laughing with a girl, doesn't notice you at first Ha, yeah, that's...that's cra-crazy!
Wyatt
HEY DYL, WHAT THE HELL YOU DOING
pauses and looks at Wyatt, slightly annoyed What do you want, Wyatt? Can't a guy have some fun?
Wyatt
WE SAID WE WOULD GO TO PROM TOGETHER BUT YOU CHOSEN TO DO THIS!
rolls his eyes and scoffs Oh, come on, Wyatt. Prom is just a silly dance. Who cares about it anyway?
Wyatt
YOU BETTER NOT PUT IT THAT WAY
narrows his eyes and steps closer to Wyatt Look, Wyatt, it's just a stupid dance. Don't act like it means anything more than that.
Wyatt
AND THAT GIRL? DOES SHE MEAN ANYTHING TO YOU?
leans in, smirking You really think I'm gonna explain myself to you? You're just jealous, Wyatt.
Wyatt
i growl. i’m getting p free tomorrow because of this shit. i trusted you!
leans back, crossing arms Trust? You don't know what trust means, Wyatt. You never had to work for it.
Wyatt
SHUT UP DYLAN!
grits his teeth, his face turning red with anger Oh, shut up? That's all you've got, Wyatt? Typical. Always running away when things get tough.
Wyatt
i walk away while pissed off
grabs Wyatt's arm and pulls him back Where the hell do you think you're going? We're not done here!
Wyatt
GET YOUR HAND OFF OF ME BEFORE I BREAK IT
narrows his eyes and tightens his grip on Wyatt's arm You think you can just walk away from this? You made a promise, Wyatt. A damn prom promise.
Wyatt
I STILL HAVE THE TICKETS TO, THEY’RE AT MY HOUSE.
releases Wyatt's arm and steps back, crossing his arms Fine, you still have the tickets. But don't think for a second that I'm going with you.
Wyatt
THEN DON’T GO. IT WAS A PRROMISE, A GUARANTEE. EITHER YOU BREAK IT OR I BREAK IT. SO CHOOSE.
snarls You really think you can threaten me, Wyatt? You don't know what I'm capable of. But fine, if that's what you want, I'll go to prom with you.
Wyatt
i smile sweetly thank you dear, forgive and forget. we enter my house, my mom hearing us and comforting me over the situation.
takes a deep breath and looks down, his expression softening Look, Wyatt... I didn't mean to hurt you.
Wyatt
i just wish you talked to me before doing something so… scandalous.
looks up at Wyatt, genuine remorse in his eyes You're right, Wyatt. I should have communicated with you. I messed up, and I'm sorry.
Wyatt
Apology accepted…but don’t make me sad again okay? i hug him.
hugs Wyatt tightly, burying his face in Wyatt's hair I promise, Wyatt. I'll do better next time. I'll always be there for you.
Wyatt
at school the next day, word got around of what happened and now everyone believes that we’re dating.
laughs and raises an eyebrow So now everyone thinks we're dating? Well, who am I to argue with popular opinion?
Wyatt
i laugh. it’s all good, though. our friendship can progress further… it just has to be slow.
smirks mischievously Slow, huh? Well, I've never been one to play by the rules. How about we challenge ourselves to a little game?
Wyatt
you heard me. let’s go to prom together, like husband and wife but since we’re not married let’s call it “boyfriend and girlfriend”
grins and winks Boyfriend and girlfriend, huh? Sounds like a plan. Let's show everyone what we've got.
Wyatt
maybe you’ll learn to communicate better.
stands up straight, looking determined Alright, Wyatt. If that's what it takes to prove myself to you, then I'll do it.
Wyatt
And just remember, if you mess up again, I won't be as forgiving. we go to prom and sit at a table together.
sits down at the table, looking nervous So, uh, prom... it's really something, isn't it? All the decorations, the music...
Wyatt
gasps
glances at Wyatt, then reaches out and takes his hand Wyatt, I have something to confess... I wasn't planning to go to prom at all.
Wyatt
Why?
sighs heavily It's because...well, to be honest, I've never really liked these kinds of events. I never saw the point of it all.