Chapter 26-As the Night Follows
When Friday came, all of the students were preparing themselves to go the dance. Ralph and Vanellope were both getting dressed up in their rooms. Ralph was finally able to take off the bandages on his left hand and left eye, because he had worn them for a long enough time. As he took them off, he saw that his burn and wounds were all gone and ended up looking brand new. As both of them headed downstairs, King Candy and Valeria saw them and commented on how they looked lovely.
"I can definitely say that you two kids look lovely." Valeria commented.
"Alright, now, have fun at the dance." King Candy assured.
"We will, Dad. See you later." Vanellope replied.
As soon as they got to the dance, Ralph was immediately with Samus, Vanellope was immediately with Rancis, and Felix was immediately with Tamora. During a slow tempo song, Felix and Tamora talked to each other while their arms were around each other. They became closer as a couple, yet still had difficulty to describe how they felt.
"Why haven't you told me that you liked me before?" Felix asked.
"I didn't know what to do at the time." Tamora answered "No one has ever made feel this way in a long time. I was never able to say it."
"Are you still holding yourself back after your previous relationship?" Felix continued asking "Because I don't think you can keep yourself away from how you feel."
"After I lost Bradley, I felt heartbroken in a way I never have before." Tamora explained "I hated feeling like that and I didn't want to go through that again."
"So, to protect yourself, you basically keep away any emotions you approach?" Felix assumed "Avoiding your feelings doesn't keep you safe, it just keeps people out."
"It's kind of strange how you still like me even though you know how cold natured I am." Tamora commented.
"Well, I stand by my word that you're the most dynamite gal I've ever seen." Felix commented back.
That comment which usually caused Tamora to spark into anger, instead caused her to push Felix closer to her and hold their arms around each other.
"I'm sorry for saying that again." Felix remarked.
"That's okay, I don't mind." Tamora replied.
Elsewhere at that time, Ralph and Samus were also together. Samus was looking up towards Ralph's face with her arms around Ralph's chest. From how close they were to each other, it was noticeable how Ralph was 13 inches taller than Samus.
"I didn't know how, but I can't believe you finally got a date for my cousin Kitana." Samus commented "Usually, no guy can handle her considering how rough natured she is."
"I guess you could say it takes the right kind of guy like Liu Kang to handle her." Ralph commented back.
"Still, I'm curious to know how you were able to find the perfect match for anyone." Samus replied "It's a remarkable skill that is hard to come by."
"From what you have said before, I don't know how you can handle me." Ralph replied back.
"I hear a lot from these students who have said that they are scared of you." Samus mentioned "I've been following off of what you have said to me before and I just don't get why people would be afraid of how highly tall and heavy you are."
"You've forgot how it's frightening that I've been prone to being destructive." Ralph mentioned back.
"I'm not afraid of you, Ralph." Samus replied "In fact, I kind of like the treatment that you've given me and I've found you to be quite interesting."
As time kept following, the end of June was heading their way meaning it was going to be the end of the school year. Ralph and Vanellope finished the 10th grade with success and were prepared for summer vacation. After the last day of school, both of them went back home in Vanellope's car. On the drive back, they had a conversation.
"You know, Vanellope, I'd like to thank you for making this semester at school pretty interesting." Ralph commented.
"Well, what can I say?" Vanellope replied "I'm full of excitement. I mean, you are now on the football team leading them to victory and I'm going to be the next student council president. Anyways, what's with the total recall, Ralph?"
"Don't you think it's important to look back on previous encounters?" Ralph asked.
"Ralph, I live in the present, man." Vanellope answered "You are going to love this summer vacation, my new brother. You know why?"
"Why?" Ralph questioned.
"It's because this summer is going to be legend…wait for it…dary." Vanellope answered "That's right. I say it's going to be legendary. Now, come on, let's kick off this day, big guy."
Vanellope then proceeded to play the music from her iPod connected to her car. She pressed play without knowing what song was going to be played. All of a sudden, the song "Wannabe" by the Spice Girls ended up playing on the speakers. From the first few seconds of hearing the song, both of them felt strange, so Vanellope immediately pressed pause.
"I'm sorry, I picked the wrong song." Vanellope said.
"Are you serious, Vanellope?" Ralph asked "Why do you like the Spice Girls?"
"Hey, it was when I was young and impressionable." Vanellope answered "So, don't judge me, Stinkbrain."
Vanellope then played another song from her iPod which was the song "Good Time" by Carly Rae Jepsen and Owl City. Both Ralph and Vanellope enjoyed listening to the song, and the song proceeded to play through the speakers as they were on their way back home. The drive back made them excited and ready to anticipate for what events would throw their way during the summer.