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Hooker had in store for me today.  Sitting in my chair, I looked around at the boys and noticed there were some really cute ones.  I just needed to decide who I wanted to ask.  I hoped that whoever it was would say yes so I wouldn’t have to pick someone else.  One time would be hard enough. 
    When class was over, I realized Mr. Hooker hadn’t tried to catch me day dreaming that day, unaware and without the answer to whatever math problem he came up with.  I walked up to his desk, and as he lifted his head, I asked, “Are you ok Mr. Hooker?”  He smiled and I heard him think, I just finally gave up.  You’re just too smart.
    “Everything is fine.  Why do you ask?”  He smiled politely.
    “I don’t know.  I just wanted you to know that I’ve always looked forward to your class and I will miss you when I graduate.  You have taught me a great deal and I wanted to say thank you.”  I gave him my best smile.  He really was a great teacher and most of the time I enjoyed our little game.
    “Thank you, Amber.”  I’m sure I didn’t teach you much but it’s nice to hear that you enjoyed it. I nodded, and then left.
    As I walked down the hall, I noticed Dean standing near my locker.  He was cute with his dark brown shaggy hair.  Looking nervous, he kept shifting his weight from foot to foot.  I slowed my pace to see what might be happening, but I understood the closer I got. I can’t believe I’m going to ask Amber to the dance.  Why am I doing this?  I know she’ll say no.  God, I’m going to kill Becky if she says no.  She is the prettiest girl in school, there’s no way in hell she’ll say yes .  “Hi Dean.”  I grinned at him as I approached my locker.  Oh God, I can’t do this!  I didn’t know what to do to help him.  I knew I steered clear of most people, well everyone besides Becky, but I had a good reason.   I couldn’t even hold a boy’s hand without him wondering if he could get to second base and devising ways to make it happen. Shut up Amber, this is for Becky!  I reminded myself.
    “Hi Amber.”  He cleared his throat.  “I was wonde…” He cleared his throat a second time and I hid my smile.  “I was wondering if you would like to go to prom with me.”  He exhaled slowly. I did it.  I didn’t think I could, but I did!
    As I stared at him, I couldn’t help but let my smile show.  He stood at about five-feet-ten and had a slender build.  Not very muscular, but he still looked good.  “Okay.”  He smiled as I heard him think, Yes?  Yes!  She said yes!  Oh my God!  What do I do now?  Okay, think.  Be cool. “Okay, good.”  His smile was wide as it split his face.
    “We’ll talk about the details later, I have to get my books and get to class.”  I quickly opened my locker and switched out my books.
    “Okay, cool.  See ya at lunch.”  He turned and walked away but I could still hear him. I can’t believe I have a date with Amber!  I can’t wait to tell everyone! I couldn’t help but giggle as I wondered if he might skip down the hallway.
    When the bell finally rang, I headed to the cafeteria only to find Becky sitting with Charlie.  I slowed my pace wondering if I should sit somewhere else when Becky looked my way. “Come on, we saved you a seat.” I hope she’s not mad at me for inviting Charlie.
    After I sat down next to Becky, I said, “Hi Charlie, how’s it going?”  His relieved expression told me he worried I would be upset about him joining us, even if I hadn’t heard it.
    “Good.  We were just talking about prom.”  He looked at Becky and smiled.  I hope I can get her alone.  Wonder if I should plan to stay all night with her. 
    “So Amber, are you going with anyone?”  Becky asked with a mischievous grin.
    “As a matter of fact I am. Dean asked me this morning and I agreed.”  Thank God!   I smirked. As we started eating, a shadow fell across me and when I looked up, I found Dean standing there