Author: Hey!. Sorry I took so long...again!. But school was a bit hectic...and to top it all off...I lost the disk the rest of the story is on!. Great huh?. Don't worry, I'm sure I'll find it...sighs somewhere!. But hey, in the meantime, please enjoy this next chapter!. Please read and review...you guys are awsome! Thanks.
Once they finally reached his room, he flopped down on the bed."What am I going do Smee?. Laura Winston is the most hated wealthy girl at London Girls' Academy" said Peter.
"Which would probably mean that Miss Wendy hates her too" said Smee. "If I court her...I'll be betraying her!. I should fight Wendy's enemies...not be seeing them" said Peter.
"Actually Pan!. This might be a good chance to learn how to impress an lady...to impress Miss Wendy's mother and perhaps Miss Wendy" said Smee, winking.
"Not really Wendy Smee...I already know what can impress her and what I can impress Wendy with isn't the same things I can impress Mrs. Darling or Laura Winston" said Peter.
"But it will be practise...for when ye do ask Miss Wendy's parents to court their daughter...so they will trust ye" said Smee, now sitting on the bed beside Peter.
Peter nodded, and sent his friend a smile. "There ye go!" said Smee. "Now! When ye go to pick her up at 5 o'clock, look presentable, be polite and bare a gift" said Smee.
"Be polite?. The girl is practically a female recreation of Hook!. And I never give lady, except Wendy, any gifts!" pouted Peter."But ye need to make a good impression!" said Smee.
"If ye don't make a good impression on Miss Winston...then ye will not make a good impression on Mrs. Darling!. Which means ye wont be marryin' ye Wendy!" said Smee.
"Alright!" sighed Peter. "Give the lady compliments...thy hair, thy eyes anything!. "said Smee. "Say something ye might say if she were ye Wendy!" said Smee. "But she's not beautiful like Wendy!" said Peter.
"No, she's not! But just pretend she's ye Wendy!" said Smee. "Ye next have to give her the gift!" said Smee. "Think of something ye would give ye Wendy" said Smee, pausing to think. "Like maybe the rose ye gave to Wendy the night of the ball" said Smee.
Peter was shocked!. "Never!. Only Wendy deserves such a special gift!" said Peter. "It was just an example Pan!". Peter thought.
"How about those daisies the suitors are always giving Wendy".
"Yes...that will do" said Smee. "Now...when entering the home ye say good evening to her mother and father and shake their hands" said Smee. "Give the girl thy gift and then say farewell or goodbye before ye walk out the door" said Smee.
"Where do I take her?" asked Peter. "To a dinner and a movie...then back home" said Smee. "Now...ye must choose wisely of what ye must say!. Ye make despise these people...but ye must make a good impression" said Smee.
They practised for a few hours what Peter was to say. At the start, he kept on saying insults instead, but Smee told him to be nice even if you hated the person...for everything was riding on a good impression with the Darling's and this was just practise.
It was nearly four when Peter had finally gotten all his words straightened out. He would image himself as if he was courting Wendy, and say what he would say to the Darlings.
"Perfect!. Ye done well!. I'm sure miss Winston and the Darlings will be greatly impressed!" said Smee. "I hope so! I really want the Darling's to like me. Not only to marry their daughter but to see the boys too" said Peter.
"Goodness its nearly four!. Ye have only an hour to prepare boy!. And tonight ye have to look ye best!" said Smee. "Can't I save "my best" for the Darling's instead?" asked Peter teasingly.
Smee have Peter a look, but a smile still came to his lips. Peter laughed. "Now! Hurry boy!. Go wash while I find ye somethin' to wear" said Smee, shoving Peter towards the bathroom.
"Alright! Im going" laughed Peter, and with one last smile, he closed the door. Smee returned to Peter's room and rummaged through the drawers to find something nice for Peter to wear.
He pulled out black dress pants and a red shirt. Along with a black dress coat. Happily,Smee folded the clothes neatly on the bed, there when Peter came out and he waited. Moments later, Peter was finished washing and soon he was dried and clothed. Smee even helped him with his hair, drying it and running a comb through it.
