Prom: Hoping for the best

[Karsen Ford]

Karen was really excited, even if he was nervously tugging at the jacket to his suit. What’s more is that he had planned to meet her outside of the gym instead of meeting up somewhere else. Considering the fact that he wasn’t even technically supposed to be there without a date, made it a little panic inducing. He didn’t even want to start thinking about the sheer amount of people that would be at the dance.

Normally he got really anxious in front of crowds and in classrooms but he was fully prepared for that. He fiddled with the plastic container that contained the corsage for his date. He was really glad that Amanda Stephans had agreed to go to prom with him, mostly because most of his friends were going anyhow.

He spotted her walking up the hallway and could only stare. Meeting her halfway he smiled brightly at her “Hey, you look amazing” He really did mean it. He opened the container with little problems and held out the corsage. ”So I totally had to be tipped off on the whole corsage thing” He said smiling.

[Amanda Stephans]

While Karsen might have been really excited, Amanda was on the verge of a nervous break down. Yeah, she was super exciting for everything and couldn't wait, but she also wanted to make sure she looked alright and her hair was okay and while most people had friends everywhere to tell them how they looked, she didn't really so for the most part, she was coming in blind and that scared her greatly.

While she wasn't really sure why they were going to meet right outside of the gym, she wasn't sure but she didn't really have any problems with it. She walked towards the gym, the boutonniere for her date delicately held in her hands as she looked about for Karsen. She turned into the hallway and looked at him with a smile as he began walking towards her.

She made her way towards him as she came to her, "Thank you, you look really lovely tonight as well." Amanda laughed at the second part, if he asked if he needed anything 'special' for prom, she'd probably have mentioned that to him. Regardless, she held out her right arm to him to let him put it on. Then, once he was done she'd put her flower on him. After all that was done though, she'd probably take his hand and make her way to the gym.

(Her outfit)

[Karsen Ford]

Karsen was kind of speechless she looked amazing, it really made him regret that time he tried to compare her to Tim. These were the moments when he realized that maybe being around computers all the time weren’t healthy for humans. He would’ve known how a simple change of clothes could make the words catch in your throat, and to be completely honest he didn’t actually understand why that was. He was doing a lot of things he didn’t understand and it wasn’t as bad as he thought it would be.

“Thanks” He said managing to actually get the words past the lump in his throat, if he wasn’t already nervous he was now. How bad could it be, they had already hung out and stuff so it wasn’t a problem. Besides they had computer class, also and that was something. Not mention the fact that he had not used his power all that much all day so he could have a bit more coordination than normal.

“You really do look beautiful” He said slipping on the corsage and waiting for her to fix the flower. He wasn’t sure if he should take her hand or not so he just waited for her to start walking towards the gym. He wasn’t exactly sure what he should do outside the whole dance and have fun thing, that was his main goal.

[Amanda Stephans]

It wasn't usual that Karsen was speechless, not saying she was super attractive or anything but she did really cleanup well from her usual everyday attire, which was basically sweats and a shirt with her hair done in a quick messy bun. She chuckled, smiled and gave him a nod, "You're welcome, and I'm serious, you look great." As much as Amanda cleaned up well, so did Karsen. He was looked very fashionable, minus the whole looking super nervous part, she hoped he just needed some time to warm up to everyone.

She smiled once more at the compliment and after they had finished with the flowers, they made their way to the dance. She really hoped he wouldn't be so nervous, though to be fair he didn't really have a ton of time to ready himself and was kind of just being thrown into the large crowd of students. She almost had begun feeling a little bad for him, she wanted them both to have fun...

She made her way to the dance floor and turned to face him with a smile, "So then, shall we dance?" she asked him simply. Maybe after they danced for a little she'd offer to let him leave if he wanted, she'd feel awful if this was actually dreadful to Karsen due to the amount of people around as she wasn't quite sure how much large crowds effected him.

She, although didn't talk to a lot of people, she didn't mind crowds of people or talking to them, she just didn't have a lot to say to some of those people which lead to a lot of silences where they just kind of stared at each other. She knew everyone was different and that Karsen wasn't a huge fan of large crowds so she wondered how he would do.

