The bell rung and another school day had come to an end. Corridors and circulation areas of the building were filled with excited, impatient students. Wherever you'd go, everyone was talking about the same topic.

Prom, the formal dance, would take place tonight in one of the plushest dance halls in the area. Drinking, all-nighter, loud music accompanied by drunk teenagers dancing to the rhythm, everyone looked forward to the appointed time.

Even Katelin and Denisa couldn't contain their happiness. Actually, they had already made their plans.

"Dude, finally! I've been waiting for the prom for a year! We are going to have a great time, I have already decided what I'm going to wear", Denisa said. She was looking happier than ever.

"Yeah tell me about it. It's going to be the best night of our lives! But... I'm sorry girls, I should have told you about it earlier. In fact, I won't be able to join you this time. James asked me to be his prom date and I said yes, and you know his reaction when I don't keep my word", Katelin replied tentatively.

"It's okay Kate, don't worry... But, you have to take this into account: you owe us. And I want all the dirty details!" Denisa answered while laughing.

"So... Vanessa, I guess I'll come to your place and I'll give you a ride, won't I?", she added, pointing at me.

Fuck.

Personally, I wasn't really in the mood to go out. I just wanted to stay home and listen all of "Panic! At the Disco" and "Twenty One Pilots" albums on repeat. I would have fun. On the contrary, at the prom I'll have to wear a fake smile and pretend that I have the time of my life. I may well sit at the room corner holding a glass of vodka, and I'll spend hours gazing the couples who are dancing passionately to the music, and guys flirting with Denisa as usual. Katelin would be all gone anywise. After the third drink she'll probably end up at the restroom or at James' house. I'm used to it.

But she left me no choice but to go to the prom, although I knew what would happen.

"Yeah, sure. I will be right there waiting for you. Of course. You don't know how thrilled I am".