Warning: Major Fluff
"OhmyGod, what happened to your costumes?!" Sampson said as he saw the trio when he walked out of the mess hall. "You've only been out for about 20 minutes and you manage to ruin them!" He pushed Edward and Leonard back in the mess hall.
"We'll see you later Cadence!" Leonard yelled out. She just smiled but it soon disappeared as she realized she's alone again. She looked down as she still wore her gown. It was torn in places and still had some of Leonard's blood from when she was wrapping his wounds in cloth. She went to take a shower. The hot water stung some of her wounds and especially the bite mark on her neck. The blood went down her body and mixed with the water. She let her wounds sting; it was like pinch to make sure she was still alive and awake. She got dressed in some fresh uniform and tied her damp hair in a low pony tail. She made her way to Acorn Flats to get ready for the Costume Dance. As she walked, something passed her mind; she touched her lips and smiled. It happened. Her heart was beating faster. She ran to Acorn Flats, excited for the night to come.
She went in the room with all the costumes, and came with the one with her name printed on the paper hanger.
"Looks like you already know who you're with for the dance." Cadence jumped. She turned around and saw Patsy leaning in the doorway. Her hair was no more in her giant curl; it was following in gently waves down her shoulders. She was wearing a long earth gown.
"And what are you suppose to be?" Cadence asked.
"Not, what: whom. I'm Robin Hood's wife apparently from what Nina says."
"I could just picture who ever coming swinging down a rope with bows and arrows in his hand."
"You should see Nina's costume. She's Wonder Woman." Cadence could help but laugh a little.
"Who are you suppose to be Cadey?" Patsy asked.
"Christine Daae, you know the girl from Phantom of The Opera?" Cadence asked running her fingers down the white satin of her dress. Patsy just sighed. Patsy put her hand on her friend's shoulder.
"Something happened, you're jumpy." Patsy asked. Cadence looked at her friend.
"You won't believe me."
"Listen, already enough crazy things happen around here. So don't worry." Patsy said reassuring. Cadence couldn't help but smile. Patsy was the closest thing to her as a sister and she'll never let it go. Cadence wrapped her arms around her friend tightly scared to let her go. Patsy took her hands and brought her to sit down.
"Talk to me." Patsy asked. Cadence told every last detail about her scary adventure, about Quinn, about Leonard and their kiss. Patsy saw the look in Cadence's eyes. They were begging to believe her. Patsy did. She saw the bite marks on her neck and was convinced. Patsy hugged her."You poor child! Thank god you're okay! If I ever met this Quinn guy I'm going to smack him to the ground!"
"Patsy, I'm fine now. It's all over." Cadence told her friend and showed her the key. Patsy ran her finger over the jewel. "Everything is safe as it was before." Patsy smiled and hugged her again and flashed out of the moment.
"Cadence! You got to get ready for the dance! Your hair! It's still wet and messy!" Patsy exclaimed making Cadence's heart jump out of shock. Patsy took her dress off the rack and pushed her in the changing room to change in her off-the-shoulder satin Christine Daae white dress. She blow dried her hair and brushed it and ignored Cadence's moans of pain from all the knots. She pulled off her sneakers and made her wear a pair of silk white flats knowing that Cadence will never wear heels again. She powdered her face despise Cadence's rejections. She tied Cadence's hair in a silky low pony-tail and placed a white mask in her face and some dark red lipstick on her lips.
"Are you done yet Patsy?" Cadence asked annoyed.
"Yes and you look beautiful." Patsy said and pushed her to a mirror to view this masked young woman; not a girl anymore. She sighed; she did look beautiful, but was it to Leonard's likings? She wasn't sure. It was getting dark outside and getting closer to the time of the dance and Patsy guided her outside to feel the cool summer breeze she longed to feel against her healing skin.
Leonard got a new cape and mask but rejected the headband. He took a shower and it calmed his sore body and it stung his 2 deep cuts that he later re-bandaged. Edward also got a change of clothes. The Acorn Flats boat arrived and all the girls regrouped in the mess hall that was nicely decorated. Leonard was nervous. Why am I nervous? Cadence is my girlfriend now. He couldn't believe it. His girlfriend, his to hold and kiss and claim his own, his heart was beating faster and faster.
"C'mon lover boy, you're girl is waiting." Edward said and pushed him into the mess hall and making him almost trip. Everyone looked at the boy dressed in black dress pants, a white button up shirt, a black cape and the mysterious white mask that kept his identity somewhat hidden. The lights were turned off and the only light was the disco ball from the ceiling reflecting little lights onto the floor.
