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kingleby- Thank you for reviewing again! I think it's soo funny how they react to each other and they (as a couple) are so cute! I'm glad you like it! Oh, about the vymmehk point, I just needed Rikku to know something Gippal didn't and this sounded cool
xpunky-galx- thank you. I love people who review more than once! Yeah!
Ed Black- I totally dedicate this chapter to you! People without this girl (yes, girl) I wouldn't be able to write half of this. I woke her up in the middle of the night to help my writer's block and she helped. She is so wonderful (a bit spastic but wonderful). Oh, and it is her fault that I started writing fanfiction. So if you don't like it (or even if you do) blame/thank her! Oh, and read Sunlight and Old Leather. I proofread it and it is good. I recommend it. And Ed? I have one thing to say to you, REVIEW! YOU TOLD ME YOU WOULD AND YOU HAVEN'T. GRRR!!!! Ps thanks soooooo much!
Anyway you asked for it, so here it is! #smiles with twinkly eyes# Happy, happy, happy!
al bhed translations
Chapter 2-The Wedding
At Djose in Rikku's Room
The next day, Rikku woke up slowly. When she opened her eyes, she found herself in a strange bedroom.
'Where the heck am I?' she thought wildly. And then she remembered. She had moved to Djose to be Gippal's assistant. 'That would explain why all my stuff is here,' she thought sitting up and examining her room.
The room was off-white with one small dirty window. In fact the whole room had looked kinda dirty before she had put her stuff up. To cover up the dingy walls she had hung posters of the Besaid Aurochs and the Al Bhed Psyches blitzball teams. She also put up a poster-sized picture of YRP above her bed, and another poster-sized picture of the gang from Yuna's pilgrimage near the light switch. The rest of the wall she had covered with smaller pics of everyone she had met on her travels across Spira. She had pictures of everyone from Shelinda to Brother.
The rest of the room was okay, but it wasn't really Rikku's taste. There was a worn light blue rug covering half the floor. She also had a well-made wooden desk, chest of drawers, table, and bed. The only piece of furniture she had brought from home was a large, overstuffed, purple, squishy armchair. It was her favorite thing from home and she knew she couldn't live without it.
Rikku had been sitting on her bed wearing her matching blue and pink matching chocobo cami and shorts, when she heard someone banging on her door. She jumped out of bed happily and threw open the door. And who just happened to be on the other side of that door? Gippal, of course!
"Hey Cid's girl," he greeted her, and after looking her up and down he added, "Nice PJs."
Rikku just glared at him and punched him on the shoulder. "Tuh'd pa sayh! Pacetac, E drehg drao'na lida." Don't be mean! Besides, I think they're cute
"Whatever, Cid's girl," he said turning away. "Oh, and Pain wanted to talk to you. She's on the commsphere in my office," he said walking away.
"Goody!" Rikku screeched running after him. "I bet it's about her wedding!"
"Whoa, whoa, whoa," Gippal said as Rikku caught up with him. He turned towards her and stuck out his arm catching Rikku in the stomach and causing her to stop. "Two things," he said. "One, you're still in your PJs." He was beginning to notice just how many guys were checking Rikku out as they (the guys) ambled past them in the hallway leading to Gippal's office. "And two, what wedding?"
"First of all," Rikku said turning to look towards him grinning, "why do you care if I'm wearing my pajamas you perv?" she said teasingly smacking him lightly on the chest and running off. She had let her fingers linger on Gippal's chest for just a moment longer than necessary, surprised at how warm he was. She, on the other hand was incredibly cold. She wasn't sure why it was so drafty in the hall, but Gippal was covering considerably more than Rikku was. She was wearing a skintight tank top and short-shorts. He was wearing a light green long sleeve shirt and a pair of rather dirty jeans. It looked to her as if he had been digging earlier. But, maybe the pants were just made to look dirty. After a few seconds pondering, she remembered the second question. She stopped, turned around, and spotted Gippal a few feet behind her. "Whaddya mean 'Who's wedding'? Paine and Baralai's, of course, you silly goose!"
Gippal stopped a foot away from Rikku, jaw slamming towards the ground. "No way," he whispered awestruck.
