I've been thinking about this for a VERY long time. Now that it's finally Valentines Day, the most romantic day in the year, I can finally post it! It'll probably be short, 3-5 chapters at most, maybe more if I have more ideas as I write. Happy Valentine's Day everybody! I love you all!
"The Masquerade Ball" Bloom said
"The day when all your wildest dreams come true!" Musa said in a sarcastic high pitched voice
My 5 best friends and I began to laugh at our very funny friend, Musa. The 6 of us were standing in front of the The Masquerade Ball poster. It was, as always, set on February 14th. We all know what that day is, Valentines Day. I love Valentines Day, I really do, but I've never had boyfriend before, ever. The girls all have boyfriends though, they had since our first year at Alfea. The ball has never been much fun for me.
"I don't really want to go this year. Why don't we stay in our dorm and have a romantic movie night" I suggested
"Not go? As if we had a choice. Ms. F basically makes everybody go" Layla said
"But even if she didn't, why wouldn't you want to go Flora?" Stella asked
"Because, remember last year. I was dancing with Jake Hummal, then at 12 when we took off our masks he was disappointed because he thought I was Vanessa Pierce" I said
"So that was one slip up. I for one love the ball" Stella said
"Of course you love the ball, Brandon always knows how to find you in the crowd. You guys always end up dancing together, knowing full and well who the other one is behind the mask. I just don't love the whole blind date thing" I said
"Why not Flora? It's romantic! It's like Cinderella" Tecna said
"Well, I never got to dance with the prince" I said looking down
"That was last year! Maybe this year you'll dance with your love" Stella said tauntingly
"Oh and who would that be?" I asked, a smile appearing on my face
"Could it be Prince Helia?" Bloom asked nudging me playfully
We all started to laugh
"That's just it. Prince Helia. PRINCE Helia. I can't go out with him even if I did dance with him, I'm a commoner. He's…not" I said
"Don't you fret my dear Flora. Once he sees your hot new dress I'm sure he'll want to go out with you" Stella said
"Okay 1, how will he know it's me? I'll be wearing a mask. And 2, what hot new dress?" I asked
"Oh you know, just the ones I've been designing for you guys since last Spring!" Stella screamed
Our mouths dropped open
"You designed us dresses?" We asked
"Yup! I'll show them to you after class" Stella said
After class we went upstairs to see Stella's dresses. We waited excitedly in the living room.
"First we have a beautiful blue gown for Bloom. Notice the amazingly hand stitched, yes I did say hand stitched, embroidery!" Stella screamed handing Bloom her dress.
"Holy crap Stella. Since when have you known how to do this?" Bloom asked
"Next we have a beautiful Red gown for Musa, the gown has beautifully made ruffles going around the waist line, oh and don't forget the red pumps that go with them!" Stella screamed
"Ha! I get red pumps!" Musa screamed at Bloom
"For Tecna we have a beautiful purple strapless gown. Notice the amazingly accurate beading pattern by the waist line" Stella said handing Tecna her dress
Tecna gave Stella a hug, putting the dress up on her body to see how it would look.
"Next we have Layla's dress, a gorgeous light green colored gown. The green ribbon tying in the back was too, hand made!" Stella screamed
"Thanks Stella, it's gorgeous!" Layla said
"Last, but most certainly not least, we have Flora's! A beautiful baby pink gown. The red roses going around the top are indeed, real roses" Stella said
My mouth shot open
"Stella, thank you" I said shocked at the work she'd done
"Now you have to promise us something. You must go to the ball, no matter what!" Stella screamed
"That's a definite deal!" I screamed getting up and hugging her
We all got up and hugged Stella.
Later that night, I standing out on my balcony. That night we'd been spending time modeling the gowns, trying on different shoes and accessories, working out dierent hairstyles. The guys even came over to see the dresses. When they came we put on music and were pretending to put on a fashion show for them. It was so funny!
A cool breeze came at my face, blowing my caramel colored hair through the wind.
I wonder what it's like to love somebody. I love a lot of people, my parents, my sister, the girls, the guys, but I've never loved somebody the way the girls love their boyfriends. I've never really felt jealous of them though. It's not like they pretend I'm not there when their boyfriends are with them, the guys are like my brothers! But sometimes, when the girls give their boyfriends little pecks on the lips and they smile at each other, they just look so happy. Please god, please let tomorrow be my night. Please let tomorrow be the night that I feel happy like that.
The next morning I was woken by the sound of Stella's screams.
"RISE AND SHINE LADIES! IT'S BEAUTY TIME! OH…AND HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!" Stella screamed
My eyes shot open, my heart skipping a beat. I let out a gasp, shooting up out of my bed.
"Stella! Shut up! It's 7am!" I heard Musa scream
I let out a breath or relief, putting my head on my pillow again. I laughed at what Musa said.
I got up out of my bed, putting my hair up in a messy bun.
"Yay! Flora! Happy Valentines Day!" Stella screamed coming at me, jumping and laughing.
"You too sweety" I said
"Have a kiss" She said
"Excuse me?" I asked
"Chocolate Flora! Have a chocolate kiss!" Stella said laughing
"Oh….at 7am…why not" I said taking the small candy out of her hand and popping it in my mouth.
"Stella….why.." Bloom moaned coming out of our room
"Happy Valentines Day, have a kiss" Stella said
"Huh?" Bloom asked
"Chocolate kiss" Stella said again
"Thanks" Bloom said eating the chocolate
"Now that's a healthy breakfast" Bloom said perking up a bit
"See, chocolate fixes everything!" Stella said excitedly
Musa, Tecna, and Layla came out of their rooms.
