Unexpected

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"Ok, so should I wear this one or this one?!" Ashley asked in a panic. I thought for a second. "The black strapless one with the pleated skirt. That dress looked better on you!" I responded. This Friday was are annual winter school dance. Every year there was a theme and this years theme was fancy. As always, Ashley was panicking about what to wear. And of course, I was helping her.

Today was Sunday. Last Friday was when I cracked my head open. So, no one had seen me with my stitches yet. I was nervous about what Brendon would think of me with my stitches. I was hoping that he didn't find out why I had fainted.

"Ok! Now we have to find what shoes I'm going to where and then on to what your wearing!" Ashley said. I laughed, "Ok!"

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Back at school on Monday, people were asking me what had happened. I told them that I had fainted but left out the part why I had actually fainted. I hadn't seen Brendon yet, so I was glad but I knew he would show up soon. I met up with Ashley before the bell rang. "Hey Olivia!" "Hey! Have you seen Brendon? I really don't want him to see me like this! He will think I'm ugly and hate me!" I wailed.  "You are gonna run into him in like 5 seconds. Remember? He is in out class stupid. Anyway he's been so worried about you! How could he hate you for looking ugly because of stitches?! Trust me you'll be fine! Oh! Look at that he is coming toward us!" I looked up and stared to panic! What should I say! Maybe I should make a run for it! Or I could just pretend like he is not there! "Hey Olivia." Great. "I heard about what happened. I'm really sorry! I couldn't stop thinking of you, if you were ok or not! How are you feeling?" He asked. I just stood there and smiled at him like an idiot. Ashley hit me in the arm. "Oh! I'm feeling ok. It's not that bad. Once and a while my head herts but nothing like really painful." I said. He smiled,"I'm glad your ok because there is something I want to ask you." Oh crap! He's gonna ask why I fainted! "I was wondering if you wanted to be my date to the dance on Friday?" he asked. My mouth dropped. "I would love to go!" I said in an excited tone!  "Ok great! I'll see you in a few minutes in homeroom. Bye!" He said. I waved goodbye then turned to Ashely. At the same time we squealed with excitement! "This is going to be a great day!" With that we got our books and left for homeroom.

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On my way home, I thought about if I should tell my dad about Brendon or not. One side of me thought he would be happy for me and be fine with it. But another side of me knew he was strict and wouldn't let me go to the dance with a boy. As I got closer and closer to home I got more an more nervous. I still didn't know what to do.

As I walked inside our apartment, I realized my dad was still at work. I remembered that this morning he said he would come around 4:30 to 5:00. As I waited for him to get home. I started to do my homework at my desk. For homework we had to do a project about tsunamis. We didn't get any homework other than that. I started my project but I couldn't focus. I couldn't focus. All I kept thinking of was the dance. Would we dance together? Would we be able to talk without it being awkward? What would all the girls that like him think about me and him at the dance together? What would he think of my dress? I looked at my red dress laying on the bed. It was a high low with a strapless heart neckline. As you know, Ashley helped me pick it out. My dad gave it to me last Christmas. I only wore it twice but I was excited to wear it again hoping Brendon would like. I tried it on again, looking in the mirror. I twirled in the mirror and laughed.

"Olivia! I'm home." I heard from the living room. "Hi dad!" I called back. My dad walked in my room. "You look pretty. What are you wearing that for?" My dad asked curiously. "Well on Friday I have the school dance and this is what I'm going to wear. What do you think?" I asked. My dad smiled, "It's beautiful! Let's talk more at dinner. We're having tacos tonight! It'll be ready in 25 minutes." I smiled. I was curious about why he was acting so happy. I guess I'll find out at dinner. Hopefully.

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"I have some news for you!" my dad said. I smiled, "So do I. You go first though." My dad looked at me for a second. "I found where your mom is. She is in London." My mouth dropped open. "Really?! Are you going to go to London and see her?" My dad shook his head, "I don't want to rush into things yet. But anyway, tell me what's your news." I took a deep breath. "A boy in my grade asked me to the dance and I said yes. Is it ok if I go with him?" My dad smiled really wide. "Of course you can go with him. I think you are old enough now. Just no kissing!" I rolled my eyes. "Thanks dad." I laughed.