Chapter 3: An Unforgettable Evening

Nightshroud: The most romantic chapter of the story. I had such a fuzzy feeling writing this. I don't like to brag, but it's one of the most romantic things I've ever read. sigh Well enjoy!
Callie stood alone in the large ball room. She was constantly looking around, hoping to see Chance. They had only been apart a couple of hours since that afternoon, but she wanted to be around him.

"Callie, dear, who are you waiting for?" asked Mrs. Dellulo, walking over.

"Oh, just my date," she said.

"He wouldn't be that strong and handsome kat over there would he?"

Callie looked to where Mrs. Dellulo had pointed and let out a small gasp. There stood Chance, wearing a black suit jacket, black pants, a red shirt, and a black tie.

"My my, he certainly is handsome!" said Mrs. Dellulo with a small nudge to Callie.

"Why thank you, ma'am. And I must say, you're rather pleasing to the eyes yourself," said Chance walking over.

Mrs. Dellulo giggled with delight. "Oh, Callie, this one is certainly a keeper!" she said.

Chance chuckled. "So glad you approve," he said.

She giggled again and said, "It's so nice when such a handsome young kat like you makes an old kat like me feel young again. Well, I'll leave you to alone."

"Bye, Mrs. Dellulo," said Callie.

"What a nice old lady," said Chance, turning to Callie. Then he suddenly stopped and blinked.

Callie was wearing a beautiful pink blouse, with a matching white and pink skirt. She noticed him staring and blushed.

"What is it, Chance?" she asked shyly.

"You look beautiful," he said quietly.

She blushed and said, "You're looking rather dashing yourself. I didn't think you knew how to dress so very…suavely."

He grinned. "Ah, it's just one of things you never knew about me." Then he laughed. "Actually, I probably added another five years to my work at the salvage yard buying this. But it was worth it, to be here with you."

She blushed and said, "Thanks, Chance."

They stood quietly for a moment before Chance broke the silence. "Do you want to…dance?" he asked.

"You know how to dance?"

He smiled his well-known smile and led her out into the middle of the room. She put her arms around his neck as he put his around her waist.

They danced to the music, so lost in each other that they didn't notice anyone else. As they passed by a table, Chance plucked a rose out and put it in his mouth, raising a brow to Callie. She giggled at his playful, yet romantic antics. As the song began to slow to an end, Chance began to lean forward towards her. Callie began to close her eyes as he moved closer.

"Furlong!! What are you doing here!!" shouted Commander Feral.

Chance groaned in protest to Feral's interference. Callie stepped forward indignantly.

"Stop it, Commander. Chance is my date. Now leave him alone."

Feral looked like his jaw had just dropped totally off his face. "Your…date?" he asked, taken aback.

"Yeah, so butt out!" said Chance angrily.

Feral's tone immediately changed. "Well, regardless of whether he is or not, this is invitation only, so you're going to have to leave," he said, grabbing Chance's arm.

"Feral, you old sourpuss! Leave him alone. He's my special guest."

"Mrs. Dellulo! But…I…he…hn, fine then. You're off the hook, Furlong," he said as he walked away angrily.

"There now, you two smitten kats shouldn't be bothered anymore," said Mrs. Dellulo. Both blushed and looked away at the word "smitten."

"Do you want something to drink?" asked Chance.

"Sure," said Callie. He nodded and went over to the drinks. Just then Felina Feral walked over to Callie.

"Hey, Callie," she said.

Callie was shaken from her thoughts. "Oh, hi, Felina. You look so pretty in that dress!"

Felina was wearing a long, elegant black dress. "You know me, I'd rather be wearing a flight suit, but Uncle insisted I come."

She looked over to where Callie was staring. "Chance Furlong is here?" she asked.

Callie nodded and added, "He's actually my date."

Felina saw a blush creep on her face. "Ah, I see. He looks very handsome tonight."

"Don't even think about," said Callie playfully.

The two laughed. "It's too bad Jake isn't here. You two would probably have a lot of fun together," said Callie. Now it was Felina's turn to blush.

"Yeah, I'll admit I like Jake. So why don't you just admit you like Chance?"

Callie seemed shocked. "No, I don't like him…I just…"

"C'mon, Callie. You blush at him, you stare at him. Seriously, isn't it obvious?"

Callie didn't answer. She looked at Chance and felt her heart beat faster. "Maybe you're right, Felina. I think about him all the time, my heart always beats faster when I'm around him, and he makes me blush like a little girl. But…I mean I've had crushes before…but this is different. There's something about him that just, makes me feel so content." She then paused and sighed. "I'm in love with him, aren't I?"

"Head over heels," Felina added.

Chance suddenly appeared. "Here you are, Callie. Oh, hey, Felina."

"Hey, Chance. Having fun?"

Chance winked at Callie. "A blast," he said.

The music started and Chance's ears perked up at the sound. "Care to dance again?" he asked. Callie nodded and the two walked away.

"Yep, they're totally in love."

They reached the center of the room and began slowly dancing again. Chance seemed to know the tune, and began to hum. Soon, he was singing softly. Hearing his voice, Callie couldn't help but join in.

(Chance's singing is bold, Callie's italicized, and bold italicized is them together)

Unforgettable, that's what you are.

Unforgettable, though near or far.

Like a song of love that clings to me.

How the thought of you does things to me,

Never before has someone been more.

Unforgettable, in every way.

And forever more (and forever more)

That's how you'll stay (that's how you'll stay)

That's why darling it's incredible,

That someone so unforgettable,

Thinks that I'm unforgettable too.

No, never before, has someone been more

Unforgettable (unforgettable) in every way (in every way)

And forever more (and forever more)

That's how you'll stay (that's how you'll stay).

That's why darling it's incredible

That someone so unforgettable

Thinks that I am, unforgettable too.

They finished singing as the song ended and noticed everyone around them clapping. They both blushed, as they hadn't noticed anyone before, since they were so taken by singing with each other.

They retreated outside to the balcony. Both laughing at their little exploit.

"Where did you learn to sing like that?" asked Callie.

"Are you kidding? I love that song. I sing Kat King Cole in the shower all the time. Drives Jake insane," he chuckled.

Callie blushed at the thought of Chance in the shower singing Kat King Cole.

"Well, I should probably get going now," said Chance. He really didn't want to, but he knew he had to.

"Do you need me to drop you off?" he asked.

Callie shook her head. "No, that's fine. Mayor Manx is going to drop me off after his speech."

She looked up at him and smiled. "Thanks for coming, Chance. It means a lot to me."

Chance took both her paws in his. She blushed at the sudden contact and looked up. He smiled and said, "Thanks for inviting me. It was the best night of my life."

He pulled out the rose he had earlier and gave it to her. She was about to thank him when he gently placed his lips on hers. She wrapped her arms around his neck as he held her close. After a few moments, Chance broke of the kiss.

"Keep your whiskers clean, beautiful," he said with a wink and walked away.

As he walked away, Felina waved goodbye. "Say hi to Jake for me!" she called.

"Will do!" he said with a wave.

Meanwhile, on the balcony, Callie sat down and held the rose to her heart with a sigh.

"This night certainly was…unforgettable."

Nightshroud: How romantic! Lol I'm so creative. Haha Kat King Cole. BTW I don't own Unforgettable by Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole. Oh, and sorry if the singing thing got confusing. Listen to the song on youtube if that helps.