"Stella, your dead!" Musa screamed
"I..I can fix this! Have a kiss!" Stella said holding out her hand
"What?" they asked
"Chocolate people! Chocolate kiss!" Stella screamed on the top of her lungs
The 3 of them took their candies happily.
"Nothing fixes a fight like a little chocolate" Layla said enjoying her sweet candy
"Amen to that" We all said back
"Let's get dressed. I have a feeling the boys are planning some kind of an unexpected entrance, so we better look good" Stella said pushing everyone to their rooms
"I'm not getting dressed, I don't have to impress anyone" I said with a laugh looking down at my white shorts, pink short sleeved t-shirt, and my messy hair.
I went to the kitchen area of our apartment. Let's see, what do we have on a Sunday morning? I raided the cabinet, finding an almost empty box of Fruity Pebbles. I got a bowl out and filled it up. I picked up my bowl, going to the fridge and getting out the milk. I put the edge of the bowl into my mouth, using my hands to fill it with milk. I took the bowl out of my mouth, grabbing a spoon from the drawer. I got a muffin out o the cabinet, holding it in my mouth. Now here's the mission, I have to get to the couch without dropping anything!
I started walking when suddenly the doorbell rang.
I went to the door, bending back and balancing my bowl on my nose. I unlocked the door, unable to see who was there.
"Hey Flora!" I heard somebody say. That was definitely Timmy's voice
"Ssssuuuppp" I said, but it didn't come out clearly
"That's an attractive position" I heard somebody say…..must be Nabu.
I laughed, quickly stopping myself so I wouldn't make anything tip.
"Thanks Nabu" I said in a muffled tone so it came out like "ttthhhhnnnkkkknnnnuuuuu"
"Where are the girls? We have flowers" I heard Sky say
I took the bowl off my nose, then pointed to their rooms.
"Hey guys, is it all right if I parked the ship by the East Wing?" Somebody said walking in
"Helia!" I screamed….the muffin flying out of my mouth, and out of me getting startled the bowl of cereal flying up. I looked up and saw it coming straight toward my face so I quickly made a sprint on the floor. The bowl crashed onto the floor making a big crash, milk spilling everywhere. Not to mention my blueberry muffin hitting Helia, right in the face.
The guys all started cracking up. I lifted my head up. My hair had fallen out of it's rubber band and was ot scattered all over my face. I wiped the hair away then looked up.
"Hey…" I said trying to sound casual, which only made the guys laugh harder.
Helia bent down, holding out the blueberry muffin.
"I believe this is yours" He said through laughs
"Oh….uh….thanks" I said taking it
I got up, wiping myself off. Oh gosh, Helia just saw me have like a spaz attack! Not to mention he's seeing me in these clothes, my hair not even brushed. `
"What happened!" The girls screamed running out of their rooms, dressed and ready.
"Nothing, just a little spill" I said
"Guys? This is your big entrance? We were expecting more from the great specialists" Musa said playfully
"We have flowers!'
Riven said holding out roses
"Excuses, excuses" Bloom said, hands on hips
"Happy Valentines Day" The guys said wrapping their arms around their girlfriends
"Have a kiss" Stella said to Brandon
"Don't mind if I do" Brandon said leaning in
"Actually I meant Choco…..oh whatever" Stella said as their lips collided
Soon enough the couples were all making out.
"Well…I guess….I'll just clean this up….you guys just continue doing what you're doing…I'm gonna shut up now…." I said feeling the awkwardness. I went into the kitchen grabbing a rag.
"I'll help" Helia said clearing his throat
He got a rag and followed toward the mess. The 2 of us crouched down and began to wipe down the mess. The rags were soon filled entirely with milk, all soggy and heavy.
Helia carefully picked up the glass of the floor, placing it in the garbage can.
"Well these are kind of extremely nasty, so I'll just go put them in the laundry" I said taking the wet rag from Helia, making him laugh. His laugh is so attractive….if that's possible. I like it, it's cute.
I went into the wash room, placing them in the white's pile, then I joined Helia in the kitchen.
"Well I never did get to eat my breakfast. Might as well make some more" I said getting another bowl out. I filled it up again, and put milk in. I then joined Helia at the table.
"I'm sorry, I'm being rude. Do you want something?" I asked
"No, I'm good" He said smiling
I sat down, then began crunching on my cereal. The table faced the living room so we saw the girls and guys making out. It was starting to heat up.
Helia leaned over to me. I froze, getting nervous. My face burned red.
"So how long do you think this'll go on for?" He whispered
I couldn't help but laugh.
"I have no idea. Do you think it's wrong that we're watching?" I asked
"Do you think it's wrong that they're doing it right in front of us?" He asked
"Very well played" I commented with a laugh
Stella finally broke the kiss with Brandon
"Do you guys think it's wrong that we hear everything you're saying?" Stella asked
The whole room collapsed in laughter
"Brandon I'm afraid it's time for you all to go now. We have to get ready for the ball tonight" Stella said
"We have 6 hours Stell" I said
"Beauty has no limits" Stella said
"Oh come on Stella, they can stay!" Bloom whined
"No! I have to get you guys ready!" Stella said back, pulling Sky up
"Okay, okay, we're leaving" Sky said putting his arms up in defense and laughing.
"I'll be looking for you tonight" Nabu said to Layla
"I'll be wearing…." Layla started
"No Layla! Don't tell him! That totally makes the whole masquerade thing just dumb" I said
"Flora's right" Stella said
"I don't need to know what you're wearing. I know your touch any where" Nabu said taking Layla's hand. Layla giggled, giving him a last peck on the cheek.
"See ya Flora" Helia said getting up and joining the guys outside
"See ya" I said waving
Once they left Stella came at me.
"Let's go Flo, you're all getting Stella facials" Stella said pulling us into her room