Today was the Cotillion. I let out a sigh. Great I have to go dateless. I stretched getting out of bed and trudging over to the closet. I pulled out the dress I was going to wear. I then changed into a fluffy pink robe. I walked into the bathroom cleaning my face and getting the boogers out of my eyes. I showered then dried my hair. Now for makeup. I applied mascara making sure not to stab myself in the eye. This made my eyelashes long and thick. Then I applied a shimmery silver to my eyes. I applied light pink blush to my cheeks and red to my lips. Now for the finishing touch. I drew a mask on my face applying jewels here and there. It looked like this:

Now for the outfit. I slipped it on making sure to be careful. The material glided across my skin. I smiled at the softness. Finally I slipped on a pair of golden heels. It looked like this:

I slowly walked down the stairs surprised I wasn't falling. My dad smiled. "This is the most formal I've seen you" he grinned taking a picture. "Here let me drive you" he offered and we got into the car. It was quiet for the trip. Finally we reached the school and I stepped out. Music was blaring from the gym. I waved goodbye to my dad as I took deep breaths. Slowly I pushed through the gym doors. As I walked in chatter began to cease. I nervously tucked a curl of hair behind my ear. I couldn't look that bad could I? The gang walked over to me. "Hi Jerry, Milton,.....Jack...Kim" I stated. "You look awesome!" Exclaimed Jerry. Kim elbowed him. "But uh....not as good as Kim of course" he stuttered.
"Listen Pennie about the other night I'm really-" Jack started and I cut him off. "It's ok...what's done is done besides you would look cute together anyways" I lied. He smiled, "Thanks Pennie" we hugged. I sighed. A girl walked on stage with a microphone. "If you want to so Karaoke you can now" she stated. No one moved as she looked around desperately. I pulled away from Jack and stepped forward. "I will" I offered and she sighed rushing me onto the stage. "This song is called Skater Boy" I cued the DJ.

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He was a boy
She was a girl
Can I make it any more obvious
He was a punk

She did ballet
What more can I say
He wanted her
She'd never tell secretly she wanted him as well

But all of her friends
Stuck up their nose
They had a problem with his baggy clothes

He was a skater boy *I winked at Jack*
She said see you later boy
He wasn't good enough for her
She had a pretty face
But her head was up in space
She needed to come back down to earth

Five years from now
She sits at home
Feeding the baby she's all alone
She turns on t.v

Guess who she sees
Skater boy rockin' up MTV
She calls up her friends
They already know

And they've all got
Tickets to see his show
She tags along
Stands in the crowd
Looks up at the man that she turned down

He was a skater boy
She said see you later boy
He wasn't good enough for her
Now he's a super star
Slamming on his guitar
Does your pretty face see what he's worth?

He was a skater boy
She said see you later boy
He wasn't good enough for her
Now he's a super star
Slamming on his guitar
Does your pretty face see what he's worth? He

Sorry girl but you missed out
Well tough luck that boy's mine now
We are more than just good friends
This is how the story ends

Too bad that you couldn't see,
See the man that boy could be
There is more that meets the eye
I see the soul that is inside

He's just a boy
And I'm just a girl
Can I make it any more obvious
We are in love
Haven't you heard
How we rock each others world

I'm with the skater boy
I said see you later boy
I'll be back stage after the show
I'll be at the studio
Singing the song we wrote
About a girl you used to know

I'm with the skater boy
I said see you later boy
I'll be back stage after the show
I'll be at the studio
Singing the song we wrote
About a girl you used to know

I took a bow as they applauded. "Good job Penelope!" The girl congratulated. I walked off the stage. "Now to announce Seaford Queen and King!" She called.  "Penelope West and Jack Brewer!" She exclaimed. My eyes widened as I gasped. Kim glared at me. "Now for the Seaford Queen and King dance" she called. I shuffled to the middle of the dance floor. I placed my hand on his shoulder. He placed his hand on my waist. We joined hands and began our dance. "So....how's Kim taking this?" I asked. "Well she's glaring right now" he peered over my shoulder. "So...about last night.....did you mean it?" He questioned as we danced. "Well yes obviously" I stated. "Well I've come to the conclusion that I don't like Kim" he said. "Well then who?" I asked. He pulled me closer. "You" he smirked. He leaned in and I began to lean in as well. Just as our lips were about to touch a chandelier began crashing down.

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I gasped as Jack moved us off to the side. The Black Dragons appeared. "What are you doing here?" I asked. "What does it look like we've come to avenge one of our own" Frank stated as they moved aside revealing Chad. I gasped as he smirked. "Surprise Penelope" he grinned. Me and Jack went into dance position and began fighting. I leaned in lifting my leg in the air kicking one guy in the face. Jack picked me up twirling me around as I hit multiple people. He twirled me in then out as I raised my hand hitting someone in he face. Most of them were on the floor except Chad and Frank. Chad looked shocked before he regained his composure. "Looks like little miss Penelope knows how to fight, good thing I like them feisty" I cringed in distaste. He moved forward as Jack stepped in front of me. "If you want her you'll have to go through me" he warned. Chad took a look at the guys on the floor. "Fine have the Bitch.....she was useless anyway" he snarled marching off with Frank on his heels.
Jack turned to me. "Are you ok....?" He asked. I nodded. "I think....I'm fine" I assured. Kim marched over. "Are you ok Jack I was so scared" she pulled him into a hug. Awkward...... Kim turned to me. "Right......Pennie...I was scared for you as well" her voice trailed off as I rolled my eyes. The gigantic clock in the gym went off indicating what time it was. I gasped. "I have to go!" I exclaimed. "What why?" Jack asked. "I have a curfew if my dad sees-" I was cut off. "If your dad sees what?" It was a deep voice. I turned around slowly. "Hi.....dad...." I mumbled. "What point of don't hang out with these people did you not get?" He asked.
"These people happen to be my friends!" I huffed. "You know what maybe I was wrong to let you go to Seaford, Swathmore would have been so much better!" He scolded. He grabbed my hand harshly. "Let's go Penelope!" He began to drag me away but I dug my heels into the ground. "No" I spoke. "No?" He repeated. "I'm tired of this! I'm not that perfect person you want me to be!" I yelled. My friends stared. "But you can be with a little help" he reasoned. My eyes widened as I realized what was happening. "Your trying to change me because I remind you of mom!" I exclaimed. His face went pale. "So help me young lady were leaving now!" He growled. I flinched at his tone and went stumbling into Jack.
"Do you need help?" He whispered in my ear. I shook my head no. "I'll go on one condition, I can still hang out with them when I want" I reasoned. He sighed but nodded. We walked out of the gym doors but I stopped. I ran back in and turned to Jack. "About earlier....." I kissed him on the cheek and ran out managing to loose one of my heels in the process. As I got in the car my father glared. "If there's anymore of these mishaps I will not hesitate to transfer you" he spoke as we arrived home. I rolled my eyes getting out of the car and marching up to my room. I washed off all the old makeup and rolled in to bed extremely tired.