@liesexposed.
HE WASN’T GONNA GO TO PROM. a whole load of excuses thrown winstons way he cant dance, its a boring event, he cant even get drunk there, he cant afford a suit, hes still not officially out yet. the excuses never end. & yet, now that the night is here, theres nothing monty wants more than to be there. if alex and charlie could do it, maybe he could too, right ? & besides, he'd already bought himself a ticket. & maybe he'd saved up to rent a suit. & googled how to waltz. maybe, even if he wouldn't admit it, going to prom with winston was always something he wanted to do.
and so hes there. slightly awkward in a suit that feels too new & too fancy, out of place in a room that feels so elegant. quick hello is said to friends, alex & charlie sought out in the crowd though he never actually speaks to them, taking note of every couple he can see that isn't straight. every sign points to a supportive environment, & yet he's terrified & oh so sure that he's never gonna get that reaction. but hes there. it doesnt take long for eyes to fall on winston, hands wringing together, fingers fiddling desperate for something to do. & then winston turns around, their eyes meet, & all monty can do is give a nervous smile.