A/N- Well here is one chapter a lot of people probably don't want to see… it's not prom. I promise prom is next and I might pull another quick update depending on how I feel… Please don't hate me for it not being prom! I hope you guys enjoy it still!
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The morning before prom I was woken up by James growling. I just turned over and told him to shut up and let me go back to sleep. He just laughed, but he was still tense. I only had a few seconds of silence before he started to growl… again. "Aw come on James, its too early." I groaned. I looked up at him and the intent glare in his eyes caused me to look over my shoulder. Tanya and Kate were standing in my door, glaring right back at James.
"Well it's about time for you to wake up." Tanya said. "We were coming in to wake you up, but James wouldn't let us come near you."
"When did you try to wake me up?" I asked sleepily.
"Um, about two hours ago." Tanya said. I looked over at my clock to see it had 8:30 glowing on its face.
"You were going to wake me up at 6:30? Why?"
"You need to get ready."
"Prom is at eight. We have eleven and a half hours." I groaned, trying to curl back up into James' side.
"No, we need to do your hair, your make-up, and I think we're going to a spa. We're just going to have a girl's day out."
"I'm not getting married. It's just prom." I groaned.
"We didn't get our proms. Trust me, we're making it special and you'll thank us later." Kate said. She tried to come forward to pull me from James, but his arms locked around me again and he growled a bit louder.
"James, you're going to wake my mom up." I groaned. I didn't mind him protecting me so I didn't have to get up; in fact I was enjoying it.
"She's pulling a morning shift so she can be here tonight when we leave for the dance." James said.
"Wait, you saw her already?" I asked.
"No, she left a message on the phone." James said.
"I slept through the phone ringing?" I asked groggily.
"Yes, and now we need to get you fed and going." Tanya said. She came up next to her sister, provoking another growl from James.
"Alright, I don't want a fight to break out on my behalf. Actually, I just don't want my room or my house destroyed." I muttered I stretched in James' arms and smiled at him. "I'll see you tonight."
"I can't believe you're going to give into their demands." James muttered.
"I think you guys are doing some stuff as well today. I'm not sure what though." Kate said.
"We have tonight." I whispered in James' ear before giving him a kiss and getting out of bed. "Let me get a shower in and change. Then I'll come downstairs for breakfast and we can go." I said. Everyone agreed and I grabbed my clothes, giving James one more kiss, and leaving for the bathroom.
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Tanya and her sisters kept me busy pretty much the whole day. We spent the rest of the morning and early afternoon at a spa relaxing. We all opted for the relaxing mud baths while I also got a massage, manicure, and pedicure. The girls stayed with me though while I got my nails done. They filled me in on everything that had been happening in Alaska while I was stuck in school. Apparently James had tried to go vegetarian, but had recently relapsed, claiming he couldn't be weak for the prom since he'd be in a room filled with humans. I wasn't mad when I heard because I understood how hard it was for him to be around just me and he was going to have to be in the ballroom with hundreds of kids.
After the spa we returned to my house to find that my mother was home, but asleep. I had to keep from whimpering too loudly as my hair was pulled, curled, flat ironed and everything else they did to it. I watched was Carmen and Irina, who were in charge of my hair, just rolled their eyes and continued their work. Tanya and Kate were waiting until my hair was done to start putting my make up on. They were going through some of my old clothes and I think they had made a pile to throw some out.
"Cerys, oh! You have friends over." My mom said as she walked in. Everyone stopped what they were doing to look at her.
"Hi Mom. Ya, these are some of the friends I made when I was with James." I introduced everyone and my mom didn't seem too concerned with the difference in visible ages.
"So James will be picking you up tonight?" My mother asked,
"Ya, I think he said he'd be here at 6:30." I replied.
"Alright, well I'll go down stairs and wait for you down there." My mom said.
"We should be done soon." I replied. My dress was still in the bag and hanging in the closet. James had yet to see it, unless he snuck a peak last night. My mom had seen it when I originally gotten home, but hadn't seen it since then.
Carmen and Irina were done with my hair a few minutes after my mother had interrupted them. They quickly switched with Tanya and Kate who pretty much attacked my face with makeup. I remained silent this time and let them do their work. They only took a few minutes to finish. They spun me around so I could look in the mirror. I peaked one eye open and looked at my reflection.
My hair had a few curls falling randomly around my head and the rest was flat. There were no fly-a-ways or frizz which was unusual for my hair. I went to touch it, but Irina smacked my hand away before it had even reached my shoulder. My make up was also magnificent. I couldn't feel the powder that made my face look flawless and my eyes had a shimmery blue on the eye lids. My eyelashes were black with a blue tint as well.
"How did you guys do that?" I asked.
"Do what?" They all said with shrugs and smiles.
"Never mind." I grumbled.
