Eyes on You

Chapter 19

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F/n and Patrick exchange glances. "Dude, you really don't know??" F/n questions you. You slowly shake your head 'no'. "Y/n, are you being serious?? Mr. Armstrong even mentioned about this in our English class!" They look at your face, but you look completely blank. "Y/n, are you sure you're alright? I mean, after what happened to you...I-I just hope that you're completely moving on..." This time, it was Patrick who had spoken. He looks genuinely concern about you. Your eyes flicker towards Patrick...then F/n, it goes on back and forth. They both are now furrowing their eyebrows, totally worry about you.

Your mind suddenly takes you back towards these past few days. You thought you were doing okay. But truth is, you've been walking around aimlessly around school. And it's not that you didn't bump into Brendon at all, the fact is, you've been ignoring not just Brendon, but everyone around you! The only time you were brought back to your senses was when F/n, Patrick or your other friends talked to you. All this while, your mind was wandering around. Even in classes, you were actually spacing out! Oh no, this is not good. Not good at all. Its very serious. The scary part is, you don't even realize how far you've been falling behind.

You suddenly come back to reality, fingers snapping in front of your face. You turn to look on your left, it was F/n. "Earth to Y/n?? See...you're doing it again." She pouts her mouth, feeling sad about you. "C'mon, let's just finish this off...then we'll go back home, sounds good?" Patrick says while patting your back. "Oh,oh! We'll drop by that ice cream shop, can we?? My treat! Coz our wittle Y/n here need something sweet. Look how sour she looks." F/n pinches your cheek after finishing her sentence enthusiastically. You can't help but to chuckle at your friends' effort to cheer you up. "Thanks guys. You guys really are the best." You send them the brightest smile.

After going to another shop, which is the last one, F/n finally got her dream dress. And you can't fight the fact that it is actually the best you guys have seen since the beginning of the dress hunt. So, the three of you are now sharing a big bowl of banana split. "Sooo,...when is the prom actually?" You ask, scooping the spoonful ice cream into your mouth. "It's next Sunday, about two weeks from now." Said Patrick who's wiping a drop of ice cream on his shirt. "We really hope you could come. I know it may be hard for you but...Mrs. Perri once told me that, I might have the chance to win the title 'Queen' for that night." You almost choke on your ice cream. Then F/n continues some more, "With your presence there, I-I would feel less nervous, knowing that I have all the support from you." F/n sheepishly looks down on her hands, fingers playing around each other.

You keep quiet for a moment, envisioning the possible occurrences on that night. For sure Brendon and Sarah would be there. Knowing her, she really2 wants the title too of course. But Mrs. Perri shares a special student-teacher relationship with F/n. And being suggested by your favourite teacher means a lot. But then, your mind wanders back to Brendon and Sarah. They probably make the cutest couple at prom. The whole school knows about their status. So it's kinda hard to compete with them, ya know. But the harder part is, for your heart to witness everything about them that night. Oh, the moments could haunt you forever and give you endless nightmares. Okay, you're being exaggerating. Still, are you willing to intentionally hurt your heart?

The point is, this is about F/n...and Patrick. You know how much they mean to you. Being there for them is the least you could do, after everything they have done for you. You can't simply say no, even after considering the not-so-good-time you'll be having that night. Plus, seeing them together, especially at prom is an important moment. And so, the final decision has been made; "I'll go with you two." You put your hands on top of F/n's and Patrick's, giving them a smiley face.