She was different to any student he had ever come across. She was quiet, read books, didn't party, but behind the silence was a sadness that radiated from her. It was as if he couldn't help himself, he wanted to be what she needed. The only problem...
Faye Dawson The night had come. The night that was meant to be everyone's best night of high school. But for me it was the last night I had with Thomas. And as I got ready he was all I wanted to think about. All I could think about. I had been in the shower and curled my hair lightly. I sat infront of my mirror and decided to start on my makeup. I put on a heavy foundation but left my eyes light with light eyeshadow and no eyeliner. I put the rest on and admired what I had done. I was quite proud of how well it turned out. "You know I was going to get you a professional to do that for you, but it seems like you can manage on your own." Mum said leaning against the door frame. "You look beautiful sweetheart." She walked in and kissed my forehead. I looked over at my dress and sighed. I stood up and ran my hands over the red material feeling a sense of sadness wash over me. "I know you'll miss him" she said and I felt tears well in my eyes as I nodded. "I can't imagine me without him" I said knowing I'll miss him more than words could describe. I turned and hugged her and saw tears in her own eyes. I turned back and got the dress off the hanger, slipping it over my body. I adjusted it before turning to Mum. "I love it" she said raising her phone camera and taking a picture. Now all to do was wait.
As the doorbell rang I closed my eyes to stop the tears that were threatening to fall. "Just go and enjoy tonight with each other" Mum said and I nodded going to open the door. I gasped when I opened the door seeing Thomas carrying a dozen roses and a small black box in the other. He looked so handsome in his smart get up with his messy hair. I took the flowers and the box and placed them down before jumping into his arms. He quickly wrapped his arms around me and stroked my hair. "I know. I know. But we're going to enjoy tonight ok?" He smiled and I nodded pulling away from him. I picked up the roses and box and handed the flowers to Mum. I looked at the box before lifting the top of it. I gasped as I looked at it. I took it out of the box and tears threatened me again. It was a small golden necklace with an engraving of both our initials on it. I put my hand over my mouth and he took it, clasping it round my neck as Mum took pictures. Again I smiled and hugged him tight. We posed for a few photos before leaving my house. "How are we getting there?" I asked looking around for a car. He ran over the road and stood by his bike throwing his arms out. "No" I said pointing to my dress and he laughed shaking his head. He threw open the garage and I saw his car in there. I breathed a sigh of relief and ran over to the car clambering in the passenger side.
Thomas helped me out of the car and I looked round seeing no one there. After all we were late. I saw Shawn's car parked a few rows away and that made me all the more nervous. I pulled Thomas back as he started to walk and stood on my toes pulling him in for a kiss. "Don't think about it" he whispered with his forehead against mine and I nodded. I took his arm and he led me into the hotel ballroom where the Prom was being held. Just before we went in I gave him a last kiss and pushed back the curtain leading us into the hall. Many many heads turned to look at me and Thomas and I couldn't help but blush at all the attention. I wasn't used to it. I held onto Thomas tighter as we went over to the drinks table. "It's hot isn't it" I said as I saw Shawn across the room. "It's quite warm yeah" Thomas said shrugging off his jacket. We stood chatting by the drinks table and food table for a good hour before even thinking about dancing. "May I have this dance?" Thomas asked as he bowed down infront of me holding out his hand. I giggled and took his hand. As we walked to the centre of the dance floor I made eye contact with Shawn who gave me a longing look which I acknowledged but didn't return. Tonight was about me and Thomas.
A slow song began to play and Thomas took my waist as I wrapped my arms round his neck. I rested my head under his chin as we gently swayed to the slow melody. Just hearing the song about a relationship that was perfect yet wrong brought tears to my eyes and I dug my head into his chest to try and hide my upset. "I can't hide it anymore" I cried to Thomas and I felt tear drops onto my head and I knew he was crying as well. "I'm going to miss you so much I can't describe it" he cried and I nodded. "Will you stay over tonight? Mums taken an extra shift" I asked looking up at him through my tears. "Of course I will. I suspect you'll be coming to the airport tomorrow?" He asked and I nodded frantically. I tightened my arms round him as I felt my hands begin to shake. "Hey Im going to come back to see you finish school in three months" Thomas said stroking my hair as I nodded. "I wouldn't miss that for anything" he reassured me kissing my head.
I dont know how long we stayed like that for. We slowly found our way to the edge of the floor but I dare not let go of his hand or arm. I never wanted to let go of him.
By the end of the night we had cried, laughed, danced. The lot. Thomas' hair was so messy it was laughable and my makeup was everywhere. We stumbled out of the venue laughing so hard I could barely breathe. "You two?" That American accent said. "Is it really safe for you two to be getting home by yourselves" "Are you stalking us? Faye I think Mr Mendes has a teachers crush on you" Thomas laughed. If only he knew. "We're not drunk mate just having a good final night with each other" the reminder from Thomas made me huddle into his side even more. "We'll be fine" Thomas shrugged and Shawn nodded. "Take care of her" Shawn finished turning away from me, from us. "Trust me I will" Thomas smirked kissing my head and I smiled as he opened the car door for me.
We got home and I kicked my shoes off and turned on all the lights. Thomas hung up his jacket and we stood facing each other but not saying a word. There was tension in the air I knew both of us could feel it. I tried to solve the issue by running a drink and going upstairs leaving him to follow. Which he did. I put my drink down and was about to slip my arms out of the dress when I heard the door close and two arms wrapped round my waist. I sucked in a quick breath and put my hands on top of his. A part of me knew what was coming. And that same part of me, didn't want to stop it.
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