Chapter 2: Higher Class
Hey Guys, This story takes places at the same time as Even Pride Chapter 1. Check it out to see Gordon's Side of the story.
Henry sat on his deck drinking a warm mug of coffee. He loved every part of nature. The trees, flowers and warm sun, all shone in his point of view. Before he could fully grasp the marvel infront of him, an expensive car pulled into his driveway. Out stepped a man in a Green dress shirt, and he had his hair styled into a point at the top. His face was familiar. Eventually Henry worked out who is was.
"It's been a long time." The man said as he walked up the driveway.
"That it has Scott. What brings you out this way?"
"I need a favor."
"Sure, what can i do?" Henry asked concerned.
"I assume you're going to the Dinner with your partner, so I wanted to know if you could invite my brother."
"We would, but I'm the plus one."
"He's down under my name, But you of all people know, if I invite him he won't come."
Henry knew as much, but Henry thought of the look on Gordon's face after he'd have figured it out. And that wasn't one he wanted to miss.
"Yea sure, I'll call him now."
"Thank you Henry, I'm sure I'll see you tonight." Scott said before jumping back in his car and driving off.
Henry pulled out his phone and dialed Gordon.
He responded with a tired, "Yes Henry?"
"Hey Gordon, I'm going to this really fancy party tonight, and they wanted you to come too."
"You, Inviting me to a fancy party, Isn't it the other way around."
"Usually. Get dressed up by 5:00, I'll pick you up."
Rather than replying Gordon hung up the phone. Henry chuckled to himself before heading inside.
Henry threw on his tartan green suit and put on his white tie. He was struggling to tie it as he looked at himself in the mirror. He felt two gentle hands reach over his shoulders and tie his tie for him.
He looked in the mirror to see Belle behind him, smiling cutely. It warmed his heart. Her tight but shiny blue dress was intense. It kept everything covered but it was maybe a little too much for henry to cope. He began to blush. "You look gorgeous Belle."
"Aww Thanks Henry." She said as she shid the knot on his tie up. "You're looking pretty stylish yourself." They left the house waving Percy goodbye, and they jumped into the limousine that had come to pick them up.
"Hello you two!" The driver said as they entered.
"Afternoon."
"Alright, are we off to pick up this friend of yours?"
"Yea, but you can't say anything to him until we get there. We gotta creep him out a bit." Belle Laughed.
The Driver laughed.
"Got it. This sounds great."
When they got to his house Gordon jumped in the limo.
"What's going on?" He asked, a sour look on his face.
"You'll see. It'll be fun." Belle chuckled.
"It's your kind of thing." Henry said.
Gordon continued to ponder what was happening. They talked about life in the limousine ass they travelled across sodor.
Eventually the limo driver opened the window between them.
"Alright you lot, this is your stop. Look your best."
As they stepped out of the limo, there was a long red carpet with loads of people and news anchors all screaming to anyone walking down the strip. Instinctively Gordon threw on a smile and played his part. Henry palmed him a sharpie as he took Belle's arm and walked down the red carpet. Before Gordon could ask what was happening, they were gone.
They walked down the strip and stopped every now and again for any reporter that called their names. One young lady stopped them, and they talked to her.
"Hey thanks for stopping by!" She said excitedly.
"Always a pleasure," Belle said smiling.
"Over the past year you've rescued over 30 people single handedly from fires, is there anything you would want to say to those people now?"
Belle thought for a bit before answering. "If you feel you owe a debt to me, you don't. If most people were as lucky as i am they would do the same thing for someone else, whether they think so or not."
"Great. Oh and Henry, We hear you're running a bar with a Gresley?"
"Ha yea, I'm co-running 'The Railyard' in Ffarquar with Gordon. It's been a passion project for us, and were excited to bring in to reality."
"Awesome, thank you both for your time." she said letting them go.
"You're welcome." They said in unison before continuing down the aisle."
"I thought you hated these kind of things." Belle said. As they continued walking.
"I do, Im just acting tough."
"Well it's working." Belle said seductively before walking into the main building. Henry stood agape for a bit before following her into the large room.
The room was full of people from different all different professions.
When henry finally caught up with Belle, Scott came up to them.
"So, How'd it go?" Belle Chuckled.
"Pretty good, He was more confused that grumpy. Thank you for getting him here."
"Anytime Scott, Stay in touch this time."
"I will, now if you'll excuse me, there are some women i'd like to talk to." He said, before disappearing into the crowd.
"They're more similar than Gordon lets on."
"Yea It's true. Scott's only a few years older."
"You aren't hiding any siblings from me are you?"
"No. It's just me and Percy. That's a silly question." Henry said, Trying to stay calm at the stupid question.
"Oh no has grumpy Henry had too much champagne?" Belle Mocked before dragging him through the party. It was going to be one long night.