4.

She didn't see him again for the rest of the week, but he did text her. He told her about his college classes, he had a scholarship to the state university. He was currently majoring in mathematics, but wanted to change to something in the science field. She told him she wanted go to college, but still didn't know what she wanted to do.

Amber sat on Sofia's bed on Saturday morning, "Did you decide how you're gonna do your hair?" she asked.

"I was just going to wear it down," Sofia looked at her hair in the mirror.

"No! You should wrap it up," Amber slid off the bed and started to style Sofia's hair in different ways. "It's so wavy, a loose updo will look great, since anything that falls out will just curl."

They spent most of the day getting ready, and finally the time came when they were both supposed to be picked up by their dates. James had already left to meet his girlfriend. Amber's date, Desmond, picked her up and they left. Sofia paced around the living room, feeling suddenly nervous. She checked her phone, but resisted texting him, just in case he was driving.

Finally she heard a car pull up into the driveway. She rushed to the mirror to check on her appearance, but everything looked how she wanted it to.

When the doorbell rang she jumped to answer it, and opened the door. Standing there was Cedric, wearing a nice black suit. He smiled at her.

"You clean up nice," she told him, gripping the edge of the door a little tighter than she meant to.

"Thanks. You look great, purple really suits you." Cedric said, holding out his hand to her. She took it and let him lead her to his car.

#

Once at the Prom Sofia and Cedric had a lot of fun. He was stiff and awkward around her friends, but he eventually loosened up a bit. They spent the night talking, until he asked her to dance. She was impressed by the way he danced, causing him to laugh and admit that he been shown how by his mother.

The night was getting late, and they were announcing the Prom queen, when they left. A lot of the students were going out to a party, but Cedric took Sofia to a 24-hour diner.

"Did you enjoy your first Prom?" she asked him, feeling bittersweet, since the night was almost over.

"Yeah, did you?" he took a sip of his coffee. She couldn't believe he drank something so bitter.

"Of course I did. I'm glad we went together." She looked down at her plate. She had gotten pancakes with whipped cream. She poked at it, happily replaying the night in her head. But then it was interrupted when she recalled that day 2 years ago when he had blown her off, and she frowned.

"What's wrong?" he asked her.

"I was thinking about that day, when I found you back behind the school."

He winced, "Oh."

"Why did you say that?" she asked, remembering his harsh words. He had told her he didn't want to be her friend.

"I was a jerk, I'm sorry about that." He took another sip of his coffee.

"Yeah, but why did you say it?" she asked, she wanted to know.

"That I didn't want to be your friend?" he asked, she nodded. "Because, I didn't want to be your friend, and I still don't." he said softly, staring into his coffee.

Sofia's mouth fell open slightly, "what?"

"It's not like that," he held a hand up. "It's just that, I like you more than a friend." He took a deep drink of his coffee then, attempting to hide his blush.

"You had a crush on me?" Sofia asked, shocked. "That was a weird way of showing it."

"Is taking you to Prom a better one?" he asked, grinning. Sofia had to cover her mouth, she didn't want him to see her smiling like a fool.

"Maybe," she said finally.

"I'm sorry, about before. I didn't think you'd ever like me like that, and it bothered me." He shifted in his seat. "And I was a twit in high school."

"It's alright. So, wanna go to the movies tomorrow night?" she asked him.

"Yeah, I'd like that. But just to be sure, are we going as friends or is it a date?"

"A date, of course." She took his hand from across the table.

THE END

Maaaaaaaan this was cheesy topped with cheese and served with a side of cheddar. Hope you don't mind. I couldn't seem to stop myself from writing it. Sorry if it was terrible! I'm all out of ideas at the moment… so I guess it's time for a temporary hiatus until I can come up with something.. decent..

as as for the bit from Cedric's POV I wrote it but... I don't like it so I don't think I'll be posting it. :( it just wasn't working for some reason, maybe I'll post in later if I can fix whatever's wrong with it, so I'll leave his as incomplete until then...

I might try to do some one shots sworn I need a break from my other stuff, maybe ask for prompts on tumblr or something... On tumblr I am: WafflesRTheBestProbably so feel free to follow me if you like, I'll probably follow you back :)