Thursday Night...

"Esmeralda, can I talk to you," Rapunzel asked.

"Sure, come in."

Rapunzel walked into Esmeralda's room and closed the door behind her. She sat down on the bed and started fidgeting with her hair.

"What's going on?" Esmeralda asked.

"I'm ready," Rapunzel said, quietly. "I think tonight's the night."

Esmeralda was confused at first, but then caught on.

"I don't know what to do, though," Rapunzel continued. "I feel weird doing it with everyone else in the house."

Esmeralda smiled at Rapunzel. "Leave them to me. I'll meet you in your room in a few minutes."

The girls walked out of the bedroom and Rapunzel went upstairs. Esmeralda found Phoebus playing video games in the living room with Flynn and Aladdin. Esmeralda knelt behind the couch and put her arms around Phoebus' neck.

"Hey, babe," Phoebus greeted, distractedly.

"Ya know, I was thinking that since tonight is our last night here maybe we could have a bonfire," Esmeralda said. "It'd be a nice way for all of us to have one more chance to do something together before returning to the real world."

"That's a great idea," Phoebus said.

The boys shut off their game and went outside to get the fire going. Esmeralda told Mulan, Kayley, Aladdin, Jasmine and Flynn that they were going to have a bonfire. Everyone went outside and sat around the fire.

"Where's Rapunzel?" Flynn asked.

"I'm not sure," Esmeralda said. "I'll go check on her."

Esmeralda hurried back inside and went into Rapunzel's room. Rapunzel was pacing back and forth.

"Are you sure you're ready?" Esmeralda asked.

"Yes."

"All right. Put them chemise on. I'll be right back," Esmeralda said.

Esmeralda went downstairs and grabbed every candle she could find and a pack of matches. When she returned to Rapunzel's room, Rapunzel was standing in front of the full-length mirror, staring awkwardly at her reflection.

"You look great," Esmeralda said, as she set up the candles around the room.

"I feel so...exposed."

"Honey, you're a lot more covered up now than when you were in your bikini earlier today," Esmeralda said.

"I know. But, that was different. I wasn't trying to seduce Flynn then," Rapunzel said.

"Try to relax. Flynn is going to be floored when he sees you."

Rapunzel smiled. "You think?"

"Definitely."

Rapunzel's smile quickly faded. "I've never had sex before. What if I'm not any good?"

Esmeralda put her hands on Rapunzel's shoulders. "Don't worry about that. Flynn knows this is your first time, so he isn't going to put any pressure on you. Just do what feels natural and feels good."

Rapunzel nodded, still looking at her reflection.

"Where's your makeup?" Esmeralda asked.

"On the dresser," Rapunzel replied, pointing in the direction of the dresser.

Esmeralda grabbed her makeup bag and a comb. She gently teased Rapunzel's hair, then applied some eyeliner and eyeshadow over her eyes. When Esmeralda was finished Rapunzel looked sexy, but still really pretty. Esmeralda couldn't help being proud.

"Everyone's outside at the bonfire," Esmeralda said. "I'll send Flynn up without tipping anyone off."

"Thank you, Esmeralda."

Esmeralda nodded and left, closing the door behind her. She rejoined her friends, and knelt down next to Flynn.

"Um, Flynn? Rapunzel isn't feeling very well and was asking to see you," Esmeralda said.

Rapunzel took the small box of condoms out of Flynn's bag and opened it. She set one on the nightstand and put the rest back in his bag. She then sat down on the bed.

"Rapunzel?" Flynn stopped when he saw Rapunzel. "Wow...You look amazing."

Rapunzel blushed. "Thank you."

Rapunzel stood up and walked over to Flynn and softly kissed him. She gripped the bottom of his shirt and started to pull it off. Flynn broke the kiss and stopped her.

"Rapunzel, wait," he whispered.

Rapunzel stepped back; all of her confidence was suddenly gone. Has he changed his mind?

"What's wrong?" Rapunzel asked.

"There's something I need to tell you first," Flynn said.

Rapunzel sat back down on the bed. "What is it?"

Flynn sat down next to Rapunzel and pulled her onto his lap so she was straddling him. "Rapunzel, I love you."

Rapunzel smiled. "You do? You're not just saying that because we're about to...?"

Flynn shook his head. "I mean it. And I wanted you to know that before you ended up regretting giving yourself to me."

Rapunzel ran her fingers through Flynn's hair. "I love you, too, Flynn."

Flynn kissed Rapunzel and she slipped off his shirt. He picked her up and gently lied her down on the bed.

Esmeralda rested her head on Phoebus' shoulder and he wrapped his arm around her. She had to admit that she was jealous of Rapunzel. She wished she was having a night like hers with Phoebus. She wondered how long Phoebus wanted to wait until they slept together. Again.

"Esmeralda, I need to talk to you for a minute," Phoebus said. He stood up and held his hand out for her.

Esmeralda took his hand and he led her down to the pier. The moon shone brightly above them and Esmeralda stared at its reflection in the water. She couldn't help feeling sappy and romantic.

"I'm sorry we haven't had much alone time this week," Phoebus said.

"It's all right."

"I was really hoping this was going to be a romantic getaway for us," Phoebus said.

Esmeralda smiled. "Well, this could be a romantic moment."

Phoebus pulled her into his arms and she rested her head on his chest. He put his hand on the back of her head and held her close. Esmeralda closed her eyes, taking in the smell of his cologne. Phoebus had changed everything for her. He made her believe in love. She loved him more than she ever thought she'd love anyone. She wanted to sleep with Phoebus, but it wasn't the same feeling she'd had with Naveen or any other boy she had been with. This time she'd actually be making love; it would mean something to her. Her love for Phoebus consumed her and it was almost overwhelming. Esmeralda stood up on her tip toes and kissed Phoebus. He gently stroked her cheek with his thumb as he kissed her back. Esmeralda was so happy she thought she was going to cry. She was no longer envious of what Rapunzel was doing. Right now, Esmeralda would not give up this moment for anything.

"You mean so much to me, Esmeralda," Phoebus said.

"You're my everything, Phoebus."