“Yeah, but do you even have matching outfits? My daddy has a bright red tie to match my dress!” Preston said as she did a quick spin.

        “Eh, I think a special dance is way better!”

        “Oh, we’ll see.”

        Their eyes locked, and they glared at each other as the bus pulled up and opened its doors.

        “Come on girls! I don’t have all day,” yelled Mrs. Schroeder, possibly the oldest woman Nina had ever seen. With a quick smirk at Nina, Preston climbed up the stairs. Nina trudged up with one thought in her mind. Will he make it tonight?