BLOOD LEGACIES
Chapter 108: Prom Day {2}

Chapter 108: Prom Day {2}

He said it was my present so I couldn’t exactly say no to that but...

"I-I-I"

"What?" he mused.

"I can’t really dance and..."

"Don’t worry I will adjust with you" he shrugged and I blushed, I did warn him so...

"Besides, it’s not much of a prom without a Dance don’t you think? So Emma, will you accept my present? I’m guessing your first dance"

"O-Okay" I answered in a murky tone.

I took his hand and he led me to the dance floor. Luckily the lights dimmed but that didn’t stop my nerves from kicking off.

I nervously bit my lip when he grabbed my waist and pulled me to his body, I felt a shiver run through me. He took my other hand.

"The other goes to my shoulder"

"R-Right" I did as I was told but this felt awkward either way I will endure, I have been doing a lot of that.

"This is stupid," I said knowing very well I mix the steps, the rhythm of our dance was off and sometimes I stepped on his foot with my shoes.

"S-Sorry" and I did it again.

He chuckled.

"W-What?"

"You’re really a bad dancer," he teased.

"I told you" I punched his chest and he laughed.

"Emma, you need to loosen up you’re so tensed"

Yeah, I was especially when our dance was off, well this birthday gift of his was no good for me. Luckily the others were focused on their partners, at least no one will notice.

"You need to come out of your shell more"

I narrowed my eyes at his words.

"And I will help with that now" he mused.

Why do I get the feeling he was trying to take the role of someone else or was it just my brain swirling?

I didn’t know what answer to give him so I remained silent, he pinned me with his gaze, and what I saw in them wasn’t something I was quite ready to adjust to, the affectionate gaze he gave me, it made me think back to our kiss.

"Okay for the turn, just do it slowly, okay" he suddenly urged and I felt my body tense further.

"I don’t think-" he already did it before I could stop myself and I felt unbalanced as I stumbled backward and ran into a girl who was passing by with a drink that splashed on my cardigan.

"Oh my!" she gasped loudly, gaining attention as she covered her mouth with wide eyes. "I’m so sorry!"

"I-Its okay"

Except that it wasn’t all eyes were on me now.

"Emma I’m sorry, you slipped," Owen said with an unapologetic look and regret but I forced a smile, I was really a clumsy idiot.

"Check out her outfit" I heard a murmur somewhere.

"So lame"

"I-I’ll clean up," I said. "I’ll be back" I rushed out grabbing my purse on the table before he could say anything, I was gone.

~

My sobs echoed in the toilet, I used the back of my hand to wipe my tears, why I was crying I had no idea but I couldn’t stop the tears, I felt hurt by those words and stares the girl gave me, I have always had the feeling of inferiority and they just increased that.

I sat up and flushed the toilet, and walked out to see myself in the mirror, shit! My eyes were all red from crying. I dropped my purse on the other sink before taking off my white cardigan, it was ruined! What did she splash on me? Alcohol? My lovely Cardigan was all wrinkled now, I’m not sure anything will get the stain off.

In frustration, I grabbed my purse and stormed out of the restroom, and discarded my sweater in a bin nearby before sighing in a shaky breath. I should not have come here... a place and party I didn’t fit in, I should have just stayed in my room and read manga. I knew being alone would only remind me of the pain but it was better than this, I felt off, moody, angry, frustrated, and...

I heard my phone vibrate and I unzipped my purse to see the caller, it was Owen, but I wasn’t in the mood to answer, he was sweet, he was trying to get me out of my shell as he emphasizes but I was doing things that made me uncomfortable, HE makes me comfortable ever since that kiss.

I declined the call walking along the hall, I needed to be alone with my thoughts right now. Only the sound of my small heels was clicking as I walked outside which was slightly decorated. As I walked through the platform I sighted a couple making out in the dark and I quickly looked away with a blush, some passed me while giggling and laughing.

A sudden scream made me jolt and I turned in the direction of it only to see yet another couple playing around, why was I only seeing couples? This was so frustrating ugh!

I spotted a decorated modern pavilion with fairy lights and flowers, as I approached it I saw a couple dancing there but thank god they cleared because that looked like a perfect spot to me, I have always loved fairy lights, and seeing things I love always seemed to calm me.

I sat on the bench, sobbing and rubbing my arms, it was cold now without my jacket and I felt exposed.

I trained my eyes on the bushes before me and then watched others around in the distance. My birthdays have always been me in my room or with my mom and cake, those were the best for me so far. Internally I hoped this would have been different due to Owen’s suggestion but I thought wrong, this was the worst!

I sighed deeply, adjusting my glasses before shivering as the cold wind whistled through, I should get inside, my teeth chattered, but going back in would mean I would be back to that uncomfortable feeling, and I didn’t want that.

"You’re gonna catch a cold..."

At the baritone voice, my body ceased like I was iced and the next word that followed made my heart stop momentarily.

"...baby"