||NOAH|

A few of us spread off to chat with other people and to check out some of the decorations and activities. Annabel and Zack had to go meet up with Mr. Gil in preparation for their songs. Brad and I stuck with each other while we walked around together. "The place looks pretty," I say, gazing around the gymnasium. Brad looks down at me with a tender smile. At the moment, a person is handling the sound desk, playing music and people were surrounding it whilst busting out some moves. I wanted to check it out so the two of us gathered. It seems like someone's taking the spotlight in the very middle because everyone gave space and backed off. Being a little too short to look over the crowd, I couldn't see who it was. Pouting, I sighed in disappointment. I heard a chuckle from Brad as he looks at me, "want to get on my back?" He asks. Letting out a small laugh, I nodded and he kneels for me to position on him. With his arms securing my leg and bottom, my arms around his shoulder as well my head sat on top, I laid on his broad body as he hoists me up. Blinking, I was honestly surprised to see Ethan getting the people's attention. He looks like a professional as he danced incredibly, doing flips with intricate movements that I have never seen before, "Woah..." Brad and I were shocked at his talent. Everyone was cheering and chanting his name. While enjoying the performance I perked up when I swore I felt him squeeze my butt while holding me. I sent a sneer as he returns one with a make-believe innocent look, an obvious devilish smirk growing. I gave him a small smack to his shoulder and he laughs. Shaking my head, I laughed along with him.

After a while, the DJ spoke, saying that they're getting the slow dance ready as a bunch of band kids settled themselves with their respective instruments. A bunch of people paired up, but as I look around, it was mainly couples of girls with boys. I felt incredibly nervous and my stomach churning. I felt a hand hold mine and I turned to see Brad looking at me, "it's okay..." he says softly. Pursing my lips, I took a deep breath as I interlocked our grasps, "o-okay..." I mumbled. As the room grew darker, only the fairy lights sparkled and a single stage light from above illuminated the dance area. Then, I heard Annabel's voice. Both our heads quickly glancing over to the stage, I see her holding the mic, tapping to test it and waving at us with a smile before all in all her voice and the instruments begin.

"I would like to dedicated this song to two important people. This song is called La Vie En Rose," she nods, taking a deep breath.

"Des yeux qui font baisser les miens,Un rire qui se perd sur sa bouche, Voilà le portrait sans retouches, De l'homme auquel j'appartiens..."

As the song goes on, everyone has themselves set in motion, swaying to the melody. Turning to Brad, I blushed, "I... I don't know how to dance..." I frowned.

He grins as he places one hand on my waist, "we can be bad dancers together," then he starts moving.

"what?" I looked at him with widened eyes. We step from side to side. Occasionally, I would bump into him, and sometimes feet were stepped on, but we kept going, laughing our mistakes off and focusing more on each other. It feels so surreal. Never have I thought that I would be here, dancing in prom night with Brad whilst a romantic song plays in the back.

"Et dès que je l'aperçois, Alors je sens en moi, Mon cœur qui bat..."

He keeps his eyes on me, a soft and happy expression painted on his face as he holds me tight. My heart races, but in a good way. He comforts me, his hand patting me, our dance now twirled, and the lights shimmered and circled us. From my peripheral, I could see Zack and Andrea and I smiled at them. Kate and Felix, and James with Ethan too were paired up with each other. "Oh I know, 'Noad!'" Taylor exclaims. The group falls silent as Jackson raises a judgmental brow.

"That's worse than the 'Broah' nickname I came up with" Jackson rolled his eyes.

Moments pass and slight murmur erupts. I turn to see Taylor nudging Jackson who shook his head furiously. Taylor had his arm locked on Jackson who seemed desperate to get away, trudging himself out of his seize. Brad and I watch questioningly as they soon stand in front of Ethan and James. I couldn't hear the conversation at all, but later on, Ethan and James looked at each other, James beaming with amusement. Taylor then takes James out to the floor, leaving Ethan and Jackson alone. It took a while before the two finally interacted, mostly because Jackson appeared embarrassed and obviously shy. Brad smirked, but returned his attention to me and kept dancing. I smiled and we both peacefully enjoyed each other's serenity.

"Et dès que je t'aperçois, Alors je sens dans moi, Mon cœur qui bat, La la, la la, la la..."

as the song comes to an end, everyone applauded for her performance, shouting out her name, even Thiago and Ari were raising some voices. As Annabel bows and steps down from the stage, she walks up to us, "You were amazing," I complimented, Brad gives her a thumbs up of approval.

"Thank you," She giggles.

More performances and dances go on, it is now Zacks turn to sing.