Prom Night

You are in the living room, miserable. Your mother has a tasteful dress on as she readies to take Elsie to the prom.

"It's kind of lame going to the prom with your Mom." Fiona says. "Let Jesse take her. It's at least an iota less lame."

You look at Fiona, surprised at her vouching for you. She gives you a little wink. She knew!

Your mother glowers at Fiona for the suggestion. "I took you and you were just fine."

"Says you." Fiona retorts. She plops down on the couch beside you.

Your mom yells up the stairs. "Hurry up Elsie, what is taking so long? We are so late!"

You see the edge of Elsie's new dress as she makes her way down the stairs. It is a deep lush red. Time slows to a crawl as she steps down the stairs and into view. You were humbled and awestruck by the divine beauty that descends.

The dress is pure classy elegance, long and loose at the bottom and form fitting at the top. Your little sister fills it out perfectly. The curve of her ass gracefully transitioning to her slim waist and then onto her large bust. Her lithe pale shoulders were bare and she had had her hair done for the occasion. She wore just the right amount of make up to accentuate her already beautiful face. She was simply stunning. It quite literally felt like your heart had stopped beating as you gazed upon her.

Elsie's pretty eyes were only on you, taking in your reaction. Letting you know that she looked this good just to impress you. Her gaze reminding you that she was yours, that she loved you. Oh how you wanted to rush to her now.

Your mother's eyes were also on you. What she saw confirming her worst suspicions.

Fiona stands up to break the moment. She approaches her little sister, purposely breaking your sight line so that you could gather yourself, and helps her straighten her dress. Then she puts on the corsage. She strokes Elsie's arms. "You look amazing Elsie. Have fun." She hugs her sister.

As they break your mother is already ushering Elsie out the door before you can say anything to her. Elsie is looking over her shoulder at you with a sad longing as she is taken away from you. The door closes and your head slumps forward.

Fiona sits beside you, she rests her hand on your shoulder. "You know, I was right about you." She starts. "You are just a little bitch."

You shoulders slump as you hold your head in your hands, elbows on your knees. "Fiona. I'm really not in the mood for this shit."

Fiona ignores you. "I mean, only a little bitch would sit at home while his girl went to her prom night."

You turn and look at her. She is giving you a strange expression, a mix between dominatrix and loving sister. She continued. "When you stood up to me, I thought maybe..." She looks you over. "Nah...just a little bitch." There is a half smile hidden in her hard expression.

"Fiona..." You say. "...we can't...we can't let people know..."

Fiona laughs. "Jesse, if you could see yourself. You two are crazy for each other. You aren't fooling anyone. You could see it from orbit!" She gives you a warm genuine grin. "Get out of here dummy! Go to her!"

That was all you needed. Your spring to your feet, grab your jacket and keys, and are out the door. She went to the same high school you had until last year so you knew the way well. It takes you a while to find a parking spot.

When you finally get to the gym it is darkened and the students are dancing and milling about as music plays. You hear a nearby group of girls scoff. "Isn't that Elsie's brother? Looks like she brought the whole family. What a loser."

You ignore them and scan the room. It takes you some time in the dim light but you finally spot her. She is on the dance floor slow dancing with a nerdy looking young man who also probably came without a date. They dance with space between them, her movements are rigid and mechanical. Her sad eyes downcast as she goes through the motions.

Eyes locked you make your way toward her. The angry face of your mother suddenly materializes in front of you.

"Get out of here Jesse." She hisses just loud enough for you to hear. "Don't mess her life up! Leave Elsie alone."

You go to step around her and she stops you.

"Jesse, if you do this you'll ruin her life. Can't you understand that? There is no future for you two. Can't you see that?" She grabs you by the shoulders and looks you in the eyes. "Get out of here. You two live under my roof and you will live by my rules. I made a mistake sharing our secret with you and I'm sorry. We can talk about this later. But tonight Jesse please, for Elsie's sake, get out of here!"

How could you argue with her? It was true. What kind of future could you possibly have with Elsie? It was doomed. This could only bring heartache to both of you.

"Please Jesse." Your mother begs you. "For Elsie's sake."

Nodding your head you dip your head and turn to head back out the door. Looking over your shoulder you take one last look at her. With tears in your eyes you turn away and start to walk.