CASSIDY'S POINT OF VIEW:
When Thomas ran back into the room, I was undeniably distraught and nervous, wringing my fingers furiously and pacing the floor. When he opened the box, I went insane. Inside, was a white silk dress with French lace and beads lining the seams. He smiled at my most likely gaping face.
He pulled the dress out and I covered my mouth, perfectly stunned. It was strapless and quite elegant, like a wedding dress almost. "Thomas…" I happened to mutter as my eyes traveled over the dress. The corset was almost a foggy white that concealed delicate designs of glitter. The top obviously hugged the waist fiercely, but the skirt immediately strayed out right where the waist ended. I opened and closed my mouth, probably looking like a fish.
Thomas laughed and held it up to me, looking me over intensely. "This will definitely do." He said with a proud smile. "Where…how…?" I stuttered stupidly. "It was my mother's wedding dress. It's the only thing I have left of her and I would be pleased if you were the one to wear it." He said sincerely. I widened my eyes, excited and scared at the same time. After a dead silence, I jumped into Thomas's arms and cried happily. He laughed heartily and wrapped his arms around me. "Do you like it?" He asked.
"Are you kidding? It's gorgeous! It's stunning! And…I can't wear it!" I yelled stubbornly. His smile faded. "What?" He asked disbelievingly. "I can't go to the Ball! I can't, I won't." I said, crossing my arms. He grabbed my arm and dragged me out of the room. "You can and you will."
THOMAS'S POINT OF VIEW:
I stood outside the bathroom door, tapping my foot impatiently. What on Earth is taking so long? "Cass? You finished yet?" I asked exasperatingly. I heard a frustrated sigh then her stubborn reply, "Thomas, I just got out of the bathtub." She just got out of the…? My gosh, women were slow. I tried to push away the thoughts of my petite Cassidy with no clothing. Her long legs glimmering with water and her long luscious curls descending down her bare back and…anyways, she's taking too long.
"Er…Thomas?" I heard her call unsurely from the other side. "What is it?" I asked, almost concerned. "Well, I…uh…have never worn a corset before…do you think you could…you know, perhaps…help me?" I almost laughed at her request, but cautiously walked through the door. My eyes were not ready for the angelic sight before me. The dress was beautiful. Her creamy white skin matched with the white silk of the dress made her glow. Her long brown curls lied gracefully along her back. She had an embarrassed look on her face and she had her arms behind her back, holding the dress up.
"So…can you help me?" She asked, looking me up down strangely. I realized that I was just looking at her, maybe even drooling. I merely nodded my head and strolled up behind her. She cautiously let go of the corset's strings and I took them into my hands. As I worked the laces, I couldn't help but inhale the scent radiating from her skin. All of a sudden, she yelped. "Ah! Tight! Too tight!" She breathed out hoarsely. "Oh my God! I'm so sorry!" I shrieked as I loosened the layer I had just pulled.
"Th-thank you…ow…" Cassidy muttered breathlessly. I pursed my lips guiltily as I finished the last row. I gently turned her around and feasted my eyes upon her once more. "Stunning. Perfectly beautiful, Cass." I breathed. She blushed and looked down at the dress. "I love it. And thank you." She said gratefully. "Anything for you, Cass. Now, you best be going."
I began to usher her to the door. She spoke a few words in protest and dug her heals into the floor to stop me. "Thomas! I can't go just yet!" She exclaimed. "Why?" I asked, shrugging. "Well, first of all, I'm not wearing any shoes. Second, I'm not wearing any make up and third: I need some jewelry." She said shyly, almost afraid to ask anymore of me. "Oh…yes, well, that is a bit of a problem now, isn't it?" I said smiling slightly. She let out a small laugh. "Shoes and jewelry, I can provide you with, but make up…you're on your own there." I stated. She smiled and said, "Deal."
CASSIDY'S POINT OF VIEW:
"Thomas…they're gorgeous." I said, gazing over the box of diamonds. A diamond necklace, a pair of diamond earring, a diamond bracelet, and a beautiful diamond tiara all glittered up at me. He sat the box down and handed me the pair of white satin shoes that went with the dress. "Thank you. Hey, what should I do with my hair?" I asked timidly. He thought a moment, then took the tiara from the box and just sat it atop of my head. He then ran his fingers gently through my hair and brought them over my shoulders.
"There. Leave it down. You look beautiful." He said softly. The left side of my lips quirked slightly at the compliment and I gave him a small peck on the cheek. I then placed the jewelry in all their correct places. I turned to Thomas and gave him a little spin. He smiled and looked me over, then got a look of realization on his face and slapped his head. "I almost forgot!" He ran out of the room, leaving me completely perplexed. He seems to run from the room a lot.
A few minutes later, when I had just added the finishing touch to my make up, Thomas ran in with a white mask with pearls lined along the edge. "Where did you get that?" I asked astounded. "Well…it's, you know, one of the umm, brides'." He stuttered nervously. "What! I am not wearing Aleera's mask!" I screamed. "No, no, no! It's not hers! It's Verona's! I'm sure she wouldn't mind…much…" He said hopefully. I eyed him suspiciously a moment before taking the mask from him and placing it on my face.
"You're ready. Come" He said slowly. My nerves were sent on edge. I was ready. I'm going to All Hollow's Eve Masquerade Ball. Good God. Thomas took my hand and led me out of the room. We walked down the halls together and heard the music from the ballroom. As the music got louder, my heartbeat sped up faster. I will not get away so easily with this. What would Dracula do? Or worse yet…the Brides? I'm wearing Verona's bloody mask! I gulped when we reached the doors. "Dear God, Thomas. Please go with me." I pleaded silently, never tearing my eyes away from the door.
"This is your night, Cass. Not mine. Now go have fun." He said encouragingly. I nodded slowly and stumbled to the door when he gave my backside a small push. This is my night. Just one night and it is mine. I breathed in deeply and raised a shaking hand to the doorknob. This is it. I pushed open the doors and gasped.
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