Author: Sparkling-Diva
Rating: PG-13 (possibly more later)
Genre: Romance/Drama
Pairing: Christine/Erik
Feedback: Yes, please! Also being nice would make me happy.
Disclaimer: I do not own Gaston Leroux's Phantom or anything I might refer to based on Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical adaptation of it.
Summary: Christine makes an important decision that could forever change the lives of many…
Author's Note: Okay, first of all I will post this chapter but now that I read it I really have no clue what I was thinking about then. LOL! It's a little too lovely-dovey. But if it's too much for you, don't worry for there is more drama ahead. I guess this was just a filler-upper chappie. But it's fun so read on and enjoy!
Chapter 16
It was late that afternoon when Erik finally returned. He did not realize that the scandal of what happened in the Opera House was so great as well as the damage that had been done that he really had to be careful as he made his way throughout the city in the shadows., He had tried to sneak around the best that he could to get the things he needed for everyday life.
He now entered the lair and was surprised when he saw that there was a table set with food, drinks, and candlelight.
"I thought that you might like it," Christine said from behind him.
He turned around with his mask still on, "You did all this?'
"Yes. Don't you like it?" Christine asked. She waited for a response but nothing came. "So, you don't."
"No, I mean- yes I do it's just that nobody has ever done something like this for me before," he said approaching her and giving her a hug. "Thank you."
"You're welcome," Christine replied returning the embrace and then went onto stroking some of his hair.
She then slowly removed his mask and said, "I thought I already told you. There is no need for a mask when you're with me." She placed it on a small table and then softly kissed the scared the side of the face.
"So it doesn't scare you?" Erik said smiling.
"For the billionth time, no it doesn't."
"Good," he replied.
"Hungry?" she asked.
"Very …ummm…sorry I was late."
"That's alright. I understand," she said, "C'mon and sit. I roasted some beef and there's some potatoes with wine if you'lll like."
"Thanks," he said sitting down.
They finished up their meal and began to talk.
"Christine…"
"Yes?"
"About last night…"
"Yes."
"Were you okay with it? I mean, I wasn't pressuring you to rush into it after we got married or anything. That was not my intention. It was the first-."
"Mine too…" Christine finished.
There was silence for a while until Erik said, "Was it wrong?"
"What was?"
"What we did. Was it? You're still very young."
"I don't think so. No, it wasn't at all."
"Christine, what do you want your future to be?"
"What do you mean?"
"What are your dreams? What do you want to with your life? What do you want to be?"
"You want to know?"
"Yes."
"Alright I want to fall madly in love with the man of my dreams, live in a castle, and live happily ever after."
Erik just stared at her in silence.
"I was being sarcastic," she replied, "Can you even take a joke?"
"It's that really what you want."
"Not really. Well…some part of it is true. I couldn't care less where I live as long as I am happy and in love. That's all that should matter right?"
"I suppose," Erik replied. He paused for a moment and said, "Are you happy here?"
"Why wouldn't I be? Everything I've said that I wanted is here."
Erik smiled.
"Now, if you don't mind, I'm going to go and get these plates cleaned. Why don't you go and work on your music?"
"I could help."
"Don't worry. I'll be fine," Christine said before leaving.
Erik just stared at her dumbstruck.
They really were in love.