It was around 11:48PM. The stars looked like they were starting to show through the clouds and the air of coarse was starting to get chilly. While the dance was going on, outside was a troll who was sitting down with his hands on his cheek and his elbows on his knees looking all depressed. It was obvious that it was Kankri Vantas. He let out a sigh as a unexpected guest came out from the back exit door. It was Cronus Ampora who was rubbing his neck to see if his "friend" was okay.
"So. You struck out huh? That was quite the scene back there if you ask me. I mean i struck out pretty bad in my time but...getting bad-eyed like that on the dancefloor. Thats something." Cronus was still taking puffs on his cigarette as he was eyeing Kankri who for the first time didnt seem to be talking. "....You know this is actually the first time i haven't heard ya talk so much. I mean come on KK. Say something for cod sakes!". It was still clear that Kankri did not want to talk. Nor could he even think about what to say. He was deperessed and was still thinking to himself as to why Meulin was upset.
"Jeez...its like talking to myself in the mirror. Only myself was much more handsomer. No offence. Now then. Dont feel so glum. Why dont you and me go out on the town and get some dames for ourselves? I mean like my pops has always said. Theres plenty of fish out there in the sea. So how about it? Eh? Eh?" Cronus nudged Kankri's shoulder as he was wiggling his eyebrows, trying his best to try and cheer up Kankri. But out of no where, Cronus heard the sound of a cough. A woman's cough none the less. "Thats quite enough Cronus. Now if you dont mind, i would like to speak to Kankri alone if you please." Out of the shadows of the building was Porrim who was giving Cronus a serious look. It was clear she overheard what Cronus said. ".....R-right. Sure. Whatever you say Maryam.....heh heh..." A hint of fear seemed to come out of Cronus's voice, but he still tried to keep his posture and cool down as he left Kankri and Porrim alone.
"Kankri....Please talk to me. What seems to be the matter?" She said as she sat down next to Kankri, putting her hand on his leg.
"...I just dont understand Porrim. What did i do wrong? I mean....Meulin seemed very happy when dancing with me...but when Latula, you know the girl i tried to ask out so many times, asked me to dance with her, she just....well....left." Kankri wasnt exchanging eye contact as he just kept his eyes glued to the ground, keeping his hands on his cheek and elbows on his knees.
"Well Kankri....You know how i feel about Latula. That girl sometimes just peeves me so much as to how stubborn she is with giving people chances and--"
"Wait...what do you mean?" Kankri said as he interrupted Porrim.
"Dont you see Kankri? I know it hurts but....Latula doesnt love you Kankri. I know you tried so hard to win her affection, but she always just turned you down and just continued to love Mituna. I hate seeing you go do this to yourself. How many more rejections will you take just to see the obvious answer infront of you Kankri?" Porrim began to tighten her grip on Kankri's leg as she felt angered but at the same time very sad.
"....Uh....Porrim. That doesnt really explain why Meulin left though..." He said with a slight nervous chuckle. "Also um....you're kind of hurting my leg there."
"Sorry..." She took her hand off his leg as she put both her hands together. "Anyway Kankri....do you honestly not see why Meulin was sad? You turned your attention away from her when Latula asked you to dance with her. Think hard about it Kankri. I know your a smart boy."
Kankri then closed his eyes as he crossed his arms together as he was thinking back really hard on what his mistakes are. The time when she tried to ask Kankri out to the prom but couldnt, the fact she was happy that Kankri showed up to the prom, the time when she tried to cheer up Kankri from his depression about Latula. "....Wait a minute. Porrim...are you subjecting that Meulin.....has feelings for me?" with that he turned his head to face Porrim.
"Well Kankri....I cant really say that for sure but....it should be clear she did wanted to spend time with you. But i know she always did like seeing you happy Kankri." She said while trying to work on a smile for Kankri, but it was kind of crooked due to the fact she was still kind of angry about Latula.
