Operation: Nerd to Emo

.:Twenty Four:.

        "Amber?" the familiar voice cut me off. Evan's facial expression changed from sorrow to shocked to happy. She mouthed 'turn around' and motioned for me to. But I knew if I did turn around, my eyes would meet with his. I'd be face to face with the boy I love, the boy I hurt, the boy I could never apologize enough to. "Look at me," His breath was on my neck, tickling me into giving in. I turned around, my nose brushing against his. I stepped back, into Evan, who moved away.
"I'm going to g-go." She smirked, walking off.
"Pierce," I finally let myself speak. "What are you-"
He again cut me off, but this time with his lips. He passionately kissed me, and I kissed back; melting into the soft kiss. He pulled away and leaned his forehead against mine.
"I thought you were mad at me," I whispered, breathing heavily. He stared into my eyes, his finger rubbing against my cheek.
"You dyed your hair..." He spoke simply.
"Yesterday." I said. "But aren't you mad at me?"
"No," he pulled away, looking at the dancing crowd. I noticed Evan hugging someone and talking. Yes, finally. "Savannah admitted to planting a small recording device on the piercing."
"No freaking way; she went that far?" I asked. He nodded. "So what else happened? How did you find me? And did she get in trouble?"
"Savannah had to confess because her father's company went bankrupt and her friends ditched her; after making her tell everyone what she pathetically made you do and what she did. She got in trouble so she wasn't allowed to go to prom last week. But she was able to graduate yesterday." Pierce explained.

"And how did you find me?" I repeated.
"I contacted your phone and your friend, Evan, must've been around while you weren't. She told me that the prom was today and graduation next week; so I came." Pierce responded. My eyes widened, realizing I wasn't the only one who arranged a special surprise for the other friend.
"Dance with me." Pierce said. I nodded and he brought me out to the dance floor. It was then that I notoced his attire. A black tux with a white tie. His hair was slicked back, showing his face. Any piercings he had were taken out. He looked handsome, like he always had and always will. The song Lost Boy by Ruth B came one and he pulled me to his arms.
"I'm sorry for being an asshole." He apologized. "I understand if you'll never forgive me."
"Shut up, idiot." I giggled. "Of course I forgive you, but do you forgive me?"
"Of course." he smiled.

We silently danced for the rest of the night, nothing but dancing. But ten minutes before prom was over, Kiss Me by Ed Sheeran came on. We held onto each other, Pierce softly singing in my ear as the song played.

Settle down with me
Cover me up
Cuddle me in

Lie down with me
And hold me in your arms

And your heart's against my chest, your lips pressed to my neck
I'm falling for your eyes, but they don't know me yet
And with a feeling I'll forget, I'm in love now

Kiss me like you wanna be loved
You wanna be loved
You wanna be loved
This feels like falling in love
Falling in love
We're falling in love

Settle down with me
And I'll be your safety
You'll be my lady

I was made to keep your body warm
But I'm cold as the wind blows so hold me in your arms

Oh no
My heart's against your chest, your lips pressed to my neck
I'm falling for your eyes, but they don't know me yet
And with this feeling I'll forget, I'm in love now

Kiss me like you wanna be loved
You wanna be loved
You wanna be loved
This feels like falling in love
Falling in love
We're falling in love

Yeah I've been feeling everything
From hate to love
From love to lust
From lust to truth
I guess that's how I know you
So I hold you close to help you give it up

So kiss me like you wanna be loved
You wanna be loved
You wanna be loved
This feels like falling in love
Falling in love
We're falling in love

At the last half of the song, Pierce dipped me and kissed me passionately. I kissed back, our lips sculpting together naturally like an artist and their masterpiece. I closed my eyes, feeling my heart accelerate in happiness. Pierce pulled away, smiling. He pulled me back up and I smiled.

Kiss me like you wanna be loved
You wanna be loved
You wanna be loved
This feels like falling in love
Falling in love
We're falling in love "I love you Amber Willows," Pierce said.
"I love you too," I said. He pulled back and pulled a small box out of his pants pocket. At this moment, people around us and myself were shocked, causing Pierce to chuckle.
"I'm not proposing." he clarified. "I want to promise you that once we feel the time is right, that we are ready, I will marry you Amber Willows. I promise you that one day you will be Mrs Amber Tyler."
There were 'awes' surrounding around us as everyone was watching. Pierce got down and held my hand and the box.
"Will you promise to be Mrs Amber Tyler?" He asked. I nodded, smiling with tears in my eyes and he opened the box. Inside was a beautiful gold band with a black diamond. Engraved on the band was 'Forever in love, Forever yours.' Pierce put the ring on my left ring finger and I stared at it in awe. I hugged Pierce, giving him another kiss as people cheered around us.
Marry Me by Train came on, causing me to chuckle.

Forever can never be long enough for me
To feel like I've had long enough with you
Forget the world now, we won't let them see
But there's one thing left to do

Now that the weight has lifted
Love has surely shifted my way

Marry me
Today and every day
Marry me
If I ever get the nerve to say "Hello" in this cafe
Say you will
Mm-hmm
Say you will
Mm-hmm

Together can never be close enough for me
To feel like I am close enough to you
You wear white and I'll wear out the words "I love you"
And you're beautiful

Now that the wait is over
And love has finally shown her my way

At this point, there was something else happening that was special enough for the crowd around us to go crowd around them too. But we didn't stop slow dancing. We just continued to dance.

Marry me
Today and every day
Marry me
If I ever get the nerve to say "Hello" in this cafe
Say you will
Mm-hmm
Say you will
Mm-hmm

Promise me
You'll always be
Happy by my side
I promise to
Sing to you
When all the music dies

And marry me
Today and everyday
Marry me
If I ever get the nerve to say "Hello" in this cafe
Say you will
Mm-hmm
Say you will
Mm-hmm

Marry me
Mm-hmm

"This is the last song of the night. Congratulations on the lucky couples tonight. Enjoy." The DJ spoke before clicking to play the song. Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran.
"Man, Ed is popular tonight." I whispered in Pierce's ear as we danced. He chuckled and kissed my forehead. "What are you doing in the fall?"
"Taking the year off." He said against my head.
"Me too. Evan and I planned a road trip. You should come. She may have someone too." I said, smirking. Pierce kissed my forehead again and agreed. "I can't wait to spend forever with you."
"I can't wait either." He said. The song ended and the DJ announced that prom was over and to begin leaving the winery. But before we headed out, we passionately kissed once again.

My life started out like I was royalty, I got everything I ever wanted...but then it turned to shit. I was abused, broken, and I hated myself. I confused myself with my dead sister. And even the best thing I had ended...for awhile. But now, now I had everything I want. My boyfriend, who promises to marry me one day and my best friend who may or may not be in the same position. This was the end of Operation: Nerd to Emo....