I smiled and stepped inside, he followed close behind. "Oh, it's so lovely!" I looked around, what a darling home! No doubt from it's quirky yet warm style it was Hatter's.
The outside seemed rather elegant and subtle, but never judge a book by it's cover. As soon as I walked in, a delicious scent of vanilla and cinnamon swept over me. I inhaled deeply, drinking in the enchanting fragrance. When I looked around, I had clearly mistook the size of the house, it was actually quite grand. I noticed that where we stood was the living room. To the right side, there was a pale green chaise. Near it, rested a much deeper red one, it looked much more comfortable than the other. Next to it, an end table stood with a lamp. The lamp was made of brass and a lacy blue lampshade covered it quite appropriately. A wooden coffee table was centered in front of both couches, sitting over a very complex-patterned violet rug. Clearly as mismatched as his tea set, I couldn't help but smile. A fireplace was alive with a a cozy looking fire lit up the room on the opposite side next to a bookshelf full of Underlandian books.
Hatter snaked past me and stood in the center, then he turned to me grinning. "Do you like it?"
Before I could answer, a cold breeze from the night flew in. It gave me deep shivers, I rubbed my arms, I was completely covered in goosebumps.
Hatter looked at me momentarily confused, then he quickly caught on. "Oh pardon me, it is quite chilly in here. Allow me." He made his way back and closed the door, locking it.
I was completely amazed by his splendid household, I didn't notice his arm now around my waist, leading me to the red couch.
"I adore your home" I smiled up at him, he stopped, now smiling down at me, his emerald eyes sparkled with content.
"I am so happy it reaches your standards. Now if you'd please, sit!" He took my hand and guided me to sit down. "Now, just make yourself comfy. Would you care for some tea?"
"Yes, thank you."
He hurried off to the kitchen happily, the door swung closed behind him. I heard water running and dishes clanking. I got up and wondered to the fireplace. I gazed across the mantle, an assortment of picture were littered across it. A few pictures of our friends, then a great quantity was of Hatter and I. If I had known he cared so much about me, I would have stayed. I picked one up. This particular picture, was of me fast asleep in Hatter's arms when I was a little girl, this picture had to be my favorite above all. I sighed gratefully and drifted into one of my famous daydreams.
What I'd give for another chance like that.