Beyond the Lesson (TXS)

Homecoming PT 1.

We're finally dressed with me in the all black fitted suit with the red pocket square and red matching watch. I have my dread locs down framing my face with two strands out on both sides and the rest in a low back ponytail. Maira is in a Stacees royal blue v neck mini dress with matching heels. She got a touch up on her blonde streak so her hair is still in the short side part bob . I cut Lucas hair so it's no longer shaggy but a messy crew cut with the sides faded and he's wearing a Royal blue suit with a white undershirt to match Maira. And Sierra is in a thin strap silk red dress that flows all the way down her legs. We took our French braids and now her blonde hair is curly how she wants it. "Damn we're a hot group of people." Maira says and we all laugh.

"You look really good Talia." Sierra says fixing my bow tie.

I look down at her. "Thanks. You look good too." She blushes a little and then clears her throat. She finishes and then we head out.

"Not weird at all that you're taking your ex girlfriend to the dance your current girlfriend is chaperoning." Lucas says and I shove him as he snickers. "What?"

"You're an idiot that's what. Now go." I say and lock the door as we all get in our respective cars with Sierra and I in Tysons and Maira and Lucas getting in Mairas.

She sighs. "Talia?" I hum in response as I drive towards the school. She takes a deep shaky breath and that makes me take a glance at her.

"You good?" I ask with my brows furrowed taking small glances every few seconds.

She nods. "Um can-can I have one dance?" She asks and I sigh.

"Sierra-

"I know I know. I agreed that this was just so you didn't embarrass me Talia but," we reach a stop sign and I stop to look at her. "It's hitting that we really are done." I nod. "So I know I'm going to miss you so I just want to get it out the way." She says and I lean my head back on the seat and close my eyes.

"God help me." I whisper and look at her and she has her head down as she mess with her dress. I put my hand on top of hers to stop her and she looks at me. "One dance." A smile appears on her face. "But no grinding and no slow dancing. That's too intimate." I say and she nods repeatedly with understanding. "Alright. We good?"

"Yes. Thank you Talia." I nod and continue driving towards the school. We make it after another 10 minutes and it's packed. It's never this many cars during the school day so I know most of these are rentals for the night. People make it seem like it's prom, it's literally just homecoming. We get out the car and meet with Lucas and Maira and we make it inside. "I'm gonna go find my friends." She says and we nod and she leaves.

I release a breath and look around for my girlfriend. "How was the car ride?" Lucas ask.

I shrug. "She wants to dance and I said yeah."

Their eyes widen. "Really?" Maira asks in disbelief and I nod. "Is she softening you up?"

I sigh and shake my head. "No I just don't want to ruin this experience for her or myself quite honestly. Like you said it's the last one. I felt sad at the homecoming game when it ended. I'll never get to experience this again." They nod. "So I said yes for the both of us."

"Awww not you maturing and shit." Maira says and we laugh. "Alright I'm hungry let's get snacks." We nod and walk towards the food table.

"Ms. Johnson, Mr. Simmons and Ms. Kingston, it's great to see you guys!" We look up to see Mr. Martin.

"You watching the punch Mr. Martin?" Lucas says with a knowing smile.

He nods. "Sure am. No one is spiking it this year on my watch." He says and we chuckle.