A/N: Just to let y'all know... Edward might get a little out of character... keep in mind that I am basing this on my dream... and dreams do not always reflect reality.
But as much as I tried to write Edward "out of character" the more I found him in character... so go figure!
And to my reviewer: thanks oi-oi-oi you are the first! And I hope that you like this chapter!
I don't own Edward... blah blah blah,
The dark mountain loomed over the quiet neighborhood. The gossiping women whispered about the mansion's inhabitants. As Rhemus carefully made his way down, for supplies, they stared. The decrepit old man walked carefully relying heavily on his cane. He wouldn't leave his home at all... if it weren't for the boy.
Tabie stood at the mountains base, staring up. Wow! Was it this tall when Grams brought me?
It seemed like a lifetime passed before Tabie reached her destination. A virtual paradise. The lush garden was filled with flowers and adorned with bushes in the most interesting shapes. A dinosaur. A water creature. But the one that almost made Tabie's heart break was the perfectly sculpted hand. Edward did that. Tabie said to herself giving the yard one last look before making her way to the large front door. Truthfully, the house itself gave Tabie the creeps—like something out of a Vincent Price movie.
She knocked on the door.
"Come in" came a voice from inside. Tabie used all of her strength to open the large door.
"Hello!" she called, "IT's Tabie Clark. Remember, I'm Petunia's granddaughter... I came here last..." Tabie didn't finish her sentence. Edward stood in front of her. Perfect, adorable Edward.
"Hi" he said, waving a bladed hand.
"hey" Tabie replied restraining herself from rushing up and squeezing the fragile creature.
"so what brings you here?" Edward asked. Trying to remember the lingo Tabie taught him the summer before.
Tabie smiled at his attempt.
"I um...well Edward, do you know what a "prom" is?"
Edward nodded. He didn't know exactly, but it sounded fun. And if Tabie wanted him to know... then he would know.
"well mine is coming up and this is actually really unlike me. Usually I'd never do this, but would you wanna go with me? To prom. It's not a big deal like If you don't want to but..."
"I'll go" Edward replied looking at his hands. He looked back up at Tabie, his brown eyes sad. "what about..."
"It won't really matter! I mean there will be so many people there, you'll just sort of "blend in"! if I were on the committee I'd lobby for a costume dance... but If anyone stares...God! I won't let them! You'll be great!"
Tabie couldn't control herself. She rushed up and seized Edward in a warm hug. Carefully, he returned it. He liked the feeling of the girl's body against his.
The prom was only one week away. Tabie found it hard to keep her date a secret. Katherine kept mocking her. "So Tabs, are you and your cat going to have a prom of your own? Dancing the night away to David Cassidy records?!?!"
Anyone who knew Tabie knew you don't mess with her cat.
"JUST SHUT UP KATHERINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Tabie screamed pushing herself away from the table.
Just wait, Tabie thought, I'll have the best looking date at the prom...
Tabie's parents were very happy for her. That she was actually going to her senior prom. Edward was a nice boy...or that's what Grams told them. the subject of his hand was never brought up...
Grams had agreed to let Edward stay with her (instead of cutting the date short). She spoke with Rhemus about care—what to do for cuts, feeding...etc. Edward was excited about his trip. He had never been down the mountain before. But his father was a bit worried... he was afraid that Edward might not be ready, but in the end, the experience seemed to overweigh any consequences he could foresee.
Edward was going to prom... Scissorhands and all.
Coming up: Edward learns to dance, Tabie tells Katherine... They hold hands?!?!?!?!
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