Hidden feelings {R.B}

05

I walked around the hall with my headphones in listening to some of Travis music. Did I forget to mention he turned into a singer? I stop walking as soon as I heard Ricky's voice. "The last thing I'm gonna do it ask Nini to Homecoming on the day of the dance." I roll my eyes. I keep walking the same direction their going well sort of. "But she's single and ready to mingle." Big Red should really be telling Ricky to move on. "Yeah! And I had to hear it from Ashlyn, who heard it from Seb. I'm telling you, Nini hardcore friend-zoned me." Wow he just realized that now?

I smile at some people still walking through the hallway. I turn a the opposite way that Ricky went but I still ended up bumping into him. I awkwardly laugh walking pass him to my locker. What I didn't notice is that he followed behind me. He leaned on the locker next to mine looking at me. I organized my books trying to distract myself from looking at his eyes. "Are you going to homecoming?" I nod saying a mhm. "Are you going with anyone?" I finally turn to look at him. "Nope. Hazel and Nick are going together since they like each other. I was planning on going alone or not going at all."

I take my bag out closing my locker and leaning on it. "Well you can always come with me and Big Red." He look at me and then his gaze fell to the floor. "Sure. Only if you pick me up. My mom needs to borrow mine later since her car is getting fixed." He nod his head trying to hide a small smile. "Cool. I'll pick you up at seven." He starts to walk towards his locker and I just give him a thumbs up.

I walked in the house hearing a barking. "Mom?" I yell placing my bag on the couch. I see her outside in the back yard chasing a dog. A huge smile spreads on my face realizing it was Paco my dog. He had been in the hospital for the couple of months because he was really sick and he could have died. I ran outside stopping watching him see me and run at me. He jumped on me almost causing me to fall but I was able to steady myself.

"Hey buddy. Its been a while." Paco started licking my face making me laugh. After a while of playing with Paco it was time for me to go shower and get ready. I was doing my makeup when Ricky texted me asking me to choose between a blue and black suit. I decided on the black suit. I changed into my light blue dress that has beautiful flowers. It has short underneath perfect for dancing. The doorbell rang which made Paco start barking. I shook my head checking myself again in the mirror.

I walk down the stairs making sure I didn't fall because of the high heels. I opened the door seeing Ricky looking handsome in the black suit. "Hey." He look at me shocked which made me tilt my head to the side. "Hi.. You look beautiful." I smile at him thanking him. "Just give me a minute." I let him come in and Paco started walking around sniffing him. I walk to the living room kissing my mom in the cheek and hugging her.

I giggled at Ricky being confused by Paco. "Its what he does when he meets someone knew." He nods crouching down and petting Paco. I smile at Paco letting him pet him. "We should get going we still need to pick up Big Red." Ricky got back up grabbing my hand and leading me out the door. We arrived at the school with Big Red in no time. We walk in checking our names off and sitting at table ten. I hugged Carlos and Ashlyn sitting next to Ricky.

"I don't believe this!" I look at Ricky and Big Red confused since Ricky is only showing Big Red his phone. I roll my eyes making small talk with Carlos. Gina walk up to us, "Excuse us." I scoot closer to Ricky making room for EJ and Gina. "These seats taken?" I smile at her shaking my head no. Well this got more awkward now. Carlos look so depressed since his date hasn't showed up. "So who are you here with?" I look at Gina who look at me and then Ricky. "With Rick and Big Red."

"Your friends ditched you?" I fake smile at her grabbing my fruit punch and downing it. At that moment I felt my skin boil I could feel Ricky's eyes on me. "He'll show up, okay? Maybe he just hit traffic." I ignore Gina focusing on Carlos and Ashlyn. "No offence Ashlyn but we live in Salt Lake City." I got up walking towards Carlos and hugging him. "There hasn't been traffic since the 2002 Winter Olympics." I place my head on his shoulder.