"You're....right. She was there for me when i was down and she told me that theres plenty of other girls out there for me....I....I'm so stupid! a nethanderthal! a moronic waste of brain cells! A--"
"Kankri Vantas!" Porrim shouted as she was angry by just how Kankri was talking bad about himself.
"Right right, i do apologize. Now then Porrim..." he said as Kankri stood up on his feet. "I need to go find Meulin and apologize...even if she may hate me...i need to at least tell her and then i can--" as Kankri was talking, a figure came out of the door as it turned out to be a woman. It was Latula.
"L-latula? What are you doing out here?" said Kankri as he was studdering by just how nervous he was.
"....I'll just leave you two alone." Porrim then stood up as she was about to make her way back into the gym. As she was walking, she exchanged a glare at Latula as she walked back inside.
"Whoa...what was her deal? i guess she seemed mad. Did you lecture her butt off or something Kk?" She said as she pointed her thumb behind her at Porrim.
" Uh well no actually she was uh.....Anyway. Why are you out here Latula?" He said as he put his hands in his pocket as the cold air was starting to get to him.
"Well after seeing Meulin ditching ya like that, i couldnt help but wanting to see if your okay dude." She said as she rubbed her arm.
"I'm quite fine now Latula. Thank you for worrying about me but...theres something i need to say to you." Kankri cleared his throat but was then interrupted by Latula. "Its not gonna be a boring long speech is it?" Latula then had a worried look on her face as she knew how bad Kankri was with his long speeches and lectures and she was hoping that she wouldnt fall asleep through it.
"No Latula. This is something that i need to get off my chest, here and now. For the longest time i always had red feelings for you and i always tried my best to win your attention. But it was clear that no matter how many times i have tried to win you over, it seemed that Mituna always beat me too it. I thought maybe if i acted more like him, i thought maybe you see more interest in me...but....clearly i was trying too hard." Kankri was starting to feel like his old self by talking in his normal fast pace. He felt a lot calmer now that he was finally getting a heavy burden off his chest.
"....I see. Look Kk. I understand how you must feel at the moment. Believe me i do. But you gotta understand dude. Its nothing against you or anything, i think your a sweet dude and all but....Mituna was always there for me in the past and...ever sense the incident, i had to be there for him. You know how he is when ever i aint there to calm him down and i just...He makes me happy Kankri. You know what i liked in a man? I like a man whose just himself. Thats what i find rad about someone. But you always tried so hard to be like Mituna...that i just felt like you were mocking him or something and..." Kankri rose his hand up to his chest to cease Latula from talking.
"I know Latula. Its nothing against Mituna. I just felt...you know....saddened by just how much you payed little attention to me and i....well. I cant keep doing this anymore. I'm sorry Latula but i have to move on. I now realize that no matter how much i try, i'm not going to be as rad as Mituna or going to win your heart. I just hope you and me can still remain as friends though." He said as he gave Latula a serious look and put his hands behind his back.
"...Aw come here~" She wrapped her arm around Kankri's head and gave him a little noogle to mess up his here. "Of coarse my crabby little dude friend, We can be friends still." she said while giving him a wide grin and letting go of his head. Kankri then fixed up his hair and fixed up his suit as he gave a little cough. "Well....I need to go. I need to go be there for someone who helped me find the courage to tell you how i feel."
"Sure thing dude. Catch ya later okay KK?" She said while pointing at him.
"Yeah sure. I guess i'll....."Smell" ya later huh?" he said with a light chuckle.
Latula then narrowed her eyes and gave him a glare. "Dude. Not rad at all my friend."
"Haha i know. I know. I do apologize. Anyway....i'll see you later Latula! Have fun with Mituna." Just like that, Kankri turned his back as he ran off into the darkness and started to run down the street to try and find the person who helped him. Though he was starting to wonder where that person lived.
YOU ARE READING
A Night at the Prom
RomanceA Young Vantas is having trouble asking out someone to the Prom. Little does he know he's in for quite a surprise.