sober // s.wilk

(22) Prom King

The music loudly blares through the speakers as I feel the bass vibrate against the floor. Im dancing with Mark, going along with the beat of the music and just having a good time in general. I didn't want this moment to end, Im feeling pure happiness and I will soon have to face the realities and responsibilities of adult life.

The music soon dies down, and we hear someone fixing the microphone. "Hello, students. Can I please have your attention for the crowning of Prom King and Queen?" The room is now filled with cheers and excitement as two students holding the sash and crowns make their way up the stage. Mark was actually in the running from Prom King which is not a surprise to me at all. He was very well-known and I am 100% sure he was going to win.

"Alright, we will begin with our nominees for both prom king and queen. We will start with Prom King." our principal says, fixing himself in order to make room for the six people that will soon be on stage with him. "Okay, Can we please have Jalen Moore, Montreal Lee, and Mark Anderson to the stage please." I glance at Mark, our gazes meeting as a spotlight flashes onto him. I quickly let go of his hand as he makes his way to the front, the light following him.

"For our Prom Queens, Can we please have Aissa Ramirez, Nina Stephenson, and Avianna Christoper." My eyes widened as I hear my name being called. I was completely taken aback and did not know how to react to this situation. The bright light soon shines on me and I hurriedly walk over to the stage.

I begin looking down at the below me, their faces looking anxious as they wait to announce their class prom queen and king. "This years Prom King is..." there is a wave of drum rolls as the principal opens the paper.

"Mark Anderson!" he exclaims as the crowd goes wild, as well as me. I was happy for him, he deserved this. As for me, I highly doubt Ill win but I didnt even know that my name was in the ballot so Im not holding myself to a low standard.

I see that Mark has taken over and is holding the already opened envelope in his hand. "Alright guys, quiet down for a minute." he says.

"This years Prom Queen is no other than, my bestfriend, Avianna Christopher!" he yells into the microphone as the crowd goes absolutely insane. Shocked was an understatement, this moment was completely unexpected and time seemed to pass by so quickly.

I am now standing at the middle of the dance floor, in the arms of my bestfriend as we sway side to side along with the soft melody of the music. "Did you plan that?" I ask, my head nuzzled into his chest. I hear him chuckle, "Maybe. It was supposed to be Anyssa but she completely ditched prom and I knew it would only be right if you were Queen."

"You deserve to be treated like a queen because thats exactly what you are. Although you may only see me as your bestfriend, you are my first love Avianna Christopher, you always will be." He says, kissing me on the forehead. I don't say much because I didn't know what would compare to his words, "I love you always Mark."

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