Sink or Swim

29

Chapter Song: Ross & Rachel- Jake Miller || Love is Gone- Slander & Dylan Matthew

"Okay squeeze in everyone," the photographer instructed our huge group. I could tell he was frustrated trying to get all of us in one picture but he tried. Poor guy.

Eventually we all fit into frame. Cal held me bridal style. Hayden's date jumped on his back. Liam and Natalie were pressed so close together I was sure neither of them were comfortable. Ty held Riley the same way Cal held me. Mason and his date were laying across the floor in front of all of us. I thought it described our group perfectly.

Liam asked Natalie to go to prom out of respect. Plus he was too chicken to ask Riley and she refused to make the first move. She knew Liam was too afraid. Ty asked her since they were crowned homecoming king and queen, they thought it made sense.

After we took our group pictures and our couple ones Riley forced me to take one with her. She didn't have to force me though I was going to grab her for one anyway. We posed in a typical prom date pose each taking turns holding each other. I would be surprised if he got a photo of us not laughing.

We met everyone at a table one of the boys picked out. It was close to the dance floor and the stage where the band was playing. It was some local group that Ty and Mason found. They were good and were getting paid pretty well for this. I had to admit the juniors did well planning this. It all came out beautifully. I was also relieved that we didn't have to plan it or worry about anything. Just have fun.

"Did I ever tell you how beautiful you look tonight," Cal leaned closure to me as I sat down. He gently wrapped one arm around the back of my chair nudging me closer to him. I'd sit on his lap if I could. I didn't want to leave his side tonight.

"Once or twice," I snickered. This was actually the seventh time since he came to the house. I started counting after the third time. "Did I tell you how handsome you look," I wiggled my eyebrows at him.

"Hmm I don't think you have." I gasped batting his chest.

"Oh you know I told you already!"

"I know," he smiled. "I just like hearing you say it."

"Of course you do," I scoffed at him. I couldn't hide the smile tugging at my lips.

"Who do you think is gonna get king and queen?" Asked Natalie.

"No idea," I chimed in.

"I think Mason or Cal," Liam said.

"What about you?" Riley asked. "Ty and I can't get either, but you can Liam." He ducked his head to hide is blush. God, could he be anymore obvious? Did Cal and I look like that last year?

"Nah, I don't think it'd be me."

"Why not?" Cal looked at him.

"I don't know I just don't. Not really my thing," he shrugged.

"What about queen?"

"Kenny." Everyone said at the same time except for me.

"What? Why me?"

"Because everyone loves you," Riley said as if it was obvious. Everyone nodded in agreement.

"Oh what if Liam and Kenny both get crowned," Mason's eyes widened at the realization. Both Hayden, Liam, Riley and I couldn't contain our laugher. The rest of the table just looked at us confused.

"Okay why am I actually okay with that?" I laughed wiping tears from my eyes.

"Because that'd be hilarious," Riley giggled trying to calm herself. She had to fan her face from how flush she became.