Aricka was excited. Today was the middle school dance-her first one as a middle schooler. Damien had asked her if she wanted to go with him "as friends," and she'd said yes. She tied her new blue Converse, and waited for Rae to get out of the bathroom-their other friend-and Rae's crush- Riley, had asked her to go as friends, too, but what Rae didn't know is that Riley liked her, too.

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"You look pretty tonight," Damien says, giving her a brotherly kiss on the cheek. "I like the shoes, Cinderella." she giggles, and they walk out to his car. Aricka saw Riley and Rae talking, acting like they were the only two people there. Damien noticed too. "Look at Rie," he says, using the ship name they'd come up with for the couple. "They just need to tell each other already."

"I know-they're an adorable match. Beauty and the Geek."

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A slow song was playing. Aricka had her hands awkwardly on Damien's shoulders, and his were just as awkwardly on her waist, and they spun in an extremely awkward circle, laughing and talking about random things.

But Rae and Riley, they were a different story. His arms were comfortably around her waist, her arms around his neck, Riley holding her hand close to his heart. "I have died every day waiting for you.." Rae hums, and Riley had a small smile on his face.

"I really like you, Rae." he whispers. Rae looks at him, disbelief on her face. "You look perfect tonight." she blushes.

"I like you too, Riles." Aricka gently hits Damien and points at them, but they stay silent.

Riley gives Rae a silent, questioning look. Rae nods, and they both lean in, and kiss.

"WOO!" Aricka yells, and Damien laughs. "YEAH RAE AND RILEY!"

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