THE ONLY EXCEPTION (BOYXBOY)

Chapter One: Declan

 "Come on Romeo." She said pushing me through the door way. As we travelled through the crowded halls we met up with our usual lunch group. It was a mixture of everyone around the school. Leading the way Jocelyn chatted about our up coming prom. The theme is Paris Night Life of the 20's. Kregg our prom committee president suggested we do 'One Night In Paris'. Everyone else got the joke except for Mrs. Forbes who thought it was a wonderful idea. After explaining what he meant he was given detention but then something happened. 'One Night In Paris' gave birth to Paris Night Life of the 20's and thus our prom was born.

 "My mom said they hit the mother load last week. You know that old lady who lives at 384 Mortimer Court... we'll she died a couple weeks ago. Her son flew up from Miami to get everything straight when he found her collection. Vintage clothing from like every time period. She even kept her husband's clothes. When I told my mom what our prom theme was she said we could go through and find our outfits. I'm telling you guys, she had clothes, shoes, make-up, jewels, boas and fans. I mean I even found a rhinestone encrusted handbag. I can't wait to show you guys." Jocelyn screamed as she entered the cafeteria. After grabbing our food we headed for our table and began making plans.

Since I was... for a lack of a better word terrified to ask another boy to the prom, Megan said she'd be my date. It worked out perfectly since her dad has made it very clear she was never to date a boy until she reached her senior year of college. Even though he knew about me, he still didn't totally trust me. Jocelyn and Koby paired off and Hannah asked Tyler last week. Everything was going smooth until I reached fifth period. Unlike fourth period I didn't have Megan there to save me from myself. I was alone in this battle and I was losing... bad.

I probably should be listening to Mrs. Zune but I couldn't. I was too caught up in the way Micah's jet black hair glistened under the harsh florescent lights. Pinching myself slightly I pulled my eyes from Micah and looked to Mrs. Zune.

 "So since then we've gotten complaints about the partners from a lot of concerned fathers. They don't like the idea of their daughters walking around school sporting pregnant bellies and making plans with their husbands. Even if it is pretend and fake they don't want it happening so we've come up with a solution... or at least your principal did. I'll pair all the girls together and all the boys together. You'll alternate days on who wears the pregnancy belly and we'll continue as best we can." Teacher say what?! My body snapped up as my eyes widened. I could see everyone else had the same expression on their faces as well.

 "Partners are non-negotiable. All projects need to be turned in on time and completed by both partners. I will keep a schedule to keep track of what days you each wear the pregnancy bellies and bellies are to be worn only in class. Counseling sessions are mandatory with me. Whatever day I give you, be there if you aren't and your partner is you both still receive zeros. I don't expect this to be easy but don't make it harder on yourself than it already is. Unfortunately this is what we've got to work with... so make the best of it. Any questions?" I don't think anyone was able to form a question after hearing that little bomb shell.

 'I gonna be partnered with a guy!' I screamed in my head. Of all the guys in the class I prayed that she didn't stick me with Edward Larson or Micah Phillips. Larson had this really funk body odor that no matter what he ate it would reek through his skin. And guess what his favorite snack is... hot onion and garlic potato chips... yummy. As for Micah... I don't think I'd last two seconds before he'd end my very life. I waited and listened to Mrs. Zune calling out names of partners. She used a boy girl order to dish out assignment books. At the end it was Edward Larson, Micah Phillips, Wallace Humphries and myself left on the boy list. I didn't realize I'd crossed my fingers until they started to hurt.