Wendy woke up the next morning and discovered that Peter was no longer there. He must have left early this morning, she thought. She go tout of bed and found the blankets from Peter's pallete floded up with a note on top.
"Wendy,
I am downstairs talking with your parents. You looked so peacefully, so I did not disturb you.
Love,
Peter"
Wendy smiled.He was so sweet. She glanced at the clock on the wall. It read 8:30.Since breakfast usually wasn't served till 9:00, Wendy decided she had time for a shower. She went to her bathroom.She glanced at her reflection in the mirror. Her reflection was not a pretty sight. Her eyes had bags underneath them from lack of sleep last night. Her hair was a mess. She slipped out of her silk night gown and turned on the water. Once it was the right temperture, she stepped in. She let the hot water caress her body. As the water poured over her, she let her mind wander to Peter. Last night was like a dream. She replayed the events from last night. The fight with John,the discussion about Nibs, the discussion about Peter and her, and the kiss. The kiss was like being in heaven. She kissed him with so much passion, it shocked her. Peter was a good kisser, she thought.She loved him so much.
When she felt good and clean, Wendy got out of the shower. She dried off, and went back to her room. She stood in front of her closet trying to decide what to wear, when she heard a knock on her door.
"Who is it?"she called out.
"Your mother.May I come in"
"Yes."Wendy answered.
"Good morning. How was you night?"her mother asked
" Fine. I sleep fine.I trust Father is speaking with Peter." Wendy replied, kissing her mother on the cheek.
"Yes. He has changed, Wendy. I only got a glimpse of him when he brought you back, but I saw enough to know he has changed."Wendy's mother said.
"I know. We have been writing letters to each other for a while, and in his first letter to me he told me about the changes. I was shocked to see how much he had changed, also." Wendy said quietly.
" He cares for Nibs very much. He told this to your father and I."her mother said.
" Nibs is like a brother to him.He practically raised Nibs. He loves the dear boy, as do I."Wendy told her mother.
"He also cares for you."her mother said.
"Did he tell this to Father?"Wendy asked worried.
"No."Wendy's mother laughed." I could tell by his eyes. They sparkled when he talked about you. Do not worry. I highly doubt your father noticed.Love is a thing only women can see in a person's eyes"
" He does love me, and I love him. I did not think you would think it was love. I was scared you would say it was only puppy love or something of that nature."Wendy said quietly.
" I know love when I see it. Peter and you have a special bond." Wendy's mother said smiling.
" Do you approve, Mother? Can Peter and I be together?"Wendy questioned.
" I do not know. I must think about it and talk it over with your father. For now, keep quiet about your love. My, look at the time."her mother said,looking at the clock."We need to hurry.It's almost 9:00.Let's pick out a dress for you"
They settled on a light silk dress. It was the same color as her eyes.The color complimented her skin too. It dipped in the front to reveal a sliver of clevage.It gathered at the back and fell right below her knees.It had capped sleeves lined with white lace. She chose white sandles and a string of white pearls. Her mother used a pearl clip to pin back her hair.
Wendy arrived at the table at 9 o'clock sharp.
"Good morning, everyone."Wendy said.Her eyes went directly to Peter.He gave her a charming smile.
"Good morning,Wendy. I see you are nice and rested. I have already talked with Peter about his stay, so you know."her father replied.
"He is staying with us?"John questioned rudely.
"John, behave yourself.He is here to visit Nibs.He will stay as long as he likes.You will behave or you will find yourself grounded."Wendy's father replied.
" I wish to be excused."John said.
" We have not started to eat yet. You may not be excuse."Wendy's mother said.
"Speaking of Nibs, may Peter and I visit him after breakfast?"Wendy asked,changing the subject.
"I think that is a fine idea.Mary,what do you think?"her father asked.
"It's a wonderful idea,George. I will take them when I take the boys to school.You are taking John with you to work today,aren't you?"she said.
"Yes."he answered.
A/N: This chapter doesn't have much of a point but it will later in the story.Please Review.