The Affair
A Phantom of the Opera Fanfic
By Cairo Sinclair
Erik always thought that if he were to spend time with anyone, it would be with Christine. So what was he doing in a closet with another woman?
Earlier that day, he had been watching the ballet girls practicing, hoping to catch a glimpse of his beloved Christine. That's when he saw her, and in that moment he knew he would do whatever it took to make her his.
As the other girls departed, she was left alone, sitting idly on the stage. Her blue ribbon caught the light, enticing him to come closer. A little trick with the lights, and he seized his chance, scooping her up and carrying her away to a broom cupboard nearby.
In the dark closet, he could barely see her but for the glint of her chocolate-brown eyes. He held her close, savoring the sweet smell of her. She lay motionless in his arms.
Trying to get her to relax, he nibbled her ear gently. But then he heard it: footsteps approaching the cupboard. A quick glance at her confirmed that she heard it too. Her eyes were wide, staring at the closet door.
Erik frantically looked for a way out, but to no avail. The only way out was through that door. He sighed, accepting that no matter what, he would be found in a compromising position with another girl. He could only hope it wasn't Christine who found him.
His hopes went unanswered as Christine pulled open the cupboard door. Her eyes widened in shock. He braced himself for her words.
"Erik, how could you? You stole my chocolate Easter bunny!"
DISCLAIMER: Don't own Erik, don't own Christine, do own a chocolate Easter bunny.