The Other Ninja: Randy Cunningham 9th Grade Ninja

The Dance

I ran home as fast as I could to get ready for prom. I already had my suit picked out, I just had to get in it. I changed as fast as I could, brushed my hair (Sort of), and ran all the back to school. I ran into the gym and waited for Beth. Howard bumped into me and showed me the time. "It's 8:30! She may never show up!" Howard snapped. As soon as Howard said that, Beth walked in wearing a red dress and her hair down for the first time ever. She looked absolutely beautiful. She walked over to me and smiled. "Sorry I was late. I had to help Tori and her band set up." She said. "It's ok. You look... um, pretty." I said. "Um, thanks. You too." She said. "Really? Pretty?" Howard asked. "You're not helping." I snapped at him. "No, you don't look pretty."

"I don't?" She asked hurt. "No! I mean you do, but you don't. Ugh!" I said. Beth laughed. "Thanks. You look pretty cute in that suit." She said. My face turned red, I'm pretty sure. "Thanks."

"Don't mention it." She said. "Cunningham, be your self. Crack a joke." Howard whispered. I looked around and picked up two chopsticks and shoved them up between my teeth. "Hey Beth look! I'm a walrus." I said. Beth laughed and smiled. "Wow, nice one." She said. I took out the chopsticks and Tori's band started playing. They played a couple of rock songs then started playing a slow song. "So um, you wanna dance?" I asked. "Sure." She said blushing. She put her arms around my neck and I put my hand around her waist and we started dancing. Beth started to blush and tried to hide the best she could. "Hey calm down, it's just me." I said. "That's the point." She said. I twirled her around and dipped her. "Nice moves." She said. "Thanks." I said. I pulled her back up and the song ended. "Well, I'll be right back." She said. She walked off towards the bathroom leaving me with Howard.