"Is it really that surprising?" she asked, cocking one eyebrow, confused by his reaction. "I mean they always did seem to be hot for each other."
Gippal's confused expression left him and was replaced by a smile and a laugh. "I guess you're right. It's just I never thought Paine was the type to settle down. She's always seemed too independent to do that. Ah well, whatever. I'm happy for 'em."
"Alright then," Rikku said grabbing Gippal's hand and pulling him down the hallway. "Let's go talk to Paine." But after a few feet Rikku stopped and turned around staring confusedly up into Gippal's unusually red face.
In a second though, Rikku's look of confusion turned into one of concern. "Gippal what's wrong? Why are you so red?" she asked naively. "Are you sick?" she added bringing her left hand up to his forehead.
"No, I mean well, uhm," Gippal stammered nervously turning even redder in the face and acting more flustered than Rikku had ever seen him.
"What is it?" she asked feeling something move in her right hand. When she looked down to find out what it was, Rikku discovered that she was clutching Gippal's left hand. Rikku snatched her hand away and blushed had enough to rival Gippal's face. She stared down at the ground, covering her face with her hands. After a second, she heard Gippal cough and looked up at him through her fingers.
"So," he said as casually as he could, "why'd you stop."
"Oh," Rikku replied blushing even harder. "Because I don't know where we are."
Gippal burst out laughing and Rikku's look of blatant embarrassment turned to one of annoyance.
" Tuh'd myikr! Ruf ys E cibbucat du ghuf frana fa yna? E'ja uhmo paah rana uha tyo, oui sayhea!" Don't laugh! How am I supposed to know where we are? I've only been here one day, you meanie!
"Alright," Gippal said still chuckling. "Let's go. I'm sure Paine's about ready to hang up. After all, there's only so many times you can listen to the victory fanfare before you want to attack your commsphere with a hammer. The victory fanfare is what we have playing while you're on hold," he explained walking towards his office.
########################## At Gippal's Office
"You took forever," Paine complained in her solemn voice. "I was about to hang up. You really need to change your hold music."
"Sorry but Gippal had to come get me and then this, that, and another thing happened," Rikku explained in a rush. "Anyway, so what didja want to talk about? Is it about the wedding, hm?"
Paine glared at Rikku and continued, "Yes, Rikku, it's about the wedding. It's this Saturday and you are the maid of honor so you have to be there early, like tomorrow at 3."
"Ooo, yeah!" Rikku squeaked, jumping up and down excitedly.
Paine sighed. "Is Gippal there?" Rikku nodded and yelled for him to get his butt over there. And he came, walking up behind Rikku and ruffling her hair.
"Gippal, as I'm sure Rikku's told you Baralai and I are getting married." She continued after he nodded. "Well, Baralai wanted to ask you but he's working today, so here goes. Gippal, will you be the best man?"
"Sure Dr. P and congrats on the hitching thing," Gippal said nonchalantly.
"Wait, wait, wait," Rikku said cutting off Paine who was about to tell him when to be there. "If Gippal's best man, and I'm maid of honor, that means we'll be..."
"A couple," Paine interrupted. "Anyway, Gippal, come by tomorrow around 3. It's in Bevelle and you can meet me at the docks." And with that she hung up.
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In Bevelle
At three the next day, Rikku and Gippal met Paine at the docks and she took them to Baralai's house.
"Well," Paine said, "Yuna and Tidus will be in one room, Baralai and I in another, and then we only have one bedroom left."
"What?" Rikku gasped. "What do you mean only one bedroom? Where's Gippal supposed to sleep? On the couch?"
"Well," Paine said, "You and Gippal could share a room. I mean-" But she was cut off by Rikku's objections.
"Paine! We couldn't do that! Gippal and I are ... well, we're just friends," she ended lamely.
"Oh but Rikku," Gippal said walking up behind Rikku and wrapping his arms around her, "you know as well as I that we're not 'just friends'."
By now Rikku's face was bright red and she was trying to wiggle her way out of his grip. She would have hit him but he had cleverly captured her arms when he had grabbed her. Paine stood there smirking for a minute as Gippal tried to tickle Rikku. She tried to evade him but failed dismally.
