Cheers!

If Ali had thought it was cold before, she was now feeling like a hairless dog stuck in a blizzard. The days turned even colder and the castle halls were freezing in late November, everyone had piled on clothing and no one went outside unless it was important. One good thing was that Creedy was able to spend more time with her and on occasion they had even been caught by the little ones in a darker corner, which embarassed her to no end. She was walking to the kitchens for dinner,when Creedy grabbed her around the waist from behind. He nuzzled her neck, his breath hot and moist, she became putty in his hands when he did anything to her neck.
"Creedy stop! We're going to be late for dinner!" She said trying to sound authoritive but she gave up when he turned her to face him, his thumbs going over her cheeks softly.
"Isa will make sure you don't go hungry, you can eat during our show." Ali smiled remember the first time she had seen them do such a thing. It was when she watched that she realized just how much Creedy loved children and how good a father he would make. The little one's loved him as well.
"Which one are you going to do?" "The Lion King." The dinner bell chimed one last time as the two stragglers made their way to the kitchens.

Ali watched from behind the little ones who sat wide eyed and unusually quiet as all their attention was honed on the two men in front of them acting out 'The Lion King'. On more than one occasion she had to stifle her laughter and once nearly had to leave the room. They both were wearing brown robes and oven mitts for paws. The final battle between Simba and Scar, Creedy was Scar and Quinn was Simba was by far the best part. The way they 'fought' with each other and dramatically overacted their adaption, narrating the whole time, revealed the two had been working quite a bit on perfecting it, at the risk of making themselves look like complete and total idiots (which they did anyway).When Simba became the rightful king everyone gave a standing ovation. 'Scar' and 'Simba' knelt down to lead the prayers, then proclaimed it bedtime while the children groaned and moaned as they were hustled to bed. Ali had the duty of making sure they all were tucked in tonight. She just hoped the little ones were cooperative tonight and got into bed quickly, sometimes they were a bit wild after a show. She went to tuck in Ben and May, two perfect little angels with big brown eyes and curly brown hair.
"Are you gonna marry Creedy?" May said softly in that innocent child voice. Ali smiled and tucked her and her brother in.
"I don't know May. Why did you ask?"
"He said you were pretty." That made Ali smile all the more.
"Well see May. Good night Ben. Sweet dreams May." She poked each of their noses, her way of telling them she cared for them.

When she did return nearly 20 minutes later she found Creedy and Quinn sharing a small glass of "Creedy's finest." Creedy had his back turned to her so he didn't see her approach and Quinn didn't give her away as she had a finger over her lips asking for his silence.
Finally she was close enough that she pounced and yelled causing Creedy curse magnificently as well as spill what remained in his glass.
"Damn woman! Trying to give me a heart attack!" Quinn was laughing so hard he had tears in his eyes and Ali looked so innocent. Ha!
"No just wanted to surprise you after a performance such as that." He clutched his heart and took a deep breath.
"You succeeded, now come here." He growled, grabbing her about the waist and pulling her to his lap.
"You both did wonderfully well, you'll be future stars at a children's theater...taking tickets!" She laughed when Creedy tightened his hold on her and played mad.
"Ticket takers at a children's theater, Quinn are you hearing this? She's calling us bad actors!" Ali laughed and leaned her head again his, savoring the nearness.
"Your not BAD actors, just...amusing. One more than the other." She giggled thinking of Creedy's over the top impersonation of Scar. She thought it was sweet of him to give up his ego and make a complete and total idiot of himself for the sake of the children.
"Thought so." Creedy kissed her, Quinn cleared his throat and excused himself from their presence. "Good night Quinn, you did well tonight." "Good night Ali, don't keep this old man up too late." He said putting his hand on Creedy's shoulder." "I'll try not to." She laughed back. He left the two alone. 'Those two.' He thought as he went to his room, smiling the whole way.

Isn't May adorable?