180:Prom King and Queen

The school hall was full, students were arriving in Limousine. Some were wearing suits, ladies in their gowns and some tee teachers also grace the floor, Mrs Tamara leading the group followed by Mr Nossy and the other teachers, all graced in beautiful clothes. 

For the first time the group saw Mr Nossy in a suit, they all awed at him, he looked younger than his usual look, It had done him a great justice, unlike the huge vintage sweater. You could now identify him as someone of class, his hair neatly shaved and one earing in the ear he had pierced. 

Davids rushed to him and gave him a huge hug surprising the whole group, "please keep wearing your suits, you look too old in the vintage, or I will tell your mum to burn them!" 

"Ooh, you wish, I hate suits, trust me even right now, I just want to rip them off my body," said Mr Nossy.

The two have been having some bonding time when Davids visited Mrs Prat's house. He came to understand Mr Nossy better, apart from him being a music teacher, he is an actor though mostly a voice actor and has written some songs played by famous artists. 

A second look at Mrs Tamara and Clara couldn't contain herself, dressed in a purple gown, her hair tamed into a neat bun, unlike the usual days when she will be in large glasses and baggy pants. 

"I love your style today," said Clara as she hugged her.

"No, you look amazing and you are glowing l," replied Mrs Tamara as she kissed her cheek. 

"Thank you," said Clara as she walked back to her boyfriend. 

The other students were also amazing, though Daniella and Clara came to the prom despite them being a class lower, Damien and Davids didn't mind having them, they couldn't find any amazing partners like them to grace the floor. 

The other girls were jealous that the two didn't look their way yet they had been making moves.

Davids was spotted with Daniella by a corner, they wanted some alone time and Davids acted like a gentleman she is and brought her there.

"Tell me again why you wanted us here?" Asked Davids as she slowly placed Daniella on her thighs.

"Just some lovey-dovey times," said Daniella while placing her head on her neck.

Davids let the moment rein as she rocked her back and forth like a baby on her laps. 

"I will miss you, I don't know how I will cope after you're gone to the University, it's going to be hard," started Daniella as she looked at the stars in the sky. 

Davids knew this topic was bound to come but she was not prepared for it, she didn't know how to react when she sees her shedding tears because she is leaving her. As much as she wanted to pick the university around she knew other opportunities will require her to pick some universities out of the area, she hoped that from the letters, she had an opportunity to choose a university in the area. 

"I will miss you too Dee, I know it's going to be hard but we can try and communicate once in a while," said Davids. 

She knew those were just words, actions are the only things that will make it work. She knew Daniella still lives with Vin and things might take a different route if she is not around and that is one of the reasons she wants to be around and protect her. 

"Is Vin giving you hard time?" Asked Davids as she placed her hands on her cheeks. 

Daniella looked at her hands, she wanted to tell her that things sometimes look ugly and they might not work out as expected but she didn't want to destroy this important day for her, she deserves at least be one happy day before hell breaks loose and this go sound making the ship to sink.

"No, he is focused on Lady Bo, most of the time he is not even at home and I am happy that he found someone who loves him," Davids noticed the plain tone of her words. She didn't want to think what her mind was telling her because sometimes it's just overthinking.

"I love you and we will make this work," said Davids hugging him.

'Probably it the last time we are doing this, I don't know how to tell you this because, after this night, things won't look the same, I will be married to someone else and a ring on my finger will symbolize that I am committed. I am sorry Davids, but you've been the best but it's time to let everything go,' that's what was running through Daniella's head but she couldn't say it, she knew Davids will be hurt but she just let things take their turn. 

Davids had a solution to everything even when it comes to big things, she is there to tell you things are going to be okay.  She didn't want to raise her hopes high, so she did what every girlfriend does, smile and some sure yet baby had the best day so far. 

"Thanks for the advice, but I was supposed to let you enjoy yourself, " explained Daniella as she fixed the collars of Davids's shirt before adjusting the tie.

"I am enjoying it but I want you to enjoy it as well that's why we are here," said Davids.

