Prom Night (Golden Hearts #1) (Short Story) COMPLETED ✅

Dream Catchers and Naomi's Decision

                                       Friday...

Yesterday was so mesmerizing, it is indescribable. But I'll describe it anyway. Candy wrappers and kisses, two hearts beating, time stopping. His arms embracing me, his tight gesture soft yet strong. His smile genuine, hair windswept, two blue eyes.

Writing his name in my notebook for ten whole months finally paid off. Daydreams become reality. Wow. How ironic. But still true. Texting between classes, football games, pep rallies and knowing that maybe he is my first real love.

It all started with a tiny spark and a bag of skittles. Now, envisioning moments like prom and pretending we're in Europe. That suits me just fine.

Suddenly, reality dawned on me. I needed one more thing to make this night TRULY special. MY FRIENDS!

I am not going without saving a few spots at our table, I thought, friends should never be isolated. So, two more reservations, s'il vous plait.

I'm going to get my perfect prom ending like as sweet as a brownie and as clear as a crystal blue night. Ok, ok, this may sound cliche, but I am going to get my heart to heart, and it's going to be solid. It's going to be better than taking pictures in a photo booth at the mall. It is smooth sailing from here...

Then she thought of Naomi. Full of grace and wisdom ,laying there in the hospital, weak as can be. 

''Don't be in such a hurry.'' Talia said.

''Why not? I'm going to visit Naomi.'' Nina responded, putting on her red jacket.

''I'm going with you.'' Talia agreed.

''Come on, let's go.'' Nina said, a bit dreary.

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Bitterly regretting that Naomi was in the hospital, Nina knew it wasn't her fault, although she was the first to know about Naomi's rollerblading obsession. 

''Do you know if she was succumbing to her injuries?'' Nina dared to ask.

''No way! She's strong, a fighter, and she's bolder than anyone I know.'' Talia refused to give in. Nina nodded in agreement. 

''You're right, Talia. You're absolutely right. There's no chance she would give in.'' Nina said, although a skeptical part of her heart was beating inside of her. 

''Nina, I know you're a bit skeptical, but there's no chance that Naomi would succumb to her injuries.''  Talia said.

''Don't be so skeptical.'' Talia added.

''Okay, thanks.'' Nina replied.

''And we've got to go get Tim Hortons smiley cookies There for charity and they're so good.'' Talia reminded her.

''All right, but after we visit Naomi, okay?'' Nina reassured her.

''Got it.'' Talia agreed.

''Come on, we're here. Let's go.'' Nina said, parking her car and opening her door after turning it off.

''Talia, did you remember the ''Get Well Soon'' card we got from the class?'' Nina asked.

''Yes, of course.'' Talia said.

''Quick! It's starting to rain!'' Nina complained, putting up her umbrella. 

Talia rushed to get her own umbrella, and they hurried to get to the hospital doors in the pouring rain.

''Gosh, that was unpleasant.'' Talia commented.

''Well, it's just a thunderstorm.'' Nina shrugged her shoulders.

''Yeah, but it's springtime. What do you expect?'' Talia added.

''True. And I love spring, just not the rain.'' Nina said.

''Now, she's on the second floor.'' Talia remembered, walking  to the receptionist.

''Hello, can I help you?''  The receptionist  smiled and asked.

''Yes, can you please tell us where our friend ,Naomi Givens, is staying?'' Talia asked kindly. 

''Well, she's actually seeing the doctor right now, so you can come back later.'' The receptionist said.

''Oh, all right. Well, thank you anyway.'' Talia said.

''No problem.'' The receptionist replied.

''It looks like she's seeing the doctor right now, so I guess we need to come back later.'' Talia repeated to Nina.

''Okay, then ,let's go to Tim Hortons.'' Nina said.

''Back in the rain we go.'' Talia commented, opening up her umbrella.

They ran back to the car and went to Tim Hortons.

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Arriving at the house, they ate their cookies from Tim Hortons after going through the busy drive thru. Nina drank her coffee and looked out the window. It was a bit sunny outside now that the rain had cleared up. Somewhat. 

''Talia, let's see if the Twilight marathon is on tonight.'' Nina said, gripping her coffee cup.

''I know you want to see Breaking Dawn again.'' Talia agreed.

''The sun is coming out now.'' Talia added, opening the door.

''Yes, so it's not so cold and dark anymore.'' Nina said.

''When it rains, at least there's chances of seeing lightning patterns in the sky, and double rainbows.'' Talia replied.

''Well, let's go to see the Twilight marathon.'' Nina said. ''And honestly, it gets my mind off of Naomi and her easily preventable concussion.'' Nina added.

''What do you mean?'' Talia asked.

''She's not very experienced at rollerblading. She was a beginner. So ,naturally, of course she was going to try on any street, and she swerved a car ,hit her head on the concrete sidewalk and got a concussion.'' Nina explained.

''Nina...'' Talia trailed off ,a little shocked.

''It's the truth, Talia.'' Nina stated.

''You're a little opinionated.'' Talia admitted.

''I am ,but it's true.'' Nina confessed.

''Naomi is a beginner when it comes to rollerblading. So she wanted to try something new? Big deal.'' Talia stood up for Naomi.

''And so she should, although, if she had been more careful, none of this would have happened.'' Nina replied.

''Her decision was to stay in the hospital for prom ,though they'll be releasing her in a week.'' Talia said.

''Great. Then, we  can all go for a movie night.'' Nina commented.

''Naomi's strong. She'll pull through. It's Damien's fault anyway. He was the one who was driving that car that almost hit Naomi.'' Talia explained.

''What?'' Nina responded, shocked.

''And he admitted it to Lisa. Lisa's still with him.'' Talia said.

''Lisa has always been Lisa.'' Nina replied, after hearing the latest. 

''Anyway, so Naomi was studying for the exams today and was going to study with us as well tonight. However, things change as everything is ruined. Our movie night, she won't be at prom, and she'll barely be able to attend graduation.'' Nina listed.

''Naomi's accepted that.'' Talia said gently.

''We've got to too.''  Nina agreed.

''Let's go watch Twilight.'' Talia said.

''Yes, Twilight. I had the all the movies taped.'' Nina replied.

They went in with the Get Well card for Naomi ,and planned to give it to her tomorrow...