Afterlife Academy

Chapter 11: The Promenade

I was still overwhelmed by what had happened but here I am finding something to wear for the upcoming prom. Pyro said that I should attend it since it was the night before we could return back to the purgatory again.

Since I had nothing else better to do and I have already accomplished my duty, I guess a little fun won't hurt.

Dad and I are currently in a store where we can buy gowns and formal attire.

I tried a lot of gowns and dresses and I didn't really like any of them. Some were too tight to move. The others are too daring or not in my type.

dad then gave me another dress. I tried it on and looked at the mirror. I liked the fit of the dress and the piece of clothing that hangs in between my shoulder. It is purely white in color with a shine of silver.

I went out to let my dad see what it looks like. He looked at me and smiled. "You really are like your mother. She also used to love that dress and wore it on prom the day we met."

oh so this was mom's clothes. I loved it. I got the dress ready for prom and bought a shoes to partner it up with.

It is February 14 right now and later at night is the night of the prom. I got up and get ready for school. I went there as usual but I didn't see Lynx waiting for me as usual. In fact, I haven't seen him all since that day that he confessed.

I went to class as usual then Pyro approached me.
I was shocked when he knelt down in front of me. He smiled and looked at me.
"Will you be my Valentine and Prom date?" He said while holding a single rose with petals that are so alive. I don't know how to react. 'Just play along.' A voice said in my head.

I nodded then smiled at Pyro to make him know that I accept. He smiled back. 'Well played Milady.' He said in my head.

We had classes as usual and Pyro accompanied me on the way home.

"I'll be waiting for you in the venue of the promenade." He said and left me. I went inside our home and got myself ready for the promenade. 

I wore the dress that mother used to wear and light make up. I can't believe that I am wearing make up for the first time. I looked at myself on the mirror. "Looks like I'm ready." I said to myself.

I went outside and saw my dad. He looked at me as I was going down our stairs.

"What?" I asked him curiously. Hav e I done something wrong in applying the make up or is there something in my face?

He smiled at me. "You look like an angel." My dad said.

I smiled back and then said good bye to my father. I went to the venue and was shocked to see a lot of people. They are wearing such sophisticated looking gowns. I went inside and the announcer read my name as I walked down the main stairs. Everyone was looking at me as went down.

I saw Pyro in the side and was waiting for me. "Milady." He said then offered his arm. I smiled and held on his arm as we walked into the seat assigned to us.

The program started and there was the cotillion where the chosen students performed a dance. There was also the film showing and all the other programs prepared by the principal.

Finally, after we ate, the host spoke. "The dance floor is now open for the people."

"Shall we dance Milady?" Pyro asked me. I don't really want to because I can't dance myself. "Don't worry just follow my lead and you'll soon forget that you firn't know how to dance." He said and held my hand and went to the center of the dance floor. 

The song that first played was All About Us by He Is We.

I was mesmerized when the lyrics was as the same as the same thing he was doing. He was teaching me how to dance and it felt as if no one was on the dance floor expect us alone. 

As the chorus played I already forgot that I cannot dance and was already lost in his eyes that was looking into mine. He spined me around and did everything. The song we finished and played another one which is Enchanted by Owl City.

I felt as if my body was already floating and that everything was full of light and sparkles. My heart felt like it was about to melt and explode as Pyro suddenly leaned in front of me as the song was in the refrain. He was looking at me with full emotion. He held me on the cheek and I closed my eyes. I know this is wrong. I know this is not supposed to happen. I know that it is against the rules but why does it feel so right?