To Be or Not To Be

Twenty

Amara's P.O.V

The dinner was great but we were all anxious for the prom. I couldn't take my eyes off the scenery. The whole ballroom was decorated beautifully. There were a lot of Christmas lights, flowers as well as vines, and Disney references everywhere. Everyone in the ballroom was amazed at the committee for putting it all up.

"This looks amazing," I said.

"I know right. And the plus side is that we're only walking distance from Disneyland itself!" Chris said happily.

It was always funny about Chris. She had a big tough look and attitude but I knew that once she sees Disney, she was like a little kid in a candy store. That was one of the things we bonded as kids.

"Do you girls want some punch?" Weston asked.

"I'm good. Thank you though," Chris said.

"Same," I said.

"Let's do the photo booth guys," Chris tells us before linking arms with Weston. I looked up at Brennan who held out his hand. I smiled before holding it.

We took some photos together before going to the dance floor. I watched people dance and grind with one another. School dances have always been the same. The middle of the circle is the people who are basically having sex in the dance floor, the outer part of that is the grinders, and the people who were out of that were the people who didn't grind on each other.

"Do you want to dance?" Brennan asked me.

"I'm kinda terrible at it," I admitted. Brennan smiled before standing up.

"Let's just have fun then. No one really knows how to dance anyway," Brennan tells me.

"Alright," I chuckled.

I knew some small dances. Only because I've seen it on a few dance shows or from what other friends taught me from that app, Tik Tok. We danced for a few songs until I started to get thirsty.

"I think I need some water," I tell Brennan.

"I'll be back. Go ahead and sit down," Brennan tells me. I nodded before heading back to the table.

"Amara," I turned to see Travis coming up to me.

"Hey," He said.

"Hey," I said uncomfortably.

"You look beautiful," Travis tells me.

"I know," I confidently tell him.

"I see you brought Brennan as your date," Travis said.

"Yeah. I really don't want to talk to you right now. I'm just trying to enjoy the night," I tell him.

"Amara, please. I made a huge mistake. I was drunk," Travis said.

"Drunk? There was no alcohol at the beach party," I tell him.

"We snuck some in," Travis admitted.

"You what?" I asked in disbelief.

"Look, you can hate me all you want but please, Amara. Can I at least have one dance with you?" Travis asked me.

"I'm sorry but no. Now can you please leave me alone?" I asked him.

"Amara-"

"She asked you to leave," I heard. I turned around to see Brennan with the two mini water bottles. He put them down on the table before crossing his arms.

"Fine. I'll back off," Travis said.

"Just go make out with some girl again. I'm sure you won't have a problem with that," I tell him.

"I didn't mean to hurt you, Amara," Travis tells me before leaving.

"You okay? Did he touch you?" Brennan asked me.

"No. I'm fine. Thank you for coming to my aid quickly," I tell him.

"Of course," Brennan tells me before pulling me into a hug. I hugged him back.

"Do you know what time it is?" I asked him.

"It's almost 9. Why?" Brennan asked me.

"What time are we suppose to go to Disneyland?" I asked him.

"We'll make it," Brennan chuckled.

"Alright. I trust you," I said, poking at his chest.

Once it was almost time for the fireworks, Brennan got us into Disneyland together. One of the cast members took us to the reserved seating area where we got to sit down and look at the castle.

"It's beautiful," I said.

"I know right," Chris said in awe. She was wearing Weston's jacket as he had an arm around her.

The fireworks and the music started making us smile. As we enjoyed the show, I felt Brennan hold my hand. I looked over at him as he smiled softly.

"I actually need to ask you something Amara," Brennan said.

"What is it?" I asked him.

"Follow me," Brennan said.

"Oh okay. Guys, I'll be back," I tell the group before leaving with Brennan.

We walked over where the castle was. I looked around as everyone was either staring at us or at the fireworks. I heard the song Beauty and the Beast play making me look at Brennan.

"What's going on?" I asked him.

"Amara, do you like me?" Brennan asked me.

"Of course I like you. Sure at first I was hesitant but you're a really nice guy," I tell him.

"No. I mean, do you like me like me?" Brennan asked.

"Oh," I said, realizing what he meant. I blushed a little before nodding.

"I know that we're force to marry each other against our will. But to be honest, I've started to fall in love with you. You're kind, beautiful, and so independent. I have to do this anyway but I wanted to make sure first that you like me," Brennan said, chuckling a little.

"Do what?" I asked him. Brennan took out a ring before going down on one knee.

"Will you, Amara Lowell, marry me?" Brennan asked me. I stared in shock a little. I knew I had to say yes but the fact that he went all out for this proposal was surprising to me.

"Yes," I nodded.

Brennan smiled before sliding the ring onto my finger. He stood up before hugging me tightly. I heard people applauding at us and the fireworks going off. I looked up and smiled before kissing Brennan's cheek.

At the end of the night, I changed into my pajamas before climbing onto the bed. I lied down as I admired my ring. It was undeniably beautiful. As I lied in bed, the realization of life hit me. This was all real.

I took off my ring to put it on my bed stand. I got out of bed before walking to the master bedroom. I knocked onto the door before opening it.

"Everything okay Amara?" Brennan asked me as he sat up a little.

"Yeah. Um... can I stay with you tonight?" I asked him.

"Of course," Brennan told me. I walked over before lying next to him on the bed.

"Did you enjoy your prom?" Brennan asked me.

"Yes," I smiled.

"I'm glad you enjoyed it," Brennan said before kissing my cheek.

"Brennan," I said.

"Yes?"

"Do you think we will work out? Together as a couple?" I asked him.

"Yes. As long as you think so," Brennan told me. I nodded before closing my eyes

"Goodnight, Brennan. And thank you," I yawned. I felt Brennan kiss my head before turning off the light and getting comfortable in bed as well.