The Beast and the Homecoming Queen (12 page)

Her fingernail traces the outline of the wolves head, and she wonders if that is there for werewolf or the school mascot.

After Mr. Rimes tells them to get to work she stands up, and walks over to him. Quinn stills wants to print the picture off.

“Mr. Rimes can I print a picture off of my phone?” He nods, and she walks over to the computer.

“What are you doing here Justin?” Someone asks, and Quinn looks up to see the man in question walking towards her. He hands some papers to Mr. Rimes.

“Voting time.” Mr. Rimes says, and starts passing the papers out.

“Hey beautiful.” Justin says, and leans against the table. “Are you okay?”

Quinn nods, and looks back at the screen. She already kn
ows how big the picture should be, so she prints it, and grabs the scissors.

“Quinn, what's going on? Are you mad at me?” Quinn looks up at Justin, and he looks hurt.

She shakes her head. “No, I am just nervous about tonight.” She isn’t lying, she is scared she will trip and fall. Now she has to worry about being a werewolf.

Chapter Nine

Homecoming Queen

Quinn and Justin walk
to her locker after Mrs. Schmidt’s class. During the class she couldn’t even look at Kaden, and she could feel his eyes on her. Even now holding Justin's hand she feels like something is off, like something is missing. Quinn cares for Justin, but she wants to know what Kaden said is true.

“Quinn what is going on? You seem distant, are you having second thoughts about us?” Quinn turns around, and as soon as she sees him her heart breaks.

“No I’m not having second thoughts, I already told you. I’m nervous for tonight, that’s all.” Quinn touches Justin cheek, and smiles. “I want to be with you.”

Justin searches her eyes, and nods. “And I want to be with you.” He l
eans his forehead against hers. “But I will see you later.” He gives her a quick kiss, and leaves her.

Quinn waves to a few people that say hi to her, and she stops at her car. She throws backpack in the back seat of her car, and sits behind the
steering wheel. She looks out the windshield and sees three dark pink dahlias. Quinn just stares at them for a couple of minutes; she knows who they came from.

As she drives away she watches the dahlias fly off of her car. At home she takes the dress out of the closet, and stares at it. Breanna will be here in like ten minutes to help with Quinn's hair. She goes in the bathroom and grabs everything she needs, and heads downstairs. Her mind is still on what Kaden
said that she is a werewolf. Quinn wonders if her being a werewolf is what Justin has been keeping, and what he is planning on telling her tonight. If Justin says he loves her too she will scream. Quinn can't handle that right now.

Quinn heads to the door when she hears a knock, and is happy to see her best friend standing there.

“Quinny what's wrong?” Breanna asks as she walks into the house.

“Nothing besides being in the middle of Kaden and Justin.” Quinn sits at the kitchen table where she has the hair stuff set up.

“Can I be the mayo on that sandwich?” Breanna laughs and pugs in the curling iron.

Quinn laughs and shakes her head. “Did you really just say that?”

“Oh I did, and you love it.” Breanna winks and Quinn shakes her head.

“I wouldn’t say I love it.” Breanna comes to Quinn and runs her fingers through Quinn's hair. “It's like my heart wants both of them, but at different times. One minute I think I should be with Kaden, and the next minute I think I should be with Justin. I feel like I am losing my freaking mind.” Quinn puts her head on the table and Breanna puts her hand on her shoulder.

“Oh Quinny, I am so sorry that this is hard on you. I love you and only want what is best for you. I know I pushed you towards Justin, because I thought he would make you whole again.” Quinn lifts her head, and looks at her best friend. She has been the only one that has truly known Quinn and the one that stood by her.

“I am whole,
” Quinn says, and turns her head to smile at Breanna. “Thanks to you, you are the reason I am still here and alive. After I found my dad I wanted to die, but you saved me. Not Kaden or Justin, but you.” Quinn stands up and wraps her arms around Breanna's neck. “I love you Breanna Brown.”

“Oh Quinny, I love you too and I am always here for you. You are my sister, my family.” Breanna squeezes her, and moves away. “Now
let’s make you look drop dead beautiful.”

