The Bad Boy Likes the Good Girl

Chapter 4

Not proofread. :(

As I walked through the doors of school the next morning I saw a sign and people selling tickets. The sign read:
'Chester Christian High School Ball
Tickets: $5 each
Date: 14 February 7-9pm
Guys ask the Girls! One couple will be crowned Sweetheart Couple'

"Sounds pretty awesome" I mumbled to myself. I wonder if anyone will ask me, I thought. As I was walking down the crowded hall of students I banged into someone, it was Matt! I somehow tripped over his foot and face-planted into the ground. "Oh god, are you okay Cecille? I'm so so sorry" Matt said as he crouched over and grabbed my arm. He then helped me to get up on my feet.

Matt put both his hands on mine and locked his eyes with mine. I felt shivers down my skin. Is this what it's like when you have a crush? I thought to myself. I was zapped into reality when Matt clicked his fingers in my face."What?" I slowly said."Cecille I am so so sorry for knocking you over. I hope you're not hurt" he apologised. "I am as fit as the proverbial fiddle!" I exclaimed. I pivoted and began strolling to my home room when Matt shouted, "Hey, wanna walk home together?" I spun around. Had he really said that? "Sure, if that's okay with you" I replied trying to act cool while the inside of me was bursting with happiness. I practically skipped to class all the way!

I tried to concentrate on my maths equation sheet. Hey call me a nerd, but maths is pretty cool! When we had finished and were packing up, Matt approached me. He smiled a gorgeous smile at me and said "Ready to walk home?" "I was born ready dude" I replied and poked him in the ribs. The next part, well, either I've gotten stronger or Matt is really ticklish! When I poked him, he completely tipped backwards and fell onto his butt on the floor. He held his hands over his ribs and was laughing hysterically. The whole class was staring at him in confusion. I made a 'he's cuckoo' sign at them.

When Matt finally got up and became sensible I yelled, "What the hell where you doing there?" Matt blushed and pushed his bangs out of the way. Did I mention he looked totally cute when he did that? "Let's not focus on that" Matt said and put his arm around my shoulder. I put mine around him too and we walked without a care together.

As we were walking home, I know I am an idiot, but I somehow tripped over a rock. I was talking to Matt when I crashed my foot against the hard and big rock and sent me flying! I hit he ground with a thud and Matt was by my side immediately. There was blood on my right knee and both my shins were grazed severely. "Ooo, you won't be able to walk like that" he told me, "Here do you mind if I lift you?" "Piggyback or lift?" I asked. "Lift" he fittingly replied. He scooped me up and I flung my arms around his neck and looked at him as he trudged on. "You know, you didn't have to do this" I said. "Yeah but you were hurt and I couldn't have just left you there, injured" Matt yelled. I looked into his sparkling blue eyes and knew that there was a spark between us. He caught my eye and we both smiled."Want me to drop you on to the footpath?" He joked. I frantically shook my head in fear. "I am just kidding, you know I would never do that to you, gorgeous" he assured.

When we reached the door of my huge house, Matt gently put me on the ground. He scratched the back of his neck nervously before he spoke "Um.. Cecille, would like to be my date at the high school ball? I would really like it!" Matt kicked the ground with his foot and looked down. I was beyond happy! "Aw! Sure, so are you gonna pick me up? Or.." I said. "I'll pick you up at say, 6:30 if that's alright"he asked. I nodded. Then Matt pulled me into a big bear hug and we hugged for what felt like eternity, and neither of us minded one bit.

DAY OF THE SCHOOL BALL, 6:31PM :
I rushed out to the window when I heard a car screech and stop. Could it be Matt? I wondered. Suddenly I heard a knock on the front door. I pulled it open and there was Matt, looking handsome in a smart tuxedo. I actually had to close my mouth which was hanging wide open. "You look absolutely stunning!"Matt commented. I had to admit,I was. I was wearing an aqua dress with a sweetheart neckline, a pink ribbon tied at my waist and loads of jewels! "So shall we get in the car?" I asked Matt. "Lead the way!" Matt joked. I laughed. We both sat in the car.

When we reached there, we linked arms and walked through the door. It was so mesmerising! The hall had been converted into a beautiful and sparkling area with a disco ball reflecting shapes everywhere. "Care to dance" Matt asked and held out his hand. "Sure" I took his hand and we sashayed over to the dance floor.

"Okay,now it's time for the waltz" our principal who was the DJ announced. Then he put on a song and Matt and I waltzed on the floor. There was magic between us and we were both feeling like we were on heaven. "You're an amazing dancer" Matt looked at me through the darkness. I blushed and thanked him. "Do you wanna go vote for sweetheart couple?" I asked. The sweetheart couple was decided from a vote and you couldn't vote for yourself. "Let's vote for ourselves!" Matt said rubbing his hands together. "NO!" I pleaded. "Hey, I reckon we deserve it and plus we might be able to get away with it!" Matt explained. I sighed, "Fine." Luckily, we managed to sneak away just in time, before the supervisor there turned around from getting her drink.

"OK, everyone, time to gather around because we will be announcing the sweetheart couple!" Ms Kennedy announced. "Let's go!" I grabbed Matt's hand and pulled him with me to the stage area. We reached just in time. I have to admit, there were huge butterflies in my tummy there and then. "Annnnddd.... According to the votes, the sweetheart couple of the Chester Christian High School is...... Cecille MacDonald and Matthew Burns! Round of applause for these guys!" I couldn't believe it! I gasped and looked at Matt. Then we both walked up to the stage. A huge round of applause came. "Wow, you two deserve it and both of you look gorgeous!" Ms Kennedy complimented. I got given a tiara and Matt got a tie as souvenirs. Everybody clapped once again as we walked down the stage.

Once again Matt and I started dancing. Suddenly he moved both his hands to my hips, and he moved both my hands to his shoulders. Then he pulled me close to him, closer than ever before. My heart was beating rapidly and I starting breathing really quickly. Matt pulled me close until our faces were just a few inches apart. Then he said the words that mended my broken heart and flushed away all my worries because of the next thing he did. Matt tightened his grip around my waists and locked his loving eyes into me and said to me "Cecille, I think I'm in love with you."