S I X

❝ i know i
should crumble
for better reasons
but have you seen
that boy
he brings
the sun to
its knees
every night ❞
- Rupi Kaur;
Milk and Honey

She didn't want to be there. The school dance they had every October to celebrate Halloween was terribly annoying; or so Margo thought. She stood alone, watching everyone else dance. She didn't like it at all. She had a simple black dress on that reached to just above her knees and a pair of black peep toe heels her mother brought. 

Suddenly a hand grabs her arm.

"You scared me," Margo says, looking at the girl.

"Sorry, I'm just nervous, thank you for setting this up, Margo," She says and Margo nods.

She had twisted Simon into agreeing to get Ethan and Summer to hang out at the dance- in return, Margo had to go with Simon.

"They'll be here soon, Simon messaged me," Margo tells her and Summer smiles.

"Thank you Margo," Summer says, hugging her best friend.

After a few more minutes a group of boys wearing suits pour into the room- its them.

Summer steps aside, gazing lovingly towards Ethan. Margo's eyes fluttered up, landing on Simon who was walking between JJ and Josh. She finds her lips curving into a small smile, her head tilting slightly as she watches him walk towards her.

Eventually Ethan and Simon break off from their group, walking towards the two girls.

"Hey Margo," Simon says and Margo looks from Simon to Ethan.

"Hey Simon," Margo says and she turns a little, looking at Ethan.

"Hey Ethan, this is Summer, Summer this is Ethan," Margo says and Summer grins at Ethan.

"Hey Summer," Ethan says and Summer giggles involuntarily.

"Hey Ethan," She replies and Ethan's laugh fills the room.

"Should we go get a drink?" Ethan asks and Summer nods encouragingly.

Margo stays still, leaning against the metal. Simon smiles widely at her.

"I showed him a photo on the way and he said she was gorgeous," Simon says and Margo can't help but smile at Simon.

"So, what would you like to do?" Simon asks, gesturing to the room.

"Go outside?" Margo asks and Simon nods.

He wants to offer her his hand, but he doesn't, he's too scared to.

They walk side by side out of the sports hall, stepping out into the cool evening air. It was already dark out, so the only light they had on them was the small lights on the buildings.

"I like the dark nights," Simon says and Margo looks at him.

"What do you mean?" Margo asks and Simon chuckles.

"I just realised how mad that sounded, I mean, I like the darkness, its mysterious, interesting even," Simon explains and Margo nods.

"I like the darkness too," Margo mumbles and Simon notices she was shivering

"Do you want my jacket?" Simon offers and Margo laughs.

"No, I'm fine," She says, trying to make herself sound convincing.

Simon rolls his eyes, pulling off the black suit jacket he wore and placed it over her shoulders.

She gives him a soft smile, pulling the collar of the jacket, moving it over her body more.

It was warm, and it smelt of Simon.

Margo looks up at the taller male as he looks up at the sky, observing the stars.

"You know Simon," She begins, causing him to turn and look at her, "You're quite good looking,"

"Oh...urm...Thank you," His cheeks flush pink, his eyes avoiding hers.

Margo smiles at him, seeing the blush bright on his cheeks.

"You're gorgeous," He says, suddenly filled with confidence, "You're amazing, I've only known you a few weeks, but you've already effected so much in what I do,"

"Simon-" She begins but she can't even think of anything to say.

"You don't have to say anything to me, its honestly fine," He mumbles, shoving his hands in his trouser pockets.

She places a hand on his arm, "Thank you,"

"Its okay," He whispers and she steps forwards.

She reaches up and presses a soft kiss on his cheek.

Simon's cheeks flush yet again, his insides twist. A tingle erupting across his cheek where she kissed him.

She pulls the jacket off her shoulders and holds it out to him.

"Thank you, Si," She says and he raises his eyebrows.

"Si?" He questions.

She just shrugs, a soft smile still sat on her lips.

She heads into the building, her whole body was tingling with a new sensation- some kind of euphoria.

She enters the sports hall and sees Ethan and Summer dancing together.

Summer looks over to Margo, mouthing thank you.

Her overall goal was achieved- the last thing she expected from becoming friends with Simon was to actually become attached.

She watches the whole dance floor move to the beat of the music.

Suddenly a hand wraps around her waist. She stiffens, looking up to see Simon.

"One dance? Please?" He asks, pulling a puppy dog face.

"Fine," She mumbles, taking Simon's hand.

They walk to the dance floor, his hand leaves her as she begins to sway gently to the music, her hips swinging. Simon watches, stepping once to the left, then to the right and repeating.

Margo moves forwards, bringing her body closer to Simon, her hips still swaying.

Simon blinks, feeling brave he places his hands on her waist, pulling her body even closer as they move deeper into the crowd.

His hands remain, after Margo nods in approval. She was nervous, so was he. It was awkward, but the music was making it easier to dance.

The song finally ends, most of the dancing couples kiss each other. Simon's hands leave Margo's waist, and she smiles at him.

"I'm going to head home," She says and Simon nods.

"Of course, I'll walk you," He says and she shakes her head.

"Go party with your friends," She says and Simon smiles.

"I'd much rather spend my time with you," He says and Margo can't help but smile back.

The pair of them walk home, their hands skimming past each others as they walk, their laughter filling the empty streets. Eventually they reach Margo's rich neighbourhood.

"Goodnight, Si," She says and he smiles at her.

"Goodnight, Margo," He whispers and she takes his hand, running her thumb over his knuckles.

"Thanks for tonight," She says and he smiles.

"You're very welcome," He says and Margo lets go of his hand.

"Night," She whispers and he nods.

"Night," He replies before making his way down the street, away from her.

She watches him walk away, regretting letting him go as he looks over his shoulder, sending her a wave. She watches with tear filled eyes,           what had she gotten herself into?

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