Prom arrived, and Antonio asked me. I was leery, but he assured me he would be on time, not like a homecoming, which he was late.

Mom helped me get ready as Cole got ready. He was going with Wade. Plus, Cole said if Antonio didn't show, then Cole was already in a tux, and I could still go. I asked about Wade, and he told me, Wade wouldn't mind.

I wore something simple, and my shoes were flat. I don't wear heels.

After I finished getting ready, I came downstairs and waited. The dance started precisely at eight. I like to be on time.

Cole came down a few minutes later, and there was a knock at the door. He answered it, and Wade was here. I walked over and looked past him. My brows furrowed because I didn't see Antonio.

Then Antonio stepped out from the side, "Looking for someone?"

A smile crept upon my face as I wrapped my arms around his neck. He wrapped his arms around my back as he kissed me.

"Told you I would be on time," he reassured me.

"Only because Adrian and I made sure you were," Wade said, rolling his eyes.

"Eh, semantics," Antonio replied.

I didn't even give him a chance to put a corsage on my wrist. I took his hand and dragged him to the limo, causing everyone to laugh.

"Guess Rain wants to go to that dance," Luke chuckled.

Cole and Wade followed behind us as we got inside where Adrian and Sylvia were waiting. I couldn't wait. I was going to Senior prom all because of Antonio.

Once inside the limo, we all went to prom. This time is so much better now that I was attending with someone I love. With Ella, it was always a chore. She did me a huge favor by breaking up with me.

We pulled up to the dance and got out. I took Rain's hand and walked with her inside. She wanted to run, but I thought it would be best if we took our time.

Once inside, we found a table and sat down. I couldn't believe it that its senior prom. Soon it would be finals, graduation, and off to college. It was surreal. This whole year had been surreal.

They investigated me for slapping Ella, which they cleared me. Considering what she did to Rain, they decided it would be better not to pursue it. As for returning to the team and playing baseball, I decided there was more to life than sports.

My decision surprised my parents, but they understood. I'm not. Rain had taught me so much since I met her. I learned there was a whole different world out there than what I was used to, and I wanted to explore it.

"What are you thinking about?" Rain asked me.

"I'm reflecting on past events," I said.

"Good or bad?"

"Neither," I said as Rain looked at me, confused. "Everything turned out better." A smile curled upon her face as I smiled back. Rain was learning, and so was I.

We all had dinner and talked. We discussed what we were doing after high school. Most of us knew what we're doing. What surprised me the most is Rain is going to school to study art and sign language.

Since I showed her the picture I did, she became fascinated with it. I'm glad. I also told her I would be there every step of the way. I did something I felt was equally important. I worked with kids that needed a little extra attention.

Cole was studying to be a special education teacher, while Wade would go to school to be a teacher. Adrian was a lawyer specializing in disability law. Poor guy, he had more schooling than us.

After dinner, they cleared the floor so we could dance. I stood up, held out my hand while Rain took it. I led her onto the dance floor and pulled her to me. We danced together as the music played.

I never imagined in a million years I would end up with someone like Rain, but I'm glad I did. They were right. I had to step into her world to see the world instead of forcing her into mine.

Since I did, I saw things differently than before. We grow up thinking things are a sure way only to realize they aren't. They're much different and unusual. That's what I saw when I entered her world.

She didn't see things like most people; people complicate things where she didn't. Emotions get in the way and cloud judgment. For her, everything was literal and precise. There wasn't room for complications. She made life simple.

I requested a particular song. I know people would think it's weird, but it fits.

The DJ nodded and put it on. I walked over and took her in my arms. As they played Rainbow Connection, we danced. The song fits us. People stopped and cleared the dance floor as we danced.

If you ever listen to the lyrics, it suits Rain. To step into her world, make a connection, a Rainbow Connection.

Then someone tapped on my shoulder. We stopped, and I handed Rain to Cole. He took her in his arms and danced with her. I stood with Morris and Adrian as we watched them dance.

If you ever met Rain and her brothers, you would know they have a special bond, especially Cole and Rain. I watched as he twirled her, then brought her back to him.

As the song finished, I walked over to them and cut in to dance with Rain. We danced more. They announced King and Queen, which they crowned Adrian and Sylvia. It was fitting. If anyone deserved it, it's Adrian.

We enjoyed the rest of the prom until it was time to leave. Tonight was a special night for Rain, and I wanted to spend it with her. She had come so far since I met her, and she changed my life.

Life has an exciting way of throwing you a curveball. You can either let it strike you out or hit it out of the park. I batted it out of the park. When I did, I fell in love with someone special. You can't ask for more than that.