Chapter 14. (I really try to write chapters for the other fics… but I just can't -.-' this is the only fic I can find motivation to write to lately...)
They had been out all day. Chrno had been able to sneak off with Rosette to buy some proper clothing for the party. He refused to go to a party where some unknown people could be able to see him in these sailor suits. He still had his pride to defend. Azmaria had been distracting Satella meanwhile.
Chrno and Rosette had found a black suit for him, and Rosette had paid it for him. She still was a thief after all. Right now they were all making ready for the big evening. It was about twenty minutes till the first guests would be there. Azmaria had already changed and was helping Steiner in the kitchen. The little girl was an unusually good little cook. She said it had to do with all her time being alone when her father had been on business trips. She had been bored and had taught herself to cook. Rosette was amazed.
Chrno had just changed into his new suit. He had a white shirt underneath and had a black bow around his neck. His long purple hair was flowing down over his back. He was still wearing his red headband, but it looked as if it was close to breaking apart.
When he thought he looked quite good, he left his room. Rosette came out of her room at the exact same time. She smiled at him "You look good!" She told him "What do you think about this fancy dress Satella burrowed me?" she made a little twirl "Isn't it just peachy?"
Chrno smiled; somehow the sight of her gave him a strange new feeling. It started somewhere deep in his chest where a soft, very faint beating slowly had started "You look good too." He replied. She was wearing a blue and white dress. She had her hair pulled up into a ponytail with a yellow ribbon. She frowned when she had looked him over a few times "Something doesn't look right." She commented, placing her finger thoughtfully on her chin. Chrno blinked and looked down at himself, not seeing what could be wrong at all "What's the matter?" he asked and again lift his head to watch her.
She suddenly smiled "It's your head," she said "That's the one thing not really fitting."
Chrno grumbled "I can't exactly take it off and put on a new one now can I?" the blonde ignored his comment and walked over to him. She yanked off the red almost shredded headband and threw it on the floor. Chrno wasn't able to keep his long bangs out of his eyes anymore now and had to lift it with a hand "What was that for?" he grumbled.
"Oh you're such a fuss," she snapped and pulled him off into her room. There she found another red headband for him. It had a few dots on the front and she smiled at it "I found this in town today and knew yours was old and useless." She said and walked over to stand behind the little Demon. She started combing out his hair with her fingers and started putting the headband on around his head. After that she took out her yellow ribbon and started braiding his long tresses.
Chrno wanted a mirror, but there was only the one on the table in the corner, and he wasn't able to see himself in it from the angle they were standing. Soon Rosette stopped fumbling with his hair and led him over to the mirror "So? What do you think?" she asked proudly and showed him his reflection. His bangs were hanging loosely at the sides of his face, but the rest of his hair was pulled back in what looked like- "A braid?" he asked disbelieving "You can't expect a male to have a braid."
"Why not? Girls can have short hair too." She grinned as an answer and shoved him out of the room "Now come on, let's help with the last preparations." Chrno snorted, he hated that kind of logic.
When Satella saw him she pouted "What has happened to the sailor suit I found for you?" she asked. He scratched his cheek "Uhm... I-I don't know... I think I accidentally ate it... I had that strange dream you know?" he sweat dropped at his lame excuse "Ate it? Yea right."
Satella didn't buy it "I guess I can't make you wear it if you don't want to... but next time, just tell me and don't try to lie to me." She suddenly turned all giddy "But that new hairstyle is so adorable on you mein Schatz." she squealed and gave him a squeezing hug. She turned back to what she had been doing after that. Chrno sighed relieved. He heard soft giggling behind him. He turned around and saw Azmaria standing there with a pile of plates "I never thought you were that bad of a liar," She smiled "You are a Demon after all."
Chrno huffed and took some of the plates from her "I was just caught off guard by her," he defended himself "I can come up with much better lies than that." Azmaria giggled softly at his excuse "By the way, your new hairstyle suits you." she added and went into the party room with the plates. Chrno felt a strange warmth in his cheeks as she said that "Why am I feeling so strangely warm all of a sudden?" he thought confused, and then followed the little albino with the rest of the plates.
When they were done with all the preparing, the first guests arrived. Satella hurrily straightened her long, very showing dress "Just in time." She said and stepped into the party room. Rosette, Azmaria and Chrno stood there too. Azmaria was very excited, she had been helping Steiner with everything in the kitchen, and the old man had been very thankful of that. She had helped cooking too, she just hoped the guests would like what she had made for them.
