Free I'm Yours (Bold As Love) by Lindsay Paige Page B

th . There would be an after party somewhere. It would be great. I pushed the thoughts of prom out of my mind as I focused on class. I would buy our prom tickets after class.
     
    The rest of the week went by just like Monday. Emily and I hung out after school, usually with Drake. The hockey game was Saturday and I wanted to spend some time with Emily before we left, but she had other plans. She was going to head to Wilmington and find a mask to wear. Therefore, I spent the better half of Saturday with Drake and Dad. We had a good time and soon we were off to Raleigh.

Emily
    I found a silver mask with purple swirling on it for myself. It would cover my eyes and nose. The silver would bring out the beading on my dress. I wasn’t sure what to get Jake, so I figured I would let him find something he liked.
    It was about eight at night when I got home. Before I left, I put my dress in my car so Dad would think I bought it while I was out. That way he wouldn’t ask where it came from if I brought it out of my room. I grabbed my things and went inside to show him.
    “ Wow, that’s a beautiful dress Emily. You’ll look great in it,” he comments as I hold it up for him. I show him the mask and he approves. I go to my room to put my dress and mask away. Suddenly, I have a crazy craving for ice cream. I head to the kitchen and start searching. YES! There is a pint of Ben and Jerry’s Chunky Monkey ice cream. I pull it out, grab a spoon, and go into the living room to watch TV.
    I can’t help but moan when I take that first spoonful. I love this ice cream. Once, I left at midnight to run up to Wal-Mart and buy some. It was definitely worth it. Castle was on TV and I watched it with my full attention. At the end of the show, I went to dip my spoon in the ice cream only to discover there wasn’t any. Great. I’m a pig who ate a whole pint of ice cream in one sitting. Oh well. It was delicious.
    I put away my trash and spoon and tell my dad good night. I dig fresh clothes from my dresser and go take a shower. The hot water pelting down my skin relaxes me. I take a long shower and afterwards feel refreshed. I crawl into bed and turn on my TV. Jake said he would call me once he got home, which could be close to midnight, so I was going to stay awake until then.
     
    Well, that didn’t happen. I woke up and realized I had fallen asleep. I roll over to look at my alarm clock. Nine in the morning. The aroma of bacon, sausage, and more food found my nose. I threw off the covers, instantly feeling hungry and made my way to the kitchen.
    “ Wow, you really outdid yourself Dad,” I comment as my mouth waters from the food on the table. In addition to what I smelled was eggs, rice and white gravy, and biscuits. I retrieved a glass from the cabinet and poured myself a glass of milk. I sat down at the table with my father and dug in. It was delicious. “Thanks Dad,” I say as I put our plates away.
    “ I’ll get it. Call Jake. He’s been calling all morning.” I give my dad a kiss on the cheek and head to my room. I grab my cell and call Jake.
    “ Hey Sweetness,” he answers.
    “ Hey. How was the game? Sorry I fell asleep.”
    “ It’s okay. It actually went pretty well.”
    “ That’s great love!”
    “ Yeah. So you want to come over?”
    “ I’ll be there in a few,” I reply. I hang up and go take a shower. Squeaky clean, I find a pair of Capri’s and a light sweater to go with. “I’m heading to Jake’s,” I holler over my shoulder to my dad.
    “ Don’t stay out too late,” he calls back. I open the door to the garage and quickly make my way to Jake’s.
    I rap on the door twice and a few moments later, Jake opens the door with a smile on his face. He pulls me to him and gives me a sweet kiss. “I love you,” he says, pushing a stray strand of hair behind my ear.
    “ I love you,” I reply.
    He tugs me inside and before I can ask he answers my unspoken question. “They went out for another father-son