Prom Committee

Taking a Stand

Prom was in three days and pretty much all of the decorations were assembled and looked great. I wish I could be a little more excited though for Saturday but I've been doing a lot of thinking the past couple days and I feel like I have gotten nowhere.

The whole situation with Josh was pulling at my heartstrings and no part of me wanted to just forget him and move on. I came to the conclusion that I needed to finally talk to him and clear the air. On the other hand ever since this situation started Beck and I have seemed to be more friendly and open with each other. I think the fact that we're both currently dealing with the same thing definitely helps that bond. I have told him time and time again that we're just friends and I don't want to confuse him and push any boundaries. I still have a lot to figure out.

"Did you have fun with Mia yesterday?" Layla asked, as we strolled through the lunch line.

"Yes," I nodded, "she is such a great kid, which makes everything even harder because if I ruin things with Beck I might not see her ever again."

"I never thought about that. If you don't mind me asking, how are things going with Beck?" she questioned, raising an eyebrow.

I sighed and set an apple on my tray, "Well we're definitely friends because we haven't argued in a while. I enjoy seeing the after school side of him, it's heartwarming and sweet."

"Hmm," she smirked.

I furrowed my eyebrows confused, "What?"

"Oh nothing," she sang, as we strolled to our table.

"Are you sure?"

"Maybe," she shrugged her shoulders, as we both sat down.

I stared at her and pleaded, "Can you just tell me?"

She leaned in and whispered, "I think someone might have a crush on Beck."

"Who? Me?!" I leered.

"Yeah."

I slapped her shoulder, and muttered, "That's not even funny Lay, considering my messed up ball of emotions."

"Hey I just call it like I see it Tar," she grinned.

"Well stop it," I scolded.

"Okay fine," she put her hands up. "I should tell you that Noah asked if him and Josh can sit with us during lunch."

I sighed, "Please tell me that you told him 'no'."

"Yes I did. I know that it's still hard for you to look at him and I'm not going to make problems worse just because Noah and I are kind of a thing," she reassured.

"Thanks," I grinned, "I really hope it works out between the two of you. Somehow you guys fit really well together and hopefully you won't have to deal with what I'm dealing with."

Layla gave me a quick side hug causing me to smile at her. It was times like these that I really appreciated her and couldn't figure life out without her. She was my soul rock but I understood eventually that we were going to break apart whenever she had a man in her life and I had one in mine. Of course we would still be best friends and do almost everything together but we would have another rock in our life and not need the other as much. I know that I'm still young and have plenty of time to find my other rock but it would be nice to detect mine sooner than later.

"Hey if you decide on neither of them I'm sure Noah wouldn't mind you tagging along with us and him being the third wheel," she grinned.

"I'll remember that," I chuckled.

"I hate to ask, are you going to talk to Josh soon?" she inquired, changing the subject.

"Yes I know I should. I just don't want to cry again in front of him."

"If you need back-up I can come with," she grinned.

"Maybe, we'll see," I sipped my milk.

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A few hours later and the school day came to an end which meant committee time was almost starting. Layla and I strolled into the gymnasium and everyone was in their usual corners. I accidentally peered at Sadie too long as she sent me an evil look and then laughed. I was shocked to see Beck already here before us tying some string to some blue stars that had a hole punched out at the top for hanging.

"Uh hi," I uttered confused.

"Hey, I just thought I would do my best to help make everything easier since I know that you have a lot going on," he replied.

I nodded and smiled, "Thanks I appreciate it, even if you are a part of the problem."

"I know," he sighed peering down, "I still feel bad about that."

I whispered, "I know this sucks, but you're feelings are valid. As much as I don't want to say this, I'm glad that you told me how you feel otherwise I might still be wandering around in this fantasy land with someone that I'm unsure about now."

He stared at me with a twinkle in his eyes, "You're welcome Tara."

I blushed as I heard him call me by my real name. Hearing Beck say it was strangely different than other people.

"So," Layla cleared her throat awkwardly, "let's continue with these stars."

"Um you two start without me, I have to do something," I stated, eyeing Josh at the basketball hoop.

I didn't want to talk to him but I had to talk him whether I liked it or not. Of course to my dismay as I was sauntering his way Sadie stops me in my tracks.

"Hi loser," she waved innocently.

"What do you want? I'm kind of busy," I griped.

"Oh, I just wanted to see if you were still upset about Josh and I. I know how much that must have hurt you," she crossed her arms smirking.

"You know what Sadie, I don't want to play these stupid mind games with you anymore. I don't care if you're trying to hurt me or get in between me and my love life, but I've had enough of it."

She raised an eyebrow and sneered, "I doubt that. You're just putting up a front but I know eventually you'll come crumbling down."

I shook my head and roared, "No actually I won't because I'm done with you. I know that you make me feel miserable and ridicule me because deep down you are the one who has a sad lonely life. I know that the only reason that you're going after Josh is because I've liked him for years. For some dumb reason you want whatever I have which honestly doesn't make sense since you're so rich."

"So who cares?" she crossed her arms.

"Exactly my point Sadie. I'm done dealing with you and your pathetic comments and god awful smelling perfume. It's going to feel so great next year when we graduate and I won't have to ever see you again. You can't hurt me anymore no matter how hard you try. So if you don't mind I have some business to take care of. Buh-bye," I waved innocently and trotted away.

I glanced back for a brief second and saw her standing there dumbfounded. Everyone in the room was staring at me with shock due to the fact I just put Sadie in her place.

Hehehehe, one point me and zero points satan's daughter.

I had no clue where that anger came from but I enjoyed every second of it. I felt like a strong independent woman and I was completely ready to talk to Josh.

He was watching me walk up to him and he had a stunned expression on his face.

"Wow T, I don't know if I should be happy to see you or a little scared after that," he quipped.

"Josh, we need to talk."