.::Homecoming::.

You should go listen to Circa Survive...

Ella drove Evan, Sanger, Ray, and Joel to school. She let them out in the front and went to go park the car. She quickly found a parking space and went to go find the others. They weren’t too hard to find because they were the noisiest ones there. Ella just shook he head and went straight up the stairs to join in their conversation.

“I think that Spiderman’s cooler.” said Sanger showing off his black gloves with Spiderman on them.

“Well, I think that Dora the Explorer is sexy with a capital E.” said Ray exposing his Dora the Explorer boxers.

“These are the idiots I am friends with.”

“Which cartoon character do you like?” asked Evan.

“I think Danny Phantom is pretty ravishing.” said Ella with a devilish grin.

“Well are you wearing anything with Danny P. on it. It only counts if you’re wearing something.” said Sanger. Ella stuck her hand in her bag and pulled out a Danny Phantom beanie.

“Does this count.”

“Only if you wear it.” said Joel taking her hand and running inside just as the bell was about to ring.

 

            Sanger went with Evan to their first class. Their homeroom was really boring. You basically just sat there and finished up on homework or talked. It was a pretty useless class. Sanger looked up and saw a girl with red and blonde hair talking to the teacher. She was obviously new.

“Sanger, have you been paying attention to a single word that I have been saying because I get the feeling you aren’t.” said Evan ripping Sanger away from his thoughts.

“Oh, well what makes you think I haven’t been listening?”

“Well, when I asked you a question and got no answer I kind of knew.”

“Okay, fine. So what were you talking about?”

“Mandy.”

“I say get over her and date Megan. It’s easier.”

“There is one thing that I have learned from this friendship and it is to never take your advice.” said Evan smirking as the bell rang.

“Wow, class was fast.” said Sanger getting up and going to his next class.

            The day went by pretty fast. Talk of the Homecoming Dance was spreading around. There were signs everywhere reminding people to ask someone before it was too late. If you didn’t have a date it just reminded you about how pathetic you were. The homecoming dance was the party of the year. Well not including prom. Everyone somehow managed to get a date, even the band nerds.

            Ella wasn’t all too worried about the dance. She really wanted to go with someone but she didn’t want to seem too eager. But deep down she really wanted to get asked. She use to hang out with the popular group, which meant having a date as soon as the first poster about the dance went up. She never liked that life though. So she found herself, the real her, and she also managed to find people who liked her for her. She had everything, but at the same time there was something missing from her life.

            Joel on the other hand had no problem finding a date. As soon as people started finding out about the dance more girls went up to him and asked him. He said yes to Tess, a junior. Joel was really nice and kind- of a bad boy and for some reason girls are just attracted to that. Not to mention he was pretty good looking.

            Evan decided to ask Mandy at lunch. She said yes and took him back as a boyfriend. Under one condition that he would never associate with that Megan girl again.

            Sanger also got offers like Joel. He always said yes to the one that asked him last. How he knew which girl was the last was impossible to tell but he waited until two days before the dance to get a date. He usually never had to ask girls, girls always asked him like Joel. Somehow he knew this year was going to be different.

“Ray, do you have a date yet?” asked Evan. Ella skipped Art to talk to them.

“No, not yet. Even though a lot of girls have already asked me.” he said braggingly.

“Well, with that attitude I think not.” said Ella punching him in the arm playfully.

“Well, I and Mandy are back together and I’m taking her on a romantic date right before the dance.” said Evan kicking a stone.

“I’m a little sick of this dance stuff. I don’t think I want to go.” said Ella looking at the ground.

“No, you need to go. It’ll be no fun without you. Plus, I’m sure you’re going to score a really hott date.” said Evan holding open the door for Ella. They had walked to a McDonalds which was a block or two away form their school.

“Yeah, I’m pretty sure an awesome guy is going to get the guts to ask you.” said Ray from behind her. His voice sent shivers down her spine. She felt him put his hand on her back forcing her to go forward and order her food.

            After they ordered and got their food they sat down at a booth.

“So, I think you need help with this romantic date of yours don’t you?” asked Ella. She knew he would as her for help.

“Yeah, so what do you have in mind Dr. Romance?”

“Well, first off, never call me that again. I was thinking maybe you could set up a picnic in the park or a really nice French restaurant.” she said taking a sip of her milkshake.

“I think I’ll take her to that French restaurant.”

“Aren’t you lucky to be best friends with a girl.” said Ella.

“Yeah, at least you’re useful for something.”

“Hey, I thought you used me for my mad bass skills.”

“Well that too.” replied Ray. “You’re more like arm candy anyways.” Ray said smiling. Ella hit him playfully.

 

            Joel and Sanger walked out the front doors of the school. Sanger slide down the stair rail and straight into Rose Gilbert.

“Oh, I’m, uh, so sorry.” he said helping her up.

“Heh, no its okay.” she said beginning to walk away.

“Wait!” Sanger called after her, she stopped and turned around. “Do you have a date for the dance?”

“No.” she replied.

“Well, you do now.” he said smirking at her.

“Oh, and what makes you so sure that I want to go with you.” she said smirking back.

