Chapter 7

The girl on the mirror. She's beautiful. She doesn't seem to be seventeen. She looks like a matured woman because of her make up. The lip with red lipstick. The eye with a gray contactlense. The gray cocktail dress was tight to my upper body. There is no obvious cleavage but the exposed collarbone is attractive.

It was seven o'clock in the evening. I took a deep breath and looked at myself in the mirror again. I was nervous and excited. Sav was invited to our prom because he was a sponsor of the school. I went downstairs and he immediately looked up at me as if he had been waiting for me for a while. . I saw his jaw moved.

He is so handsome in his black tux. She also has a new haircut. I saw he had an earring in his ear. Now I saw it ah. or maybe he just punched me? And his necktie is gray? We're suit? I can hardly look at him. .my hand is too cold.

Who isn't nervous, right? I still remember what he told me last night. Those are his words to me. But after he said that he seemed to be born and immediately left my room. Maybe I was just imagining that. . maybe he's not mad to tell me that. Maybe because I love him so much and that’s what I’m already hearing. Just shit! She looks at me full of admiration.

"You're beautiful" he said to me and held out his hand. I bit my lip. . Is it okay for her uncle to tell her niece ‘You’re beautiful?' okay right? There is no malice.

Gradually I reached for his hand as well and it seemed like there was some kind of electricity and it immediately went to my thigh as if I was being tickled. Am I obsessed?

“You're handsome." I said to him like a fool while stunned by his handsome face.

He smiled
"Uhm. come on?" My nanny immediately supported me until I got into his car. During the ride I couldn't help but stare at him.

."So, you have a partner?" He asked in his stern voice and looked at me. His gaze went down to my collarbone so I was distracted by the feeling of a tickle in tummy again. What kind of question is that? Of course, there is.

"Yes."
He nodded.

"You'll dance with him?” he asked frowning and on the way the look.

"Yes, we have an intro number with our other classmates."

"Then?" Huh?

"What then?"

He cleared his throat. "If someone ask you to dance, will you agree?" Why is he asking?!

"Depends." I answered. The nervousness was still in my chest. The thrill and excitement are in my system. That mixed up with me.

“” How about you? Who is your partner?"

"I don't have a partner."

I turned away and nodded. "Why? What about miss Ocampo? Your girlfriend?"
He smiled sparingly ...and looked at me in the rearview mirror.

"Stop pissing me off Rox. That’s not true. I'll watch over you. Every move you make. I'll watch over you." My heart pounded. It was like there were fireworks in my chest.

I scoffed mockingly. "It's that one of dad--"

"No." he interrupted me. “And you're not allowed to get drunk. understand? "He knew I used to like to get drunk. So, I was always grounded, only now has it changed how worse I was.

I sighed. "Fine."
At the school auditorium we held our prom. It doesn’t seem like that’s our school anymore. It much has changed. Well, our school is not small. Three basketball courts would probably fit here.

The color of the surroundings is gray and black. There are three large chandeliers above. The tables covered with white cloth. There are also foods lined up on the side on the long table followed by appetizers. . there are those who serve juice and alcohol is forbidden to students but to visitors who sponsored the school.

"Just text me if you need something, okay?" Sav whispered but my attention was not with him when we entered. And the students were already admiring him.

"Okay." I left immediately when I saw Jez being chased by Simon. Jezel looked so pretty on her black and gray cocktail dress. She was at the table, frowning, because Simon was next to her. I smiled wickedly. Simon is so stupid!

"Please Jezel... I'll give you everything answer me. Be my --"

“Oh, that's an old-line Simon!" I cut them off and they immediately looked at me.

"Wow, you're so beautiful Rox" Jezel compliment for me.

I smiled. "You too." I sat next to her and across from her was Simon.

"Wow. You look great baby girl." Simon praised.

I rolled my eyes at him. "I know Simon. You thought I forgot when you stole Jezel's first kiss?" I'm sick of Jez's eyes widening. She immediately beat Simon.

"Why did you tell her?! You're embarrassing !!" She hissed.

"Why are you embarrassed? I've kissed you five times since then?"

“What the fuck ?!" I was shocked from what I’ve heard and Jez's cheek was red. She's so cute!

"H-Hi Roxette." But Gerald, who is my partner, caught my attention. I slapped my forehead.

"Oh! I'm sorry Gerald. I forgot to look for you." Even though he looks like a nerd with his big glasses. It's okay for me. He looks matured than Simon.

"It's okay. Can I sit aside? It'll start late."

"Sure!"
We talked happily and our conversation goes on not until I’ve heard the name of Savier from my acquaintance.

"I really greet Savier earlier though he just nodded, it was like my panties were about to fall off! He is so hot bessy! He's really my type! "

My hand clenched at what I was heard. I looked around and saw him at the table of his peers. Right in front of us. . He is holding a goblet of wine and sipping it but he is looking at me.

If you look at him, he looks like a fierce kind of person. With his built of body, you would think that he is not Twenty-four but thirty. The hardness of his body and the perfection of it seem to have been sculpted by a skilled sculptor. I swallowed and looked away.

Jez pulled me.

"Why?"

"Your uncle. He is looking to Gerald dangerously, maybe he is jealous. "

I drank the juice and looked at Sav again who was already typing on his cellphone.

I took a deep breath. "Jez! Let's just say I-I like him but that's all. This will stay this way and it won't level up. I deserve someone and so he does."

