High School Story (2017)

Chapter 14: Shall We Dance?

On the night of the homecoming dance, Billy and his group are gathered in his room, getting ready.

Caleb: Thanks for having us all over here, Billy.

Billy: Not a problem.

Michael: So......what's the story with you and Emma?

Billy: the 'story'?

Michael: We know you two are going to homecoming together, but what else? Any juicy details?

Billy: Emma and I are still figuring things out. I mean I really like her, but....I don't know if as a friend or.....maybe more.

Aiden: Well, if you two kiss tonight, I called it!

Michael: Yeah, yeah, man. You and everyone else at Berry called it.

Billy: Wait, was it that obvious?

Michael: You two were attached to the hip from day one.

Caleb: Besides, I noticed the look in your eyes when she asked me out. 

Billy: Caleb, this isn't weird for you, is it?

Caleb: Of course not. I'm glad she's found someone.....but take your time though; love isn't a race.

Luis: Same here. She'll be happy with you, Billy.

Billy: Luis, I know you had something towards Emma.....I'm sorry if you feel any resentment towards me.

Luis: What? No! I don't. You're a good guy, Billy. I saw that in you when you were looking for Caleb. When you stepped up to Brian that day at lunch....

Billy: So you're okay with her going to homecoming with me?

Luis: Of course! No hard feelings, man!

Luis offers his hand to Billy, who shakes it. Just then, Scott opens the door and pokes his head in.

Scott: Sorry to interrupt, but I just got a call from Mr. Flores. Apparently, the girls are on their way, so you'd better finish getting ready.

Luis: Is there a bathroom I could change in?

Scott: Sure. Right this way, son.

A few minutes later

Luis enters the room in a tuxedo with a red bow-tie.

Luis: Okay, who's next?

Michael: I'll go.

Billy: Nice suit, Luis.

Luis: Glad you think so....and thanks for including me in your homecoming group. I know we're not that close.

Billy: Not a problem. It's going to be fun.

Michael appears at the door, wearing a white dress shirt with a black vest and yellow flower strapped to his vest coat.

Michael: Okay, bathroom's free.