“Alright, let’s just make the best of tonight, ok Hazel. You dance the way you love to, like no one is watching. Forget about everything that is going wrong right now. Just have a good time because you deserve it and because this is our last homecoming.â€?

“Ok,â€? I smile.

We check ourselves in the mirror.

“We are some pretty hot chicas,â€? Amber says and makes a pose.

“Heck ya,â€? I smile again.

“Let’s do this. Are you ready?â€?

“As ready as I’ll ever be.â€?

We link arm and arm and walk down the stairs to our dates below. Edwin grins when he sees me. He seems to be awestruck and I smile back at him. We reach the bottom of the stairs and I take Edwin’s hand.

“You look… amazing…â€? Edwin says in a sweet voice.

“Thank you, you look good too,â€? I smile at him.

We talk until I hear the doorbell ring. I take a deep breath and answer the door. Edwin stands behind me for comfort. It’s Chris and Claire. Chris looked at me, he looked great.