Steiner entered the room with an middleaged couple. The man was smiling politely at the young red haired girl and bowed "What a nice pleasure to see you again Miss Harvenheit." He said and took her hand in his to kiss the backside of it. The woman smiled "Yes it really is. How are you doing Miss Harvenheit?" she asked.
Satella smiled "It's so nice to see you too Mr. and Mrs. Smith," She said "I have done very well... please do come in and enjoy the evening." The couple entered and soon there were someone at the door again. This time it was a very tall man with long black hair. He looked very wealthy. He was greeted in the same way as the couple. The room got more and more full.
At one time a madly giggling elderly lady entered, she had a little flask hidden in her purse, which she always pulled out, when she thought nobody was looking. The lady found a great liking in the little albino "You're so adorable." She giggled "I almost wish you were a boy –Hick-." Azmaria made sure to stay away from that woman "Now you see how I felt?" Chrno grumbled.
When everyone was almost there, the music was started. Satella had hired some musicians to play for them. There was a dance floor as well, so those who wanted could go swing the dance leg. A young man moved over towards where Rosette stood with Chrno and Azmaria. The man smiled politely and took a bow "May I ask you to dance with me my lovely?" he asked and looked up. Rosette burst out laughing loudly, and even Azmaria couldn't hold a great laugh back herself.
Chrno shrank back embarrassedly "I have to disappoint you Sir," he ground out through his gritted teeth "But I am not a woman... I am a man."
The man looked puzzled "You are? But you have such a lovely braid." He noted. Chrno's hands fisted "I am a man, can't you see the suit? Now GET LOST!" he burst, making the man scramble off. Chrno turned an accusing glare at the young laughing blonde "Having fun do you?"
"Oh Chrno, that was hilarious." She laughed, almost not able to breathe. Azmaria had wandered off to where Steiner was, seeing he needed help. She told her two friends and hurried, before she would be caught in a discussion or quarrel.
Satella barged right into it though "Ahh isn't that just a wonderful party? And my sister even comes later with her employer, it's so long time ago that I have last seen her." She smiled, ignoring the glares the two others threw at each other.
Steiner appeared in the door opening with a big tray with wine glass on it. People took the wine as he passed by them. Azmaria helped him with it as good as she could.
Rosette took a glass as well; she was used to alcohol after all. Chrno didn't take a glass; he still was responsible for Rosette's safety. Suddenly Rosette placed her empty glass on the table and grabbed Chrno's hand "So, are we gonna dance tonight or what?" she asked cheerily and pulled him off to the dance floor. Chrno protested with all what he could, but it was all for naught. He had absolutely no idea how to dance, and Rosette soon found out. She decided to teach him a few steps. She herself had only danced a long time ago in the Orphanage, but she still had it in her right?
The music was peaceful, so there wasn't much jumping around. Actually, it was a waltz, and they pair actually did quite good with the dancing. That was, until something very bad happened. Chrno accidentally stepped on Rosette's foot. She was furious "How dare you ruin my first waltz?" she had raged and had stomped back. The fight went on for quite a while, until Steiner announced that Satella's sister had arrived.
"What? My dear Schwesterchen has arrived?" (Schwesterchen is a cuter form for Schwester, which means sister in German... just like the Japanese that add a –Chan ^^) Satella hurried out the room. Rosette and Chrno walked back to where they had been standing earlier. Azmaria had appeared back at their side as well "Have fun?" she asked with a smile. Rosette snorted "If that Demon over there hadn't broken my foot by stepping on it I would." She huffed exaggarated and crossed her arms in front of her chest.
Chrno didn't answer; he just looked off to somewhere else.
Satella soon entered the room again, followed by a blushing dark brown haired girl in a maids dress. She had a big black eye.
Rosette immediately froze "Oh no... isn't that?" she began, but trailed off as another person entered the room. Rosette let out a gasp and grabbed both Chrno and Azmaria by their collars, and then dragging them off to a secluded area.
"Rosette... what's wro-." Rosette hushed on the little albino when she tried to talk. The blonde pulled them over behind a big curtain "Keep your mouths shut!" she hissed to them and pointed at the man and the maid "Can't you see who that is?"
Azmaria's eyes widened "Oh no, it's Aion." She burst, and Aion it was.
AN: Well, that was first part of the party. I have been a little bored lately and this story seems to be written to so easy -.-' when I look at the other chapters from my other fics I have started the first thought I get is "I don't wanna!!!" -.- but sometimes soon a new chapter is going to show up ^^ I think the first will be "Winter Meeting" but I don't know yet... -.-
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