Quinn stares at herself in the mirror, and grins. Her eyelids have light rainbow pastel, and black
mascara. Her lips have a peach shimmery gloss, and her face looks flawless. Breanna added fake eyelashes and added black mascara to make her eyes pop, and they do pop. It's the first thing you notice on Quinn's face. The bronzer adds more color to her cheeks and she loves it.

An hour and half later Quinn is driving to the school for the homecoming game. She has her dress hanging in the backseat. She has to get dress in the locker room during the second quarter. Quinn glances in the mirror and smiles. She looks ama
zing, her long blonde hair has a large puff in the front of her hair, and two long braids that hang over her shoulders; Breanna added curls at the ends.

Quinn parks her car and Breanna parks next to her. She gets out and they walk to the bleachers.

They sit down and Quinn sees Chris and his wife walking up. He nods towards the empty bleacher, and she nods.

“Hello Quinn, it's nice to see you again. This is my wife and Justin's mother Mary.” Quinn smiles at the beautiful brunette, and is greeted by warm chocolate eyes.

Quinn smiles, and stands up she puts her hand out. “It's nice to meet you Mary.” Quinn shakes the other woman's hand.

“It is so nice to finally meet you. I have heard so many great things about you.” Mary smiles, and Quinn sits down.

“Bree?” Quinn looks over to her best friend, and she smiles. “Want to help me get ready in a little bit?”

Breanna smiles, and nods. “Of course
, Quinny.”

E
veryone stands up when the wolves football team run onto the field. The band plays the school's song as the cheerleaders dance along. A year ago Quinn would be on that field cheering and dancing. After the school song everyone sits down. She notices two boys sit in front of her, and she has never seen them.

The one with short light red
hair turns around and smiles at Quinn. “Hello beautiful.” Quinn raises an eyebrow and smiles slightly. “Why don’t we have some fun under the bleachers?”

Quinn laughs. “Seriously that is your pick up line?” She spots number twelve watching her.

“No, the hello beautiful was the pick-up line.” Quinn takes her eyes off Justin and looks back to the red head.

“Well you might want to think of a different one, try introducing yourself.” Quinn smiles and looks back at the field, Breanna giggles.

“Stuck up bitch,” Red says, and Quinn narrows her eyes. Before she could say or do anything Chris is stand up, and hold red's shoulders.

“That is no way to talk to a woman, apologize to her and leave.” Chris's voice sounds deeper.

Red looks at her, and his eyes are wide. “S-sorry.” he stutters.

“Now go,
” Chris says, red and the other boy leave. “Sorry Quinn, but my son looked like he was going to charged up here.” Quinn glances down, and Justin has his helmet off. “But I think that boy got off easy, if you ask me.”

“Thank you,
” Quinn says, and Chris bows his head then sits down.

Thanks to Justin and his amazing arm, the Wolves have fourteen points and the Ravens have zero.

“Breanna, are you ready?” She nods, and they stand up.

“You do look beautiful Quinn.” Chris Keto says, Quinn smiles.

“Thank you.” Quinn walks away with Breanna to get ready.

Breanna zips up Quinn's dress, and Quinn turns around to look at herself her mouth drops open. She is beautiful, and the dress looks
more amazing on her then it did yesterday.

“Oh my gosh, you look
incredible!” Breanna hugs her. “Just wait until Justin and Kaden see you. They are going to freak!”

Quinn giggles as Breanna pulls away. “Thank you for making me look
incredible.”

Breanna rolls her
eyes. “Whatever I didn’t do that much, you are just naturally beautiful.” Quinn smiles and shakes her head. “Now let’s get you out there future homecoming queen.” Quinn laughs and links arms with her best friend.

Breanna gives Quinn one more hug, and walks away leaving Quinn to stand at the edge of the
football field. She can see Mrs. Schmidt and Jenna walking up, the two king candidates are football players so they will join Jenna and Quinn on the field. Justin is walking her out, and Mark is walking Jenna out.

