We all went inside and surprisingly I was greeted by a lot of people. Like I knew most of them but never really talked to them you know and I guess I became instantly popular just because I was contesting for 'prom queen'.

"You're really popular now!" Nicole chuckled while we all were standing in front of a table to take a break.

"I guess." I gave her a tight lipped smile and shrugged.

Claire whispered in my ear, "All the single guys are looking at you." She pointed her eyes at two guys looking at me.

"Well, I can't do anything about it because their eyes are on me but mine are on him." I pointed my eyes in Ryder's direction who was dancing with the boys and having a good time. Seeing him enjoy himself made me happy and smile.

"Woah, you've officially fallen for him head over heels. Good job." Claire smirked and patted my shoulder. I smiled sheepishly and shrugged.

"That's my song!" Nicole exclaimed. "I'll see you both later!" She danced her way to the dancefloor and disappeared in the huge crowd that was already there.

Me and Claire were talking about the prom and all the people present. While we were talking suddenly I felt Claire's eyes on someone and her expression turned cold. She really looked like an ice queen as she was glaring at someone. I looked in her direction and to see who she was looking at. Guess who it was? Aubrey. I did an eye roll as a reflex and cursed under my breath.

"She's coming here." Claire's was very low.

Look I know that she hates me and everything but I have never come across her face to face. I never wanted to but I guess, it won't be like that anymore will it.

"Oh, look who's contesting for prom queen!" Aubrey smirked as she came near me and Claire.

Aubrey was wearing a strapless cut out dress which had a geometric pattern, it was pink in color and was kind of sequin. It was long and bodycon.

"Why don't you get the hell out of here?" Claire's voice was cold and she looked like she was in no mood to take any bullshit from Aubrey. Her eyes were fixed on Aubrey and she was literally glaring at her.

"Well, you know that you cannot kill me by just looking at me like that. So, stop it because you look like a creep." Her face was very close to Claire's and she smiled to intimidate her. After smiling she backed away from her a little and looked in my direction.

"So," She smirked at me, "I see that your type" she looked in the direction of Ryder who was busy with his friends and continued, "are the toys which are already used and thrown by me." She chuckled.

"Toys? Really?" I gave her an evil grin, "I guess it's time for you to grow up little princess!" I smirked.

"Well, you have got some guts." She narrowed her eyes and looked at me from top to bottom.

"You know what, my dog and you have the same taste in clothes." She said through her teeth.

"Oh, I guess then your dog and I have a better sense of fashion than you. What a pity." I mocked her with a smirk.

"Whatever." She rolled her eyes and left.

"That was amazing!" Claire smirked.

"Oh God!" She muttered and looked at me, "Let's go and dance."

"What happened now?" I asked, "Oh," I found Debbie and Asher looking at us. Could this get any better?

"Now, you see it." Claire sighed, "I really think that everyone from your enemy, to strangers and to your old friends wants to meet you today." She huffed.

"But I don't care anymore." I replied.

"I think she really wants to meet you, I mean she can't stop looking at us." She let out a laugh.

"What can I do? I'm so 'wanted'. " I chuckled.

She raised her eyebrows and burst into laughter and after stopping she smiled, "Here she comes." 'Wanted' I mouthed at her and she giggled.

"Katelyn." Debbie tried to make it as less awkward as possible.

"Yeah." I didn't have it in me to start up a fight right now. Honestly I would've ignored her but I couldn't. It wouldn't be nice. I know we're not on the best terms but I'm just not being rude because once we were great friends.

"You look great." She gave me a small smile.

"Thanks,. you too." I gave her a tight lipped smile.

She looked nice too. She wore a dark green dress made up of charmeuse satin and it was floor length. The neck of the dress was A-line, it had spaghetti straps and a slit. Her blonde hair was straight and simple.

"I know that I don't deserve your forgiveness but I just wanted to say sorry to you. At the party I thought it was best if I was friends with Aubrey because she would've destroyed me socially. I mean I just didn't want to get into any sort of trouble." She looked down with guilt.

"I know, you protected yourself and it's fine." I smiled and continued, "But I guess Claire and I should join our friends now.

