Disclaimer: I do not own anything to do with Gone With the Wind. (Except for a copy of the book that is.)
Scarlett awoke in the afternoon, surprised that she had actually been able to sleep. Mammy was bustling around the room, getting Scarlett's outfit for the ball together. "Afternoon, ma lamb. Is you all rested for yo' ball?"
"Oh, yes Mammy. I've slept so much that I can't imagine that I will get worn out. I just can't wait for tonight."
Mammy helped Scarlett get dressed for the ball.
Rhett felt his breath catch as he watched Scarlett descend the stairs later that evening. "You're beautiful." He whispered when she approached him. He said it so quietly, that Scarlett almost thought she had imagined it, and then she realized that his lips had moved.
She stared at him curiously for a moment before replying, "thank you darling. You look wonderful also." Rhett was surprised to hear her respond, because he himself hadn't realized that he had spoken aloud. He quickly pulled himself together and gave his arm to Scarlett.
"Well, my pet. Shall we make everyone in this town seethe with jealousy?"
"That sounds wonderful." Scarlett said with a large grin.
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As Scarlett and Rhett walked through the doors into the expansive, decorated ballroom, everyone slowly began to turn and watch them. All of the men wished to dance with her and the women wanted to talk to her and see if the rumors of her change were correct. Melanie was the first to appear at Scarlett's side. "Scarlett darling. I'm so happy that you were able to come. We were all so afraid that you might not be well enough yet. Please do take care of yourself tonight."
"Oh, thank you Mellie. I have already promised Rhett that I will tell him if I feel bad in any way."
"Oh good. Please do that." Melanie had a worried smile on her face. She turned to Rhett and said, "Don't let her trick you. We both know how good she is at that."
Rhett laughed loudly, "I'll try, but like you said, she is very good at getting whatever she wants. It will take a lot for her to leave here tonight."
As a song started, Scarlett grabbed Rhett's arm, "Oh Rhett, let's dance! Please?"
Rhett laughed again, "See?"
Melanie watched the couple, both happy for them and worried about Scarlett's health.
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A few hours later, Scarlett began to feel weak. "Rhett?"
"Yes darling?"
"I think it's time to go home."
"What's wrong?"
"I just feel tired. Nothing too bad. Rhett, I.." Scarlett didn't know how to tell him that she wanted to be with him. She wanted it more than she had ever wanted anything in her life.
"Alright, darling. Let's go home," Rhett said, reading the need in her eyes. They said their goodbyes and quickly exited the ball that Scarlett had thought about for weeks. Now all she wanted was her husband.
A/N- I am so sorry that 1. It took me forever to update this story, and 2. The last chapter was so short and rushed. I just lost interest in this story and I didn't want to just leave it. Maybe someday I will get the motivation to come back and change then ending, or add on to this, but for not it is finished.