"Can you endure if you see him with someone?" the two of us just whispered so that others at the table could not hear us.

"I can handle it. Even if the world is turned upside down, the same blood flows in our body. We can't." I swallowed as my throat seemed so rough. My chest ached especially when I saw Ma’am m Ocampo and Sav together at their table. Miss Ocampo's fellow teacher still seems to admire them.

I received a message. My cellphone vibrated inside my pouch.

Savvier: I can't take my eyes off of you.

I looked back at him and he was still looking at me. But Miss Ocampo is talking to him. Miss Ocampo is wearing a black dress and it is undeniable. she has a beautiful body and a great breast. Me? My body has a nice curve but I have a small breast. But I believe that my breasts will grow big someday.

A few minutes later our introduction number started. We danced in the middle. Everyone cheered to us. Gerald danced lightly. I just laugh when I step on shoes.

It wasn't long before we were done.
There was an emcee on stage and the best in gowns were honored. Best in couple. And I am the Queen of the night while Caleb is the King of the night. Applause filled the gym as I was called. I had a smile on my face as I climbed up and was supported by Caleb.

"You're so beautiful." he said in my ear while going up the stage.

"Thank you. You're handsome too." Caleb is really handsome. He's tall and has a bad boy look. If his features mature, he will definitely be a good catch. He grinned. I am happy that I had worn a little crown as the Queen of the night.

"Ladies and gentlemen. Our dancing is about to start. Enjoy the night." Announced by the emcee on the big and wide stage. The song "A thousand years" immediately went awry.

We were already sitting at my desk and Caleb was next to me. Jez is gone and can't be found. Gerald and Caleb next to me and I were in the middle.

"Can I have this dance?" Caleb asked and stood up. He held out his hand to me. I looked back at Sav's place earlier but they were no longer there. But I saw them in the middle of the dance floor. He is with Miss Ocampo and dancing clumsily; Miss Ocampo was leaning on his chest. My heart was pounding at the sight so I accepted Caleb's hand.

I smiled at him and he pulled me further in the middle. Next to them, Sav and miss Ocampo. I held Caleb's neck and he held my waist.

"Rox." Caleb looked at me seriously.

"Hmm?"

"Until when?" It’s a question that I can't get.

"Huh?"

He touched my cheek gently. Apparently, this is no longer Caleb the playboy. He looks serious to me now.

"How long will I wait for your Yes?" his question that surprised me. I thought it was just a game or joke that I was just playing with him. I didn't know he was so serious. He closed his eyes and leaned his forehead on my forehead. I find it hard to answer.

"I want you Rox.I want you so bad. " He whispered. But that momentum was cut off when I was surprised and shocked because Sav is on our side. Caleb was immediately startled. Sav's jaw clenched and he looked at Caleb badly.

"May I?" he asked. Caleb was still hesitant whether to give me or not. But eventually it slipped from his grasp and passed me to Sav.

"See you later." Caleb smiled at me and he left. I turned to Sav with a serious face and he immediately pulled my waist closer to him. I was almost up to his chest at his extreme height. The lights are dim here and the song is romantic. My acquaintance seems to have worlds of their own and I don’t know if anyone sees us.

Is it normal for your uncle to dance with you? I do not know the answer. But I know in their eyes there is no malice because he is my uncle.

The song was immediately changed.



Two old friends meet again
Wearing older faces
And talk about the places
They've been

Slowly he pulled my waist to press him. My hand was shakingly placed on his neck.

"S-Sav, maybe--"

"Maybe what?" He said to me. His kiss on my hair makes me close.

"N-Nothing." it had no malice. I slowly closed my eyes and leaned my head on his chest.

Even just now. Just now. I don't know what I'm looking at. My emotions are getting worse.

Two old sweethearts fell apart
Somewhere long ago
How are they to know
Someday they'd meet again
And have a need for more than
Reminiscing '

"Sav."

"Hmm?" He keeps on nuzzling my hair. Our movements are gentle.

"Why didn't you dance with Ma’am Ocampo? Why with me?" I bit my bottom lip to suppressed my nervousness.

He hugged me tightly. I don't seem to want to get lost. "Sav?" I called his attention when he couldn't answer.

"Please Don’t ask me. I don’t want to ruin this night."

"But--"

"Let me hug you. even now.” Huh? He seems begging.

Maybe this time
It'll be Lovin and they'll find
Maybe now they can be more than just friends

Maybe now, we can be more than just friends. He’s right. Even now. Now, it's normal for him to dance and hug me. It’s normal for us to be this close. Tomorrow, we cannot to this anymore. .so, he is right, even now. I no longer have a care of four pairs of eyes that seem curious looking us.

Maam Ocampo, Jez, Simon and Caleb staring at us intently. But I don't have a care yet. . I closed my eyes and hugged Sav's neck with my hand and even hugged him.

She’s back in his life
And it feels so right
Maybe this time
Love won’t end
It’s the one that they had
Way back when
They were too young
To know when love is real
But something never changes
.and even hasn’t cools the flame
Its burning even brighter than
Did before.

"Rox." Sav said huskily his lips pressed against my forehead. I knew he was bent over me. I could inhale the smell of his mouth.

"Uhm?"

" Everything will be alright."

I looked at him dizzily.
"Huh?" What is that? He bit his lips.

"You'll know someday. If everything's okay." Huh? If everything is, okay?