Headphones // Merome

Chapter 36: Sad Song

|Jerome's POV|

When Mitch and I pulled up to the school, it was already packed. We had to park down the street and then walk to the practice fields where the dance was. When we got out of the car and started walking I took Mitch's hand, because he looked nervous. "What's wrong biggums?" I asked, smiling and started swinging our hands. "Nothing. Just... still people." he said shyly. "Aw, Mitchy," I quickly kissed his cheek. "It'll just be you and me; and the Pack. All you have to worry about is missing the Preston and Rob kiss or Mat knocking over the DJ booth." I smirked. "Huh?" He looked at me like I was crazy. "What?" I asked. "Did you say Preston and Rob kissing?" He said. "Uh, yeah. They're going as a "bromance", which everyone knows it more. Plus, they're practically already in love with each other. Ugh, it's actually painful that they aren't together." I ranted, and Mitch burst out laughing. "Did I miss something?" I asked "N-No... It's just... A: that's exactly what Emma said about them, and Vikk and Lachlan, and us. And I'm pretty sure Vic and Jason, once she heard about Vic's crush. B: I totally agree!" He smiled. Suddenly, we were jumped on from behind.

"Merome!" The voice on top of me yelled. Rob. "Hi-a Preston." Mitch grinned, throwing Preston off him. "Watch the suit man!" Preston answered. I continued carrying Rob. "Put my date down, wouldja?" Preston said, casting a smirk to me. "He's all yours." I dropped Rob and he stumbled, but Preston caught him. "Wow. Darude." Rob frowned, but I saw a small blush on his face. "Aw, Robby's got a crush. Look at that red face." Mitch pointed, smirking. "You know, I was gonna say the exact same thing." I commented, and then I noticed Preston starting to blush and glare at me. "I hate you all." Preston mumbled, putting his head down. "What did I do?" Rob said and fake-pouted. "Oh, nothing Robby. I meant the two jags in front of us." Preston said, and Mitch and I laughed. "Well, when Mat's recording your slow dance or Vikk catches you making out or Brandon walks in on you two having fun, we'll see who the jags are." Mitch sassed back. "OH!" I screamed, and Preston glared at Mitch with a bright red face while Rob laughed and blushed. "Like that'll ever come close to happening." Rob said. Preston's glare fell to a quick frown, but then hid it with a smile. We made it to the fields.

(A/N: I'm 13 I've got no idea what Proms like... If descriptions suck, I am so sorry XD ~Rosie <3)

"Dood!" Preston exclaimed as we took everything in. From what I could see, the entire senior class was already here. Some stood by the refreshments, others socialized around tables, and some brave people already hit the dance floor. The DJ had his own little stage set up at the far end of the field, and lights were strung around poles that lined most of the perimeter of the fields. "Whoa." I breathed. "Looks so much better then junior prom." Rob said as he slipped past Mitch and I. "Well what are we waiting for?" Preston said, pushing Mitch and me forward. "Look, it's Vikk and Lachlan!" Rob pointed, and then Preston followed him over. Mitch looked awestruck. "Okay there, biggums?" I asked, throwing an arm around his shoulder. "Lots of people here. We have to go right through them don't we." He said. "Maybe, depends where the others are." I answered, tilting my head to the side a little. Suddenly, I saw Victory's blue-haired head pop up among the crowd, and then she sunk back down again. I was able to follow her through the crowd with my eyes, and she finally sat down at a table with what looked like Emma, Brandon, and Mat. "There. No people to go through." I took Mitch's hand and dragged him to where I saw the others.

When we got close, Emma noticed us and squealed. "Oh my God! You guys look adorable!" Mitch smiled. "That color is amazing, Em." He answered. "You think?" She swayed the dress side to side. It was a vibrant mint green that fell around her knees. Brandon smiled at her. "Looks beautiful." he said, and Emma shyly smiled. "Why you two so damn cute? Both of you guys!" Victory grinned, looking from Mitch and I to Emma and Brandon. "Oh! Wait! Mitch, Jerome, you know Jason?" She gestured to the boy next to her. I stuck out my hand. "Hey man. How's Vicky treating you?" I joked and he smiled, shaking my hand. "She's wonderful." Jason grinned at her, and she blushed. "Hi Jason! I'm Mitch." Mitch waved from beside me. "Hi Mitch! Like the tux, man." Jason answered. "Thanks!" Mitch smiled. "Hi I'm Mat. Victory clearly doesn't like me, because she forgot about me. But that's not uncommon." Mat snuck up next to Mitch, and shook Jason's hand. "Sorry, Matty-boy. You were being quiet-" "Mat was being quiet?" Rob interrupted as he jumped into the conversation. "Little bit." I answered. "Wow." Rob shook his head in disbelief. "Nice to meet you Mat. And... Rob... is it? You too." Jason flashed a quick smile at both of them. "Rob it is, nice to meet you too Jason." Rob smiled. Then we were all cut off by a voice over the speakers.

"Hello, Senior class!" The DJ said, and most of us cheered. "I'll be here all night, playing the music for this lovely prom. And I like to start things off slow. So the first song of the night, a slow dance. Grab your partners, and hit that dance floor!" And he started playing the first lines of a song. "Jason! This is my favorite song!" Vic started pulling him towards the floor.

You and I, we're like fireworks and symphonies, exploding in the sky. With you, I'm alive, like all the missing leaves of my heart, they finally collide. So stop time right here in the moonlight, cause I don't ever wanna close my eyes.

I took a quick glance to the floor, and noticed Vikk and Lachlan already out there. "May I have this first dance?" Brandon bowed to Emma a little. "Of course." Emma curtsied and took his arm, and they walked out to the floor.

Without you, I feel broke, like I'm half of a whole. Without you, I've got no hand to hold. Without you, I feel torn, like a sail in a storm. Without you, I'm just a sad song; I'm just a sad song

Mat and Rob sat down behind us as Preston came over, joining them. "Whatcha say, Mitch?" I turned to him, and smiled. He glanced back at the three behind us, then to me again. "Okay... I mean, I've never danced..." He answered nervously. "Then I'll show you! C'mon, biggums." I pulled him towards the dance floor.

With you, I fall. It's like I'm leaving all my past in silhouettes up on the wall. With you, I'm a beautiful mess. It's like we're standing hand and hand with all our fears up on the edge. So stop time right here in the moonlight, cause I don't ever wanna close my eyes.

I stopped walking and pulled Mitch closer to me. "Your hand here," I put his hand on my shoulder. "Mine here," I set mine on his hip. "And I take this one." I grabbed his free hand with mine. "And that's basically it." I smiled, and he blushed. "You're adorable." I commented. He smiled shyly and ducked his head. "No. Head up, Mitch." I said, he slowly lifted his head again. I quickly pecked his lips. "I Love you." He smiled. "I love you too."

You're the perfect melody, the only harmony I wanna hear. You're my favorite part of me, with you standing next to me, I've got nothing to fear.

Without you, I feel broke, like I'm half of a whole. Without you, I've got no hand to hold. Without you, I feel torn, like a sail in a storm. Without you, I'm just a sad song; I'm just a sad song.

::A/N::
Ahhhh cute! Thanks AaskardPanda250 for the song, I love it so much! I finished my special art thing for you guys! I'll post a picture of it tomorrow with an A/N, and explain it a little lol. Thanks for your endless support, and for 6K reads. That's freaking amazing, I love you all to pieces! So until next chapter, ~Rosie <3

Sad Song, by We The Kings