The following morning, I got up earlier than my siblings and made my way to Phoenix's house. He told me he'd be awake last night when I texted him and it surprised me when I saw him sitting on the front porch. I had my bag with my dress in it and I looked at him and smiled. "Listen, I have to ride to school with my siblings today but would you mind putting my bag in the trunk?" "Not at all, what happened?" he asked. "I'll explain it later," I told him. "Are you okay?" he questioned and I sighed, shrugging. "I'll tell you everything after homecoming committee," I responded. "Just promise me you won't say anything about it to my brother." "Okay?" he said, with an expression mixed with curiosity and suspicion. "Well, I have to go get ready for school. I'll see you there," I frowned. I