"Ok, dress time. We only have… 5 minutes before James get here and Eleazar says they are on time." Carmen said as she read a message on her phone.
"Let's get going." Kate said. She unwrapped my dress from its back and took it off its hanger. I took off my robe and held my breath as the silky material slid over my arms and then my body.
"Ok, done!" Tanya exclaimed. Once more I was shoved in front of the mirror, where my reaction was similar to my first one. I still wasn't used to all of this glamour. The dress was a pencil tube design. It was black with a fuchsia waistband wrapping around my stomach. The waistband started from right under my breasts, emphasizing them more than I was used to, and ending right above my hips. The black material then flowed out, creating an empire waist that ended right at mid thigh.
As I looked at my reflection the girls around me would tug in certain places, mostly downwards which I eventually stopped. Tanya ran to her purse and pulled out a choker. It was a simple necklace that was made from two ribbons twisted together. There was a golden clasp on the back and a rose and vine charm on the front.
"Now, I think we're officially done." Tanya smiled.
"Where did you get this?" I asked.
"We were shopping and I saw it. It reminded me of the dress and of you and James so I bought it immediately."
"Ya, she scared us when she darted off. We barely saw her leave, and I'm guessing the humans around us didn't even see it." Irina said. "Now shoes!" Kate once more dug through my closet before bringing out a pair of black heels. I used Kate's shoulder for balance as I stepped into the shoes. Ok, they hurt, but I wasn't about to tell any of my friends that. I didn't even want to hear what they would say if I did. Kate finished tying the ribbon on the top before standing up.
"Now, let's get you downstairs." Kate said.
"I agree, especially since the guys just got here." Carmen said. She waved at someone, probably Eleazar, from the window. I heard the doorbell ring and my mother answer.
"Ok, we need to go… now!" I replied. Kate grinned before picking me up and running downstairs, appearing at the bottom.
"I didn't see you come down the stairs!" My mother said.
"Sorry, I couldn't wait anymore." I replied as I walked over to James, not taking my eyes off of him. He was in an all black tux with a fuchsia tie bringing the only color to the outfit.
"O my, we forgot all about the corsages!" My mother shrieked.
"No we didn't!" Tanya said, pulling a clear box from her purse. It was a purple flower on a single pin for James' jacket.
"O perfect! Thank god for you girls. Let me go get my camera!" My mom rushed into the kitchen. I rolled my eyes, but smiled up at James. When my mother returned with her camera we did the whole corsage swap and a kiss before posing for some pictures. My mother cooed as she moved us into different positions, including the middle of the stairs where I nearly fell on my face because of my shoes, but James instantly caught me. He just laughed as he held me through all the pictures and then until we reached the solid tile floor at the bottom of the stairs.
"Are you guys going to dinner?" My mom asked.
"I don't know…" I asked looking at James. If we left now we would be pretty early for the dance.
"We are. In fact we were going to go to your restaurant." James replied.
"All of us?" I asked.
"We hope so. Don't worry, we're going to change so you guys aren't the only fabulous looking couple." Tanya replied. As we decided all of our numbers my mother was on the phone talking to someone.
"Ok, I have a table ready for you guys. Don't worry about ordering, I'll be preparing your dishes personally." My mom said with a smile.
"Thanks mom." I said. I smiled and gave her a hug before walking out with James. In front of our house was a sleek black Rolls Royce Phantom. My jaw dropped. I had never been a car fan, but wow. James seemed proud of himself as he walked us over. I made to get in the passenger door, but James stopped me and helped me into the back. As I was getting in I noticed Laurent getting in the front.
We rode in silence, well Laurent drove in silence, and James and I spent the quick ride making up for the time we didn't have together. We had rested last night, but I was sure that tonight it was time to make up for everything. We had a few soft mumbles of "I love you", but other than that our lips didn't really separate.
"We're here. You two should separate you before the girls do." Laurent warned. He heeded his warning and climbed out of the car. Kate fussed over my hair and quickly set a few of the strands back in their place. Everyone looked as though they were going to the prom as well. They had most likely changed in the car, but I couldn't remember if the guys were already in the tuxes since I only had eyes for James.
We waited a few minutes until an appetizer of Calamari was sent out to our table. Emily smiled and said her hello when she had a break and I went through the introductions. When food was brought out my friends all ate pieces, although Laurent and Eleazar claimed they had already eaten and were only given water. I ate most from my plate, but also a bit from James so that it looked like he had eaten as well. When my mom asked why we had eaten so little we just said we were too excited to worry about food. Luckily she bought it and sent out a desert instead of another course. Thank god, because I was getting full.
When we were done I said goodbye to Emily and my mom before heading back to the Phantom with James. This time Eleazar and Carmen rode in the front. They pulled up in the front to let James and me out. I let took in a deep breath and closed my eyes as James helped me out.