That was why prom mattered to me so much.
I wanted one perfect night for him.
Just one.
That was why prom mattered to me so much.
My mom had spent weeks helping me choose my dress. Elliot showed up at my house in a navy suit with a tiny blue rose pinned to his jacket.
My father shook his hand at the door and said, “You look sharp tonight, son.”
And Elliot smiled so hard his entire face lit up.
“Are you ready?” he asked me nervously.
I had never seen him look more handsome.
“I’m ready.”
Now, standing inside the gym while people laughed at us again, I suddenly wanted to cry.
My mom had spent weeks helping me choose my dress.
The decorations sparkled under strings of lights. Couples danced together. Teachers stood near the walls, pretending not to notice what the students were saying.
Then another girl called out loudly from across the dance floor.
“Careful not to lose him in the crowd!”
More laughter.
