-Getting Ready

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Eleven and Nancy were in the bathroom. Nancy put the dress on Eleven.
Nancy: He'll love it!
Eleven stared in the mirror.
Nancy: And —
Nancy tied the strings at the back of the dress in a bow.
Nancy: Done!
Eleven reached for her wig.
Nancy: No, no.
Eleven looked at Nancy, then at her own reflection.
Eleven: Still pretty?
Eleven said this before.
Nancy: Of course! Mike always thinks you are really pretty.
Eleven: Really?
Nancy nodded. This made Eleven grin.
Nancy: Now, you can put on your shoes.
Eleven slipped the silver slip-ons on her feet.
Nancy: Now, you can go to Mike awhile, okay? I'll be changing in here.
Eleven made her 'entrance'. Mike stood in awe. She walked over, next to him.
Eleven: Hey, Mike.
Mike: — Hey El'!
Mike turned a bit red.
Eleven: Are you okay?
Mike: Um.. yes.
Eleven: Mike..
Mike: — Yeah?
Eleven: Friends don't lie.
Mike: Okay.. well it's just — you look really pretty.
Mike tensed up. Eleven turned red.
Eleven: Thanks Mike.
Nancy came out with a lavender dress, and makeup on.
Nancy: I'm ready!
Mike laughed.
Mike: Looks like Nancy wants to look good for a special someone.
Nancy rolled her eyes.
Nancy: Okay, Mike. Don't be immature at the dance, you'll ruin it for Eleven.
The trio hopped into Nancy's car. They drove to Hawkins Middle...

Yes! I am so ready to write the next chapter — which is The Snowball! Vote if you can't wait either.

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