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Chapter 4

Erik gave Christine a smile, not knowing what else to do. He was kind of shocked at her statement. No one had ever said these words to him before.

"Really Christine? Do you mean that?" He asked.

"Yes Erik, I love you. Ever since I found out that you were real and could be loved, I have loved you. That is why I forgive for what you did. I am glad it wasn't a dream." Christine answered.

"Oh Christine! You have no idea what this means to me! But, wait, what about the boy Raoul?"

"Erik, we are only friends! I have known him for almost all my life. Don't worry Erik. I love you, not him."

Though as she said this, part of her regretted it. She knew that Raoul and her were something more than friends. But still, it was no lie that she loved Erik more.

"But why child? Why do you love a creature like me? No, wait do not answer. You love me because you have never seen me! Oh! Why didn't I realize it before? Christine, I am a monster, not to be loved by humans. Especially one as innocent as you." Erik said sadly.

"Me innocent? I slept with a grown man!" She exclaimed.

"That was my fault though! As far as I'm concerned, you are still a virgin."

"And as far as I'm concerned, I'm not! I told you that I enjoyed it."

"Well-," Erik began. But he couldn't think of a good answer so he mumbled, "Fine, you win."

"I knew you'd see it my way eventually. I am going to check on Meg. And have Madam Giry look at that burn."

Erik nodded and Christine walked out of the room to find Madam Giry and Meg. She saw Meg sitting up in bed with Madam Giry talking to her.

"Christine!" Meg exclaimed. "I can't believe he's real!"

"Yes Meg he's real, very real. Madam Giry, could you please go take a look at Erik. He burned himself on a candle."

"Oh dear, that man needs a straightjacket." Annette said.

Christine laughed. Then turned to Meg. She explained her situation and everything that had happened between them. When she was finished Meg was staring blankly, as if her mind had stopped working. Slowly Meg nodded to say she understood. Christine hugged her and went to check on Erik.

Meanwhile Madam Giry was lecturing Erik on hurting himself. Erik had a very angry look on his face, as if he was about to strangle her. Christine laughed at seeing him being scolded like a child. Erik looked up and managed to smile.

"Oh hello Christine." He said. "How did Meg take it?"

"Better than I thought actually. I was expecting for her heart to stop all together." Christine replied.

"That's always good."

"Yes, how is your face?"

"That depends on which side you mean."

"I mean your burn."

"Oh, then yes. It's all right."

"Good. I want to show you something Erik." She said sitting next to him.

"Yes?"

With that Christine leaned in and kissed him fully on the lips. Erik pulled back, startled. He looked into her eyes. One part of him still said that he didn't deserve her, one part said that Christine loved him and he loved her and there was no shame in kissing. He went with that part.

"Oh Christine…" He mumbled just before kissing her back.

Madam Giry, feeling uncomfortable about this, left. Neither Erik nor Christine noticed they were too wrapped up in each other's arms. Unfortunately for Erik, this pleasant moment was about to be shattered. Just then Christine tore off his mask.