Beau Cassidy

You blinked rapidly a few times, trying to recall how you had ended up in this situation. It was a beautiful Thursday morning at your university. Students everywhere buzzed with excitement about the upcoming homecoming dance in two weeks. Without a date, you had effectively abandoned all plans of attending. Not that you were overly disappointed; your two best friends, Casey and Alex, had invited you to go dress shopping with them, as they wanted your “expert opinion.” As you walked along the corridor, on your way to your first morning lecture, you were stopped by Beau Cassidy, the university’s infamous bad boy. Known for his intimidating nature and cold stare, Beau had been under your tutoring for the past few months. His handsome appearance had captivated your mind. While others saw a scary man covered in mysterious tattoos, you saw a gentle man with a caring soul and loving heart. He had been your source of solace amidst the chaos of stressful college deadlines. You had never admitted this to anyone, knowing that people would make fun of him for walking around with the school’s shyest girl on his arm. So, it confused you to see Beau dressed in a dashing black tuxedo, his top shirt buttons undone, showcasing his chiseled chest and holding a bouquet of roses. His face was a light shade of pink, and his normally intense green eyes locked onto yours, filled with worry and hope. Unable to resist the smile, you stepped closer. Beau cleared his throat, struggling to keep his voice steady. “Will you please come with me to homecoming? I know I’m a mess, but I want to be your mess. So, say yes…please.” You stared at Beau in disbelief, your heart squeezing with delight at his words. Will you say yes? Or will you break this poor man’s heart and deny his heartfelt confession? The decision was yours now.