Mrs. Schmidt
grins at Quinn. “Hello Quinn, you look beautiful. How are you doing?”

Quinn bites her bottom lip, and shrugs. “I'm nervous.”

“You shouldn’t be I’m going to win. I will be queen and Justin will be my king like it’s supposed to be,” Jenna says, and bats her eyes at Quinn. Quinn glares at Jenna, she can't believe she just said, and in front of Mrs. Schmidt.

Quinn opens her mouth to say something but Mrs. Schmidt touches her shoulder. “Jenna
, that is enough.”

Quinn looks at the field and watches the wolves score another touchdown. When the second quarter is done and both teams start to walk off the field. Most of them say something to Quinn and Jenna.

Quinn doesn't say anything, she looks for number twelve. As soon as she sees Justin, his face lights up, and a smile widens on his face.

Justin runs towards her, and stops a foot in front of her. “Quinn you take my breath away.” She smiles at him, and doesn’t feel that nervous anymore.
He places his hand over his heart. “I want to hug you right now, but I would get you dirty.”

Quinn laughs, and closes the remaining space. Even in heels she has to stand on her tippy toes to kiss Justin. It's only a quick kiss, she it makes her feel better.

“You are so freaking amazing.” Justin grins down at her.

“Justin you used to tell me that when
I would be on my knees for you,” Jenna says, and Quinn feels her face heat up.

“Jenna, what the hell is your problem?” Justin asks, and sounds pissed off.

“I am only telling the truth,” Jenna says, and Quinn closes her eyes.

“Are you all ready to head out there?” Mrs. Schmidt asks the four of them. Justin takes Quinn's hand.

Justin puts his lips next to Quinn's ear. “I am here, nothing bad will happen.”

The
four of them walk on the field. She and Jenna are standing by each other. Sara Nelson was last years homecoming queen, and she has the new crown in her hands. She smiles at Quinn and Jenna, and winks at the boys.

“It's time to announce this years homecoming queen. I have counted the votes myself, and double checked. Sara will you please crown our queen
,” Mrs. Schmidt says. Sara walks behind Quinn and Jenna. Quinn glances at Justin, he winks at her, and that makes her smile. The crowd starts screams Quinn's and Jenna's name, and then Quinn feels the weight on her head. She covers her mouth; she has been crown homecoming queen. “Congratulations, Quinn Murphy!”

Quinn turns to Jenna to give her a hug, and she shakes her head. Whatever she didn’t want to hug Jenna anyways. “Now our kin
g.” Quinn turns her head to watch Sara hover the royal blue and silver crown above Justin's and Mark's heads. Sara places the crown on Justin's head, and Quinn smiles. She and Justin are the queen and king of homecoming. “Justin Keto, you are the king! Congratulations!” Mrs. Schmidt and Sara kiss Justin on the cheek. He quickly looks at her, and mouths sorry.

Justin walks over to her and without touching her, he leans down to her lips. “May I have a kiss my Queen?” He smirks down at her.

Quinn smiles up at him. “Why of course, my King.” His lips slowly find their way to hers, and the crowd goes wild. They start stomping their feet on the metal bleacher, yelling and clapping. Justin pulls away, and winks.

Quinn and Justin wave then walk off of the field. “I will see you later my beautiful queen.” Justin says, then him and Mark run to the locker room.

Mrs. Schmidt gives Quinn a hug, and Jenna glares at her. “I am so happy for you Quinn.”

“Thank you
, I can't believe it.” Quinn really can't believe it Jenna is more popular than her.

“Me ei
ther, I think someone rigged it,” Jenna says and crosses her arms against her chest. Mrs. Schmidt moves to look at Jenna.

“Jenna,
” Mrs. Schmidt says, and sounds angry. “Let’s talk.” She walks over to Jenna and puts her hand on her shoulder.

Breanna runs over to her and hugs her. “I freaking knew you were going to win! I am so happy for you Quinny.” Quinn looks up to find Kaden standing there. He smiles at her, and she looks down.