Ten minutes later
we burst into Lansing High’s gym
which has been utterly transformed:
gold streamers hang from the ceiling
red and green balloons are strewn everywhere
disco balls hang from the rafters
flashing shimmery light all around
Beyoncé’s “Ya Ya” plays loudly
the dance floor already packed.
This is epic!Holden exclaims
looking around, slightly blurry-eyed.
We all took a few pulls
of some truly awful vodka
from his flask in the parking lot.
I did not know your school
had it like this, Kiana.
Yeah, same, I say
the booze making me
feel all giddy and free.
This is really impressive.
Not bad,
Lyric says, assessing the room.
I still think the theme
makes no sense
but I’ll give the planning committee
an A for effort and execution.
Why are we still standing here?
Kiana blurts, grabbing Holden’s hand.
Let’s go dance. I love this song.
Holden follows Kiana
