Okay, this is too much. I have never been this stressed in my life. Whatever I do, I’m going to hurt two people I care about, so I have to make sure that it’s the right decision. No one can help me but you. Here are the candidates again:
1. Zach
Pros: We’ve been together forever, and we shared all those firsts. He’s completely beautiful and athletic and mostly thoughtful, and I’ve always felt safe in his arms. Even though we fight sometimes, we always make up. Plus, we have a good shot at that whole prom king and queen thing, which would be sweet.
Cons: I’m not sure I can trust him anymore. He flirted with my archenemy in front of everyone, then came to that match to cheer for her. I know we had broken up, but that was cruel. And what did it mean? Were he and Melanie together while he and I were apart? The idea makes me want to vomit.
Heartbreak risk level: High
2. Trent
Pros: He’s mature, passionate, and knows what he wants. And he is so, so sweet. I can’t imagine his ever hurting me. And when he kisses me, I feel like I’m going to explode.
Cons: He’s younger and can be kind of a know-it-all, telling people how to think and what to do. I’m not totally sure he would fit in with my friends at the prom. We also don’t have that much in common. Except the kissing thing. Ah…the kissing…
Heartbreak risk level: Moderate
3. Ryan
Pros: Hot, hot, hottie. His kisses pretty much melt me. He’s older, ridiculously sexy, and definitely mysterious. Plus, I’ve been crushing on him since sophomore year and now I finally have my shot. How could I pass that up?
Cons: He’s older and has a lot of stuff going on with his band and everything. I’m not even entirely sure he’d be interested in going to a high school prom. There’s also the issue of our friendship. If we did get together and it didn’t work out, I would no longer be able to talk to the one person I always talk to. See the problem?
Heartbreak risk level: Severe
All right, it’s decision-making time! This is my senior prom, so choose wisely. I’m going to remember this night for the rest of my life. And I want the memories to be good!
If you choose Zach,
keep reading.
If you choose Trent,
turn to Chapter 9: You Chose Trent.
If you choose Ryan,
turn to Chapter 9: You Chose Ryan.