Then Paine said, "Of course, there are two double beds. I mean we know it'll be awkward but you'll just have to deal with it."
"Alright," Rikku said between giggles. "Alright I'll do it. Just #giggle# stop tickling #snort# me."
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Brides Chambers (Paine & Baralai's wedding)
Rikku walked into the room and squeaked. "Yunie!" she said running up to her cousin and squeezing her.
"Rikku! Not so tight. You're about to break ribs," she replied squeezing Rikku with the same intensity.
"Hey!" Paine said turning towards the two girls. Rikku looked at her and gasped. Paine had on a floor-length silver spaghetti-strap dress that had ruby-colored embroidery around the edges. "It is my wedding day, after all. Shouldn't you be squeaking over seeing me?"
"But Paine I didn't even recognize you! You look sooo good! Truly gorgeous," Rikku exclaimed. Then added mischievously, "Woo-woo! Hope Baralai's ready for what's coming to him tonight!"
"Minus ten, Rikku," Paine said without hesitation. "Here," she said handing Rikku a dress almost exactly like Paine's. The only things different were the color and length. Rikku's was dark blue with silver embroidery and it stopped at the knee in front sloping down to mid-calf in the back. "Take this and put it on. Yuna has one exactly like yours but it's ruby with sapphire embroidery."
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Groom's Chamber
'Yo, Lai! How ya doin?" Gippal greeted his best friend.
"Hey, Gippal," Baralai replied nervously.
"Oh and Noojster, too!" Gippal exclaimed.
"Hello Gippal," Nooj said in his dull tone.
Both of Gippal's old buddies were already dressed and ready. He and Rikku had decided to get something to eat before coming, deciding that they didn't need four hours to get ready.
"So Baralai, you getting nervous?" Gippal teased.
"N-no," Baralai stuttered. "W-why would you say that?"
"Oh, I dunno. Just a hunch." Gippal just couldn't help teasing Baralai. It was too easy. "So you ready for tonight, buddy?"
"Uh, um...you mean the reception? Y-yeah, I think so," Baralai responded trying to avoid the question and trying to tie his bowtie with shaking hands at the same time.
"No, Baralai. You know very well what I mean," Gippal said winking at Baralai.
"N-no. I'm sure I've no idea wh-what you mean, Gippal," Baralai said feigning naivety still trying to tie his bow tie.
Gippal laughed and said, "So do I need to explain the birds and the bees again to you, Lai? Better hurry though, we don't got much time." Baralai just glared at him still trying to tie that damned bowtie.
After a few more seconds of watching Baralai struggle, Gippal smacked his hands away and tied it for him.
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Rikku and Gippal met in the hall right before the wedding was to start. Rikku had been waiting for quite awhile when Gippal came up behind her and tapped her on the shoulder.
As Rikku turned around, Gippal noticed two things. One, Rikku had her hair down. It flowed down just past her waist and flared out when she turned. The second thing he noticed was that she was very beautiful. When she spun towards him her swirled green eyes had sparkled with happiness, practically glowing with delight in seeing him. He also saw that they widened in surprise at the site of him.
For a minute Rikku stood still, awestruck, taking in every aspect of Gippal. How his hair stuck up making him look like a bad ass. But for some reason it looked different. It didn't look slick, it looked soft and she felt a sudden desire to run her fingers through it. He also noticed how his blue vest matched her dress. But the thing that totally blew her mind was that he wasn't smirking. He was smiling with happiness and surprise and something she couldn't put her finger on. Love? Adoration? Desire? She didn't know.
After a couple minutes Yuna and Nooj walked up followed by Paine. The wedding was about to begin. Gippal shook his head slightly and offered Rikku his arm. After a moment's hesitation, she smiled and took his arm. Gippal's smirk was back but Rikku knew he was just as happy as she was. If for the same reason, Rikku didn't know.
Alright that's it. I decided not to put in the wedding itself because it wouldn't really of contributed to the story. Sorry, but of course everyone knows what a wedding is like, so I'm not going to write it. Just imagine everything went smoothly with a sweet kiss at the end. Now comes the fun part.
Next chapter The Party!
By the way, I've already got this chapter written in my head, I just have to write it down, type it, and refine it.
