Finally

Chapter 26

Miranda's P.O.V.

Prom is tonight and I'm so excited! I don't think I've ever been this excited before for anything. Well, that's not true. I'm always excited when Harry comes to town.

All I could think of during the ceremony was how I would be going to the dance with Austin. I couldn't help but get butterflies whenever I thought of it. Deep down I'm hoping that he will kiss me tonight, and I mean a real kiss. Not the one on the cheek. I know it's foolish to think that but hey, a girl can dream right?

As soon as I got home from the ceremony and dinner, Austin texted me to say that he would come and get me in an hour. My heart was racing and I couldn't stop smiling. I texted Sam and asked her when she was leaving. She told me that she was going to leave at quarter to eight to go meet her date earlier.

I got ready and at ten to eight, there was a knock at the door. Mum opened it and called me down. I took a few deep breaths and walked down. Austin stood by the door, looking as handsome as ever. I felt like floating down the stairs. Austin smiled and so did mum. I walked up to him and I was about to compliment him but mum interrupted.

"Picture time!" she announced.

I sighed and Austin laughed. He put his arm around my waist and pulled me to him. Mum snapped a few pictures. Oddly, I didn't blush at how close we were.

"Aww, cute," mum said.

We said goodbye and left the house. As we were walking to the car, Austin pulled me to him and whispered:

"You look amazing."

I smiled. "So do you."

He smiled back and we got into the car. On the way to school, I looked out the window and my mind wandered off to Harry. I wondered what he was doing tonight. Now that I think of it, I should have asked him- Oh. Oh no. No, no, no. What have I done? I can't believe it; I forgot about our promise. We promised to go to prom together. I closed my eyes and quietly slapped my forehead repeatedly. How could I be so stupid? I bet me forgetting the promise made Harry feel confused about Rachel and everything.

We pulled into the parking lot and got out. I was still thinking about Harry when Austin took my hand.

"Are you okay?" he asked.

I nodded. "Yup, just nervous."

He smirked. "Me too."

We walked in together and boy, was the gymnasium full! Almost everyone was here. Austin automatically dragged me on to the dance floor and we danced for a bit. I noticed that he was looking around while we danced. He was probably looking for his buddies. I know I was looking for mine. I couldn't see Sam anywhere, but I saw Nat and Josée dancing with their dates.

After a couple of songs, we decided to take a little break. All that dancing made me tired. I had to catch my breath. Also, I couldn't feel my legs, especially my feet. I looked over at Austin and smiled.

"That was fun!"

He nodded in agreement, still catching his breath. A slow song came on and I felt nervous. I've never slow danced before. Austin got up and offered me his hand. I took it and he dragged me on to the the dance floor once again. He gently brought his hands on my waist, mine around his neck. I kept my eyes on him the whole time. He, however, would look over my shoulder every ten seconds or so. At first I thought it was because he was really shy but then I realized it was something else. When the song ended, he immediately let me go and peeked over my shoulder again. I turned to find him looking at this, I must admit, pretty brunette in a purple dress. I felt a hint of jealousy and anger but quickly turned back to Austin, ignoring those feelings.