“The prom, not another word about the prom. That’s not for people like us.”

“Why, Tommy?”

“We come from the poor side of town…we don’t fit in with the rich Jolene.”

“But….”

“Don’t you think I want to go? There is not a girl I know who will say yes.”

“Have you asked anyone?”

“No, Jolene I haven’t. 

“Well then how do you know the girl will turn you down?”

“Jolene, just drop it.”

“Here comes Jennie, ask her.”

“What, no way. She’s out of my league.”

“Tommy, I’ll call her over….hey Jennie.”

“No…”

“Here she comes…”

“Why did you do that?” Tommy whispered.

Jennie strolled over to where they stood. “What’s up guys?”

Tommy remained silent. Jennie was out of his league.

Jolene looked at Tommy. “Ask her.”

“Ask me what?” Jennie looked from Jolene to Tommy.

Tommy met Jennie’s gaze. In his heart he knew the answer to the question on his lips. So it didn’t matter?, “Would you go to prom with me?”

“Well.”

Here it comes Tommy thought.

“I thought you and Jolene would be going together.”

Tommy looked at Jolene. He’d never thought of asking her. “Would you?”

Jolene smiled, “Yes.”

It was going to be weird