Chapter 7

The girl on the mirror. She's beautiful. She doesn't seem to be seventeen. She looks like a matured woman because of the make up. Her lip with red lipstick. The eye with gray contactlense. That’s me. My gray cocktail dress was tight to my upper body. There is no obvious cleavage but the exposed collarbone is attractive. Formerly long hair is shortened to shoulder and beach curls the hair style.

It's seven o'clock in the evening. I took a deep breath and looked at myself in the mirror again. I was nervous and excite. Sav was invited to our prom because he was a sponsor of the school. I went downstairs and he immediately looked up at me as if he had been waiting for me for a while. I saw his jaw moved.

He is so handsome in his black tux. He also has a new haircut. I saw he had an earring in his ear. And his necktie is gray? We're match? I can hardly look at him. My hand is too cold.

Who isn't nervous, right? I still remember what he told me last night. Those are his words to me. But after he said that it was as if he was normal and immediately left my room. Maybe I was just imagining that. maybe he's not mad to tell me that. Maybe because I love him so much and that’s what I’ve been hearing. Just shit! He looks at me full of admiration.

"You're beautiful" he said to me and held out his hand. I bit my lip. Is it okay for her uncle to say 'you're beautiful?' okay right? There is no malice.

Gradually I reached for his hand as well and it seemed like there was some kind of electricity and it immediately went to my thigh as if I was being tickled. Am I obsessed?

"You're handsome ..." I said to him like a fool while stunned by his handsome face.

He smiled.

"Uhm .. come on?" He immediately supported me until I got into his car. During the ride I couldn't help but stare at him

"So, you have a partner?" He asked in his full voice and looked at me .. it went down to my collarbone so I was distracted by the feeling of a tickle in my stomach again. What kind of question is that? Of course there is.

"Yes .."

He nodded

"You'll dance with him?"he asked frowning and on the way the look.

"Yes, we have an intro number .. with our other classmates."

"Then?" Huh?

"-What then?"

He cleared his throat . "If someone invite you to dance, will you agree?" Why is he asking? !

"Depends ..." I answered. The nervousness was still in my chest. The thrill and excitement are in my system. That mixed up with me.

"You? Is Miss Ocampo your partner?"

"I don't have a partner."

I turned away and nodded. "Why? Isn't that your girlfriend?" He smiled sparingly .. and looked at me in the rearview mirror.

"I'll watch over you. Every move you make. I'll watch over you ...". My heart pounded. It was as if there were fireworks in my chest and the fireworks exploded one after another.

I scoffed mockingly. "It's that one of dad--"

"No .." he cut me off "and you're not allowed to get drunk .. understand? " He knew I used to like to get drunk. So I was always grounded, only now has it changed how worse I feel.

I sighed.

"Fine."

At the school Auditorium we held our prom. It doesn’t seem like that’s our Auditorium anymore. Much has changed. Well, our Auditorium is not small. Three basketball courts would probably fit here. And take note ha .. our Auditorium is air-conditioned. So the gate that will open still needs to be closed.

The color of the surroundings is gray and black. There are three large chandeliers that are also above. The tables covered with white cloth. There are also dishes lined up on the side on the long table followed by appetizers. There are those who serve juice and students are not allowed to drink alcohol but visitors who sponsor the school are allowed.

"Just text me if you need something, okay?" Sav whispered but my attention was not there when we entered, the students were already admiring him.

"Okay." I immediately left when I saw Jez being followed by Simon. Jezel looked so pretty on her black and gray cocktail dress. She was at the table and frowned because Simon was next to her.

"Please Jezel .. I'll give you everything answer me ..---"

"Oh, that's an old line Simon!" I cut them off and they immediately looked at me.

"Wow, you're so beautiful Rox" Jezel startled me.

I smiled. "You too .." I sat next to hee and across from him was Simon.

"Wow. You look great baby girl." Simon praised.

. "I'm not Simon. You thought I forgot when you stole Jezel's kiss?" I'm sick of Jez's eyes widening. She immediately beat Simon.

"Why did you say that ?! You're embarrassing !!" She hissed.

"Why are you embarrassed? I've kissed you five times since then?"

"What the fuck ?!" I was shocked to say that and Jez's cheek was red. She's so cute!

"H-Hi Roxette." But Gerald, my partner, caught my attention. I slapped my forehead.

"I'm sorry Gerald .. I forgot to look for you .." Even though he’s in shape, it's still big glasses. It's okay than the other partner.

"It's okay. Can I sit? It'll start later ..."

"Sure!" We chatted happily. The whispers of other fourth years are heard.

"I greeted Savier very well earlier even if he just nods in response, it's like my panties are about to fall off! He’s so hot bes! He's really my type! "

My hand clenched at what was heard. I looked around and saw him at the table of his peers. Right in front of us. He’s holding a goblet of wine and sipping it but it was in my eyes.

If you look at him, he looks like a fierce kind of person. With his built body, you would think it was not Twenty four but thirty. The hardness of the body and the perfection seem to have been sculpted by a skilled sculptor. I swallowed and looked away.

Jez kissed me. "Why?"

"Your uncle ... Gerald looks like he's going to die oh .." I drank the juice and looked at Sav again who was already typing on his cellphone.

I took a deep breath. "Jez! Let's just say I-I like him but that's about it. The one with us will stay and it won't level up. I deserve someone and so does he."

