Homecoming (Part 2)
Coach didn't say much and everyone was booking to get ready for the dance. I jumped in the shower to wash the little sweat I exerted during the game. Once I got ready, I got in the truck and drove to Melyssa's to pick her up.
*KNOCK KNOCK*
"What do you want?"
"You're never going to accept me, huh Troy?"
"Nope. Melyssa!"
"One minute!"
After a little bit of waiting, I started to see those sexy legs of hers come down the stairs.
"Damn, who's this good-looking girl? Hope she doesn't have a date for Homecoming."
"I'm warning you Ethan."
She was wearing a short, skimpy pink dress and her hair was all put up. I knew we were going to have a good time.
"Troy! Great game sweetheart."
"Thanks babe. You could have even scored a few touchdowns against them."
"Haha, they're that bad, huh?"
"Yeah they are."
"Well Mr. Homecoming king isn't looking too bad himself."
"I'm gonna look even better with you around my arm."
"And I'm gonna look good walking in with the king."
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"...now everybody in this bitch gettin' tipsy..."
The music was bumping, the girls were smoking, and the night was still young. The lyrics coming through the speakers were the exact thoughts going around everyone's mind on what to do after the dance. After a few hours of grinding and making out with Melyssa, it was time to announce my queen.
"And now it is time to crown the queen. First let's give a hand for our 2008 Homecoming king, Ethan Woy."
I stood up out of my chair and acknowledged the rest of the crowd.
"And now, here's the results. Your 2008 Homecoming queen is..."
"Please be a hot girl, please be a hot girl."
Melyssa gave me the death stare and punched me in the arm.
"What? I don't want to slow dance with an ugly chick."
"...Breann Wilt!"
Whew, what a relief; one of my best friends.
"The king and queen will dance together as will the rest of the court. Thank you for coming out and be safe tonight."
The lights dimmed and the music slowed down as I grabbed Breann by the waist.
"Wow, I'm surprised I won."
"Well I'm glad you did. I wanted you to win more than any of those girls."
"Really? Awh thanks Ethan."
"No problem."
"I have a question."
"Shoot."
"Have you ever thought about there ever being an us?"
That shocked me a little, and I was wondering why she asked me this now.
"What brought that up?"
"Oh, I've just been thinking a lot lately. Mainly about how fast this year going so far, and what would my life be like if this or that happened."
"I see. Well, not trying to be hard on you, but that thought kind of ended when you chose Dan over me."
"I know, and that was a huge mistake. He hasn't been there for me really at all."
"Yeah true. And I've always been there for you..."
"I know. And that's why I've felt..."
"...as a friend. I had those feelings once Breann, but I'm happy with Melyssa now."
"I understand and see that. You're still an amazing guy, Ethan."
"And you are an amazing girl, Breann."
The music started to slowly fade out and the lights started to turn on. That meant one thing...
"Party at my house!"
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Bill's house was completely packed - there must have been at least 100 kids there. Kegs, coolers, and drama; all made for a great party.
I skipped the beer went to the real stuff, some Captain and some Bacardi. After everyone had a good bit of drinks in them, I went to play some pong with Bill, Brad, and Zach.
"Woy fires, shoots...and swish! That's the game. Drink up Bill."
"It's not fair when you have the two best shooters on the basketball team playing against two non-basketball players."
"Excuses, excuses. Rack them up, I want another game."
"Ethan, look to your right."
"What Brad?"
I looked over to see Dan, in his drunken state of mind, hitting on Melyssa.
"Listen baby, you need to leave Ethan."
"And why is that?"
"Because I can show you things that he can't, and..."
I struck the right side of his cheek with my fist. He started stumbling backwards and then tripped over a stump, causing him to fall and smack his head on the hard ground. I waited for him to get up, but it looked like he already had too much to drink and was passed out.
"No one messes with my girl."
Suddenly, I heard sirens go off.
"Everyone get out of here!"
I started dashing to my truck with Melyssa. I pulled out right before the cops got there and took every back road back to her house.
"Whew, that was close. Get me some gum. I need to get this alcohol scent out of my breath."
"Okay."
I packed five pieces of gum in my mouth, laid on the couch and turned on the TV.
*KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK*
"Hello Officer?"
"Were you at a party by any chance..."
Fuck, I've been caught. Goodbye scholarships, hello McDonald's.
"...oh wait, aren't you Ethan Woy?"
"Yes I am."
"Great season so far kid. Please lead us to a District title. We haven't had one in so long."
"I want to win State, Officer."
"I like your confidence kid. Umm, let's forget this ever happened and keep this on the down low, okay?"
"Thank you Officer."
"No problem. Just don't get into any trouble tonight, you two."
"Haha, alright. Bye."
I shut the door and made my way back to the couch.
"Wow, what a night."
"It's not over yet. I still haven't given the king his prize."
And it keeps on getting better...