That'll Be The Day

Chapter 9

"Anna, I'm home!" I called, setting my backpack on the couch. "Do you know where Dani is? She disappeared halfway through school." I went to the kitchen, stopping when I saw Dani sitting at the counter with a pizza box. "Oh, Dani. Where have you been? I was so worried." I frowned, walking over and hugging her.

She giggled and hugged back. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to worry you. I brought pizza, though! Have some."

I pursed my lips at her. Why does she want me to have it so bad? "Did you poison it? If you're done with me, you could just break up with me." I set my hands on my hips.

Her eyes widened. "No, no, no! That's not this at all! I promise!" I bit my lip and slowly opened the pizza box, expecting some bad thing to pop out. What I saw, surprised me. In pepperoni, it spelled out Prom on half the pizza, the other half plain cheese. Oh my god. Prom... I took a slice of cheese pizza and went to the living room, sitting on the couch and eating. If she's gonna make me scared, I'll make her scared. "Sam?" She called out, walking over. I had to hold in a laugh from how worried she looked. "Sam, did you not see...?"

"Yeah, half cheese, half pepperoni." I shrugged. She frowned and I giggled, finishing the pizza slice. "I saw, Dani. Don't worry your pretty little head." I ruffled her hair. "Yes, I'll go to prom with you."

She sighed in relief then whacked my shoulder. "Damn it, Sam. Don't do that to me."

I bit my lip as we walked through school. I was wearing a slimming purple dress with sparkles on the upper half, and Dani was wearing a slimming black dress. "It'll be fine, Sam." Dani lightly squeezed my hand. "We've been walking through the school hallways holding hands for a few months now. No one cares, okay?" She lightly kissed my head. I took a deep breath and nodded, walking into where the prom was. I'm still so nervous. What if people stare? What if I mess up and step on Dani? "Samantha Lynn. Look at me." Dani stopped us and took my shoulders, turning me towards her. I slowly looked up. "Relax, okay? We're here to have fun and be with each other."

"You're right. I'm sorry. My nerves get the best of me, you know that." I sighed. She smiled a bit and lightly kissed my forehead. "Thanks, Dani." I smiled.

"Will all prom king and queen candidates please come to the stage?" The principal asked, someone turning a few lights on. People walked on the stage and I held Danis hand, leaning against her. Lucky people. They probably have so many friends and so many people like them. I looked up at Daniella and smiled. But I have Dani, so I have it better than them. I looked back at the stage as the principal was opening an envelope. "For Prom Queen... Oh my! This has never happened before! It looks like we have two queens and no king!" Why does this not sound good? "Our Prom Queens are... Samantha James and Daniella Smith! Congratulations!" People started cheering and my eyes widened, my legs freezing in place. Oh my god. Is this some kind of prank? It has to be. My feet were lifted off the ground and I looked up, seeing Dani smiling. She walked up the stage while carrying me bridal style. People kept cheering as crowns were placed on our heads. I slowly looked around at the people. They're not smirking. They're smiling. They actually meant this. I slowly stood up on my feet, Dani keeping an arm around my waist. "Now please make room on the floor so the Prom Queens can have their dance." People moved so there was a nice circle in the middle of the room for us. Dani and I walked down the steps of the stage, to the center of the circle.

"Are you okay?" Dani whispered close in my ear as a slow song started. I put my head on her shoulder, nodding as she held me tight. "Good." She softly kissed my head. "I love you, Samantha."

My eyes widened then closed as I smiled. "I love you too."