This is a Gag chapter, meaning that it is not connected to the actual story. The actual story will be continued in chapter 12.

I don't own the Phantom of the Opera

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Chloe

I had so far danced with a fisherman, a pirate, and a shark that kept stepping on my feet and trying to grope me. I had downed three glasses of the punch that made the world swirl, and Erik had so far failed to show up.

Yet again there was a tap on my shoulder. "Madam would you care for this dance", asked knight, shinning armor and all.

I raised an eyebrow at the cocky smile he was giving me. "Sorry sure but I am actually waiting for someone", I said turning to walk away. Or at least I tried to but in truth I ended up teetering dangerously on the high heels that Carlotta had forced me into.

My thoughts went dark as I thought of the red head. She had just left me to face all of these lecherous men by myself. Once again I found myself swearing to shave her dogs as soon as we got done with this party.

A hand gripped my shoulder and I felt a vein bulge on my forehead. "Madam you can barely stand. Please why don't you come with me to my carriage? I will take you home unless there is somewhere else you would like to go", he reasoned.

My eyes narrowed in suspicion. I was still sober enough to pick up on the not so subtle hint the perverted knight was giving me.

"No sir I think not", I replied tersely, trying to shrug off his hand.

His gloved hand tightened around me. "Madam you are clearly not thinking straight", he replied silkily.

My face scrunched in displeasure. The knight to another step closer to me, his eyes already gloating at me as if I had already agreed to go with him. 'He clearly wanted to get my size seven heel right up his-.

"I suggest you let go of her and escort yourself out of the Opera house", a voice sounded menacingly from behind me.

The knight's eyes widened as his grip loosened on me. Another arm wrapped around my waist from behind, pulling me into the chest of the person behind me.

The sound of metal clinking together reverberated throughout the ballroom as the Knight took off running full speed for the exit, taking out a Sugar Plum Prince on his way.

"You know I think you over did it a bit", I murmured leaning into the man's chest. "Also, Erik, you're late", I accused.

I felt him chuckle lowly. "I am sorry I took forever to find shoes to match my outfit and then I couldn't do a thing with my hair", he mocked in a high pitch voice.

We both laughed lightly. "You know Erik you should be careful. There are a lot of women her tonight and you would be sadly out number in a fight", I jokingly chided, pulling myself from his grasp and turning to face him.

He was wearing is usual ensemble with the exception of a dark blue mask that had light purple and green fish decorating it here and there.

"Nice mask", I remarked suddenly finding the purple ribbon that Carlotta had braided into my hair to be extremely interesting.

"Th- thanks, you look beautiful tonight", Erik stuttered as he looked me up and down from the corner of his eye. A blush rose up my cheeks and I found myself grateful for the ridiculous mask that covered most of it.

"Madam would you care to dance", someone questioned from behind me. I looked to Erik to see his eyes narrowed into slits.

"Ne-never mind I can see you came with a date", the voiced sounded again.

I smiled lightly at Erik. It was so nice having a scary friend to ward off potential perverts. Erik raised a quizzical brow at me.

"Erik let's get out of here", I said extending my arm towards him. His eyes widened in surprise as his brows creased in confusion. "Chloe I thought you wanted to spend time away from me and have fun", Erik replied perplexed.

I sighed linking my arm with his. "Well society was not nearly as enjoyable as spending time with you", I answered truthfully with a shrug.

A blushed rose to Erik's cheeks as he turned to hug me. "Thank you Chloe", he said in a heartfelt whisper. I chuckled awkwardly.

"Erik you don't have to thank me for wanting to spend time with you. You my best friend", I whispered to him trying to ignore the weird looks we were currently receiving.

Erik finally released me giving me a bright smile. It warmed my heart to see him give me a genuine smile and not one of the smart ass smirks that usually graced his lips.

"Let's go ", he exulted as he began to drag me in the direction of his lair. I of course in my slightly drunken state couldn't keep up with him and began to stumble.

Erik stopped before lifting me into his arms and continued on his way, ignoring the shocked gasps that emanated from the crowded ballroom.

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