Chapter 14
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Chapter 14, Ready, Steady!
Iris's POV
I could not believe he asked me to prom! I was hoping he would ask me to prom. But I knew we only went on a few dates. I was not expecting him to ask me. But I was so glad he had asked me.
I had to help Laurie find a date so we could all go together. That would be so much fun to go together. I wondered if Keith could help her. Get one of his friends to ask her out. But maybe Laurie did not care for her brother's friends.
I was not sure if I had a brother, I would not want to date their friends. But I never had a brother before. Only an annoying sister to deal with. Her friends were better than she was.
But beggers could not be choosers. I had stopped by the store that friday to read over the teen magazines'. I wanted to see the latest fashion. I wanted to look really good for Keith.
After all we were getting to be more famous around here. So, we were likely to get our prom photo taken. And placed in an article. I wanted to be sure to be looking my best. I was not trying to sound vein though about looking good. I was wanting to feel my best. Nothing wrong with a little self-care. It went a long way.
I sigh as I lean on my elbow. And flip through pages. I liked pink but I did not want to look like a stick of bubble gum. Or a princess type. I was thinking lavender. Or light blue. Keith loved it when I wore lavender anyway. Even his mother had said so as well.
Maybe lavender was my color?
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"Iris?!"
"Yes mom?"
"Mrs. Partridge called for you. They would like for you to come over to go over some new songs they have been working on. Did you not hear the phone ring?" mom chuckles.
"No sorry mom" I wince. "I will go right over. I forgot about practice"
"You forget practice with the handsome Keith?" she teases. She leans over to see what I was reading. "Prom? Is that going to happen already?"
"Yes, I have something to ask" I softly ask.
"Did Keith ask you to prom? Already?" mom wonders. She makes a face.
I nod. "Yes, can I go with him?" I beg.
"But you only have been on a couple dates. Prom is a big night" she worries.
"Mom, he would not pressure me like most boys on prom night" I sigh. "we talked about how soon it is to. No rush"
"Good" sighs mom. "I guess you can go. Is Laurie coming to?"
I squeal with joy.
I hug my mom tightly.
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"Oh, thank you mom" I gush. "I have to help Laurie get a date. She is coming to" I promise her.
"That is fantastic" says mom. "you better get over there before Danny comes looking for you" she teases me.
I grin. "Thank you mom! This means the world to me" I say.
"Can I come to? I want to watch practice" begs Emily.
"If you don't bug poor Danny to much" I warn her.
"I will behave" she vows.
"Alright kiddo" I say. "see you later mom"
I lead Emily across the street. I had a date tomorrow. And then the weekend after was prom weekend. I had to talk to Laurie about going dress shopping soon. Sometime this week.
Maybe she could go with me. Keith could not tag along to this. I wanted to surprise him when he saw my dress on prom night. I stand at the door there at his place.
Then ring the door bell.
"Hi there. You have a date to prom huh?" Danny asks me.
"Yes, I do" I answer him.
"Well to bad. I was going to ask. I can go I read if I am invited by a senior" he says to me. "I won't get to go this year" he sighs. He lets us come in.
"One day you will go and you will have a blast" I tell him.
"We could go together one day" Emily adds.
Danny makes a face and I laugh.
Laurie comes rushing into the living room. She had a joyful excited look on her face as she rushes to greet me. She even hugs me she was so excited to see me.
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"Guess what?" she breathlessly says.
"What?"
"I was asked to prom! By Brad Handson" she exclaims.
"Wow the football player? He is not a star but him?" I wonder.
She nods. "Yes, a football player asked me" she giggles.
"I am so happy we both have dates!" I tell her. "I was going to ask you something"
"What?" she wonders.
"Want to go dress shopping this week?" I ask. "I want to look really nice for Keith"
"Sure, I would love to" she says with a nod.
"What do you do on a prom?" wonders Emily.
We laugh.
"It is the biggest and last dance you will ever get to go to at your school. You go with a boy you care for. And everyone dresses up for it. There is a fancy dinner. Someone is named prom king or queen. They will ride in parade later on to" I add. "it is a fun magical night"
"Sound like fun. Dancing with boys and dinner? Dressing up like a princess" she adds. "I want to go"
"One day you will have one of your own" I promise her.
