chapter 44

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Am | i thought i'd be a cute surprise.

you give her a hug.

A | thank you.

payton is all dressed up in a suit and tie. you can't help but smile. he puts his arms over your shoulders.

P | what now?

mom | pictures! pictures!

you get even more photos now that payton's there. you hug your mom goodbye before heading into the community center. it's packed. they are announcing names as you walk in.

usher | can i get your guys' names?

you look up at payton.

P | payton and audrey.

usher | a warm welcome to payton and audrey!!

everyone starts clapping. a bunch of girls come up to you because you're popular and you literally came to prom with payton moormeier.

cassie | you have a boyfriend now girl!

A | we're not dating.

P | yet.

you look up and smile at him. he puts his arm around you and pulls you closer.

P | come on, audrey. dance with me

a slow song begins to play. he has his arm on your back and you lay your head close to his chest as you slow dance.

A | this was the greatest surprise ever.

P | you think?

A | absolutely. i was literally surprise with my favorite person ever.

P | i'm your favorite person?

A | you are. am i yours?

P | obviously.

you giggle. you spot maggie out of the corner of your eye slow dancing with Jayde. your heart smiles.

A | payton, look.

you whisper.

P | where?

A | at maggie.

P | is that- wait.

A | what?

P | i don't want to be mean.

A | what?

P | she's gay?

he whispers. you laugh at him.

A | yeah.

P | okay. that's cute!

A | just don't tell her i told you.

P | my lips are sealed.

A | dummy.

you put your hands on his shoulders and pull him in for a kiss. oh the way this boy makes your heart flutter. amber and bryce walk over.

Am | hey lovebirds!

A | hey amber!

B | what's up man.

P | sup.

they do their handshake thing.

B | you girls want something to drink?

A | sure.

Am | yeah! that's be great.

B | awesome! you coming payton?

P | yeah!

you watch them walk off.

Am | i SAW that kiss.

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