Set once everyone leaves after trying on their outfits for the wedding. xx

Lee felt defeated as he shut the door with a sigh. There was no way he was going to be able to stop Lucy marrying Pavlov now. Everything was sorted for the wedding, even the clothes. He turned around to see Lucy putting her headdress away. She seemed to be in a world of her own as she never noticed that he was standing watching her. No one could look more beautiful, he thought as he admired the way the white material fitted perfectly around her waist, enhancing her petite figure. He was just imagining her walking down the isle towards him when the sound of her silvery voice brought him out of his daydream.

"Lee? Lee, are you alright?" Lucy had come to realise that he had been looking at her and that he seemed to be in a bit of a daze.

"Urr…" Lee couldn't think of what to say to hide the fact that he had just spent the last few minutes checking Lucy out. Even now he found himself noticing how the whiteness of the dress made her clear blue eyes sparkle even more, and he really wanted to reach out and touch her face.

Luckily for Lee, he didn't have to think of anything to say as Lucy started talking. "I know you're not happy with it but this wedding is definitely happening now. We have everything ready and Mum and Dad approve. I can't let Pavlov down now…" she saw sadness and defeat in his eyes, which stirred up the feelings she'd tried to hide the last time they were alone together. "…I won't let him down," she added quietly, as though she didn't believe in what she was saying.

Lee picked up on this straightaway! How he could make her usual strong stubbornness melt away to show an adorable shyness that he'd never really seen before. Was he really having this effect on her?! It gave him hope that this could be the key to making Lucy see sense and stopping her marrying Pavlov. "You never have to do anything you don't want to," he whispered to her, leaning in a little closer, "you're in control." And with this he reached out and gently ran the back of his index finger over her check, feeling the softness of her immaculate skin. His touch sent goose bumps all over her body, and she looked quite stunned, although not in a bad way, she was blushing slightly too. Lee gave her a small yet warm smile as he spoke again, "if you are having second thoughts, you can still change you mind."

Lucy was unable to speak, but part of her mind was telling her not to give in. She forced her eyes away from Lee's as she looked down, shaking her head. Lee sighed as he watched her, her eyes remaining downcast. Maybe he hadn't got it out of her this time, but he could see that she obviously didn't want to marry Pavlov. All he wanted to do was pull her close to him and wrap his arms around her, but he had to stop himself.

After a moment Lucy shifted awkwardly, feeling nervous and embarrassed about what she was about to ask. "Will you help me out of my dress?" she said in a quiet voice, still to daring to look up at Lee, who was too shocked to reply straightaway. "Please?" she added, finally meeting his gaze again, blushing and with a small smile on her face. When Lee continued to stare at her she quickly added, "I don't mean…"

"I know," Lee said with a gentle nod, and he smiled back at her. Then Lucy gingerly took his hand and lead him to her bedroom.