"Can you see him in others?" The two of us just whispered so that our neighbor at the table could not hear.

"I can handle it. Even if the world is turned upside down, the same blood flows in our body. But We can't." I swallowed as my throat seemed to block. My chest ached especially when I saw Mam Ocampo and Sav side by side at their table. Miss Ocampo's fellow teacher still seems to admire them. I received a message. My cellphone vibrated inside my pouch.

Savier: I can't take my eyes off of you.

I looked back at him and he was still looking at me. But Miss Ocampo is talking to him. Miss Ocampo is wearing a black dress and it is undeniable .. she has a beautiful body and a great future. Me? My body curves are beautiful but it is small.

Our introduction number has already started in a few minutes. We danced in the middle. Everyone thinks of us. We seemed to be the women that a flower above look at because of our cocktail dress. Gerald danced lightly. I just laugh when I step on him ..

It wasn't long before we were done.

There was an emcee on stage and the best in gowns were honored. Best in couple. And I am the Queen of the night. And Caleb is the King of the night. Applause filled the place as I was called. I had a smile on my face as I climbed up and was supported by Caleb.

"You're so beautiful ..." he said in my ear while going up the stage.

"Thank you. You're handsome too.." Caleb is really handsome, he's tall and has a badboy look. If his features mature, he will definitely be a catch. He grinned. the fun I had as I wore a little crown as the Queen of the night.

"Ladies and gentle men. Our dancing is about to start. Enjoy the night." Announced by the emcee on the big and wide stage. The song "A thousand years" immediately went awry.

We were already sitting at my desk and Caleb was next to me. Jez is gone and can't be found. Gerald was also next to me and Caleb and I were in the middle.

"Can I have this dance?" Caleb asked and stood up. He held out his hand to me. I looked back at Sav's place earlier but they were no longer there. But I saw them in the middle with Miss ocampo and dancing clumsily. Miss Ocampo was leaning on his chest. My heart was pounding at the sight so I accepted Caleb's hand.

I smiled at him and he pulled me further in the middle. And next to them, Sav and miss Ocampo. I held Caleb's neck and he held my waist.

"Rox.." Caleb looked at me seriously.

"Hmm? .."

"Until when?" Its a question I can't get.

"Huh?" He touched my cheek gently. Apparently this is no longer Caleb the playboy and many crying women.

"How long will I wait for your Yes?" A question that surprised me. I thought it was just a game or joke that I was just riding. I didn't know he was so serious. He closed his eyes and leaned his forehead on my forehead. I have nothing hard to answer.

"I want you Rox " he whispered. But that momentum was cut off when I was surprised and sighed as we got Sav on the side. Caleb was immediately fixed. Sav's jaw clenched and he looked at Caleb badly.

"May I?" he asked. Caleb was still hesitant whether to give it or not. But eventually it slipped from his grasp and passed me to Sav.

"See you later." Caleb smiled at me and I looked at it. I turned to Sav with a serious face and immediately pulled my waist closer to him. I was almost up to his chest at his extreme height. The lights are dim here because the song is romantic. the dancers seem to have worlds of their own and I don’t know if anyone sees us.

Is it normal for your uncle to dance with you? I do not know the answer. But I know there is no malice in their eyes because he is my uncle. The song was immediately changed.

Now playing ../Maybe this time by Sarah Geronimo/

Two old friends meet again

Wearing older faces

And talk about the places

They've been

He slowly pulled my waist to press him .. my hand was shaking placed on his neck.

"S-Sav, maybe--" ..

"Maybe what?" He said to me. its kiss on my hair makes me close.

"Nothing .." it had no malice. I slowly closed my eyes and leaned my head on his chest.

Even just now ... Just now.. I don't know what I'm looking at. My emotions are getting worse.

two old sweethearts fell apart

Somewhere long ago

How are they to know

Someday they'd meet again

And have a need for more than

Reminiscin '

"Sav .."

"Hmm?" He keeps on nuzzling my hair. Our movements are gentle.

"Why didn't you dance with Maam Ocampo? Why me?" i bit my bottom lip to suppressed my nervousness.

He hugged me tightly. I don't seem to want to get lost. "Sav?" I called her attention when she couldn't answer.

"Please ... Don't ask me .. I dont want to ruin this night .."

"But--".

"Let me hug you .. just for now." Huh?

Maybe this time

It'll be lovin and they'll find

Maybe now they can be more than just friends

He's right. Juat for now .. Now, it's normal for him to dance and hug me .. It's normal for us to be this close. Tomorrow, nIt’s done. So he is right , for now. I no longer have a pack of four pairs of eyes that seem to enchant us dancing.

Maam Ocampo, Jez, Simon and Caleb staring at us intently. But I don't have a pack yet. I closed my eyes and hugged Sav's neck with my hand and went even deeper into his chest ..

Shes back in his life

And it feels so right

Maybe this time

Love wont end

Its the one that they had

Way back when

They were too young

To know when love is real

But somethinga never changes

and even hasnt cooles the flame

Its burnin even brighter than

Did before

"Rox .." Sav said huskily his lips pressed against my forehead. I knew he was bent over me .. I could inhale the smell of his mouth.

"Uhmm?"

"I don't like this ... Rox .. I don't like this ..."

I looked at him dizzily.

"Huh?" what is that? He bit his lips.

"You'll know someday. If everything's okay .." Huh? If everything is okay?