Alive [CONTINUED]

Geno knocked on Valerie's door. She pulled it open, pecking his lips, before she walked back to the kitchen. He closed the door and followed behind her. He walked into the kitchen and saw pots covering the stove. The oven was on and the table was set. He looked at her in confusion as she stirred something. He sat at the table, hesitantly.

"What you doing?" He spoke.

"Cooking you dinner as a thank you." She explained. She turned off all the burners, and anything else, and turned to him. "I owe you."

He shook his head. She shushed him and then began to serve him. She made all his favourites. She grabbed some for herself and sat across from him. They ate in silence. G watched her eat. She met his eyes and put her fork down. He looked away and started to eat his dinner. She sat up straight and took a deep breath.

"It meant a lot that you went out of your way to get everyone to make up." She told him.

"You deserve." He shrugged as he ate.

They finished and Valerie sent him up to her room. She cleaned up, loading up the dishwasher before she made her way upstairs. She changed into something more comfortable. She let out a breath as she dropped beside Geno. He pulled her into him, holding her close.

"I'm sorry." He said as he rubbed her arms.

"For what?" She frowned.

"For purpose thing. I'm silly." He shook his head.

"Hey, I'm all for it if you're serious." She laughed.

"I'm serious. I'm just not mean to rush you." He explained. "Didn't want you feel pressured."

"I just know I would say no until I'm ready." She admitted.

"Just don't want you to leave." He huffed.

"I would never." She reassured him, cuddling into him.

At school on Monday, Valerie hadn't seen Geno since he drive her to school that morning. She thought nothing of it and just went on with her day. At lunch, she made her way to the cafeteria. All the girls were sitting together. Some of the guys were there as well. She sat down beside Jeff. They all ate and chatted amongst themselves.

"I hope I get asked to prom." Felicia stated, giving Jeff a look.

"Fuck, me too." Ainsley sighed.

"And why wouldn't you?" Shea asked.

"Because Sid's the type of asshole to just assume I'm going with him." She explained.

"That's true." Kristen piped in. "I hope Beau doesn't do something lame."

"You know he will." Jeff laughed.

Kristen nodded with a frown. A shout was heard across the cafeteria. Everyone turned to the doors. G was standing at the doors. His eyes were on Valerie. She looked at him in confusion.

"Can I have attention please?" He yelled.

"Like anyone's gonna deny the Russian beast their attention." Jon chuckled.

Geno climbed into the table closest to him. He held out flowers and continued to stare at Valerie. She stood up and walked towards him. He shook his head at her. She froze. He took a deep breath.

"Valerie, prom?" He called.

She rolled her eyes, smiling. She nodded her head as he climbed down. He walked towards her with the flowers extended. When they met, she took the flowers from him. He smiled at her as she inhaled the scent of them.

"So you will go with me?" He asked.

She nodded. "Of course. You didn't have to ask." She told him.

"Yes. It's rule." He stated.

She laughed and stepped towards him. She pushed up on her tip toes and pecked his lips. He kissed her back. The cafeteria cheered for them.

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