Chapter 21: Valentine's Ball

Agent BM: Thx, and yes that's true

February 1st

February, the month of Valentine's Day, what some would call "the most romantic holiday". Honey was currently in her store putting out some season merchandise.

"Let's see cherry honey, pomegranate honey, and honey heart lollipops."

"Great stuff, Honey." Buzz complimented.

"Thanks, the customers will love them."

"You think Zeke's planning anything for you?" asked Bumble.

"I don't know, but I hope it's something." Honey replied.

Meanwhile, Zeke was at the garage, and thoughts of Valentine's Day was swirling around in his head. What could he do for Honey? It had been a long time since he spent Valentine's Day with someone, and Honey was special so he wanted this to be perfect.

Later that day Zeke was at home watching TV. As he was flipping through the channels, something caught his eye.

"Are you looking for something to do on Valentine's Day, then bring your date to the annual Valentine's Day ball." the announcer announced.

"Ball?" he asked.

He announced that the ball was going to be held at a really expensive and fancy hotel in the city, and tickets were on sale now.

"Perfect."

He quickly got online, and purchased two tickets for the ball. After making his purchase, the website said that the tickets would arrive in 3-4 days.

February 5th

When the tickets arrived in the mail, Zeke made a little trip to Honey's store.

"Hey Honey." he greeted, as he walked in.

"Hi, Zeke. Great to see you." Honey greeted back.

"I have a surprise for you."

"Oh, really? What?"

Zeke held up the two tickets.

"Tickets for the annual Valentine's Day ball in the city."

"Oh, that sounds like fun."

"It's a real formal event, and it's on Valentine's Day night."

"I'll be ready." Honey told him.

Zeke kissed her cheek, and left the store.

"Looks like you have a Valentine's Day date, Honey." Buzz told Honey.

"Yep, and since it's a formal event, I better check my closet." Honey replied.

Back at her condo, she looked through my closet. Unfortunately, she didn't have a dress that was formal enough for the ball.

"Looks like I have some shopping to do."

"Looks like it." agreed Bumble.

"Gosh, I haven't been clothes shopping in the longest time."

It was true, back in California because of Honey's money issues she didn't have the pleasure of buying clothes she wanted, only the types of clothes she needed.

"You think you'l be able to find a dress?" asked Stinger.

"I can try, but I think I may need some help." Honey told him.

She made some phone calls, and soon she was going to have all the help she needed.

The next day, Honey was picked up by Vanellope, Taffyta, Candlehead, Crumbelina, Minty, and even Calhoun.

"Ready to go shopping, Honey?" asked Vanellope.

"You bet." Honey replied.

She and her bees got into the van and rode into the city. Vanellope, Candlehead, Minty, and Calhoun were also going to the Valentine's Day ball with their husbands, and Taffyta and Crumbelina were good with fashion so they were coming along for consults.

When they got to the mall, they went inside, and went into one of the bigger more popular stores.

"Well here we are, the formal dresses." said Vanellope.

There was a variety of dresses, and now all they had to do was choose which one they wanted. They each looked at the different dresses, and tried to decide which one was the dress for them.

"So many dresses." Honey replied.

"You okay, there Honey?" wondered Calhoun.

"I'm fine, just a little overwhelmed. I've never been able to afford a dress like this in a long time. And plus I want to look great for Zeke."

"Just find something you like." she advised.

And so Honey looked around, and found a nice yellow dress. It was long, strapless, with some ruffles on the skirt of the dress.

"What do you girls think about this?" she asked the others.

"That's a nice dress, Honey." complimented Candlehead.

"Why don't you try it on?" suggested Taffyta.

So Honey went to the dressing rooms, and slipped on the dress.

"What do you think guys?" she asked her bees.

"You look beautiful." said Buzz.

"Gorgeous." replied Bumble.

"Awesome." Stinger told her.

She then looked at herself.

"Wow." she whispered.

It had been a long time since she'd been in a fancy dress like that.

"I think this may be the one." she said.

She stepped out of the dressing rooms, and let the others see her.

"That dress looks great on you." said Vanellope.

"And I can picture some great accessories to go with it." added Crumbelina.

"Then this is the dress for me." Honey declared.

Along with the dress, Honey also purchased a pair of black high heeled shoes, and some black evening gloves. And made an appointment at Crumbelina's beauty salon to get her hair, nails, and makeup done.

February 14th

Once Valentine's Day arrived Honey decided to close early, so she'd be able to make her appointment. She did her work swiftly yet efficiently, and when the time came, she went to close up. As she locked the door, she saw some familiar faces.

The twins and their friends were being walked home by Bill.

"Hi, Miss Honey." greeted Kevin.

"Hello, kids. How was school?" Honey asked them.

"It was fun, we had Valentine's Day parties in class." Madison told her.

"Sounds like fun, did you get any valentines?"

"Yeah, we got lots." Jason told her.

"And we made these for you." Lucy.

The kids each gave her a handmade valentine.

"Aw, thank you kids, I love them." Honey said touched.

After they went on with Bill, and Honey and her bees went to the beauty salon. When she got there, Crumbelina greeted her.

"Hey, Honey are you ready for your beauty treatment?" she asked.

"Yep."

"Then let's get started."

Honey sat in a chair, and she got her hair washed, dried, styled, she also got her nails done, and some of her make-up done. By the time she was finished, and looked in the mirror, she couldn't believe her eyes.

Her long blonde hair was all wavy and up in a high ponytail, and she had on pale yellow eye shadow, blush, and red lipstick.

"Wow, I look fantastic. Thanks so much." she told Crumbelina.

"No problem, and you better get home and get in your dress."

"Right."

She paid Crumbelina and she hurried to catch the bus.

At home her bees were stunned to see how she looked at dolled up.

"You look amazing, Honey." Buzz told her.

"Zeke's going to be totally surprised." added Bumble.

"You got that right, Bumble." agreed Stinger.

"Thanks guys. I have a feeling this night's gonna be great."

Then they heard a familiar horn honk, which meant Zeke was there.

"Well that's my ride. I'll be back later tonight."

"Have a good time." they replied, and then Honey left.

Zeke stood outside of his car, waiting for her. He wore a black suit, with a white shirt, yellow tie, and black shoes.

"Hey, Honey. Wow you look amazing." he told her.

"Thanks, you look good too." she replied.

"Shall we?" he asked.

"We shall." she told him.

He opened the car door for her, and she got in. Once he was in they drove off.

In the city, they arrived at the hotel. A valet took the car from them, and they went inside. They were led to the ballroom, where it was a beautiful sight. There was a giant crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling, the tables were covered with red tablecloths, the smell of delicious food filled the room, and there was a separate area for couples to dance.

Some of the other couples from town were also their in their best clothes. They talked, ate, and when it came time to slow dance, Zeke offered Honey his hand, which she took. They went over to the dance floor, Honey put her hands on his shoulders, and he put his hands around her waist.

They slowly began dancing, and Honey slowly put her head against his chest, and he placed his head on hers. It was a truly magical moment.

That's chapter 21, plz review