[Karsen Ford]

Karsen smiled and nodded, there wasn't much to say other then that. He was just glad to get the night started, he was sure that he could make it through. Logically they didn't go through the introductions and trouble of asking each other just so they could chicken out. He followed her to the dance floor, glad that she had an idea of what she wanted to do because he was completely out of his element.

"Okay sure" He said smiling, he could totally dance there was nothing wrong with dancing to a few songs as long as he didn't have to do that whole dancing to loud pop music by jumping around. Karsen had a plan as long as he was focused on Amanda, he wouldn't notice the sheer amount of people in the gym at that time.

There was nothing that was going to keep him from making this night go as awesome as possible, because technically this wasn't his prom it was hers. He just wanted her to have a good time and he could worry about his anxiety issues later....after he had said goodnight. Yep then he could have his normally scheduled panic attack.

[Amanda Stephans]

Amanda didn't really think about what some of the kids called dancing, she also wasn't a huge fan of the whole just jumping up and down to some song. She preferred the more simple dancing with a partner. The brunette looked at Karsen and smiled, "So then, did you have any plans on how to spend the night?" The girl enjoyed knowing what the plan was for a day or night or week. Sure she didn't mind winging things but she also saw comfort in having a plan laid out.

After dancing for a while, she'd look around then back to Karsen and ask, "Hey, I'm getting a little thirsty, do you want to go and get some drinks or something?" she'd say, nearly already slowly moving towards the table that held all the drinks provided. The thought of them being tampered with totally out of her mind. She didn't really have time to worry about being all, safe and cautious, she was just thirsty. She wanted a quick break to have a drink and then go back and dance or.. She wasn't really sure.

"How are you holding up?" she'd ask her date, some concern in her voice. While to be fair, she'd be a little sad if he wanted to leave already, but there was always next year and she'd feel a lot worse knowing that she put him through a sort of torture just to have a good time.

[Karsen Ford]

Karen shook his head "Actually I thought as far as making sure you had a good time, after all it's technically not my prom so tonight is all about you" He said giving her a big smile. It was true, she had been the only girl he liked enough to want to go with and it wasn't even his prom. He was just focused on not messing up the entire night, if that happened he had survived another social experience with little to know scars.

"Sure" He said surprised that he had made it through the dancing without stepping on her toes or causing them to fall. Everything was turning out pretty good so far so he started to relax. After all the worst part was over and her confident that he could pull off another song or two. He figured it was best to just roll with it and hope for the best, no more stressing over getting everything perfect.

"Honestly i'm fine" He said trying to reassure her, he didn't want to her to have worry about anything. Drink the cup of juice not really caring about the slight bitter taste, he hadn't really thought about idiots spiking the punch either. He knew of one surefire way of turning the conversation away from him. He held out his hand towards her as he set the empty cup on the table "Do you wanna dance some more?" After all that's why the were at prom to dance and to spend time together, or atleast that's why he had asked her so he could have an excuse to be next to her. After all he could only do so much to fix her computer till it was working just as well as his...modification and all




_{Also finally found a picture of him in a decent suit ignore the awkward look}

[Amanda Stephans]

Amanda smiled, 'How sweet of him.' she thought to herself, although it was still both of their prom, not just hers. "Well then, that's very kind but it's still both of our prom, not just mine." she said with a nod, because it was true. She wasn't really sure where he got that it was 'her' prom, but she was determined to flush that out, tonight was supposed to be enjoyable for the both of them, not just her even though she thought it was awfully kind that he'd put aside his fear of people for a night.

The terrakinetic nodded and made her way over to the drinks, picking up a cup and taking a spoon from the punch bowl she poured herself a drink and took a sip, looking back to Karsen. "So then, what seems appealing to you next? Would you like to go and dance some more or..?" She actually wasn't sure what to do next, they had been dancing for a while, some people had left the place but there were still a lot of people around... choices choices..

Amanda smiled and nodded as he answered her question, dancing it was. She was having a fun night dancing with him, so she was all for going another few songs with him. The brunette semi-led him back out onto the dance floor after drinking her cup of punch, which mind you, did not taste very good and she was semi hoping that was just because people sucked at making that stuff but she somehow felt as though she wasn't about to get that lucky.

