toilet. I threw up everything I ate and drank before I fell on my bed and slept off for the night.
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