Focus {ON HOLD}

Chapter 4

The next morning was finally the day of the rally. My school goes all out when it comes to things like this.

Me, Nikki, and a few other girls in my grade made blue fringed shirts and painted our faces with blue dots along our eyes.

Arriving to school, everyone was in a good, cheerful mood.

My principle, Mrs.Warren, stood at the front gate. "Goodmorning Miss Eva." She said, looking me up and down, "Those shorts are little to short."

"Oh, well I have another pair in my locker." I lied, and power-walked away.

There was no sign of Nikki or any other of my friends, so I decided to go to Mr.Grant's class since I have him first period.

"Knock Knock." I walked into the class and set my bags down.

Mr.Grant was sitting at his desk, planning today's agenda.

"Well hello there Eva. Nice class spirit." He said looking at my outfit.

"Thanks. I had to go all out for my senior year."

"Are you going to the dance tonight?"

"Oh my god! I forgot about that dance!" I panicked, "If I find a dress and a date, then I'll be there."

"That won't be too hard." He said, looking up at me.

"What?" I asked, confused.

"Finding a date." He said, looking uncomfortable after realizing what he had just said.

"Oh... Um... Well, I'll probably just go with Nikki." After saying that, students began walking in, saving me from this uncomfortable situation.

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I was able to skip third and fourth period to prepare for the rally.

My team and I changed into our glittery, dance costume. It was a tight long sleeve romper with cutouts on the sides of the stomach.

Our hair was up in a tight, sleek ponytail and our makeup was very over the top.

At 12:00, students began to fill the gym. Our team sat at the bottom bleachers, waiting for our time.

The rally began with the principal introducing the new school year and talking about upcoming events.

The band started playing which was our cue to get ready.

Finally the band stops and we get into our spots. The music starts playing and we begin twisting our hips and waving our hands in the air. The routine is perfect with hardly any mistakes. The crowd gets loud and stands on their feet, dancing along with the music.

We finish with a pose, and the whole gym fills with claps and cheer.

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"Which shoes?" Nikki asks, holding up two pairs of heels.

"Black." I answer.

We are getting ready for the dance at Nikki's. There's six girls crammed into this room, hurrying to change and do their makeup.

Although I wear extravagant makeup and outfits for dance, my style is way more laid back.

While the other girls are wearing sparkles and crop tops, I managed to put together a short, black dress with a cream colored cardigan. My hair was down in loose waves, and my makeup was subtle.

I wait, and wait, and wait until everyone is ready to leave. We all squeeze into my friend Grace's car. Nikki turns up the volume, causing everyone but me to sing and dance. I just hope we don't get in a crash.

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We pay for our tickets and walk into the gym. There's colorful lights dancing off the walls. A large crowd is formed on the dance floor.

"Come on!" Nikki tries pulling me into the massive group.

"I'll just wait here until another song." I yell back, over the loud music.

The song Again by Fetty Wap is playing. That was definitely not my type of music.

"You look nice." A voice said behind me.

I turn around to see Mr.Grant looking handsome as hell, holding a can of Sprite on his hands.

"Oh, Hey!" I lean in for a hug, realizing what I was doing, and just kind of patted him on the back. Darn you natural instincts.

"No date?" He asks.

"No. But I was hoping to find Nathan."

"Don't waste time trying to find him. Go dance and have fun!" He gave me a small push towards the dancing.

I listen to him and dance my way into the crowd. Finding Nikki, we sing and dance with the music. Everyone is grinding on eachother and throwing their hands in the hair.

After what seemed like an eternity, I leave the dance floor and head to the bathroom.

The bathroom in the gym was locked, so I go to the one outside. I do my business and wash my hands. Looking into the mirror, I fix my hair and apply lip balm.

I walk outside and see a couple making out in the corner.

"Get a room!" I yell, not expecting to see them look up at me.

And like a slap in the face, there they were.

Megan.

And Nathan.

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