When we were young

Finding a date for prom

After two weeks of living with Casey I was finally ready to go back to the Taylor's. Well if I was to be completely honest, I was being forced to go back. A few days ago my Mum called me demanding to know why I did not go back to the Taylor's with in the week like I had promised Linda. Mum then went on to say that I had three days to go back to Linda's or else! I know that I upset Mrs Taylor by staying away longer than I had promised and I was close to caving a few times, but than Anthony and Her would pop into my mind and I would come to my senses.

I kept thinking that all I needed was an extra week. That if I could just spend another week I would feel like myself again. And it did help. I was feeling lighter, I could smile easier and most importantly I didn't have to play mind games.

Funny how the moment I made up my mind to go back, my chest felt tight, my lips when smiling were strained and I started plotting my next move. The walls that once surrounded my heart, no longer existed. I felt vulnerable and I hated it. So I was plotting to keep my heart from getting broken. Casey and I talked about this, and she declared that there was to be no more mind games with Anthony. The truth and the truth alone will be what I say to him from here on out. Easier said than done.

"You will be fine Sarah", Casey said to me as we hugged. "I hope so", I whispered as I stepped out of her car and slowly made my way to the front door of the Taylor's house. Closing my eyes, I took a few deep breaths and then knocked on the door.

I waited for a couple of seconds and then the door was swung open. "Oh Sarah, it is so good to see you". I was too stunned. Standing in front of me was Lisa Bird. As she kept talking all I could think was, I thought that her and Anthony were over. What is she doing here. And then some of the words she was saying got my attention. All I got was asked me and prom.

"Sorry, I didn't quite get that Lisa", I said my heart speeding up while my mind thought, it better not be what I think she said. "Oh that's ok, I said we have to go shopping for dresses because Anthony asked me to go to prom with him!". Lisa squealed while doing a little happy dance. "Oh", was all I could say. My heart sunk and the walls came back up and this time a chain with a padlock snapped around the walls keeping everything secure.

"So who are you going with?", Lisa asked, not seeming to notice my doom and gloom mood. "Wh-", I didn't even get to finish my sentence before Jared cut me off. "Well Lisa, Sarah and I are going to prom together", Jared said while looking at me with an unreadable expression. In shock, I just stood there and stared dumfounded into Jared's eyes. I would love to go with Jared, I have always had a thing for him, but I couldn't help but feel that he was taking pity on me. Turning to Lisa I said, "Excuse me Lisa, I need to talk to Jared about prom". Without waiting for her to answer, I garbed Jared's hand and walked straight to my room. Turning to face him I said, "What the hell do you think your doing"?