So review y'all! It's fun because I talk back!
kingleby- Thank you for reviewing again! I think it's soo funny how they react to each other and they (as a couple) are so cute! I'm glad you like it! Oh, about the vymmehk point, I just needed Rikku to know something Gippal didn't and this sounded cool
xpunky-galx- thank you. I love people who review more than once! Yeah!
Ed Black- I totally dedicate this chapter to you! People without this girl (yes, girl) I wouldn't be able to write half of this. I woke her up in the middle of the night to help my writer's block and she helped. She is so wonderful (a bit spastic but wonderful). Oh, and it is her fault that I started writing fanfiction. So if you don't like it (or even if you do) blame/thank her! Oh, and read Sunlight and Old Leather. I proofread it and it is good. I recommend it. And Ed? I have one thing to say to you, REVIEW! YOU TOLD ME YOU WOULD AND YOU HAVEN'T. GRRR!!!! Ps thanks soooooo much!
Anyway you asked for it, so here it is! #smiles with twinkly eyes# Happy, happy, happy!
al bhed translations
Chapter 2-The Wedding
At Djose in Rikku's Room
The next day, Rikku woke up slowly. When she opened her eyes, she found herself in a strange bedroom.
'Where the heck am I?' she thought wildly. And then she remembered. She had moved to Djose to be Gippal's assistant. 'That would explain why all my stuff is here,' she thought sitting up and examining her room.
The room was off-white with one small dirty window. In fact the whole room had looked kinda dirty before she had put her stuff up. To cover up the dingy walls she had hung posters of the Besaid Aurochs and the Al Bhed Psyches blitzball teams. She also put up a poster-sized picture of YRP above her bed, and another poster-sized picture of the gang from Yuna's pilgrimage near the light switch. The rest of the wall she had covered with smaller pics of everyone she had met on her travels across Spira. She had pictures of everyone from Shelinda to Brother.
The rest of the room was okay, but it wasn't really Rikku's taste. There was a worn light blue rug covering half the floor. She also had a well-made wooden desk, chest of drawers, table, and bed. The only piece of furniture she had brought from home was a large, overstuffed, purple, squishy armchair. It was her favorite thing from home and she knew she couldn't live without it.
Rikku had been sitting on her bed wearing her matching blue and pink matching chocobo cami and shorts, when she heard someone banging on her door. She jumped out of bed happily and threw open the door. And who just happened to be on the other side of that door? Gippal, of course!
"Hey Cid's girl," he greeted her, and after looking her up and down he added, "Nice PJs."
Rikku just glared at him and punched him on the shoulder. "Tuh'd pa sayh! Pacetac, E drehg drao'na lida." Don't be mean! Besides, I think they're cute
"Whatever, Cid's girl," he said turning away. "Oh, and Pain wanted to talk to you. She's on the commsphere in my office," he said walking away.
"Goody!" Rikku screeched running after him. "I bet it's about her wedding!"
"Whoa, whoa, whoa," Gippal said as Rikku caught up with him. He turned towards her and stuck out his arm catching Rikku in the stomach and causing her to stop. "Two things," he said. "One, you're still in your PJs." He was beginning to notice just how many guys were checking Rikku out as they (the guys) ambled past them in the hallway leading to Gippal's office. "And two, what wedding?"
"First of all," Rikku said turning to look towards him grinning, "why do you care if I'm wearing my pajamas you perv?" she said teasingly smacking him lightly on the chest and running off. She had let her fingers linger on Gippal's chest for just a moment longer than necessary, surprised at how warm he was. She, on the other hand was incredibly cold. She wasn't sure why it was so drafty in the hall, but Gippal was covering considerably more than Rikku was. She was wearing a skintight tank top and short-shorts. He was wearing a light green long sleeve shirt and a pair of rather dirty jeans. It looked to her as if he had been digging earlier. But, maybe the pants were just made to look dirty. After a few seconds pondering, she remembered the second question. She stopped, turned around, and spotted Gippal a few feet behind her. "Whaddya mean 'Who's wedding'? Paine and Baralai's, of course, you silly goose!"
Gippal stopped a foot away from Rikku, jaw slamming towards the ground. "No way," he whispered awestruck.
