Chapter six

Clawdeen groaned and she awoke for school Monday morning. Stretching and getting ready to go, Saturday night sprang back into her mind and Clawdeen smiled at the memory. It seemed that she and Toralei were nearly completely perfect for each other, but that was a silly thought considering that they were natural enemies.

As Clawdeen entered Monster High, she looked around at all of the guys and decided that it was worth a shot. Looking around for someone who wasn't already in a relationship, Clawdeen spotted a werewolf that was only a year older than her.

Going up to him, she batted her eyelashes and asked softly, "Um, I was wondering if you would like to go on a date with me, Friday?"

The werewolf looked around as if he was confused and then pointed at himself. Clawdeen nodded and the werewolf began stuttering. "I, um, I can't because I have a, uh, project due then."

Clawdeen nodded and moved on to someone else that looked like they might be a pretty good date. By the time first bell rang for class, Clawdeen had asked half the male population of single monsters in the school and they had all turned her down. Sighing, Clawdeen made her way to her locker to get her books for the first half of the day.

As she was turning the combination on her lock, Draculara bounced up to her excitedly. "Guess where Clawd's taking me for dinner tonight?" she exclaimed, barely able to contain her excitement.

"Where?" Clawdeen asked dully.

"Veggieland!" the pink vampire all but shouted.

"Clawd hates vegetables." Clawdeen mused. "But he's willing to take you somewhere he hates just so you'll be happy."

"Exactly!" Draculara nodded.

Clawdeen was about to say something else, but they had to get to class. The werewolf sighed and sat through all of her morning classes before grabbing her lunch and heading up to the roof again. This time, Toralei was waiting for her, leaning against the railing.

"Any luck with the guys in school?" the orange cat asked conversationally.

"No." Clawdeen replied sadly. "They all turned me down."

Toralei's ears perked up at this and she glanced at the other monster. "Really?" she asked. "Not even one took you up on the offer of a date?"

"No." Clawdeen looked up at Toralei and the orange cat was surprised to see tears shining in the yellow eyes.

"What's wrong with me?" Clawdeen asked tears beginning to make their way down her cheeks. "I just want love."

Toralei went against instinct again and took Clawdeen in her arms, holding the other girl as she cried gently. "It's ok, Clawdeen. Everyone wants to be loved. It's not a bad thing."

"Yeah, but there are probably boys lining up to date you." Clawdeen sniffed.

"You'd be surprised how many times I've been turned down today." Toralei sighed.

"Huh?" Clawdeen wiped her eyes, smearing her make-up slightly.

"I asked most of the guys in school out and they avoided my like the Plague." Toralei rolled her eyes at the end of the sentence and made Clawdeen giggle. "Well, it seems someone's mood has been lifted."

"Yeah, I guess so." Clawdeen giggled a bit more before composing herself. "Thanks Toralei. I guess I needed that."

Toralei shrugged, wondering what just happened. Glancing at Clawdeen, Toralei shook her head. All of this was getting too weird for the werecat. She hadn't been able to get Clawdeen off her mind all day. Now, they were only feet apart and things were getting weirder.

Clawdeen was still clinging to Toralei, hugging the werecat to her. Toralei had her arms wrapped around Clawdeen in an almost loving embrace at the moment and the orange cat couldn't help but notice how… RIGHT it felt. Almost like magic, Clawdeen looked up and Toralei noticed the extremely small distance between their faces. The two monsters stared into each others' eyes as they slowly began moving closer.

They were a breath apart before both realized what was happening and quickly pulled back. Toralei felt heat rushing to her cheeks and knew that she was most likely blushing.

"I'm sorry." Clawdeen said, taking a couple steps away. "I shouldn't have-."

"No, it's not your fault." Toralei sighed. "We both want someone to love and someone to love us. It's just that, we seem both perfect for each other, but also complete opposites."

Clawdeen stepped forward and looked deep into Toralei's green eyes. "Opposites attract." She murmured, her eyes pleading for a chance. Toralei contemplated this and nodded to that.

"Do you wanna go out with me Friday night?" Clawdeen asked shyly.

"Sure." Toralei agreed with a small smile. "Where to?"

"Do you like steak?"

"Do you like fish?"

"Then I know the perfect place."

"Meet by the park?"

"Read my mind."

"See you then."

"Better get back to class."

The two laughed and headed down to the rest of the school, separating to their different classes.

Tada! Finally managed to get the dating started!