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Hook's plan was as daring as it was simple: get the entire school to vote for a masquerade theme for prom

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Hook's plan was as daring as it was simple: get the entire school to vote for a masquerade theme for prom. That way, he could disguise himself and attend with Bridget without anyone realizing who he was. The idea had come to him in a flash, and now, he just had to make sure it happened. There was no backup plan—this had to work.

The next day, Hook wasted no time. As soon as he arrived at school, he started planting the seeds for his plan. He casually brought up the idea of a masquerade theme to his friends, making it sound like the perfect way to spice up prom and make it more exciting. He knew how to play to their interests, emphasizing how everyone could dress up in mysterious costumes and how it would add an air of intrigue to the night.

Uliana, of course, loved the idea. "A masquerade? That sounds absolutely perfect! We could totally outshine everyone with our costumes."

Hook grinned, knowing he had her on board. "Exactly. Plus, it would be something different. No one's ever done it before."

Word spread quickly, and soon enough, the idea of a masquerade theme caught fire among the students. Hook kept his cool, subtly encouraging everyone to vote for it when the time came. He knew he couldn't be too obvious, but he also couldn't afford to let the idea fizzle out.

By lunchtime, it seemed like everyone was talking about it. Hook felt a surge of hope—if the masquerade theme won, he'd have a real shot at making prom work with Bridget. But there was still a nagging doubt in the back of his mind. He had no backup plan, and if this didn't work, he wasn't sure what he would do.

As the day went on, Hook continued to work behind the scenes, nudging the conversation toward the masquerade theme whenever he could. He kept his eyes on the prize, knowing that everything hinged on this one vote.

Finally, the moment came. The school announced that voting for the prom theme would begin, and Hook watched with bated breath as students cast their votes. He couldn't be sure how many people were swayed by his subtle campaign, but he knew he'd done everything he could.

When the votes were finally tallied, Hook's heart raced as the results were announced. The masquerade theme had won by a landslide.

Relief flooded through him, but there was no time to celebrate. Now that the theme was set, he had to focus on the next part of his plan: figuring out the perfect disguise that would allow him to be with Bridget without anyone knowing.

As the final bell rang, signaling the end of the school day, Hook made his way through the crowded hallways. Students were buzzing with excitement over the prom theme results, and Hook couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction knowing his plan had worked.

Just as he was heading toward the exit, he spotted Bridget walking down the corridor, making her way back to her dorm room. She looked thoughtful, probably reflecting on the day's events. Hook quickly maneuvered through the crowd, catching up to her before she reached her destination.

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