"I thought I didn't have to look my very best?" said Peter."Ye have to look presentable!" said Smee,and they both laughed." There!"
said Smee finishing, Peter got up and turned to the man for inspection.
"Very handsome! Ye will have to look like the prince Miss Wendy met at the ball when ye go meet the her family" said Smee."Not the clothes though...they'd freak at me!" laughed Peter.
"No!" laughed Smee."Ye have dressier clothes then these" he said pointing to Peter's clothes." But what ye did with ye hair and all,ye will have to do again" said Smee,winking.
A smile spread across Peter's lips until he relised."What about the flowers? "he shrieaked.Then all of the sudden, a cluster of fairies came floating in, and with them, a bouquet of daisies, with a light purple bow tied to keep them together.
"Thank you!" said Peter, taking the flowers gently from them." There Pan!Ye are ready!" said Smee.Both of them walked down to meet Mrs. Keating at the bottom.
"Oh!You look very lovely" said Mrs.Keating,kissing Peter on the cheek, watching out for the kiss mark."Oh that kiss mark!" she suddenly said happily.
"You never did find the one with the identical one did you son? "asked Mrs.Keating.Peter exchanged amused expressions with Smee."No mother..."he said slowly." I never did".
"Well...the special young lady must be here in London somewhere!" said Mrs.Keating.'Closer then you think mother' though Peter."Anyways Peter...don't want to keep your date waiting" she said and ushered them to the door.
"Miss...I would very much be of service...may I be the young "couple" 's escort?" asked Smee.Shooting a look to Peter as he said "couple"." Yes thank you Smee...I'll expect you back by 9"she said to Peter, kissing him on the cheek.
With a wave, they headed for the carriage, Smee at the driver's reins, Peter beside him unable to take his lonely eyes away from Wendy's lit window. He sighed. His thoughts suddenly turning to Wendy.
"Don't ye worry Pan!.Smee has a feelin' fate will bring ye and ye Wendy together again" said the old pirate as he snapped the reins.
They drove away, down the street to the home Peter wished he never was going to go to.
Winston Manor
They soon arrived at the Winston manor, a huge house of brick with many windows and at least 5 stories high!. Peter gulped." Are you sure this is going to work?" asked Peter.
"Of course! Just remember what I told ye...pretend she's Wendy" said Smee,with a wink. Peter nodded and got out of the carriage. With a sigh, he walked up the walkway and knocked on the door.
As he waited, to calm himself down, he repeated to himself "pretend she's Wendy" over and over, until finally the door was swung open a few seconds later.
A tall woman in a teal colour dress came to the door." Hello...you must be Peter Keating" she said with a smile on her rose colour lips." Yes...and its a pleasure to meet you Mrs.Wintson"Peter greeted.
"Oh how charming!" cried Mrs.Winston."Please...come in!" she stepped aside to let him through and closed the door behind her.
Peter let out a sigh, he had survived the first part of the night.
Mrs. Winston went over to the grand staircase, and called up for her daughter. Peter didn't hear an answer, but obviously her mother had because she came closer with a huge smile on her face.
"She'll be down in a moment" she said. Peter nodded, and as he waited he decided to look around the grand hall. It was much bigger then his, with at least five little lights lining the wall on each side. The wall paper was colour a deep purple that disgusted him a little. There was also 3 hallways on either side of the hall. He returned his gaze to the golden staircase and that's when he heard it."Im ready!".
Peter raised his gaze to the very top and there stood Laura Winston. She was dressed in a strapless light pink dress that ran down to her knees with a red bow tied to her waist.
Her blondish hair was half tied up with a red ribbon to match. She also wore dark red lipstick and her cheeks were lightly covered in blush.
"Hello Mr.Keating"said Laura as she now stopped in front of Peter.
"Good evening Mrs.Winston"Peter said happily, bowing low and taking her hand and lightly kissing it. She giggled." Good evening to you aswell"she said, once he straightened himself.
