Teach Me Concept: Jayla's Prom! 🥹💕
AN: loved this idea and I could not stop writing so it’s kinda long 🥹🫶
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“Thank you for doing my makeup, ma” Jayla said as Ariel was finishing up her makeup. Tonight was her senior prom, and it was sure to be a night to remember.
“Anything for my first born.” Ariel said while touching up her lip gloss. Jayla couldn’t help but smile loving how Ariel considered her, her first child despite having the twins.
Jayla’s mind eventually started drifting off, while she was excited for Prom she was nervous. She was going to Prom with the most popular guy in school, Cameron Summers. The two never ran into the same circles at school, but it wasn’t until they were partnered up for their chemistry project that they started talking and became friends.
Their conversation quickly went from chemistry to innocent flirting. At first, Jayla didn’t think much of it until he nervously asked her out to prom, saying he was really starting to like her. Suddenly everything mattered to her and was important. Makeup, outfit, hair etc had to be on point.
She started biting her lip nervously, what if asking her out was some sick joke or bet, like how it plays out in books and movies? What if he really gets to know her, and Cameron decides that he doesn’t find her funny and interesting anymore? What if…
Jayla’s what ifs were cut off by Ariel’s voice. “Okay, what’s going on in that head of yours?”
Jayla raised an eyebrow wondering how she knew she was overthinking.
“Don’t look so shocked, I’ve been part of your life for far too long to not know that you always play with your KY necklace when you’re nervous.”
She immediately dropped the necklace from her hands and placed them in her lap and signed.
“I’m just thinking about Cameron…and this whole night in general.” Jayla said. She just wanted this night to go perfect. “What if Cameron realizes he doesn’t really like me?” Jayla continued.
Putting the makeup down she was holding in her hands on the vanity, Ariel pulled Jayla from her stool and drags her to the mirror in her bedroom.
“First, I just want to say that you look beautiful. Second, I’ve met Cameron when he would come over to work on that project and he had this silly love sick look on his face every time you spoke.”
“Really?” Jayla questioned not sure if she believed her or not
“Yeah, I thought I was going to have to give him a bib just in case he started drooling!” Ariel and Jayla laughed at the thought of that.
“But, seriously you don’t have anything to worry about. You have a pure and kind heart. Cameron would be an idiot to not like you. This is going to be a night to remember, don’t forget to have fun!”
Jayla’s shoulders dropped as she relaxed. Talking to her mom always made her feel better. Turning around she gave Ariel a loving hug, pulling away when she heard the doorbell.
“Ma, please hurry and get the door, you know how dad and Uncle Urb is!” Jayla said wide eyed.
“I got you, I’ll make sure they don’t scare him away!” She said as she quickly left the room.
***
Jack and Urban opened the door and looked at the nervous young teen up and down. Both could definitely tell he was a jock in the school.
“Hello, Mr. Harlow.” The young man squeaked out Jack couldn’t help but smile to himself, happy to know that he intimated the teen.
Cameron stood up straighter and held out his hand for Jack to shake. Jack stood there with his arms crossed, just to make him sweat a bit. Urban did the same, giving the teen a hard stare.
The teen awkwardly put his arm back to his side, and bounced on his toes.
Jack loudly cleared his throat, “What do you like about my daughter?”
“And you better answer correctly.” Urban added
Cameron rubbed the back of his neck nervously as he spoke.”Well, we’ve only been talking for a couple months but Jay…”
He was cut off by Urban, “Her name is Jayla.”
Cameron quickly nodded his head before continuing “Sorry, sir. Jayla is very smart, driven, and passionate. She’s the girl I look forward to talking and hanging out with during lunch and free periods…—“
Jack and Urban looked at each other as Cameron continued to ramble with a spark in his eye. They came with a silent agreement that Cameron was a good kid.
“Hey hey! You can stop with your ramblings. I get it.” Jack said with a playful eye roll and a sigh.”
He reached out his hand for Cameron to shake. He tightened his grip on the teen's hand when he tried to pull away. Cameron winced at the tight grip.
“Just don’t hurt her okay?” Jack said with a big almost evil smile
Just as Cameron was about to reply, Ariel came squeezing past Jack and Urban. “Move it!”
They both stepped back.
“Nice to see you again, Cameron”
“Wait, you’ve met him before?!” Jack said from behind her
“Shut up, Jackman.” Ariel said with a smile, not even bothering to turn around.
She guided Cameron through the house, ignoring the looks from Jack and Urban. “Don’t let them scare you, they’re all bark no bite.”
“HEY!”
“Jayla will be down in just a minute.” Just as she spoke, she saw that sparkle come back to Cameron’s eyes, his mouth wide open this time, she knew Jayla was at the top of the steps.
She looked gorgeous with her curls pinned up, she wore a beautiful teal evening gown that had butterflies all over it. It reminded Jack so much of her butterfly themed birthday party from when she was younger.
Cameron reached his hand out for Jayla to grasp on to as she made it to the bottom of the staircase. “Wow, I don’t know what to say, you look amazing.”
Jayla’s face warmed as he took a step back to take her in. “Thank you, Cam. You look very handsome.” Cameron slid on a matching butterfly corsage on her wrist while Jayla pinned the butterfly boutonnière to his jacket.
They turned back towards the parents when they heard sniffling from behind them. Jack, Ariel and Urban were all cuddled up in a hug watching the teens interact with tears in all their eyes.
Jayla immediately rolled her eyes. “Guys, stop that please.” Before giving Cameron an apologetic smile.
“Sorry, you know I have allergies” Urban spoke first
“Yeah, uh you know I’m always getting something in my bad eye.” Jack added.
Ariel fanned her face to try to get rid of the tears. “C’mon, pose nice for us so we can get some photos.”
Jayla and Cameron smiled as Urban began taking pictures of them together. The photos ended up taking longer because Ariel wanted to take some using her phone. 20 minutes later Jayla was begging them to let her leave.
“Ok, ok I’m done I promise. You two go have fun! Call me if you need anything!” Ariel said as she walked the teens out.
“Cameron, I want her home by 10:30, no later!”
“DAD!”
Ariel hit her husband on the chest. “Ignore him, sweetie! Be home by 1AM!” She said with a wave
“1AM are you crazy?!”
“Shut up, and get in the house Jackman!”
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