“This award goes to Darren Farling for his performance on the field at the homecoming game. Darren scored every single touchdown in the entire game. Of the five touchdowns he scored, only three of them were for East High. That my friends is embarrassing.”
As Darren sheepishly stepped up to receive his award, all eyes went to Deborah.
“Usually we tell the embarrassing story that is cause for this award, but everyone knows why you are getting this prize. Alison Murphy come up and get your plaque. Don’t hide or we will tell the story.”
Deborah walked up and took the plaque out of the class president’s hand. He gave her a hug. “Thanks for being such a great sport,” he whispered. Deborah walked down the stairs to stand with Darren Farling.
“Don’t pee on me, Accident Girl,” said Darren as he put his hand around her back to slow dance with her.
The music started and Deborah began to follow his lead. “If I didn’t care about embarrassing my date, I would,” Deborah said.
“I think he would be embarrassed to even be here with you,” Darren said. He turned her hard, almost making her lose her step. Deborah just glared at him. It felt like the song was going on forever. Would the humiliation ever end?
As soon as the dance was over she returned to her table were Derek was sitting. “So, what was this embarrassing story they were talking about?”
“I’m sorry,” she sniffled and thought about how grossed out he would be if he knew she still had accidents. “Everyone was too embarrassed to go to prom with the girl that had that embarrassing incident,” she explained. “If I tell you, you won’t like me anymore.”
“Okay,” said Derek. “I guess it must be pretty traumatic if you feel that way. I won’t pry.”
Deborah took a Kleenex and dabbed her eyes, careful not to wipe away her makeup. “My makeup’s not too smeared, I hope.”
“It’s fine,” he said. The band started to play another slow song. It was Elvis. “Want to dance?”
“Yes,” she said, “but only fools rush in.”
“I can’t help it,” he said as he led Deborah to the dance floor. He held her close and they slowly dance. The song was so soft and Elvis’s voice just made her want to be closer to Derek. She couldn’t help it and threw both arms around his neck, squeezing her body against Derek’s on the dance floor. His hands lowered themselves to the small of her back, but it didn’t go any lower. Derek was too much of a gentleman.
Deborah had counseled Lia to not give up her virginity to James tonight, but just like Elvis, she couldn’t help falling in love with Derek. If he asked her, she would let him have sex with her. She thought of the pull-up under her dress and how she would hide it when she let Derek undress her. It somewhat took her out of the mood, but the song had ended and the music had stopped.
The class president got back on the stage and said, “I want to thank the prom committee and senior class of 2009 for an excellent prom. Drive home safely everyone and thank you for making the class of 2009 the best.
Derek walked her back to the table where she retrieved her purse.
“Wow Alison,” said Lia, “I couldn’t dance that sensual with my dad on stage.” She held her hands over her eyes and turned around.