I've never believed in leaps of faith
To me, it always seemed dumb
Do your research, have a backup plan, don't screw up
Those were words to live by
I did the same thing with Xavier
Do your research:
Grade level? 12th
Eye Color? Blue
Compatible? Lab partners and we both play French Horn
Single? Yes.
Have a backup plan:
If he laughs at you, say it was a dare
Don't screw up:
Don't trip
I took a deep breath
Walked across the crowded cafeteria
Being jostled by shoulders of underclassmen
I didn't care
I had a plan
I was sticking to it
My research told me he loved chocolate
So I'd written the question on a chocolate bar wrapper
"Prom?"
In bright silver letters
Those letters looked more confident than I could ever be
But I never back out of a plan
(Plus, I'd liked Xavier for the last two years)
Ten feet away
I rolled my shoulders back
Five feet away
He looked up at me
Right in front of him
"Hey, Jamie" he said with a half smile, flicking his hair out of his eyes with a tilt of his head
My heart skipped a beat, but I stayed strong
"Hey Xavier. I have something to ask you-" I start, but he cuts me off
"Actually, could we run to my locker quick? I have something for you."
What?
This isn't how the plan goes.
I'm supposed to ask him to prom, he's supposed to say no, then my stupid best friend will stop being stupid and bugging me about it
I'm so surprised I guess I must have nodded, because the next second he was pulling me along behind him out into the hallway
"Xavier, I really-" I try again, but he cuts me off
"Wait, wait, almost there."
I stumble through the hallway after him, nearly tripping over my own feet. I'd be laughing right now if my plan hadn't been going so horribly.
"Okay." Xavier breathes, opening his locker
I take a step forward, looking to see what's inside
My jaw drops open
His locker is filled with streamers and balloons
And inside is a sign that reads,
'Jamie, will you go to prom with me?'
"What the hell?" I blurt out, and the smile immediately drops off his face
"Well, not exactly how I pictured you reacting, but..." He starts
But I shove the chocolate bar into his hands before he can finish
He looks down at the silver glittery letters
And breaks into a laugh
I do too
Neither of our plans worked
But I think that's okay
I never planned on falling in love with him either
But I did that
And now I have another plan to complete
Do your research:
100 pinterest boards
A five-star yelp-rated venue
A dress that looks gorgeous on me
Have a backup plan:
If it rains, we have an indoor church arranged
Don't screw up:
Don't trip down the aisle
And go marry the love of my life
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