#rivervale_lodge

"that's why I like you, Sam. You get me" Then a deep breath ..and she swallows. she looks...oh holy shit is Gonzalez scared?

"Yeah... I hate this too."

"no kidding...I..who am I supposed to ask? And if I don't ask, I get shit for... damn I'd rather be in a streetfight than this"

It is clear she put on a brave face for May

She sighs. "I don't know. I mean, pretty sure lots of guys would like you just fine..."

"I might not go. I dunno."

"Right, short angry.. I'm a catch"

"Guys don't care if you are short. Also, funny and badass."

"What about Mark on the boy's team? The one with the hair?"

"No way, he's a ball hog"

A pause "what about you and Lionel? "

"...Lionel? Which one is Lionel?"

"Oh, Biology, back row. he's tall too, doesn't play, but knows sports stats. He's not handsy or anything."

SHe bites on her lower lip. "I... I dunno. I was thinking maybe Symon."

"Why don't you ask Lionel?"

"Symon huh.. he's on the weird side, but seems cool. Sarcastic sometimes" then "Me and Lionel? mmmph I don't know"

"He is weird, but he's my friend." She shrugs. "Like, regular friend."

"You're cool loyal " A nod "You should ask him. I mean, I don't know him well, but I know he's not going to try shit."

"I could smash hm if he tried."

A grin "Honestly a stiff breeze could smash him. But he's okay"

"Well, yeah... so... Lionel."

"I don't know. I mean... he's nice, but I don't see him..'that way' for me. You know?"

"Well, sure - but it's just a dance, right? Not dating."

"I guess..." she looks nervous all over again, a bit sweaty

"I ..I think I need to go"

"Gonzales? Lupita?"

And she's gone

heading down the halls

A gusty sigh. "Okay then..."

May returns happily "Hey, Jimmy said YES. He..he asked what he should wear to match and was SO nice"

"Congrats, May! I'm glad." A look down the hall and back. "You know what's up with Gonzales?"

"Well, I.. no. Where is she?"

"She ran off... I asked her if she was gonna ask Lionel..."

"Lionel? Huh. She's never been worried about him. Hell, she doesn't worry about anything"

"I know, right? Uhg, I hate this..."

"Well. .I'm.. I'm hoping I'll like it" May blushes

"You will! Jimmy's great. I just... I don't own any dresses... I don't want to wear one. Or dance."

"Well, I .. I would like it if you could be there but if it makes you miserable, don't ask anyone out and don't come? No one wants you miserable. You're my friend" May says

"Well... I... I feel like I should go?"

"I just don't like dances. You ever been to one?"

"No, Only one. I was uhm pretty much near a wall the whole during it. the boys stared at the girls. And vice versa but it was years ago. I was hoping my next one would be better"

"Sounds like my experience, too. And girls being bitchy about clothes."

"Do.. you think I'd look okay in a dress?"

She blushes as she asks

"Sure you will! You're tall, so it'd be, y'know, elegant..."

She snorts a bit "elegant me? Yeah. I'll be happy to achieve pretty, just for one night. It's silly. I know that's not what's supposed to be important. But..for one night? yeah. It would be nice.' Then "You should think of asking Symon.. I know you're not into mushy stuff, but you might have fun."

"I am thinking about it..." A pause. "Maybe Sylvi could help you with makeup? She's good at girly stuff..."

"she is I guess... sometimes a bit prima donna, no offense, but mostly good"

"Yeah, she can get moods..."

"Anyway, I ..I have a date. Wow." A blush "If I think about that too much I might get ill to my stomach there's butterflies at the idea. "