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Chapter 11

It's Saturday night, and I'm currently in the car right now, with Cole and Miley. I'm not going with Jackson. I never got around to it. I wanted to, but he wasn't home today, at all. He had the day off from work, so I wonder why he wasn't just sitting at home with the TV on. That's what I would do.

We just arrived at the dance, and who do I see? Ben. He's sitting with who I'm guessing is who he took to the dance.

"Hey Ben. Who's this?" I asked, trying to be polite.

"This is Emily Winters. She's a new student here, so I asked her to come to the dance with me. Have you talked to Jackson?" He asked.

"No. I haven't. So now I'm here at the dance… dateless with no friends with me!" I smiled and he laughed.

"I'm sorry about that. I would go with you, but I already asked Emily. Emily, this is Lilly. She's one of my good friends." He smiled at me.

"Nice to meet you Lilly. You can be with us if you have no one to be with tonight." She offered.

"No thanks, I'll leave you guys alone. I'll find someone else to dance with." I waved goodbye and went inside the school gym.

I found streamers and balloons hanging from the ceiling. I also found the refreshments table. Yum.

I walked over and accidentally bumped into someone.

"Oh, sorry!" I said.

"It's fine." He smiled. "I recognize you, have I seen you before?"

"I don't think so…" I thought.

"Oh, maybe I'm mistaking you for another beautiful girl that looks just like you." He winked. "You want to dance?"

"Uh… sure." I looked around for any sign of Jackson, Ben, Emily, Miley or Cole.

The guy put his hands on my waist, and I put my hands around him neck.

"So what's your name?" I asked.

"Billy Robinson. And yours?"

"Lilly Truscott. Oh! Of course I know who you are! Oliver is with your sister tonight!" I realized.

"Oh, yeah. Rachel was talking about Oliver all week. It got really annoying. So, what grade are you in?" He asked.

He probably didn't want to talk about his sister now… "I'm a freshman, and you?"

"I'm a sophomore. Are you here with anyone tonight?"

"Nope, I'm here with just myself, what about you?" I asked.

"Same with me, I just came for fun. My friends ditched me for their dates, but that's okay. As long as I'm talking to someone now and not just standing at the food table looking like an idiot who can't get a date." He said, and I laughed.

"I did have a date with my boyfriend, until we broke up last night." I sighed remembering what happened.

"I'm sorry about that. Maybe a little kiss would make it better?" He asked.

I gave him a 'your weird, don't even think about it' look.

"Kidding!" He said.

"Riiight…" I rolled my eyes, but smiled too. That's when the music stopped playing and the principle came to the stage.

"Alright everyone, I hope you're all having a great time! Now to announce the people who helped to make this dance happen! Lana Minchin, Sharon Parkinson, Mina Lunge, and Jamie Hubble, please come to the stage so everyone can see your pretty little faces!" She smiled, and everyone clapped and cheered when they came on stage.

"Thank you. I would just like to say that this dance couldn't have happened without all of you guys and girls for coming to the dance! It sure means a lot to us! I sure hope you enjoy yourself but before that happens," Jamie gave out a laugh before she started to talk again, "I would like to announce this years Prince and Princess of the Spring Fling! So…" She opened a slip of paper that had two names on it, "Amber Addison and Jake Lodgings! Come on up and take your crowns! The rest of you grab a partner for another slow dance!" She smiled and put the microphone back on the stand.

"Lilly, I'm going to ask another girl to dance, if you don't mind." Billy said.

"No, not at all. Have fun!" I smiled, and he walked away.

So now I was standing there looking stupid. This is just what I was afraid of. I saw Ben and Emily dancing together, Oliver and Rachel, Erik and Becky, Todd, and Riley, Matt, and Caroling, Miley and Cole… and I was with no one.

That's when things started to change. I saw Jackson just entering the gym with a tux on. He looked really handsome and cute. He wasn't with anyone. Maybe he won't notice me…

I looked away, but about 10 seconds later, I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned around and saw Jackson standing centimeters away from me.

"Lilly, I need to talk to you." He said. I noticed he had bags under his eyes.

"Okay, talk." I said.

"Well, I'm really sorry about last night. I didn't mean to hurt you or anything. I guess I just got jealous because I saw you kissing Ben." He looked down.

"You want to talk while we dance?" I offered.

He smiled. "I would love to."

He led me to the dance floor and we started to dance.

"Alright, continue." I said.

"Okay, so I was at the beach all day today and yesterday. I've just been sitting in the sand for 2 whole days without sleeping, thinking about what I did. And… I just couldn't help but feel sorry. After all that you've been through. You mom dying, your dad gone, and of course, I had to make it worse. I just wish I could make it up to you…" He sighed, and stopped talking to breathe for a little bit.

"Anything else before I start talking?" I asked.

"Yes. There is something I would like to say. I've been thinking… and… I've realized something. The reason I haven't been able to sleep, or eat is because… I… I…" He stopped for a minute.

"I love you." He said.

I took a deep, shaky breathe. Did he really say that, or am I just imagining it? No, this is real.

"I love you too." I smiled and he smiled back.

Everything is going to be okay after all.

A/N: Well… the story is over! I hope you liked it! Please review! Thanks!!!