"These are for you" he said showing her the flowers. Laura gasped." There so beautiful" she said." Not as beautiful as you" he said, again thinking of Laura as Wendy.
"Thank you" she said, her cheeks redening. Obviously she was already quite smitten by him, because she giggled alot."Well..."her mother butted in." I hope you to have a grand time" she said, opening the door for them.
With a smile, he offered her his arm, and image of Wendy came to him but was wiped away as his gaze came upon Laura. They walked out and down the walkway towards the waiting carriage.
He opened the door for her as they stopped before it." After you my lady" Peter said, and with a nodd,Laura climbed inside, Peter after her, closing the door behind him.
Peter let out a sigh as he sat himself down. He mentally congratulated himself for surviving the first part. But could he survive the night?. With a nodd,Smee whipped the reins and off they went to dinner.
Darling home
"Wendy...Mr. Andrews is here!" came Mrs. Darling voice. Wendy sighed unhappily." Be down in a moment mother" she said, trying to sound happy.
With a sigh, Wendy began to apply the rose colour lipstick to her lips as a finishing touch. She turned to her own reflection, and she thought again of her adventure that night at the ball.
She now looked like an almost full grown woman, all dressed and pretty!. They were running out of time!. Her life was becoming boring and lifeless, which would also mean her future however...for true love wont last very much longer!.
"Wendy!" came her aunt's annoyed voice. With a sigh she replied "Coming" and brushed away her unhappy thoughts of the future,
and came downstairs.
But her future didn't seem any brighter as her gaze suddenly fell upon Braden Andrews standing in the hallway. A huge smile on his face.
Wendy felt disgusted, but shot him a smile too as she walked down the rest of the stairs." There you are my love...good evening" said Braden as he took her and kissed it. Wendy was even more disgusted.
"These are for you my beauty" he then said, showing her the bouquet he had hidden behind his back. She was surprised to see that it was not daisies but blue queen's lace, one of her most favourite flowers.
"Ah...thank you...Mr.Andrews"she said slowly, taking the baby blue colour bouquet into her hands.' How did he know these were one of my favourite flowers?' Wendy thought as she smelled them.
"Shall we go to dinner?" asked Braden as he held out his arm. She sighed."Yes"she simply answered, passing the flowers to her mother as she took Braden's arm. With that, they went into the carriage and off to dinner.
It was actually a very boring dinner to Peter. They went to a fancy restraunt,for Laura wouldn't have it any other way. They talked, but Laura just rambled on about how great her life was.
He's slump in his chair, trying anyway to get his mind of her.' How can I pretend she's Wendy when Wendy is much more interesting then her' thought Peter.
This girl could never come close to Wendy." So..."came Laura's voice.". Laura started to mention school, and then Wendy's name came up. Peter suddenly perked up at the mention of her name and tuned his interest to Laura's next words.
"Wendy's huddled in her stupid friends of geeks"
Laura laughs. "Probably telling them about the boy that flies…
"Laura said."Isnt that funny? She thinks she's in love!".
Peter's heart brightened a bit. "If I was her, I would stop dreaming about some fantasy….and dream about the future" said Laura. " I mean, its so obvious she's going to marry Braden Andrews". Peter noted a hint of jealousy in her voice.
Peter smirked at the thought of her knowing the flying boy was sitting right in front of her." Do you like Braden Andrews?" he asked. Maybe he could set her up with him and then he'd leave Wendy alone and he and Wendy could finally be together again!.
"He's alright!.But he's not the son of a banker now is he?" asked Laura, reaching for Peter's hand and playfully weaving her fingers through his. Peter became uncomfortable, but shot her a smile anyways.
"Ah no...I guess not" he said uneasily." My father got me into the business...I like a guy who works money!. That way you can start a wealthy family!" said Laura, their fingers just entwining now.
"That's all you care about is money?" asked Peter." What about love?"." Well yes I'll marry for love too...but I also want to stay wealthy the rest of my life" said Laura, smirking playfully.
