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Chapter 35 - He Likes Me, He Likes Me Not
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2021-10-18 23:37:16When the limousine pulled up in front of the school, I could feel the excitement and trepidation build up in me all at once. Nellie had been the first to alight, followed by Max who extended his hand towards me.
So this was actually happening. Max Crest was actually my date to the school dance. Me, Allison McConnell of all people. The more I thought about it, the less real it felt. But it was very much real.
"Allison, are you ready?" Max spoke up, still holding his hand out to me. "Yes. Yes I think I am," I answered, accepting his hand and letting him help me out of the car.
And then, arm in arm, we walked to the Hall where the dance was being held.
As Max and I walked to the hall and even we eventually got there, I was aware if just how much attention we'd attracted. After all, it was public knowledge that Max didn't date. He wasn't particularly antisocial but he just didn't date and had never been caught with a girl unlike his other bandmates.
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