I like where we are,
When we drive, in your car
I like where we are... Here
Cadence looked away from Patsy to see who just came in. His black and teal hair was somewhat better groomed. She walked over to him.
Cause our lips, can touch
And our cheeks, can brush
Our lips can touch here
Leonard looked at the girl who was boldly walking towards him. His eyes trailed down her white dress. Her face half covered with the white satin mask and her lips were tinted a dark shade of red. He smiled.
"Hello, Christine." He said. She smiled.
"Hello, Eric." She replied. He took her hand in his.
Well you are the one, the one that lies close to me
Whisper's "Hello, I've missed you quite terribly"
I fell in love, in love with you suddenly
Now there's no place else I could be but here in your arms
They walked up to the center of the mess hall. Leonard got confused. Where do my hands go? Cadence took his hands and put them on her waist. He blushed. His touch was somewhat shaky.
"Leo, calm down." She said softly and he calmed down.
"Sorry Cad, it's just that. I never really had a girlfriend before." He said. She looked up at him at his bright teal eyes, they were glowing. She put her hands on his shoulders.
"I'll go slowly with you Leo; you can take as much time as you want." She said. He nodded. He waited for so long to be able to hold her and there they are, he was nervous as hell. He wanted her closer, to fill the gap between them. So he boldly wrapped his arms more around her making her body press onto his. She gave a small gasp as the sudden bonding.
I like where you sleep,
When you sleep, next to me.
I like where you sleep... here
"Let's get out of here." Leonard whispered in her ear.Our lips, can touchAnd our cheeks, can brushOur lips can touch here
She looked at him and slid her hand in his and let him sneak her out of the mess hall and into the night.
Well you are the one, the one that lies close to me
Whisper's "Hello, I've missed you quite terribly"
I fell in love, in love with you suddenly
Now there's no place else I could be but here in your arms.
He brought her near the lake where the moon sparkled onto the water. He looked into her eyes and watched how the moon light danced in her emerald green eyes. He wrapped his arms around her little waist as she slid her hands around his shoulders.
Our lips, can touch
Our lips, can touch...here.
Their faces were close to each other and they felt each other's breath. Leonard removed her mask and she removed his. For Leonard, it was going too slow. Her slow touch made him have goose bumps. It was driving him crazy. Their heads finally leaned it for the kiss. When their lips finally met in a passionate, loving kiss they both swore they heard music and not from the mess hall.
You are the one the one that lies close to me
Whisper's "Hello, I've missed you quite terribly"
I fell in love, in love with you suddenly
Now there's no place else I could be but here in your
When the kiss finally ended, Cadence rested her head on his chest. He kissed her forehead and patted her dark chocolate brown hair and buried his nose in it. It smelled like roses and lilacs. She closed her eyes and listened to his heart beat. It was beating a steady pace but it was loud against her ear like a steady drum.
"Cadey?" He said. He never called her Cadey before but it felt right now.
"Mhm? She replied.
"Would you promise me forever if you can?"
"Yes, Leo, I would promise you forever. 'Till death do us part," She replied. He thought about it. Did she just say a wedding vow? He didn't care all he knew that she really truly loved him and he loved her more than she thinks. He'd give up everything for her.
You are the one the one that lies close to me
Whisper's hello I miss you, I miss you
I fell in love, in love with you suddenly
Now there's no place else I could be but here in your arms
"Leo," She started.
"Ya?"
"If you love me enough, please bring me to bed. " She said and yawned. The moon was almost at the top of the sky. He smiled. Cadence was about to fall asleep in his arms. She took his hand and led her to her cabin and opened the door. She plopped on the bed dress and all. Leonard's eyes were drooping. He sat on her bed to wish her goodnight.
"Stay for a while." She whispered as he brushed her bangs off her face. He lay down next to her.
"Not for long." He whispered knowing he'll get in trouble. She smiled and snuggled in his chest. Before long, both were asleep.
Here in your arms.
Here in your arms.
A/N: I could write unhappy, scary creepy endings but, I'm too good in a mood and in love with someone so my fluff level went to extreme. Yup, a scary story gone good. There was a second song to this "When I'm With You" by Faber Drive but I chose Here (In Your Arms) by Hellogoodbye because it's such a nice song and expressed the chapter well. I hope I don't get flamed, I think I'll do a torture fic soon just for the people who like to see Lazlo or Edward or any other character suffer. Anyways, I'm taking requests for oneshots or twoshots. I'll work on those because I might go on a brief hiatus or a break so I don't want anything big to worry about.
Anyways, love you all!
TPQ