“Because, I’m a catch and a good dancer.” he said busting a move which made her laugh.

“Okay, but only because you would have annoyed me to no end if I said no.” she said.

“You know me too well.” he said as she began to walk away.

“Actually, I don’t know you at all.” she said walking towards her car.                       

            Sanger turned around to see Joel smirking at him. He walked past him and to his car.

“Can you quit doing that?” Sanger said aggravated.

“Doing what? I’m just smiling because I’m happy.” he said still smirking.      

“Out of the car.”

“What?”

“I said out of the car now.”

“No, because if you let me out of this car you won’t get to listen to Motion City Soundtrack.” he said waving the CD in front of him.

“Your mean.” said Sanger putting in the CD and continuing the drive home.

 

            Evan left McDonald’s to go get his parents car so he could drive them home. Ella and Ray stayed back at the restaurant and waited for him to pick them up.

“So, what are you going to wear to the dance.” said Ray.

“I told you I’m not going to the dance.”

“But you will if someone asks you right?”

“Yes.”

“So if someone asks you what are you going to wear to the dance?”

“Well, I would have to go out and buy a dress. That’s another reason I’m not going I have to wear a dress.” Ella looked out the window to see if Evan had come back yet.

“You’re going and that’s final.” he said a smirk playing at his lips.

“Oh, sure whatever you say.” she said smirking back.

“Ella, if you don’t go then I’m going to come kidnap you and take you there or better yet how about…” Ray was cut off by Evan.

“Hey, come on lets go home.” said Ella pulling him toward the car.

“Yeah, I guess.” said Ray.

 

            Evan dropped Ray back at his house. He went straight up to his room and put on a mixed CD. He got onto his computer and signed on to AIM. Ella and Sanger were on.

Princess_Anger: Hey, hey ray

Sexay_Ray: What’s up?

Princess_Anger: NM u?

Sexay_Ray: Ya, same here

Princess_Anger: So did you do it yet?
Sexay_Ray: Do what yet?

Princess_Anger: Tell her

Sexay_Ray: NO!!! And I’m not going to

Princess_Anger: Fine then I’m not helping you anymore

Sexay_Ray: I will later. Hey, I have to go dinners ready. Bye

Sexay_Ray has signed out.

            Ray went downstairs and grabbed dinner. He warmed up the Ramen noodles. That was going to be his dinner for tonight. When his parents got home then they’ll be mad at him eating before they got home.

            Ray’s parents were very successful business people. They both worked really good jobs and were on the wealthy side. Ray was considered a bit of a failure. His grades were good and he was really smart. It’s just that he didn’t do the things that they wanted him to do like play golf and hang out at the country club. That type of lifestyle just didn’t please Ray. Sure, he tried it but in the end he realized that he was miserable. So, his parents let him do whatever he wanted from then.

            Ray went back up to his room and got back on the computer to sign back in on AIM. Ella was the only one that was on.

Rawr_im_a_dinosaur: Ray!! :D

 Sexay_Ray: Ella!! What’s up??

Rawr_im_a_dinosaur: Did you tell her yet?

Sexay_Ray: Tell who what?

Rawr_im_a_dinosaur: Well SG said that there was this girl that you liked and you were going to tell her today

Sexay_Ray: No I haven’t told Hayley yet

Rawr_im_a_dinosaur: Hayley Dawson!!!

 

            Ella sat back in her chair. Ray liked Hayley Dawson! She kept thinking about it. Hayley Dawson was a really cool girl. Ella actually wished that she was as pretty and creative as her. Let’s face it Ella was jealous of Hayley and now she had another reason to add to the list.

Sexay_Ray: Yeah, why? Were you expecting someone else?

Rawr_im_a_dinosaur: No.

Sexay_Ray: Yeah I have two classes with her

Rawr_im_a_dinosaur: Cool. She’s really cool. You really deserve to be with someone like her.

Sexay_Ray: Jeezie, get all emotional on me now.

Rawr_im_a_dinosaur: Sorry, I’m just happy for you.

Sexay_Ray: I haven’t even told her yet so I don’t know if she feels the same way.

Rawr_im_a_dinosaur: Believe me a girl can tell and she defiantly likes you.

Sexay_Ray: Heh, I hope so. I bet you tomorrow someone amazing is going to ask you to the dance.

Rawr_im_a_dinosaur: Oh, you know something that I don’t!!

Sexay_Ray: Why yes I do.

Rawr_im_a_dinosaur: Tell me who!! :D

Sexay_Ray: Fine

Rawr_im_a_dinosaur: You know what you’ll have to tell me later because I have to go. Love u bye! :D

Rawr_im_a_dinosaur has signed off.

            Ella couldn’t take anymore. She was too hurt by Ray liking Hayley. She didn’t know why she felt like this. Maybe it was because she was jealous of her friend liking the girl she wanted to be. Maybe it was because the girl she wanted to be had her friend. Or maybe it was because she loved her friend and didn’t want the girl she wanted to be to be the girl he wants to be with.  This was making Ella’s head hurt. She walked away from her computer and began to write in her song book. She was suddenly inspired.