I looked around to see everyone tensed up, looking at the small stage. One of the teachers stood by a microphone with an opened envelope in his hand.
"And the prom king is..." The teacher waited for a few seconds, building up some more suspense.
And a wave of chatter hit, everyone was looking to their friends and classmates, giving out their predictions.
"Shhh," the principal shushed everyone from the corner.
Everyone listened and quieted down.
"The prom king is..."
Just say it, goddamnit!
Another round of chatter hit, this time it was cheering for Mason.
"That is correct! Mason is the prom king!" The teacher said and I give Mason an ear to ear smile before he left to go on the stage.
The principal walked on the stage and took a crown from a cushioned tray. He, then, placed the cr