Peter cursed at her inwardly. 'She's the perfect match for Braden'
Peter thought to himself, taking his hand away from hers." I'll marry for love...not money" he said.
"Well..."Laura said, a bit sadened.'There is always time to get to know each other better" said Laura."Ah yeah"responded Peter uneasily. They still talked for the remainder of the meal, but it was still uneasy. Once done, Peter paid and they left for the movies.
They decided to walk, for it wasn't that far away, and it was pretty warm out. They started off in silence, until Laura wrapped her arm around his and laid her head on her shoulder, Peter sighed, this was going to be a long night.
Wendy seemed to be having the same sort of dinner as Peter. Braden only talked about himself and his money!. Wendy was so bored, she almost went to sleep.
"Wendy?" came Braden's voice suddenly. "Yes?" asked Wendy. "I was just saying what a wonderful life we'll have once we're married" said Braden.
"Mr. Andrews...this is our 3rdtime going out...you may been starting to court me more then the others but its way to early to be talking of marriage" said Wendy, a little bit annoyed.
"Those other suitors cant have you!. They cant give you what you really need in life!" he started. "I Wendy, I can do that for you!. I can be the husband you've always dreamed of" said Braden taking her hands.
Wendy was even more disgusted" Of course...but lets not talk about marriage" said Wendy pulling her hands away. She was for certain that she was to marry the one that had the identical kiss mark...she knew Braden didn't have it!.
"As you wish darling" said Braden. Now she was more then disgusted, she was angry!. She wished she had a sword to run him through with,
"Finished dear? I shall pay" said Braden. He got up and offered her his arm and they got up and left." Where shall we go next my love?" asked Braden." let us see a movie" she suggested happily. In the dark they wouldn't be able to see each other.
"The time I spend with you is no waist my darling" said Braden as they got into the carriage. All the way there, he kept on trying to grasp her hand or kiss her, but Wendy always managed to pull away. What a long night!.
The film was to start in a few moments and already Laura was snuggling up to him. She'd slip her hand into Peter's, again playing with his fingers, and with the other hand resting her head on his shoulder.
"I just love watching romantic movies!" Laura started." Especially when I'm with a boy as cute as you" she whispered into his ear.
Peter became uneasy." I like to make my move" she said, resting her head on his shoulder once more.
As the lights began to dim, Peter became even more uneasy, his heart began to pound knowing Laura was going to try something later on!. They were in darkness for a few seconds, and already Laura had tightened her grip on his hand.
What was going to happen he didn't know, but he was going to have to stop it from happening. Thinking of Wendy made him feel a bit better. He could feel Laura breath as she leaned against him.
Not being able to see her, made Peter actually think it was Wendy who held onto his hand, their fingers in twined. Her head resting on his shoulder, as her breathing began to calm as if she was going to sleep.
This calmed him alot,until a sudden a whispering voice came closer and closer.Curious,Peter turned his head to see who was coming their way. To his displeasure, it was Braden Andrews!.
Peter cursed again angrily. His night couldn't get any worse.
Braden suddenly stopped and turned to look behind him, Peter caught him saying "Over hear darling!", and Peter's anger got worse.
Peter turned to look beside him, there were two empty seats beside him. That's what Braden must be talking about.Suddenly,Bryden sat down one seat away from Peter, so that the seat beside Peter was empty.
Confused, Peter turned to Braden's companion, and his eyes widened in surprise. Wendy Darling herself, was carefully walking through the row of people and plopped down into the seat next to Peter.
At first, she didn't even notice him, this made Peter a bit sadened,as he watched her take off her coat and place it behind her and then settle into her chair.
That's when he spoke."Wendy?"he whispered. That's when she noticed him, and everything seemed to come in slow motion as she turned towards him. Their eyes met and they both froze!.
Author: Hey...hope you liked it!. Please review...always looking forward to that!. Again, don't really have the time now or patience...cause I lost that stupid disk..grr! to respond to reviews right now!. but keep reviewing, I do enjoy reading your comments!. Thanks again...and keep your fingers crossed that I find that disk!lol.