High School Dilemma

[Renari]

I really feel like I need to whine, but I don't have access to my LiveJournal at school, and I don't have anyone to talk to here. I am becoming more and more depressed by the minute, but I cannot cry or I will draw attention. I hate it when people see me upset. I was crying at the beginning of this class period, but my head was down. Still, the teacher was worried about me, so I had to stop. At least she only thought I was sick. I'd rather someone think that than know that I am being a baby...

So, why all the crying? Well, first, I haven't cried in a long while. I haven't needed to. And I am at a weak point right now. It's the end of my senior school year, and my teachers have made sure to load me down with projects and tests. On top of that, I still have to finish my college application. Yes, I know, I am the worst procrastinator. I am trying to make up for all of that now. I even want to make straight A's this six weeks, this final six weeks of my high school career, but I am really getting scared that I won't make it. I'm scared I might slack off somewhere and get a B. I promised everyone that I would do extremely well this six weeks. I haven't gotten straight A's since sixth grade! Can you believe that?! And I really know I can, I just have to try.

Well, what finally burst my bubble was Prom. Our prom is this Friday, and I really wanted to go. I do have a boyfriend, and I thought that prom would be perfect for us. I mean, even if it isn't that fun, I still would enjoy it.

Unfortunately, his parents don't like me...

I don't know if him being Japanese and me being American has anything to do with it. I honestly don't know why they dislike me. Koki, my boyfriend, said it was mainly his mom, and she doesn't like the way my family handles situations, or something rather. I, personally, don't think that she should have anything to do with our relationship. We are both eighteen. We aren't children anymore, but they can't seem to grasp that.

For awhile now, I have been riding with Koki to and from school. His parents had a problem with it at first, but then we came to an agreement. As long as I didn't make him late to school, it was OK. Well, apparently, there was some misunderstanding, and Koki was not supposed to be bringing me home in the afternoons. (Please, keep in mind that Koki's house is in the subdivision across the street from mine: not even a minute away.) His mother became very angry and said that he can't go to Prom...

So, his dad is cancelling his tuxedo today. Koki won't do anything to stop them. I guess he won't because he is scared, but I think it is bullshit. This is really important to us, especially me. I don't want to miss my only prom, and Koki really wanted to go...

What's worse is the fact that Koki has already paid $80 out of his pocket for our tickets. We are going to get the Prom Packet and everything, yet we still can't go!

I am absolutely heart-broken, but there really isn't anyone I can talk to... I want to harm his parents or talk bad about them, but I can't because I don't want to hurt Koki...

Someone please help me. What should I do? Should I go to Prom alone...?

[Laria]

*hugs* Have you tried talking to his parents?

Would your boyfriend get really upset with you if you went alone? Do you think you could have fun if you went by yourself without him?

[Renari]

Thanks for the hug, but his parents changed their minds. His dad talked to some of his co-workers about it, and they told him how much Prom means to seniors. So, he changed his mind last night. I am so happy now. <3

I suppose I should answer your questions. I can't talk to his parents. His mom doesn't speak a word of English and his father works all day. I wouldn't want to call because his mom would get upset.

He wouldn't be upset if I went alone. If we weren't going together, he'd still want me to go. He probably would get upset if I went with another guy, but that is natural. And... no, I couldn't have fun if I went alone.

Thanks so much for your input. I didn't think anyone would respond to my whining. ^^

[Laria]

Yay! That's awesome! I hope you have fun and enjoy your prom! It's really the people you go with that makes it fun; I'm so glad I went to a small school because everyone hung out with everyone, rather than clumping up into groups like you do in a larger school.

NP, I know if I started whining (which I'm doing a lot more of recently, cuz the stupid people in my classes are finally beginning to tick me off) or had a problem I'd want someone to help me out, too. ^____^

[Kyreii]

I think a lot of people were really hesitant to reply since this is such a delicate topic to discuss and few of us can really offer quality advice aside from "stay strong."

Have fun at your prom! I guess it'll mean that much more to you guys after what happened... :)

good luck

[Pikachu]

Well... can't you go with your frineds? o_O to the prom, I mean. His parents are being unreasonable, but really, there's nothing you can do since he doesn't seem to watn to do anything. :\ Anyway, go with friends. It will be fun. :3 Firs ttime we had a prom, I went with a date, the second time, for our grad dinner & dance, I went with a bunch of frineds, and it was perfect.

[Renari]

Well, going with friends wasn't an option. Believe it or not, if my friends were going to Prom, they had a date, so it was impossible for me to find someone else to go with. Because Prom is so close, everyone already had plans or it was too late for them to get a dress or what-not.

I was really at a loss. :/

[Pikachu]

o_oa Hmm, I dunno then. I'd suggest you go alone... if you really want to go, it's not like your frineds who has dates will like... tell you to sit in a corner and stay away from them..o_Oa

[Renari]

Yeah, true.

But it's OK. Prom was last night and I had a blast. Koki got to go, so I was extremely happy. ^^