False smiles turn real chapter 1. new friends

Chapter 16. Prom date

Chapter 16. Prom Date

The talk of the school was mostly about the prom, I was still dreading it knowing that Adam wouldn't be there. Sam still couldn't believe that I still thought of Adam. Sam was wrong though I mostly thought about the summer we spent together more than when we started school. I was hurt that he decided to take everyone else's side and not be there for me. I should be used to disappointment but it still hurt. I just shrugged all of Sam's comments and insults, it wouldn't make me feel better at all.

When I got to school the next day, Sam, Joanne and Shannon were in their usual place talking about the prom. I sighed knowing they would drag me into the conversation. I was more excited about finishing school than I was about the prom. They didn't understand why though. I just nodded when they looked at me and managed to keep up with them so they wouldn't start nagging me to care about it.

When the bell finally rang we all seperated and headed to our tutor groups. "so your definitely still coming to the prom?" Sam was checking up on me like he did everyday. "yes Sam, I am still coming to the prom." I answered. I decided not to get annoyed at him. He was only looking out for me which is what friends do. He smiled at me obviously happy that I hadn't changed my mind. I just wasn't expecting what he asked me next.

We sat in our usual seats in our tutor group as Mr Dalies came in and then everyone else filled the room. The room was a lot quieter than usual and I could actually smile knowing no one would say anything else to me. Sam was edged into the corner of the room looking nervous, then a note was put onto my organiser.

I unfolded the note and read it.

Amy, I want to know, if you would go to the prom with me. I sighed not wanting to beat him down. So I played stupid.

I got my pen out and wrote back. I already am with you, Shannon and Joanne. I folded it up and put it on his desk.

He sighed and looked uncomfortable. 

Mr dalies interrupted us taking the register and then handing out our exam timetables. Sam was too busy comparing our exams and where we sat, for now to care about the prom. I knew what he wanted to ask but I hated seeing his face when I said no. I didn't want to say yes either to lead him on so I was stuck in a trap.

We found out we had exams for two weeks then a weeks rest and the prom. I couldn't believe how close to finishing school we really were. I was actually excited to be finishing.

We actually didn't have anymore time to talk about the prom in our tutor group because the bell had gone shortly after. We headed to English where I was hoping we would be too busy to talk. It was actually only Sam and me out of all our friends who were in English together.

Mrs likesly separated the tables to make it look like an exam so I was separated from Sam. We had to complete the stand by me essay and then we could go. Because Molly and Toby were no longer in the room along with their other friends, there were enough desks for all of us each.

The lesson went quickly and it was time for maths. I knew maths would also be quiet and I was actually looking forward to revising for my exam and Sam wouldn't be bothering me so I thought anyway.

The first text came while I was waiting for my teacher. I had to turn the volume down. Everyone looked over at me and I blushed and muttered. The text read;

You know what I meant this morning why wouldn't you answer?  

I sighed and thought Sam. I left texting for a while as I walked into the classroom. I eventually decided to tell him the truth.

If I say no to you, it hurts to see you so sad but if I say yes to you, you'll think of it as something more and I don't want to lead you on. I took a deep breath and sent it putting my phone back in my pocket as I concentrated on writing up notes for revision.