"it's about that time of year! that time of year where you spend weeks finding the perfect dress. spending hundreds on renting a limo and making big scenes, guys carrying posters with bold and creative askings." our teacher goes on a tangent while the class whispers. "prom? do you think she's talking about prom?" natalie whispers next to me.

"no way. it's in the middle of november. prom is in april." i say doubtfully. "it better not be prom! prom can't come early! i haven't even looked for a dress yet or booked a makeup appointment or got shoes!" riley panics. "riley!" nat and i shout in unison.

she calms down. "it's most likely homecoming." i reassure them. "ha! you guys thought i was going to say prom! nope. it's homecoming!" our teacher says excitedly. the class sighs, especially riley. homecoming. i totally forgot that schools have homecomings and kingsballs. i even forgot about prom.

"asb will announce the theme next week." she says before the bell rings. we all pack our bags and leave. "what do you think the theme is going to be?" i ask. "probably something disney, or a famous movie like the great gatsby." natalie says. "i just hope its nothing nerdy, i will be so mad." riley makes us laugh.

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"how's my favorite girl?" parker pulls up in front of my house in his sexy ass car. "she's doing alright." the wind blows my hair all over the place. "you look gorgeous." he gets out of his car. as soon as i walk in front of him, he pulls me into him and kisses me.

i love his smell. i could melt in his arms. his arms gently squeeze me as we hug. i could stay in this position for the rest of my life. "do you want to come inside? dinner should be ready in like a few minutes. i promise you won't get killed." i let go of him and wrap my arms around his neck.

"i won't get killed? yes!" he says making me smile. "you might get a fork jabbed in your neck but don't worry it'll be fine." i mess with his hair. this wind came out of nowhere. "that's totally nothing to worry about." we laugh until my mom yells at us.

"brianna dinner is finished, come set the- he isn't welcome here. go home parker." my mom waves her wooden spoon around. i roll my eyes at her. "mmm, looks like i'm not wanted." parker fake frowns. "wait for it."

shortly after, my dad comes out. "hey parker are you joining us for dinner?" he says and i smile at parker. "yes. i heard bri's mom can really cook. her lasagna is my favorite." parker yells back. i bite my lip to stop me from laughing. "shut up parker you've never had my lasagna." my mom turns around and goes back inside. we all wait until she's closes the door to laugh.

"yeah shut up parker, you've never had her lasagna." my dad also goes back inside. i laugh harder. "i actually did have her lasagna. the first time i came over." he says and i remember. "yes you did." i move away and walk with him to my house.

things are better. i feel better.

"ready?" i look at him. "hell no."