[Here's chapter 11! Sorry I've left you guys on such a cliff hanger. Enjoy!]
(Bridgette's POV)
Boo Boo Bear and I are too excited to join everyone on this trip to the Hearts Horns Winery. We already have a table ready for us! "Why don't you wait here while I tell the others where we are, Bridge?" "I thought I was going to do that." I mumble clearly. "Well I'm fine either way, Babe." One of the things I love about Geoff is how laid-back and mellow, and understanding he is. It complements my personality helps us get along with each other. "Then I'll see if everyone else has made it yet. That ride was really nice. I always enjoy spending time with you." I realize what I just said and blush awkwardly; immediately looking at the framed painting of a bowl of champagne grapes. "Same here! No need to be embarrassed." "Really?" He tilts my head so we're gazing into each other's eyes from about an inch apart. "Yeah! One sec, Bridge. Looks like Gwen and Trent are here." I nod patiently, get up out of my seat, and greet them with pure enthusiasm. "Gwen!" "Bridgette!" we wrap our arms around each other in a heartwarming hug. Geoff and Trent are doing their little hand-fist-bump-arm shake-thing before Geoff wraps us into a huge group hug.
But then I remember something very important... "Hey guys," I mumble. "What's up Bridge?" everyone turns in my direction. "I-I think we forgot Duncan and Courtney…" I confess. "WHAT!" My bad… "So what are we gonna do?" Gwen taps my shoulder gently. "Wait. Is that them?" Geoff cups his hand around one of his ears. "Come on Princess. You're safe, everything's gonna be fine. Just smile." "Are you sure?" "Of course. I won't let anything bad happen to you." "Who knew Duncan was such a softie..." I giggle really softly to Gwen so no one else hears me. They finally come out to the table; he has an arm wrapped around Courtney and it's sooo romantic!
I rush up to Courtney, "What happened to you guys? You took forever to get here! Was the driver an idiot or something?" "No." the couple say at the same time. "Seriously! Did you guys stop and make-" "GEOFF!" I yell-whisper in his ear. Sometimes, he gets really obnoxious and I understand how the Princess feels… "Shut up, man!" Duncan gives him one of those 'looks' and Courtney's blushing, so I'm pretty sure that just made things more weird. "Well, we got a table and everyone ordered already." Gwen breaks the silence. "Thanks." I whisper into one of her ears. "Well, let's treat Mocha to some wine!" "Geoff!" I roll my eyes again. Sometimes he can't take anything seriously. "Well…" "Don't worry about it, Princess. If you don't want any, we won't order it for you." "Thanks." I can see her blush and gaze into Duncan's eyes. I want to squeal so bad, but I think it would weird everyone out. "So, what do you want to order, Duncan?" "The drunk dragon and a bad burger. Are you gonna get the goody-two-shoe food?" "No! Why would you think that?" "Because I love you." they argue like an old married couple…and it's sooo adorable!!! "My parents used to always get the king of kind special. I think I'll get that." "Court, do you know about any good drinks here?" I ask. "I think I'm interested in the blueberry one." Gwen points out. "I only know the nonalcoholic ones but I'm sure you can order whatever and it'll be really good." Court explains.
The food and stuff got to our table and is delicious. "Courtney, you have really good taste." Gwen and I compliment her with our mouths full of food. "Well, I'm glad you're enjoying it. Cheers to friendship in paradise!" the Princess holds Duncan's hand and raises her glass. "Hey Princess, what's in your glass?" "Oh. My favorite virgin cream soda that's naturally made." "Bet it tastes sweet; like me." "Whatever…" "You guys are sooo cute together!" I couldn't help but gush over them.
We finished our food a little while ago and everything tasted amazing! (Courtney has great taste.) "Do you guys want to call that waiter dude over so we can get dessert?" "Dessert, eh? Sounds good to me…" "Duncan man, just no." Trent lightly slaps his wrist on his forehead. "I'm full…" Gwen, Courtney and I groan all at the same time. "I'm considering splitting the cruel créme bruléé with you. Is that okay, Gwen?" "Let's see how much I can digest, Trent." she mumbles. "What do you wanna get, Bridge?" "Eh, something small and nonalcoholic." "Okay." my schmoopie poo agrees. "Man, you two are so simple; you and Malibu." "That's just the way I like it…" I bashfully nod. "Here's the check guys, do you any dessert or to-go boxes?" "Thanks. My boyfriend and I want get a surprise, Gwen Trent want a cruel créme bruléé, and Geoff and Bridgette-" "We're gonna order the 6 small cupcakes. Could you also bring out 5 to-go boxes for us please?" I interrupt Courtney. "Okay, we'll have those out for you guys in a moment. Wait, are you the Devil? The Devil?! I'll get your order ready ASAP." As the waiter walks to another table, Courtney looks my way; a little annoyed. "Bridgette!" "What? I was just trying to be helpful…" I mumble. "Sorry about that." "Well hey, at least you didn't spill the remains of that soda all over someone." Trent calms her down. "It would have been funny though." Gwen snickers and it makes me laugh too.
Today was sooo much fun; the desserts were super tasty same with the savory eats at that winery. I learned more about myself, as well as my friends. After lunch, Courtney even showed us around this really cool marketplace and we got all sorts of stuff from shopping there! Now we're planning to get back to the carriages and return to the palace. "Thanks for planning such a great day out, Court. We had tons of fun." "Well, I just wanted to thank everyone for making me feel like I belong. It feels like I'm in a fairytale; I've found true love, made way more friends than I ever had in the castle and…" she starts to get flustered on our ways to the carriages. "Are you okay?" I tap her shoulder lightly. "I've never been better." Courtney genuinely smiles wide at me. We give each other a nice; comforting hug. Even Gwen joins us! And she never really did hugs. By never, I mean never.
It was something fun and special to me; and I'm sure it is to everyone else. Especially Courtney… And the surprise the Angel and the Devil shared was this delish cookies and cream cheesecake. They even let each of us have a slice and KISSED! Not that we could actually eat any more food… We (as a friend-group) bonded a lot today and; I'm never gonna forget it.