Lemina sat at a table wondering why the events of the day had happened. First she didn't
have a date, then Leo asked her, then she was dumped and didn't even know it until
Ronfar asked her out. Not that she minded. There was no way her and Leo would be
good together. But then again would she and Ronfar get along tonight?
No one had even known that Mauri and Ronfar had broken up. The former couple were
at the restaurant earlier talking and laughing and acting as if nothing was different. That
was why Lemina was surprised when Ronfar told her about the breakup, but nothing beat
the surprise of him asking her here tonight. And so here she sat, uncomfortably waiting
for everyone else to arrive.
She looked around the room. It was a dance, but not the kind she would choose to go to
under different circumstances. It was more of a ballroom affair where everyone was
supposed to be dressed to the nines and soft sleepy music was played. The dance
was a private affair for the heroes who saved the world, but only four of them would be
attending tonight. Hiro and Lucia were off on their own and Ruby was too busy at
Taben's peak. Still, Lemina had dressed up in a soft powder blue dress for the occasion,
something she rarely did. Even with the satiny dress she still felt like she didn't belong.
She checked her watch. "They're late! They'll all have to pay a 50 silver late fee."
"What was that?" Lemina looked up to see Leo with Jean on his arm.
She gave a nervous grin. "Oh Leo I didn't know you were there." She looked around.
"Where's Ronfar?"
Jean gave a knowing smile. "He went over to the buffet table to get a bottle of
champagne." She replaced her cocky grin with an innocent look. "Why are you so
concerned?"
"Oh don't even give me that look" Lemina snapped. Jean just smiled once more as Leo
and her sat down next to the blond. Soon Ronfar returned with a bottle of champagne
held tightly in his hand. "Champagne anyone?"
Everyone nodded as Ronfar filled each glass half full. Lemina looked questionably at the
bubbly liquid before taking a small sip. In an instant she spit it out.
"What's the matter with this champagne?" she said in a grimace.
Leo raised an eyebrow. "Have you ever had champagne before Lemina?"
"Of course I have!" she snapped. "At least I think."
Ronfar grinned. "That's ok you'll learn to like it. And me." He added with a smirk.
Lemina blushed quite furiously as Leo laughed. "Ronfar you're going to scare her off."
Jean gave a little laugh before stopping suddenly. She listened as the song changed to a
wispy sweet melody she knew all too well.
"I love this song! I haven't heard it in such a long time."
Leo gave a subtle smile. "Would you like to dance?"
"I'd love to." Lemina watched as Leo escorted Jean to the dance floor. "I think Jean
finally got what she wanted."
"And what was that?" Ronfar questioned.
"Well . . . she said she felt like something was missing in her life. I think Leo's what she
meant."
Ronfar shook his head. "I never would have imagined those two actually hooking up
though. It's crazy."
Lemina took a long drink of her champagne. She was slowly getting accustomed to the
warmth that filled her body after every sip. She was also aware of the fact that she was
getting more and more relaxed with each sip. Maybe tonight wouldn't be so bad after all.
***
Jean felt like she was floating. Sure Leo wasn't the most romantic guy but . . . she was
very content with being in his arms. She laid her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes.
"I don't want this ever to end."
Leo smiled. He knew exactly how she felt. It felt so right to hold her that it was almost
as though it was fate that they were together. He wrapped his arms around her tighter to
ensure she wouldn't leave him. "I don't want it to end either."
She looked up at him. "Leo, what are we going to do when it's time to leave the cabin? I
mean you live in Raculi and I stay with the carnival . . . we'll be far away from each
other."
He hadn't thought of that. He already felt a tightness in his chest at the thought of not
having her near. He gave a reassuring smile. "Well, we'll make the best of the time we
have here and we'll visit each other often. How does that sound?"
She nuzzled his neck. "Horrible. I don't want to be away from you."
He was taken aback by her forwardness. It was definitely something he wasn't used to,
being in so few relationships. But then again it was something he could definitely get used
to.
He gave a little smile as the song ended and he walked her back to the table. "We'll work
something out."
Jean forgot Leo for a second as she set her sight on Lemina. The girl's cheeks were
slightly flushed in a way that showed she was already getting tipsy.
"Hi Jean!" She reached across the table and grabbed the gypsy's arm, almost causing a
nearby candle to catch the front of her dress on fire. "Come with me to the bathroom."
Ronfar shook his head as the two girls left. "What is it with women going to the
bathroom in groups?"
Leo shrugged. "That's one of the world's greatest mysteries."
***
Jean frowned as Lemina checked her self in the mirror. "Lemina are you ok? You seem
so . . . different."
Lemina giggled unnaturally. "Well I think the champagne has helped." She turned away
from the mirror and looked at Jean. "Jean, do you think Ronfar likes me?"
"Well obviously if he asked you here. Plus, he's been doing a lot of flirting with you. Why?"
"I think he's cute" she blurted. She immediately turned red as Jean laughed.
"Oh I see. Well I think he does but you have to remember he just got out of a serious
relationship. Give him time."
Lemina nodded as she thought this over. "That seems logical." She leaned over toward
Jean to whisper as though there was someone else in the bathroom. "What about you and
Leo?"
"Everything's perfect. He's perfect."
"I'm glad you're so happy. Well we better get back. Ronfar said something about going
early since no one's really here."
"Already? I wanted to dance more."
Lemina giggled. "I'm sure you did." She said with an implying tone. "I saw how close
you guys were dancing." She left the lavatory before Jean could reply.
As they approached the table Ronfar and Leo stood up. "We've decided to head back to
the cabin. Is that ok?"
Both girls agreed as they picked up their things. Just as they were about to leave Ronfar
stopped them and went back over to the buffet table. When he returned, he held two
bottles of alcohol. "Hey it's technically ours right? We can't let it go to waste. Besides, I
want to see what all of you guys look like drunk. Except for Jean who I've already seen
drunk."
"What do you mean?"
He grinned. "Don't you remember getting drunk with the old man in the dojo? I have the
picture to prove it–"
Jean's eyes widened as she desperately tried to change the subject. "So what are we going
to do back at the cabin?"
Leo shrugged. "Whatever we want I guess."
Ronfar put his arm around Lemina. "I have a few ideas of what we could do . . . "
Instead of yelling like usual, Lemina just nodded and put her head on his chest as they
approached the car. "Sounds like a plan."
***
Ugh I'm having a horrible time writing this. If anyone has any suggestions what-so-ever
please tell me! Oh and please review ^_^