I awoke on my first day of officially being an Underlandian resident, but I wasn't alone in my room. The first thing I noticed was how bright it was because someone must have opened the curtains. It was at that moment I heard someone open my bedroom door, come in and close the door behind them.

"Good morning sleepy head!" said a soft voice. I looked up and it was Tarrant.

"Good morning Hatter" I said, obviously still half asleep.

"I brought you breakfast in bed...it's your favourite!" Hatter was so sweet to do that. I sat up and put the pillows up behind me. He place the tray on me and I signalled for him to sit down next to me.

"Thank you so much. This is very sweet of you. how did you remember that this was my favourite?" he went round to the other side of the bed, took his shoes off and sat down next to me.

"Did you really think I would forget? How was your sleep?" once he had said this he picked up a tray of breakfast which he had for himself and started eating.

"It was really good; the bed is really soft. I thought I may have woken up trying to eat the pillows in my sleep, luckily I didn't!" we both laughed at that and then hatter asked "Are you excited for the ball tonight?"

"I'm a little bit excited but I don't like all the attention. I'm glad I will have you by my side to help me thorough it."

"And I am glad I can help you." he said with a smile.

Once we had finished our breakfasts Hatter went and cleaned it up for me whilst I was getting ready for the day ahead. I changed into a dress which was highly similar to the one which I wore when I first came to Underland all of those years ago.

"Are you decent?" I heard coming from the door.

"Yes Hatter come in!" I said louder than I actually intended to do.

He came into the room and stopped when he saw me "Wow this is strange. It's like younger you, but it's older you. Wow!" I couldn't help but giggle at that. He came over to me and said "You know what, I had a fantastic idea that will help you."

"What's that then Hatter?" I said rather curiously.

"Come with me" he said and then he held my hand to lead me into the living room.

"Why are we in here?"

"Well I remember you saying last night that you didn't really know any Underlandian dances and so I have decide to teach you." I laughed "Thank you Tarrant."

He put some music on and took my hand. He placed my left hand on his shoulder and put put his right hand on my waist. Then he took my other hand into his and started to teach me the movements. This particular dance was very similar to the Waltz and so I picked it up rather quickly.

We danced for hours and I didn't really notice because I was so lost in it all. We went through a variety of dance styles and had just finished the tango, though Hatter does protest that he didn't plan on teaching that style.

"I think it is time for lunch and tea already." Hatter said slightly out of breath.

"Oh my I was so lost in dancing that I didn't even notice!" I said whilst trying to catch my breath.

"You are really good and you have nothing to worry about. You picked it up like it was second nature."

"Thank you Hatter. I don't know why I was so worried now. I can't wait!"

Once we had cooled down we went down into the courtyard. Hatter had set up what seemed to be a picnic lunch for us. We sat down and he poured me some tea. There was a lovely spread of food: sandwiches, scones and cakes.

"This is really nice Hatter" I said whilst trying to cut a piece of cake.

"I knew you would like it; it's like a mini tea party!" he said this with a rather big smile. I had a bite of the cake and it was really good. "Did you make this cake Hatter?"

"Of course I made the cake myself...I wouldn't have it any other way!"

We spoke for ages about different things to do with life and the future and when we had finished lunch we went to his workroom. It was just as I remembered it being from the last time I was here. He showed me all of the new hats he had been working on and design plans for future ones.

"These are remarkable" I said looking around at them all. "I'm glad you like them." he said with a smile which reminded me very much of the Cheshire cat's.

Before I knew it, it was time to get ready for the ball. I made my way to my chambers and I did my make-up. I made sure it was natural because that is what suits me best.I then did my hair. I curled it with large curls and left my fringe as it was. I then went to my wardrobe and put my necklace on. I truly did like this necklace. I took my dress off and started to put the dress on that Hatter chose. It was made out of a wonderful material, which could be another reason why he chose that dress. I started putting it on and stepped into my shoes. Once I got the dress fully on I realized that I had forgotten that I needed up to do the back up. As if by magic at that moment there was a knock at the door.

"Who is it?" I asked.

"It's me!" said the voice which was obviously Hatter.

"Come in!" I said rather loudly for no reason. Hatter came in and I was so surprised. He was wearing a really nice black tuxedo and wasn't wearing a hat, much to my surprise!

"Wow you look amazing!" I said still in shock.

"Thank you. would you like me to help you do the back of your dress up." I nodded and Hatter came round behind me and he did up the back of the dress. He then turned me around to have a proper look at what I looked like.

"You look..." there was a silence where he was trying to find the right word "Absolutely gorgeous." I blushed and said "Thank you and thank you for helping me with the back of the dress." and with that he took my arm to escort me to the ball.

We left the chambers and started to walk down the hallway. He really did look wonderful and I felt strange feelings that were stronger than ever towards him.

Could I really like him in a more than friends way?