Chapter 17

The Dance

-Bree-

It was a few days away from Halloween. The school was having a dance where you could dress up in costumes if you want. Nobody had asked me to the dance yet. Allen from battle club was going with Abbie. Jase and Cress even got dates. Cress! Even he got a date and he's Cress!

I was walking to my dorm room from Battle club. I heard rapid footsteps and someone calling my name. I turned around to see Preston. I stopped for him to catch up. He put his hands on his knees and start panting.

"Hey," I greeted.

"You're a fast walker." He looked up from catching his breath.

I laughed shortly, "do you need anything?"

"Yeah, I was wondering," he rubbed the back of his neck,"if you would like to go to the dance with me?"

I was shocked. Preston could have asked any girl in the school but he was asking me.

"I-I would love to go with you!" I exclaimed.

He smiled, "okay I'll pick you up around seven. Does that sound good?"

"Sounds great!"

"I've got a ton of homework I need to finish. I mean if that's okay..."

"Don't worry about me, you don't need to walk me to my room or whatever. If you've got work go and finish it so we can have fun on Friday."

"Okay, see you around. Can't wait 'til Friday."

"Bye!"

I rushed to my dorm room. Abbie need to hear this. I ran down the halls of the dormitory and flung my room door open. I slammed it immediately behind me.

"What's the matter?" Abbie was obviously concerned about my behavior; panting and smiling like a psycho.

I clutched both of Abbie's arms, "Preston asked me to the dance!"

"That's wonderful!" Abbie through her arms around me and shared in my joy. She withdrew from her hug.

"Do you have something to wear for the dance?" She asked, panicky.

"Arceus, I don't," I slapped my forehead,"I didn't think anyone would ask me. I didn't know that anyone liked me enough."

"Well, Preston does."

"He might just be doing it because I'm a friend and the only female Protector."

"Nonsense, come on. We are going to buy you the most beautiful outfit ever created."

She grabbed my hand and pulled me out the door. I called my mom and we met up, so she could help pick out a dress or costume. Whatever I decide it will be. We searched tirelessly. Right when I was about to give up. I spotted something between two dress on the rack. I pulled it out. It was perfect. This was the one.

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Preston would pick me up any minute now. I looked in the mirror. I was wearing a red dress. The back ends of it curled like a Vulpix's tail. I had a head band in with Vulpix ears and the curly hair they have on top of their heads. I wore down my blond hair. I turned to my Pokemon on my bed.

"How do I look?" I struck a dramatic pose. They clapped and cheered. I picked up Vulpix and turned towards the mirror.

"I look just like you, don't I."

"Vulpix!" She agreed.

Abbie came in sight in the mirror. She had a sky blue sparkly dress. She also had a black mask that covered her eyes, which also had sparkles.

"You look amazing!" She squealed.

"You look even better!" I replied. There was a knock on the door.

"That must Preston. Go and answer it." Abbie gave me a encouraging shove. I returned my Pokemon and opened the door.

Preston looked a hero from old tales. He had a navy blue cape and a black coat. He stumbled over his words.

"You look gorgeous!"

I blushed. "Thanks."

He offered me his arm and smiled.

"Shall we."

I took his arm and went to the gymnasium. Plenty of people were there. Plastic Pumpkaboo's lit the room as they hung from above. Orange and black covered the tables that had snacks and punch. We spotted Jase and Cress and went over to them. Cress was in a black Gi with white linings. A sheath to a sword was on his belt. I hoped it was fake. Jase was in a brown trench coat and a shirt and tie with a badge on it.

"What are you supposed to be?" I asked him.

"A detective from the international police force." He answered, flashing everyone his badge.

"So whose your guys' dates?" Preston raised his eyebrows to his younger friends.

"I came here with Maria Grove. The best part is she's hot and I'm pretty sure she's into me." Cress bragged.

"Yeah, Abbie had to introduce her for the day and I highly doubt she's into to you" I turned to Jase,"what about you?"

"I asked, Emma Young. She came here with me and now she's ignoring me to go off with her friends. Probably to get some guys to dump their dates for them instead."

We all joined in for a huge laugh. After, that we found Abbie and crammed ourselves in a photo both to take pictures. We each took a roll of pictures. We all had smiles and were doing silly poses and gestures. My favorite one was when Preston had his arm around me. We then separated to go to our dates.

Most of the music was techno and latest hits. We went crazy and was lost in our dancing and the music. I looked around to see Cress and Jase linking arms and spinning in circles. Abbie was doing some insane dancing with her legs. I turned back to Preston. For this one night we were invincible and we were closer then ever. I saw Maria Grove's head on Cress shoulder. Cress and I exchanged smiles.

The loud music stopped. They started to play slow dance music. Preston put his hand on my lower back and we started to dance. I never really danced with a guy before. We slowly moved across the gym floor. The music stopped, I expected Preston to let me go but he didn't. He looked deeply in my eyes.

"Bree Taylor, I love you."

He did feel the same way. I leaned towards his lips and we kissed. We weren't slobbering over each other or rushed it. We shared a magical kiss that no one could ever copy. The dance ended around midnight and Preston walked me to my room.

"Does this mean were dating?" I asked with a smile.

"Do you want to?" Preston asked.

"Of course!"

"Okay then we are. Good night." He took my right hand and kissed it. He smiled and was off.

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Author note: Oh my god! I finally escaped from that guys cellar! JK, but seriously I know I have updated on about a month but Cross Country and school are very demanding of my time. I also don't want to let my grades slip or get distracted. The only time I'll be able to type is probably on the weekends or when I have time in the evening. I'm very sorry for neglected my duties of an author and I know you are tired of excuses. Please be patient and show your support be voting. I get really happy when show they like my book. I might even get more motivated to type.

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