Chapter fifty
six:
”Jen?”
Jenna slowly lifted her head from Luke’s chest. She had been dancing with Luke
at her prom, tightly wound in his arms, through a string of slow songs played
by the DJ. The music sucked, but she had long since stopped caring.
Luke smiled down
at her. “It’s almost
Jenna sighed
heavily and nestled herself back into his arms. “So? Is this just a Cinderella
deal? Are you going to disappear at
Luke laughed.
“No, but the dance is over at
Jenna drew in a deep breath. “Okay, let’s go.”
Luke laughed, tightening his embrace on her when she didn’t move. “We can at
least finish this song.”
“Okay.”
She nestled into
his arms. “Can I tell you a secret?”
“Always.” He smiled.
“I was dreading
this night, thinking it was going to be a bunch of spoiled rich preppy kids
showing off… but now I don’t want it to end.”
Luke smiled and
gently kissed her forehead. “I know. I don’t want it to end either.”
Jenna looked up
at him. “You don’t mind being surrounded by people you don’t know?”
“I honestly
don’t care.” He added.
The song ended
and a faster one came on, and people began to move apart and move to the faster
music.
Jen finally
pulled away from him, although he was unwilling to let her. “Let’s go find
Becky and Zac.”
“Sure.” He took
her hand and followed her through the crowds of people, most of which were
already beginning to leave.
”Jen!” Someone called from the crowd, and Jenna
stopped to look around.
Finally, someone came bursting out of the mass of people and in a mass of
skirts embraced Jenna tightly.
Luke let go of
her hand, but stayed within reaching distance of her protectively, incase she
got lost in the crowd.
“
“I’m good, how
are you!” The girl released Jenna and finally noticed Luke.
Luke smiled and
extended a hand. “I’m Luke Benson.”
“You’re Luke?!
The infamous Luke that Jen always talks about? The one she is crazy over?”
Luke’s smile
turned into a wide grin, and Jenna blushed slightly.
“Wow,”
Luke felt
himself blush at that. “Err… thank you.”
“Maybe we should
go, Luke.” Jenna said, a little too eagerly.
“Yeah, I should
find my date, if he isn’t passed out somewhere.”
“Have you seen
Becky?” Jenna asked.
“No, I haven’t…
Is she here? With her rock star boyfriend?”
“Somewhere
around here.” Jenna nodded.
“Awesome. I’ll
let you go. Call me later!”
Jenna looked up
at Luke apologetically and pursed her lips.
Luke laughed out
loud and wrapped his arms around her in a firm embrace.
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Becky and Zac
were sitting together next to her locker. They had both wanted to get away from
the crowded gym and be alone for a few moments.
Becky had curled
up next to him, resting her head on his shoulder.
“Zaccy, I’m so
glad you came.”
“I’m glad I came
too. But you know; I wouldn’t have missed it for the world.”
Becky smiled. “Thank
you for coming.”
“No problem,
Becca.”
They sat in
silence for a few moments. “Oh, I forgot!” She jumped up and unlocked her
locker, and began taking down photo’s, passing them to Zac. They were photos of
them together, over the past two years. Zac couldn’t help but smile at the
photo of them together, with Becky clutching the oversized bear he had spent a
hundred bucks on at the fair.
Becky dropped
the lock into her purse and dropped to her knees on the floor next to Zac.
“That’s cute.
You’ve got pictures of us up in your locker?”
Becky nodded.
“Yeah, I do. It’s not easy being away from you for so long…”
“I know.” He
draped an arm around her shoulders. “I know it’s hard. But we’re together now,
so let’s not dwell on how hard the past was, and let’s just focus on how great
the future will be.”
Becky grinned
broadly. “That is the sweetest thing I have ever heard in my entire life!” She
placed a kiss on his lips.
Zac grinned back
at her. “How about we go find Luke and Jen?”
“Yeah, I think
we should.” She glanced at the clock on the wall. “It’s after
“Ok, come on.”
He got to his feet and helped her up.
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