"Is it really that surprising?" she asked, cocking one eyebrow, confused by his reaction. "I mean they always did seem to be hot for each other."
Gippal's confused expression left him and was replaced by a smile and a laugh. "I guess you're right. It's just I never thought Paine was the type to settle down. She's always seemed too independent to do that. Ah well, whatever. I'm happy for 'em."
"Alright then," Rikku said grabbing Gippal's hand and pulling him down the hallway. "Let's go talk to Paine." But after a few feet Rikku stopped and turned around staring confusedly up into Gippal's unusually red face.
In a second though, Rikku's look of confusion turned into one of concern. "Gippal what's wrong? Why are you so red?" she asked naively. "Are you sick?" she added bringing her left hand up to his forehead.
"No, I mean well, uhm," Gippal stammered nervously turning even redder in the face and acting more flustered than Rikku had ever seen him.
"What is it?" she asked feeling something move in her right hand. When she looked down to find out what it was, Rikku discovered that she was clutching Gippal's left hand. Rikku snatched her hand away and blushed had enough to rival Gippal's face. She stared down at the ground, covering her face with her hands. After a second, she heard Gippal cough and looked up at him through her fingers.
"So," he said as casually as he could, "why'd you stop."
"Oh," Rikku replied blushing even harder. "Because I don't know where we are."
Gippal burst out laughing and Rikku's look of blatant embarrassment turned to one of annoyance.
" Tuh'd myikr! Ruf ys E cibbucat du ghuf frana fa yna? E'ja uhmo paah rana uha tyo, oui sayhea!" Don't laugh! How am I supposed to know where we are? I've only been here one day, you meanie!
"Alright," Gippal said still chuckling. "Let's go. I'm sure Paine's about ready to hang up. After all, there's only so many times you can listen to the victory fanfare before you want to attack your commsphere with a hammer. The victory fanfare is what we have playing while you're on hold," he explained walking towards his office.
########################## At Gippal's Office
"You took forever," Paine complained in her solemn voice. "I was about to hang up. You really need to change your hold music."
"Sorry but Gippal had to come get me and then this, that, and another thing happened," Rikku explained in a rush. "Anyway, so what didja want to talk about? Is it about the wedding, hm?"
Paine glared at Rikku and continued, "Yes, Rikku, it's about the wedding. It's this Saturday and you are the maid of honor so you have to be there early, like tomorrow at 3."
"Ooo, yeah!" Rikku squeaked, jumping up and down excitedly.
Paine sighed. "Is Gippal there?" Rikku nodded and yelled for him to get his butt over there. And he came, walking up behind Rikku and ruffling her hair.
"Gippal, as I'm sure Rikku's told you Baralai and I are getting married." She continued after he nodded. "Well, Baralai wanted to ask you but he's working today, so here goes. Gippal, will you be the best man?"
"Sure Dr. P and congrats on the hitching thing," Gippal said nonchalantly.
"Wait, wait, wait," Rikku said cutting off Paine who was about to tell him when to be there. "If Gippal's best man, and I'm maid of honor, that means we'll be..."
"A couple," Paine interrupted. "Anyway, Gippal, come by tomorrow around 3. It's in Bevelle and you can meet me at the docks." And with that she hung up.
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In Bevelle
At three the next day, Rikku and Gippal met Paine at the docks and she took them to Baralai's house.
"Well," Paine said, "Yuna and Tidus will be in one room, Baralai and I in another, and then we only have one bedroom left."
"What?" Rikku gasped. "What do you mean only one bedroom? Where's Gippal supposed to sleep? On the couch?"
"Well," Paine said, "You and Gippal could share a room. I mean-" But she was cut off by Rikku's objections.
"Paine! We couldn't do that! Gippal and I are ... well, we're just friends," she ended lamely.
"Oh but Rikku," Gippal said walking up behind Rikku and wrapping his arms around her, "you know as well as I that we're not 'just friends'."
By now Rikku's face was bright red and she was trying to wiggle her way out of his grip. She would have hit him but he had cleverly captured her arms when he had grabbed her. Paine stood there smirking for a minute as Gippal tried to tickle Rikku. She tried to evade him but failed dismally.