As they began to dance around around, she smiled and looked at him, "Thanks for doing what you could to make this night a pleasure, it means a lot." While officially that might have been the funny punch, she did mean it, she just didn't really have the intent on saying it, especially so soon too. 

[Karsen Ford]

Karsen nodded "Okay than our prom needs to be awesome" He was still trying to find things for them to do and he wasn't sure. He had heard something about picture taking so he would definitely bring that up. He was also going to see if his friend was there to introduce her, he had yet to tell Tim show the girl he was crushing on but it he wanted to make sure it was actually a crush. He was starting to think it was, she was beautiful and not vain and airheaded.

"Don't sweat it, thanks for agreeing to go with me. Even if there a lot of people around, it's easier dealing with it, with someone I actually like." He said smiling as they danced around. It was true, even though he didn't understand how she would take it. Either way it would be good, it was definitely meant as a more than friends type thing. He was kind of hoping she wouldn't pick up on because well, that wasn't something he wanted to address right now.

"Uhm I think they take pictures and stuff, we could do that?" He asked he thought he saw something. He wasn't exactly sure after all he was only really focusing on her. He had the money to pay for it since it was unlikely they had have enough to time to do anything in town after prom. He wasn't even sure if she wanted too, after all she could've said yes just to be nice.

[Amanda Stephans]

Amanda flashed the boy a pearly white grin as he corrected himself. 'Yes, our prom.' she thought happily to herself. The terrakinetic really didn't have anyone to introduce him to... but! If she did, she definitely would have everyone meet him, just to prove to them that she could get a date to the prom if for no other reason... Yeah... She probably would struggle if it were for any other reason... she tried to keep relationship thoughts at bay, most often because she wasn't sure how to act upon those feelings and ended up ruining lots of things.

Amanda smiled, not thinking in depth about him saying he liked her, and simply taking it as that he wasn't afraid er- shy to be around her. "Awh, thanks. I like you too, you're very personable." the brunette said with a nod. Maybe that's why she felt so at ease to talk with him, especially in the beginning since most of the times she either froze up, or just kind of ended up staring at them, just wondering what to do or say.

The girls eyes widened as Karsen mentioned the photo booth, how could she have possibly forgotten about that?! Of course they needed photos! "Oooh, fantastic idea Karsen," she said stopping and taking him by the wrist, "Let's go take some photos! They'd be great reminders of tonight!" she said excitedly as she sorta dragged him over to where the photo booth was and to the back of the semi quick line.

[Karsen Ford]

Karsen gave her a goofy grin “Personable, Well you’re very pretty but i’ve already said though so how about...adorable. Same Thing..or easy to talk to?” He wasn’t exactly sure why he had said that out loud, maybe it was the fact that he had drank a lot of what was in that cup. While it took a lot to get him a drunk a few drinks mixed with his meds did a lot to make things slip past his lips. It’s not as if they were untrue or embarrassing.

He followed her chuckling as she dragged him over to the photobooth. It was nice that she was as eager to remember the night as he was. Mostly because well, it was technically his first time on a date. He wasn’t like the type to excited talk to him mom about it. Though he did have to explain why he spent so much money on a tux. His mom was probably scared he had somehow found a way to get married or something. “Yeah, then we can either dance more or sit down. im not sure what else happens at prom besides dancing and pictures.”

he nervously rubbed the back of his neck as the stood in line. It wasn’t a like he had actually look up things, just the basic...dancing, pictures, prom and the flower thing. Yeah he was sure he covered all his bases and if anything she’d have ideas. She was pretty smart about this kind of stuff.

[Amanda Stephans]

Amanda's face blushed at the sudden outburst of compliments... Sure she felt a little woozy from the drinks at the table herself but, wow. The girl bit on the inside of her bottom lip and continued walking... wondering how the pictures would turn out with her face all red, especially if Karsen kept this kind of thing up. Sure, he had mentioned that she looked good in the dress earlier, but adorable? That was something she didn't hear very often at all, in fact, she wasn't sure she could recall the last time someone had called her that.

