Prompt: Valentines
Summary: Gifts and words are usually exchanged on this lovely day of romance but what will Liz do when she goes most of the day thinking that Klaus forgot all about it? O.O
Liz was excited, today was Valentines and she couldn't wait to spend it with Klaus, so she hurried through her morning routine and rushed out of the dorms while Amelia was just waking up.
"Wha… Liz what's that rush?" Amelia mumbled sleepy
"Gotta go see Klaus, it's Valentines" Liz beamed proudly at her roomate.
"Ah, enjoy" she said slowly rising out of bed while Liz dashed away.
There was a long line for breakfast and Liz found herself bouncing on her heels in anticipation. Klaus may not have been a morning person but he was up early for Prefect duties and absolutely hated being kept waited on….
She always found herself late though despite her best intentions.
When her turn in line came, she grabbed a muffin and an apple before dashing away trying to get outside, somewhat on time.
Klaus wasn't there when she arrived… and her heart sank, he didn't mean to be rude but given his position, if she was super late he would have to leave and go on ahead.
She was disappointed but did understand he was hard to be with and just accepted that she woke up too late once again. She trudged to the academy.
When she arrived at class, she was greeted by her fellow classmates. She was more quiet and distant from everyone.
Elias picked up on her mood right away and decided to give her his present early, he was going to wait for lunch like everyone else but he felt like she may need the pick me up.
"Good morning" he greeted her.
"Hello Elias…" she mumbled back
"I guess you woke up late and missed Klaus this morning?" he inquired, thinking of the first thing that could have ruined her mood this early.
"Yes, but its fine I understand he is busy and I'll see him later" Liz acknowledged.
There was a moment of silence, before Elias plopped a small box of chocolates in front of Liz, clearly embarrassed he blushed and shifted away awkwardly. Liz smiled in appreciation.
Other's dropped by her desk and wished her a good holiday and she received more chocolate, by the time lunch rolled in, Liz felt more at ease and less burdened by the fact that she accidently missed her boyfriend this morning, there was still time to celebrate today.
Lunch time came and nothing from Klaus, Liz couldn't bring herself to go his way after this morning.
So she spent it with the other's, it was a nice change. She may have cheered up but still worried in the back of her mind of what would become of later. Did Klaus forget Valentines?
10 minutes before lunch ended, a blue graceful owl perched on a nearby branch of a tree that was near their lunch spot in the courtyard. It was Klaus's familiar.
"Bunny head? Where were you this morning? I had plans for us… and here I find you skipping lunch on me as well?" said Klaus's loud descending voice.
"Epp! I'm sorry, the breakfast line was long and I just missed you… I was too embarrassed to join you this hour" she stuttered.
They heard him sigh at her answer.
"It's too late now as the bell is about to ring, but I do expect you right after class ends, understood?" he commanded.
"Yes sir" Liz responded, as the blue owl took flight to her answer.
There was a collective sigh of relief.
"Yeesh, Liz next time I think you should just go see him, that was nerve wracking" groaned Luca.
"I'm afraid for you" commented Elias half joking.
"Thanks guys" said Liz sweat dropping.
Afternoon classes went by quickly compared to this morning, and in anticipation, Liz found herself working extra hard in the lecture, taking notes and trying her best in practical magic.
Her grades were going up and some days she was toe to toe with Elias, he was hard to beat once he took some advice and tried new ways instead of strictly following the text, but with creativity came failure as well.
She had such good friends.
After class she packed up her bag and bolted out of class, as she ran for the door, she heard collective cheers from the guys, she giggled.
Klaus was awaiting her in the Prefect's office and for once, wasn't working. Liz was momentarily confused that she stumbled into the room.
There in front of her was the usual set up but Klaus had switched out the sofa, coffee table and his chair for a small table and two chairs across from each other, with what looked liked hot fresh dinner for two… he even lit candles.
"Klaus? What is this?" she asked baffled..
"Valentine's day dinner for two" he stated simply.
Liz brought her hands up to her face in shock and joy.
"You remembered?" she whispered.
"Of course, you're the one avoiding me today, dearest now please sit down" he stated.
Klaus pulled out the chair for her, before sitting himself and he filled two champagne glasses before preparing a toast.
"To many more years of us, my love" he toasted, raising his glass.
Liz raised her in unison and they clinked together before they sipped the beverage.
"And I thought this was actual champagne" she giggled lightly.
"Of course not, we're at the academy still" he answered her gruffly.
"So not trying to get me drunk, oh Emperor?" she giggled again.
Klaus flicked her forehead gently in response.
~fin