Then Paine said, "Of course, there are two double beds. I mean we know it'll be awkward but you'll just have to deal with it."
"Alright," Rikku said between giggles. "Alright I'll do it. Just #giggle# stop tickling #snort# me."
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Brides Chambers (Paine & Baralai's wedding)
Rikku walked into the room and squeaked. "Yunie!" she said running up to her cousin and squeezing her.
"Rikku! Not so tight. You're about to break ribs," she replied squeezing Rikku with the same intensity.
"Hey!" Paine said turning towards the two girls. Rikku looked at her and gasped. Paine had on a floor-length silver spaghetti-strap dress that had ruby-colored embroidery around the edges. "It is my wedding day, after all. Shouldn't you be squeaking over seeing me?"
"But Paine I didn't even recognize you! You look sooo good! Truly gorgeous," Rikku exclaimed. Then added mischievously, "Woo-woo! Hope Baralai's ready for what's coming to him tonight!"
"Minus ten, Rikku," Paine said without hesitation. "Here," she said handing Rikku a dress almost exactly like Paine's. The only things different were the color and length. Rikku's was dark blue with silver embroidery and it stopped at the knee in front sloping down to mid-calf in the back. "Take this and put it on. Yuna has one exactly like yours but it's ruby with sapphire embroidery."
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Groom's Chamber
'Yo, Lai! How ya doin?" Gippal greeted his best friend.
"Hey, Gippal," Baralai replied nervously.
"Oh and Noojster, too!" Gippal exclaimed.
"Hello Gippal," Nooj said in his dull tone.
Both of Gippal's old buddies were already dressed and ready. He and Rikku had decided to get something to eat before coming, deciding that they didn't need four hours to get ready.
"So Baralai, you getting nervous?" Gippal teased.
"N-no," Baralai stuttered. "W-why would you say that?"
"Oh, I dunno. Just a hunch." Gippal just couldn't help teasing Baralai. It was too easy. "So you ready for tonight, buddy?"
"Uh, um...you mean the reception? Y-yeah, I think so," Baralai responded trying to avoid the question and trying to tie his bowtie with shaking hands at the same time.
"No, Baralai. You know very well what I mean," Gippal said winking at Baralai.
"N-no. I'm sure I've no idea wh-what you mean, Gippal," Baralai said feigning naivety still trying to tie his bow tie.
Gippal laughed and said, "So do I need to explain the birds and the bees again to you, Lai? Better hurry though, we don't got much time." Baralai just glared at him still trying to tie that damned bowtie.
After a few more seconds of watching Baralai struggle, Gippal smacked his hands away and tied it for him.
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Rikku and Gippal met in the hall right before the wedding was to start. Rikku had been waiting for quite awhile when Gippal came up behind her and tapped her on the shoulder.
As Rikku turned around, Gippal noticed two things. One, Rikku had her hair down. It flowed down just past her waist and flared out when she turned. The second thing he noticed was that she was very beautiful. When she spun towards him her swirled green eyes had sparkled with happiness, practically glowing with delight in seeing him. He also saw that they widened in surprise at the site of him.
For a minute Rikku stood still, awestruck, taking in every aspect of Gippal. How his hair stuck up making him look like a bad ass. But for some reason it looked different. It didn't look slick, it looked soft and she felt a sudden desire to run her fingers through it. He also noticed how his blue vest matched her dress. But the thing that totally blew her mind was that he wasn't smirking. He was smiling with happiness and surprise and something she couldn't put her finger on. Love? Adoration? Desire? She didn't know.
After a couple minutes Yuna and Nooj walked up followed by Paine. The wedding was about to begin. Gippal shook his head slightly and offered Rikku his arm. After a moment's hesitation, she smiled and took his arm. Gippal's smirk was back but Rikku knew he was just as happy as she was. If for the same reason, Rikku didn't know.
Alright that's it. I decided not to put in the wedding itself because it wouldn't really of contributed to the story. Sorry, but of course everyone knows what a wedding is like, so I'm not going to write it. Just imagine everything went smoothly with a sweet kiss at the end. Now comes the fun part.
Next chapter The Party!
By the way, I've already got this chapter written in my head, I just have to write it down, type it, and refine it.
So review y'all! It's fun because I talk back!