After waiting in line for sometime, it was finally their turn to take photos. Amanda was nearly shaking with excitement, but of course not literally, she was better than that. As soon as the two got into the little booth, she began posing with Karsen, just random things.... doing her part in making the night just fun. They weren't a couple, as far as she knew at least, which kind of took the edge off of some things, to know that they went as friends.

Amanda sort of shrugged at his question, "Uhm, as far as I'm aware of, dancing and photos...and mingling is pretty much the whole event." she said with a smile and a nod. Unless the two people that went were dating or in some kind of intimate relationship, that's pretty much all that happened... "But I mean, we could always go back to your room or mine and watch a movie or something if you wanted to." It was just a suggestion, and they by no means had to go through with it. After the dancing part, they could either part ways, go watch a movie or probably go to some after-party someone most likely was hosting.

[Karsen Ford]

If Karsen noticed her blush he didn't say anything. He was just glad she didn't call him out on his comment. It would be hard to explain exactly what he was feeling at the moment. He wasn't used to actually caring about what someone thought of him, personally. Sure he cared about people's thoughts on his inventions but he was starting to see that him and his power were to two differently things.

Karsen followed Amanda's lead with poses and stuff for the pictures.It was hard to keep a smile off his face and the fact that he had opted for the slightly itchy contacts meant he didn't have for worry about his glasses falling. When they were finished he was all for dancing more, bug he was kind of thirty.

"We can dance more if you want,though I'm gonna get a drink first though, do you want one?" He probably would've been against drinking the punch if he had known about someone spiking it. However he wasn't even thinking about that because he was focused on his date. The word still made him feel funny in a good way though.

"Actually, I'd like that. Plus I actually managed to get my room organized." That and he'd figured the computer he finished building had a bigger screen then his computer. Added to the fact that girls were actually allowed in dorm and it would be the easier choice. "What kind of movies do you like?" He never really thought to ask.

[Amanda Stephans]

Amanda smiled as she exited the photo booth, moving to grab the strip of photos they had just taken. "What a great way to remember the night, yeah?" she beamed to herself. Sure, she may not have thought about Karsen as her boyfriend but, she still wanted to remember the night regardless. Cause why not remember a night that was supposed to be all about having fun with someone?

The girl looked over to the table that held the drinks and nodded, "Sure, I'll have something to drink as well." she said following somewhat behind/next to him. She had enjoyed the drink earlier and was now starting to grow how anyways with all the bodies stuck in a room. Sure, she was enjoying herself still but she still noticed the sweat forming along the back of her neck. With a silent groan, she pushed the thought off to the side and regained her focus over the night.

The brunette grinned and gave a nod, "Alrighty then, it's decided, your place after for a movie." she said with a chuckle at his comment on how he even cleaned his room. While Amanda didn't mind other people's rooms being dirty, she hated it when her own area was a mess, it drove her crazy. Then she thought about movies.... "Uuhhm, good question! Anything seems alright to me!" she smiled.

[Karsen Ford]

Karsen smiled and nodded, the machine had only printed one set of pictures. So he quickly touched so it would print another. He looked at the pictures and put into the pocket of his pants "Yeah, it's definitely I want to remember" He said nodding and following her to the table. He could feel a little dizziness but he knew that it would of course go away. He had after all not used his power all day. He stopped worrying about it when he reached the table where the drinks were.

He ignored the slightly bitter taste, it was obvious he wasn't thinking rationally. There were obviously signs that the punch was spike, starting with the smell that was slightly off. He was more focused on her agreement that they could watch movies in his room after. Karsen hadn't really wanted to end the night so soon, so it was great. He wasn't even sure how long the dance was gonna last but he figured after they announced the whole prom court thing they could leave.

Until then he was content on having fun with Manda. "Cool, Hmm I can't really think of any but I have a big collection of a little bit of everything. You can pick one out when we get there" As cliched as it sounded he really didn't care as long as he was watching a movie with her. On the added bonus that they were in his room, which put another goofy smile on his face.

He held out his hand for her take so he could lead her to the dance floor. "Come on, at least tomorrow we can say we didn't stay still for more than a couple of minutes" Smiled cheekily at her. He was worried about them just sitting around doing nothing, because he had heard a couple of girls complaining about their dates not wanting to dance.