"I understand." She nodded and went away.

"Woah!" Claire widened her eyes, "How the hell could you be so polite to her? If I were you I would've screamed at her or even would've started a fight with her. I mean she betrayed you." Claire furrowed her eyebrows and got no chill.

"I know but sometimes it's better to not do anything." I gave her a smile and shrugged.

"Let's go to the dance floor now. Should we?" I asked and she rolled her eyes, "See the past is in the past and I don't want to waste this amazing night just because of some people."

"Okay." Claire agreed. I grabbed her arm and took her to the dance floor.

We found Nicole there, "Where are the boys?" Claire asked.

"Oh, they're tired." Nicole rolled her eyes "By the way do you know, Debbie came to prom with Asher?" She continued.

"So, are they dating now?" Claire asked.

"Nope, they came here just as friends." Nicole replied.

"Oh, we just met her and before that we met Aubrey." I remarked casually as I danced.

"What?!" Nicole exclaimed. "Stop dancing and fill me in!" She complained.

"I'll tell her." Claire looked at me and started to fill her in with everything.

"Meeting. Tomorrow. At your house." Nicole declared as she looked at me for confirmation. I nodded.

"We'll call the boys too?" Claire asked.

"Yup." Nicole replied.

After talking and meeting like a hundred new people it was finally time for the announcement of prom king and queen. The dance floor was now empty and everyone was standing around it in a circle.

Ms. Anderson (my English teacher) held the mic and asked everyone to hush down.

"So, my dear students" She trailed off, "The Prom Queen of Eastwood High, is.." she paused.

The gym was filled with a lot of whispering and excitement now.

"Katelyn Thomson!" She said into the mic and everyone in the crowd cheered.

"Oh my God!" Nicole clapped and hugged.

Ryan and Josh were hooting and whistling like crazy.

Claire grinned and shrieked.

"I knew you would do it." Ryder hooted and jumped up and down. I swear it looked like he had won the prom queen.

I went to the stage and was crowned by Ms. Anderson. I wore a sash which said, 'prom queen' and stood on the dance floor. I could see Debbie clapping and Aubrey was burning with jealousy. Asher on the other hand just looked at me with a smile. I think it was to show that he's happy for me and past it.

"And" Ms. Anderson continued, "The Prom King is.." she paused and I could hear everyone whisper Ryder.

"Ryder Davis!" She exclaimed.

Ryder came to the stage and was crowned. We both had to take a picture there by the school photographer and guess what? He surprised me with a kiss and that kiss was captured on camera. Seeing us kiss everyone cheered and hooted like crazy. I did nothing but blush.

Now it was time for a slow dance. Me and Ryder started to dance. Later the prom court joined in and then did all other people. Everyone was slow dancing. (The song is below so play it to get the full vibes of the upcoming scene ;) )

https://youtu.be/0yW7w8F2TVA

Ryder's arms were wrapped around my waist and mine were wrapped around his neck. We were swaying to the rhythm of the song. I put my head on his chest and he kissed my head.

"You know this sound really reminds me of the first time we met." He whispered and tried to look at me. My head was still resting on his chest, "Hey, what's up?" He asked and lifted my chin from his thumb.

My eyes were filled with tears and I was trying not to cry. "I don't know where we'll go from here." I said as fast I could because I knew if I didn't say it in one go my voice would break.

He pulled me closer to his chest and hugged me. "It'll be okay. We will work it out, no matter what." He tightly secured me in his embrace and I couldn't stop a few drops of tears that rolled down my cheeks.

"Hey, look at me." His voice was low.

I did what he asked and looked at him, "I love you" He locked his eyes with mine and I pulled him into a hug before placing my hands on his cheeks and moving my lips softly against his.

"I love you." I gave him a sly smile and he wrapped his arms around my waist and I wrapped mine around his neck again. We both embraced each other while dancing slowly .

I just want this moment to stop, I don't want to worry about our future or anything else. He's close to me right now and he's not going anywhere now. That's all I want and I'll ruin it by thinking about what will happen in the future. So, I pulled myself together and enjoyed the moment as long as it lasted.