The next day was the Christmas Ball, so most of the morning was filled with preparations. Sky was excited that he didn't have to fake date this time. It was going to be for real. There was no worry inside the boy's mind. The same thing was going though Bloom's mind. Bloom was going on a real date. There didn't have to be a fake-up-break-up or anything. She and Sky would play it normally like breathing.
Brandon and Stella also prepared for the Ball. Buying clothing and putting on jewelry and makeup. It was not every day that a Ball would be announced and these two would be the guests of honor. Sky and Bloom wanted to invite their two friends to thank them for helping with the plan. If they didn't come up with such a devious plan, Sky nor Bloom would've realized their love for each other and probably end up running away or marrying someone else.
The Ball had finally started and Bloom was walking by Sky's side like usual. Layla had noticed something different between Sky and Bloom. There seem to be a glow between the two teenagers. 'Maybe they really are in love' Layla thought before showing a smile. Sky and Bloom were smiling the whole time they were at the Ball.
When the music started, the prince and princess decided to start dancing together. Sky's dance steps were a little slow, but not funny looking.
"I'm impressed. Looks like I can't call you Two Left Feet," Bloom grinned.
"But I can still call you that," Sky reminded Bloom.
"Oh really?"
"Yes, two..." Sky's sentence was interrupted by a sweet kiss by Bloom. This was their first real kiss.
"I'm pretty sure that's a no."
"Cheater."
Bloom showed a smirk while dancing on the dance floor. She and Sky circled around the Ball Room Floor with no worries. They were in love, so there was no need for a plan to make any marriage happen. Bloom started imagining herself in a wedding dress and walking up to Sky. This would soon become a reality.
Meanwhile, King Erendor and Queen Samara were on their thrones watching the men and ladies dance together. They happen to notice King Oritel and Queen Miriam. They arrived at the Ball for their daughter and their future son-in-law. King Erendor decided to use this opportunity to talk to his future in-laws. This was unknown to Sky and Bloom.
"Hello, your majesties," King Erendor greeted.
"Why hello to you too," Queen Miriam greeted back.
"We never got the chance to thank you for finding our daughter and caring for her while her ankle was still sprained," King Oritel thanked.
"It's our pleasure!" King Erendor grinned. "Your daughter is a fine young lady."
"Yes, I suppose she is," Queen Miriam agreed. "She's also persuasive, seeing the letter she sent us."
"Persuasive? What do you mean?" King Erendor questioned. King Oritel gave the other king the letter. The letter that Bloom sent to her parents to convince them she was deeply in love with Sky and was willing to marry him and not be arranged to someone else. This shocked Erendor more than anything. "Wait a second, my son told me you carried a tradition to never marry until sixteen years of age!"
The parents stared at their kids dancing happily. After a while, Sky took Bloom's hand and led the princess upstairs to the balcony. The parents knew something wasn't right. They started remembering that their kids had not wanted an arranged marriage and argued about it. Was this their way of rebelling, by deceiving their parents?
"I think we need to talk," King Erendor said.
"I couldn't agree with you more," King Oritel agreed.
At the balcony, Sky kissed Bloom so passionately and sweetly. She kept kissing her loved one back.
"I love you," Sky whispered in Bloom's ear.
"I love you too," Bloom replied.
"Hey guys," Brandon greeted. Stella was beside the boy.
"Hey, you guys rock you know," Sky smirked.
"You were right Stella, I am in love with Sky and he seems to love me back," Bloom grinned before Sky took the princess' chin and turned it toward him.
"I do love you back."
"Sky!" Layla shouted while coming up the stairs. She noticed Brandon and Stella with Sky and Bloom. "Ok, tell me all. I don't know what's going on, but Mom and Dad know you two deceived them with your little dates."
"What?" Sky responded bug-eyed. "But I'm not faking it this time!"
"Faking? I knew it. There was no love connection between you and Bloom at all, was there? You two were having your little date just to get away from the arranged marriage thing."
"At first!" Sky promised. "Don't you get it Layla? Bloom and I really are in love! This is a real date!"
"Does it matter?" Layla questioned. "Mom and Dad know about it, including Bloom's folks. I wish you could've had me included. I would've understood you know."
"I already had two involved. I didn't want to include another person!"
"Stop arguing, it's getting on my nerves!" Bloom glared.
"What are you going to do?" Stella asked Sky.
"Bloom and I are gonna have to confess. It might not end well, but it's time I stopped tricking my folks," Sky replied before facing Bloom. Her eyes showed sadness in them. "Let's go Bloom. It's time to spill the beans."
"We'll come too," Stella said.
"No, we started this nonsense. We're not even dating you guys anymore! It's better for you two to not be involved. We'll just tell them that we fake dated to find someone to marry of our choosing and ended up falling for each other instead. Bloom and I might end up marrying each other either way."
"He's right," Bloom supported.
"I hope you're right," Layla said.
