Prom Impossible by Laura Pauling

Author:Laura Pauling
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: love, humor, romantic comedy, young adult, teen, love and friendship, family relationships, teen romance, comedy and humor

Chapter 19

I sat with Zeke on one of our support group meetings. We didn’t meet as frequently anymore, and as much as I wanted them to end, it was a great excuse to spend time with him.

“Cassidy?” he snapped.

“Um, what?”

“What do you think about that?”

“Well, considering, I mean, um, yeah, it’s a great idea.” The words all came out in a rush, and I ducked my head so he wouldn’t see the obvious blush. I had no clue what he’d said. My first date with Jasper was that night!

He laughed, then leaned forward. “Can I ask you a question?”

“I might not answer.”

“If you don’t like attention then why did you bring all that stuff to the Program?” His laughter had faded, and the look in his eyes was so intense and caring, nothing like most people’s when they ask me questions about stupid stuff I do. Mostly, people are just curious or nosy or want fresh gossip.

“I was desperate and hoped that I’d get kicked out.”

He smiled slightly, revealing his crooked teeth that were growing on me. “Why would they kick someone out for breaking the rules when it was a program for teens who break rules?”

“I sometimes do stuff before thinking. It’s not about trying be a rule breaker or rebellious or get the attention of my parents or make some big statement.”

“Then what is it about?”

I opened my mouth to answer then caught myself—thank God! “I see what you’re doing. Nice one, counselor.” I waggled my finger. “Shame on you, taking advantage and trying to get me to reveal my deepest secrets.”

He shrugged. “Isn’t that why we’re here?”

“No! We’re here to please my parents and the school and everyone else who thinks I have behavioral issues, so they’ll let me graduate. When really I’m like any other teen. I just get caught.”

He nodded. “Fair enough. You might want to think—”

The door opened and Jules popped her head in. “Do you guys have a minute?”

“Sure,” Zeke said dryly, “It’s not like we were talking about anything important.”

“Oh, good.” She dragged an armchair over and joined our cozy group, which I found oddly appropriate since technically she should be the one sitting in this room with me. “Have you guys been brainstorming decoration ideas at all? I’ve barely had a minute to catch up with you.”

Zeke winked at me. “Cassidy said something about dressing up on Valentine’s Day.”

“I did?”

Jules giggled but then her eyes widened and excitement spilled out like she was an alien with an internal lighting system. It practically shone off her face. “Zeke! You’re a genius.”

“Yeah, I don’t think so!” I snorted.

“Calm down, Cassidy. It could be a disaster with the wrong costumes, but…what if you two dressed as a medieval knight and princess on Valentine’s Day and delivered the carnations?” Her excitement bubbled over and—I’ll admit—was contagious. “This would be the perfect segue into our prom theme!” She clapped, did her little squeal thing, told us she’d be in touch and was gone, leaving behind the faint trace of her fancy perfume.

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