"I hope so" she says with a grin.
"I thought I heard the door" says Mrs. Partridge. She brings out a tray with lemonade in glasses. She smiles brightly. "I hear you are going to prom?" asks his mom. "with my son?"
"Yes, I am" I add with a happy grin.
"Would you care for brownies. Just baked them" she tells us.
"Thanks mom" says a happy Danny. He grabs a brownie.
"Keith, you coming?" yells Laurie. "Iris is here!"
I am blushing a bit.
Keith rushes down the stairs.
"Hi" he greets me warmly.
"Hey!" I add as I smile back.
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He makes sure when we are heading to the garage he stops me for a moment. He leans in stealing a kiss from me. Putting me on cloud nine as he always tended to do. I had a happy smile on my face once our kiss ends.
"I can't wait for our date tomorrow night" he says to me.
"Same" I say.
"And all this prom talk already" he laughs.
"I asked my mom. She said I can go" I tell him.
"Fantastic" he softly says. "I will make sure you have a wonderful prom night"
"I know you will" I say.
We smile. Then he touches my arm with his hand. We head into the garage to practice our music.
Keith sits down to play panino. We begin to sing some music. By the time we get done it was way past dinner time. It was really late. I was famished.
"Why don't you girls stay for dinner? I will call your mom and let her know" offers Mrs. Partridge.
"I would love that" I agree.
"Me to" adds Emily.
"Aw man" grumbles Danny. I laugh.
Keith comes over to me.
"I was wondering, what color dress you are going to wear. I would like to know for the flower to get you" he softly asks me.
"I am not sure yet. I am going dress shopping with Laurie this week. I will let you know. I will be sure to call ahead of time" I promise him.
"Thank you" he says to me.
"Anytime" I tell him.
We head into the dining room where dinner waited for us.
"Your mother said it was fine if you girls join us. Please have a seat" says Mrs. Partridge.
I sit beside Keith. Then Emily moves by Danny. He moves. And Emily is sitting beside Laurie. I giggle at that one. Musical chairs around here. I feel Keith take my hand under the table. We lace our fingers together. Butterflies enter my chest. I smile over at him.
He squeezes my hand.
Then we enjoy a nice dinner. I soon am walking Emily back home. Keith decided to come with us. I make Emily go in first. I sit on the front porch beside Keith. On the porch swing we had. Mom had the porch light on for us.
I hold hands with Keith. I lean my head on his shoulder.
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"See I told you that the first date would be smooth sailing. And it was right?" he jokes. "we talked about it right here. And now look at us. Heading to prom together"
"Yes, you did" I giggle. "your mom is a good cook" I tell him. "I had a great night with your family"
"We love having you over" he promises me.
He kisses the top of my head.
"I have to show you something I got this week" he says as he pulls it off his finger.
He hands it to me. His class ring.
"Oh, how fantastic. Music notes on it. I love it. So fitting for your class ring" I say to him.
"I am glad you like it. I would like for you to wear it" he softly says. He looks so nervous.
"Are you sure Keith?" I stammer.
He places the ring on my finger.
"Sure, I am sure" he adds.
"Oh Keith" I say. I am touched. The ring was a little big. But I loved it.
"I want to go steady. I know it is soon. At any time I can wait or back down" he explains. "but I want you to wear it while we are still in school"
"I would be proud to wear this" I say.
"Then that means?"
"It is official. I am going steady with Ketih Partridge" I reply.
I smile then I lean up and kiss him. He kisses me back. My heart soars with joy. The porch light flickers on then off again.
"I better go in" I sigh.
We walk to the door. He kisses me good night.
"Sweet dreams Iris" he tells me.
"Good night, Keith" I say before going on inside. I slide the ring off.
I hide it in my pocket for now. I did not want to get into it with mom and make her not let me go to prom. I would wear it in public.
"How was dinner?" mom asks me.
"Fantastic!" I sigh.
"That good huh?"
"The best I have ever had" I ramble on dreamily.
I head upstairs. I go to my room. Shut the door. I sit on my bed. I pull the ring back out. I place it back on my finger.
It had Keith's name on it. My steady boyfriend. Who knew maybe it would lead to marriage. Maybe one day in the future. Time would only tell that.
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