"Let's get inside, they will probably be announcing the Prom queen and King and I don't know who is going to win this time around," said Daniella as she grabbed Davids's hands.

"Do they still advertise those shits?" Asked Davids in a shocked expression.

"Yeah, and I am guessing someone is going to be the prom winner today though I am not sure, let's see for ourselves," said Daniella and Davids walked with her to the hall.

They searched for Damien and Clara around the hall and saw them talking to another bunch of pupils. They joined them and engaged in the conversation.

"Let's all gather around," said Mrs Tamima as she hit her champagne glass with a pen and all the students kept quiet as they listened to the words that Mrs Tamima was going to say.

"Today is the day we all fancy in our school memories, they are preserved in pictures but thanks to technology some of them are going to be preserved in videos. I know you all know why I am here, it's because of one thing a bit before I give the grand news. I wanna thank you, for your hard work, the effort you have applied in your studies from kindergarten through to senior school and right now we are almost saying our last goodbye. I believe most of you have been selected to join colleges and universities, may you keep being the hardworking students you were, for those who got the chance to be sponsored by various organizations, I can't name them today but we will place their names on the billboards on Monday, congratulation and do all you can to create a name for yourselves. For the music students, just an early congratulations since Disney has asked you to perform your play in New York's Grand Theatre."

The whole hall was shouting as they clapped their hands in excitement. This was a dream come true for some students who wanted to pursue arts or film school, they will have something to support their career.

"After a piece of long advice, let's look at the prom couple winners. This year has been quite different when it came to choosing the king and queen. We were focused on people who are motivated, who motivated and we're ready to help others learn. It's was not about looks. Though most of you were determined to make people read and learn new things, there is only one pair of winners, a pair that was focused, determined and their actions spoke louder than words." 

When Mrs Tamima was giving her views, Everyone was confused about the criteria they used this year. The previous years it had been about the best-dressed couple but this year it turned out to be harder than they thought.

Davids was not interested in winning because she was a newcomer to school and rarely focused on being the cool kid of school, she knew she was a big joker and Daniella was in a grade lower than him.

Some students looked at Daniella and then at Vin, they knew they are the duos to get the win because Vin was a famous soccer player while Daniella was always the musician of the school everyone adores but today both of them had their lovers making things harder for them to goes the winners.

"The crown of the Prom King goes to Damien," shouted Mrs Tamima and everyone was shocked. Damien was the least expected student to take the crown. He is an introvert who just started socializing with people when Davids joined the school.

"Damien had been a hard-working student, most of you probably knew him as a silent student, he has led most of his class in making great discussion, led the school in the science fair in Glasslow last year and has shown how committed he can be to his fellow student and girlfriend," Mrs Tamima paused for second as she waited for Damien to grace the floor. He was pushed by Davids to the floor and this face was all red, not believing he took the crown, "the prom queen is probably a year below you but she is going to be a senior next year, but she has been steering the communication in social media about mental health awareness, and together with her boyfriend, hey recently launched a page on how to educate young adolescent couples how to go about their relationship. Also, just to give you a secret, she is among the young student who will be modelling for Fendi this holiday, Clara darling, please grace the audience."

Daniella was all happy as she jumped up and down watching Clara being recognised for the work she has done. Damien watched as she found it hard to walk past the other student and stepped down the aisle to walk her to the stage. He kissed her cheeks as the rest of the students were awed and took pictures. 

Being a prom king and queen at Mountain high was something special, the school gets to give you a special tour package during the holidays for three days and a cheque that is shared between the two couples.

Given the microphone, Damien looked at Davids who winked at her, "actually, I would love to say my big thank you to this great friend, I swear I wouldn't be standing here if not for her, Davids Black, you are a saviour, I was lost, I used to hide most of the time, from everyone, from the girl I loved," he looked at Clara who smiled at him, "When you came in, you showed me how I was lost in between fighting my feelings and facing them. I learnt to embrace myself, embrace what I love and show her the reason I love her and I am grateful. I just want to urge you m, please live your life, be you, don't live to please people who don't need to be pleased, most important, learn to love yourself, because when everyone is gone you will be left with him or her."