Teach Me How to Love Again (Sequel to Dirty Little Secret)

Chapter 14: The Best Damn Dress I Own (With Commentary)

*~(The title of this chapter is from Give 'Em Hell, Kid by My Chemical Romance.)~*

*~Sky's P.O.V.~*

My birthday was the best birthday I'd ever had. These people were my family.

Who needs Gerard when I have Linda, Denise, Katie, Mikey, Ray, Frank and Kristin by my side? They're all I need. They may not all be related to me, except Denise and Katie, but they're my family. OKAY GOOD WE FIXED THE DENISE THING 

Now today was prom, and I was super nervous. Not that I really had a reason to be nervous. I think I was just scared of being seen at prom alone. Girl I've never even been to prom and even I know that nobody cares if you're alone. Find a friend to hang out with and you're good

Denise and Kristin came over to get me ready, and I was helping Frank to make sure he looked good after he got ready. Katie was here too, because she came here with Denise. She was just silently coloring so we could get ready. KATIE GOT TO LEAVE THE HOUSE 2 DAYS IN A ROW?? BIG WEEKEND FOR RAPUNZEL 

I already put my dress on, so Denise and Kristin helped me with my hair next. We curled it and put it over my right shoulder. As for makeup, I didn't wear too much. Just some black eyeliner, some red lipstick, and just a tiny bit of blush. Kristin and Denise both stepped back and stared at me in awe as they finished.

"Holy shit, Sky. You look gorgeous," Denise marveled. I blushed.

Kristin handed me a mirror and I examined myself. I actually didn't look too bad, which surprised me.

Denise and Kristin took tons of pictures of me. Then, Frank came out from his room. He looked so nervous, so I straightened his tie and made sure everything looked perfect.

"Holy shit, Sky. You look great," Frank said. I giggled.

"You look pretty great yourself, Frankie. Jamia's gonna pass out," I joked. He laughed.

We also all got a few pictures of Frank. I texted some to his mom, because she couldn't be here to witness this herself. Kristin and Denise even got some pictures of Frank and I together, so they texted them to me so I could send a few to Linda. ok??????

Mikey and Kristin were letting Frank borrow their car to pick Jamia up, because he had gotten his license, he just couldn't afford a car. He was so nervous right now, so I hugged him. Kristin can let me borrow her car any day

"Relax Frankie. You'll do great. She'll love you," I whispered. He took a deep breath.

"Thank you, Sky," he said. We pulled away from the hug. He left to pick up Jamia soon after, so we all wished him good luck.

I did one last once-over in the mirror. I made sure all of my piercings were in and looked okay. I double-checked my makeup to make sure none of it had smudged. I made sure none of my hair had gone frizzy. Once I was sure everything was okay, Kristin, Denise and I started to go to the car.

Katie looked up at me for the first time in a long time, because she had been coloring. "Sky looks like a princess!" she said. I smiled widely and hugged her.

"Thank you, sweetie," I said. We put Katie into Denise's car, because we couldn't leave her home alone. The rest of us got into the car, and they drove me to prom.

I took one last deep breath as we arrived at the school, because I'd now be entering the crowded room of teenagers. This would be my last breath of fresh air for a little while.

I said one last goodbye to Denise, Kristin and Katie, then I entered the school. The loud music filled my ears and I groaned. I've never been all that into crowded places with loud music. It makes my anxiety go crazy. girl it's prom what were you expecting to walk into?????

I scanned the place from the entryway before my eyes finally landed on Frank. He seemed to be doing just fine with Jamia, so I just stayed off by myself. This was awkward.

I drank punch and sat at a table by myself. I occasionally at a bite of food to keep myself occupied. I tried not to look up, so I wouldn't have to make eye contact with anybody. Why the hell did I agree to come here? Frank is doing perfectly fine without me. He didn't need my help after all. I downed another glass of punch as I looked up at Frank and Jamia. They seemed to be having a blast. They made such a good couple.

I was about to look back down at my lap to avoid eye contact when I made eye contact with somebody I definitely didn't want to make eye contact with. oh boy here we go. i can't do this shit sober

Gerard.