"Want to go to prom with me?"

"Excuse me?"

"Prom. You and me."

"But…."

"I know you have dreamt of this day since preschool. I'd make sure you have a good time."

"Yeah but I never imagined I'd go with someone li….

"Like someone who likes you? Who respects you? Wants you happy more than thinking of ways he can fuck you?"

"This isn't easy for me. I don't mean to sound like a bitch. I'm human."

"You are a beautiful person. Outside but more so inside. I want you happy. That's all. I think I can do that. I'm not asking you to go steady. Or even go on a date after or even before the prom."

"But maybe I want too."

"I'll do whatever you want Vicky. Its your happiness."

"No its yours too Bill. I know I don't say this enough but I really value this friendship and you. No matter how I treat you or push you aside because I'm foolishly trying to be how I think others want me to be. Through it all you stand by my side. You see something in me."

"Since day one. So let me ask you again…wanna go to prom with me?"

"Yeah but first I think perhaps dinner and movie?"

"Out in public? With me?!"

"Bill!"

"Just kidding Vicky. Sounds wonderful."