Hard To Be Me (SCRAP)

Chapter Seven. Prom

🌑Corinne POV🌑
Today was Friday and tonight was prom. I don't think I should go because, I don't have a date and going there by myself seems stupid.
I'm thinking about going with Lina but, what if she has a date already?
I don't want too ruin it.
Wait, if she had a date wouldn't she tell me?.. Maybe not because I seem bad with love.

I stared at my phone, I took a deep breathe and texted Lina.

CorinneStone: Hey, Lina? Are u on?

I waited til' she texted back. Don't ask me why my name was CorinneStone, Lina came up with it!

Two minutes later, Lina finally texted back

LinaPassiunFashi: Sorry, my parents are going 'crazy'. Anyways, what's up? Not literally lol😂

I chuckled a little. I looked at the clock and school was already over, I just stayed home. Prom is in.. Two hours, wow.

CorinneStone: Well.. I was wonder if u.. Had a date? I mean, I'm just wondering.. Yeah.. Wonder.. 😅

LinaPassiunFashi: Yeppers but, we're going in separately. He can't pick me up 😢 But, it's fine lol. What's wrong?

I sighed, should I tell her? Well, she's my friend I have too.

CorinneStone: I'm sorry, I don't have a date and I'm wondering if u could pick me up and take me there or something.....

LinaPassiunFashi: Sure! At least, I wonder be alone. I could see why u want me to pick u up 😏 But, I won't tell hehe. Also, there's a box warped in black outside ur room door. Open it 😊 and, don't thank me. I'll pick u up @ 8.

I smiled and walked to the door and picked it up then, gently place it on my desk. I wonder what's in the box the curiosity took over and I quickly opened it. I gasp, I couldn't believe it.. Lina is the most sweetest friend ever!

I grabbed the blood-colored dress.. Okay maybe blood isn't a right way too describe the color of the dress. It was so gorgeous, I walked to the bathroom with the red dress in my arms.
I strip off my clothes and put on the red dress.

"Hmm.." I hummed, I grab my curling iron and made my hair wavy.
I was proud of myself, I put on black eye shadow on my eye lids.
Next, I put on lipstick that matches my skin.
I put on earrings and a necklace, I was finally finished. I admired myself in the mirror a bit, I giggled.

I looked at the time and it was 7:57, Lina should be picking me up in 3 minutes or something.
I walked downstairs and my smile faded away, I grab a letter that was on the counter.

Dear Corinne,
         I'm sorry that I'm not home, I went to work. I am very sorry, I know today is your prom.. I'm sad that I'll miss it. Your growing up fast.. I just wanted too tell you that I'm gonna go to work.

                  Take care -
                                    Mom

I was very upset that my mom couldn't see me in my dress, I guess she's busy. I can't blame her honestly.

I heard the doorbell rang, it startled me.

"I'm coming!" I shouted, making my way to the door.
I smiled but, when I open the door my smiled faded again. I didn't except this at all, Lina wasn't at the door..
Caleb was..

"Hm.. Looks like someone isn't happy to see me" Caleb stated the obvious, I looked at him. His dirty blonde hair was perfect, and his blue eyes were sparkling like stars in the sky.. Or something.. He was wearing a black suit with a.. Red tie.. The red looked like the same color as my dress.. He was holding something behind his back.

"Sorry.. Uhm... What's behind your back?" I asked while trying to peek at what was behind his back but, he kept moving it away so I can't see it.
Hmph.. Meanie..
"Nothing.. Something.. Uhm.. Lina said that she couldn't be able to pick you up" Caleb said without hesitation.
Tears stung my eyes, Lina won't be able to pick me up..

Ugh get over it Corinne! Don't be a baby

I'm right, I'm being a baby about something stupid..

I forced a smile and nod "Okay, is that all you wanted too tell me?"
Caleb looked away for a while
"No.. Your dress looks gorgeous, Lina and I actually pick that dress for you. It took like a few hours or something I wasn't keeping track of time I just wanted to go home"

I sighed, "Thanks.. I guess.." My eyes slowly trailed away and I stared at his tie..

Caleb looked at my eyes and saw I was looking at his tie, he chuckled.

"Corinne Sharp?"

"Yes?"

"Will you be my prom date?"

I gasp, "W-Why me?" I stammered.
This must be some kind of a joke, Caleb.. THE Caleb wants ME too be his DATE? Damn..

"I have my reasons" He smiled

My cheeks heated up, stupid stupid cheek! "O-Okay.." I whispered quietly

"Sorry I didn't hear you" Caleb joked.

"I said Okay.. I'll be your date, Caleb Williams" I smiled.

Caleb eyes widen like he wasn't expecting me to say okay.
Caleb slowly nod and I started giggling, He slowly raised his right eyebrow

"Are you giggling? If so, why?"

"No... Reason..." I said between giggles.
There was.. Toilet paper.. On his left shoe! I started laughing out loudly while trying too breathe.

"Corinne, Why are you laughing?! I seriously don't see what's funny.."

I pointed to his left shoe, clutching my stomach. I gasp for air and stop laughing instead I was smiling, Caleb looked down and saw toilet paper on his right shoe. His face turned red from embarrassment, he grabbed the toilet paper and threw it. He cleared his throat and grabbed my hand, taking me to his car.

He had a blue Convertible, Sport coupe. It was so shiny, and so clean! Not even a single mud on it or bird poop.
My eyes widen "Woah..." I admired the car as Caleb opened the passenger door for me, I blushed.

Such a gentlemen

I sat in the passenger seat smiling, Caleb closed the door and walked to the other side to open the door for himself then, he sat at the driver seat.

I put my chin on my palm and I couldn't stop smiling, I stared at the window and whispered "Thank you Caleb.." I was half hoping he didn't heard that.

Caleb started the car and drove to Calend High School. As we were driving, I noticed Caleb looking at me almost very two minutes.

When Caleb parked the car in front of the school in the parking lot, I sighed

"Soo we're here.." I said trying too start a conversation

"Yep.." Caleb said, popping the p.

"Why do you hide your true personality?" Caleb asked out of the blue, I glance at him not knowing what I should say to him..

"I have my reasons.." I opened the door for myself and closed it, Caleb did the same for himself. He walked over to me and held my hand, I looked at him and he smiled then, I smiled back.