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Chapter 36
Izzy
“Okay, everyone, just a few more minutes and we’ll be announcing—”
“No.” Yvette cuts off Mr. Garrison, who promptly pulls the microphone away.
She’s waving her hands in the air and keeps pointing to the door, but I have no idea what’s going on. It’s been over thirty minutes since we showed up and I still haven’t seen Matt anywhere.
“What do you think’s going on?” Cindy asks.
“I don’t know,” I answer, scanning the room for probably the hundredth time, but still don’t see him anywhere. Part of me wonders if he just decided not to come at all, but I don’t think he’d do that. Maybe he just left early.
Veronica makes her way over from the drink table, her cup still in her hand. “You guys, everyone’s talking about Matt.”
“What?”
“Yeah, I guess he almost got in a fight or something earlier.”
“With who?” Cindy asks.
“Oscar.” Veronica raises her eyebrows to me.
I turn around to see Oscar, Greg, and Yvette on stage with Mr. Garrison. Oscar and Greg are just listening, as Yvette continues to try and convince Mr. Garrison of something. He finally puts a hand on her shoulder, shaking his head, as if he’s consoling her. She turns around, eyeing Oscar and Greg, who both just stare back blankly.
“Okay, we’ve waited as long as we can. It’s time to announce the king and queen,” Mr. Garrison says again. This time Yvette stands behind him, frowning. Her bottom lip jutted out and her arms crossed.
“This is it.” Veronica hugs me tightly.
Despite me telling both her and Cindy I don’t think I’m going to win, she still thinks I have a chance. I guess I do technically have a chance, but Yvette looked determined throughout the entire week at school. She desperately wants to be prom queen and have Matt be prom king with her.
The DJ lowers the music as a hush falls over everyone in the dance hall.
“I’d like to ask everyone who is on the prom court for both guys and girls up to the stage please,” Mr. Garrison requests. “We are starting with the girls this year as we’re still looking for one member of the guys’ court.”
A murmur flows through the crowd. Cindy and Veronica both look at me before giving me another hug, and I make my way up to the stage, falling in behind Jen.
“Good luck,” I whisper over to her.
“You too.” She smiles back, reaching over and giving my hand a squeeze.
“This year’s vote was one of the closest votes for queen we’ve had at Woodbridge in a number of years.” Mr. Garrison holds an envelope in his hand. “There were only fourteen votes separating the winner with the runner-up.”
I scan out over the crowd, and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous or anxious, a small part of me hoping I win. Veronica and Cindy both give me a thumbs-up.
“This year’s prom queen is …” He takes a dramatic pause as the DJ plays a drumroll sound effect. He looks down at the piece of paper in his hand. “Yvette Morales.”
The DJ hits the music, and everyone in the hall lets out a cheer. A teacher welcomes Yvette to the front, presenting her with a crown. Cindy and Veronica both offer me frowns, but I simply lift my shoulder, smiling back at them.
“Oh well.” Jen smiles at me, offering me a hug.
“Hey, at least we were on court.”
“True. And, girl …” She holds me at bay, eyeing over my dress. “I don’t know what you’ve got on here, but you are definitely rocking it. I love it.”
“Thanks.” I look over her dress. It’s elegant and sexy. Her blonde hair is curled, and pulled back, with what looks like a jade studded rope, holding it in place. She’s wearing a beautiful black and emerald dress, that’s got a ballerina neckline, and the emerald seems to sparkle when she turns in the light. “You look gorgeous.”
“Thank you.” She smiles and then looks over at Franco, who stands with the rest of the guys. “Maybe one of us will still be at the dance with the prom king.” She giggles.
