Free Kendall

Chapter 29

Chapter 29
Kendall's POV

Tonight is the night

It is officially the night of the Winter Ball.

I am so fucking nervous.

The winter break is in three days.
Thankfully.

Nary helps me with the final touches of my suit.
Ari is giving me a corsage when I get to their house.
Always messing up the gender stereotypes.

Nary stands, giving me a once over.
"Aww, my son is all grown up," They exaggerate, tearing up.

"Narryyy," I groan. "Stahppp."
They giggle.
"Alright, alright, I'll stop."

We head downstairs and Dad and Rainne are standing in the living room.

"Was that you crying?" Dad asks, smirking.
"Of course not, my prince. That was all Kendall," Nary replies, throwing me under the bus.

I make a gasp.
"Nary, Dad, stahp. I'm going to be late."

They both giggle.
"Alrighty, fine," Dad says. "Pictures."

I sigh, posing as the three of them attack me with cameras.
After they're done, I head to my car, driving away.

I reach Ari's house quickly.
I park, going up to ring the doorbell.

Mr Clare answers it, and I gulp.
"Hi, Mr Clare."
I hope that I don't sound too nervous.

He chuckles.
"Hello, Kendall. You look nice tonight son. Just keep my child safe, that's all I ask."
I nod.
"Yes sir. I'd never put them in any harm."

He nods.
"Ari! Your boyfriend's here!"

Ari pushes their dad away from the entrance, and my jaw drops.
They look immaculate. Gorgeous. Amazing. 
Too many adjectives.

Ari chose a black suit, clearly altered to fit their subtle curves.
The undershirt was a see-through white, showing off their tan binder.
The shoes are vans, and their hair is pulled back into a bun. 

They're hot.

"You're going to catch flies, Kendall," Ari says, bringing me back to reality.
I close my mouth, immediately popping my jaw.

Ari chuckles.
They take my hand.

"You look very handsome, Kendall."
I blush.
"As do you, Ari."

They blush too.

***

We reach the school about 20 minutes after the dance started.

The school is decorated amazingly.
There are blue balloons everywhere, a red carpet, and a dessert bar.

One of the students is djing.
They're giving us good tunes.

I take Ari's hand as we walk into the school.
They hand Mr Hemmings our tickets, and he hands us our raffle tickets.

They are going to be used to vote for the royalty, I suppose.

We are greeted quickly by the rest of the Gays, who saved us a seat at a big table.

Nikolai is wearing a maroon suit and rocking it.
Tate and Jonas are matching. Tate is wearing a silver dress that Diana and Ari picked out.
Rayssa and Quinn are wearing dresses like the demiboy flag, combined with Diana and Hazel.
Ian is wearing a purple suit.

The cha-cha slide turns on, and Ari squeals.
"Come on come on!" They say, pulling me to the dance floor.
I chuckle, following.

We dance to that, and Nik videotapes Ari for blackmail purposes (and me of course) purposes.
The songs change, but most of the group (minus Ian, Hazel, and Nik) are dancing.

A rap song comes on after we finish the wobble. 
Ari pulls me to the punch table.

"You alright?" They ask, out of breath and sweaty.
I nod.
"I'm alright. A bit tired from dancing."

They nod, handing me some punch.
I drink it.
Pretty decent taste.

I set my glass down, and lead Ari to a quiet table in the back.
They look at me with wide eyes and I smile.

I pull them close, holding and smiling more.
They relax into me.

"This is amazing, Kendall," They whisper.
I nod.
"It indeed is. You know what would be more amazing though?"

Ari raises their eyebrows.
"What?"

I gulp slightly.
"If you would be my significant other."
I blush.

Ari blushes as well, stammering slightly.
"I would love to, Kendall. Are you sure you want me to be your s/o?"

I nod.
"I wouldn't have anyone else."

Ari smiles and turns, kissing me deeply, not caring who sees us.
I kiss them back, holding them close.

This is how everything should go out.
Our friends, my Ari, a good family.
But life never lasts like that very long.

It's the reason I hug Ari closer, and I am happy at that moment.
And be me.