Tales of Love, Jealousy and Confusion
Chapter 2 - Finding costumes for the Masquerade
Notes: Btw - in this chapter, Lily knows Al's addy, but not Ed's and Ed knows Dee's addy, but not Lily's
Lily had logged off and went to get an ice pack for her cheek. The coldness to it made it hurt somewhat, but it was worth it. "How did I get tangled up in everything?" she moaned and sat down on the couch writing her paper for history. Ed hated Mustang, she knew, and it was strange, because the person that she was meeting also couldn't stand him. "Oh well, I suppose I need to go shopping. Hopefully no one will smack me again for just walking inside somewhere." she said and laughed. It was absolutely stupid that the girl had slapped her, even after she had apologized.
Dragana was upstairs, talking to Alphonse online. Lily was delighted that she was happy. Many girls liked Alphonse, considering he was one of the cutest guys at school, but Lily had never really liked him like that - she saw him more like a brother than dating interest, but Dragana was younger than her by a year, so it made sense. She was also happy about Alphonse liking her sister, but hoped that he wouldn't hurt her, or vice-versa. She shrugged, and went upstairs. "I think I might go look around for a costume. Want to come?" she asked and Dee nodded. "Sure."
dragongirl: Sorry, I have to go. Me and Lily are getting costumes.
Armorboy: Oh? Lily has a date? Who is it?
dragongirl: I don't know. . .oh! she said that the boy she's been talking to online is going to meet her there.
Armorboy: Really? Tell her to be careful though.
dragongirl: I will. She's happy about it.
Armorboy: So, who do you want to be? I was thinking of being the phantom of the opera.
dragongirl: Really? Well, Lil said something about being Christine and her guy was going to be Raoul.
Armorboy: Oh? So is Ed.
"I'll wait on you downstairs." said Lily. "Okay. I'll be there in a minute." replied Dee and she left. Dee turned to see the screen. She laughed at what Al said.
dragongirl: OMG! It would be so funny if the guy she talked to on the computer was Ed and Ed's girl was Lily!
Armorboy: Oh god, don't say that - they hate each other!
dragongirl: Well, I don't really think they do - I think they like each other, but won't say.
Armorboy: Really? Mmm. . .that could be true I suppose. We should get them hooked up.
dragongirl: Definantely. We'll do it after the Masquerade.
Armorboy: Sounds great. Then Ed won't be moaping around the house.
dragongirl: And Lily won't read so much, and they'll have fun!
Armorboy: Yeah. I've changed my mind. Why don't we go as a knight and princess?
dragongirl: nods Sounds good
Armorboy: You know, you are beautiful.
dragongirl: Thank you blushes I have to go now.
Armorboy: Kept Lily waiting enough?
dragongirl: lol, yes
Armorboy: Alright. Hey, would you like to go steady?
dragongirl: YES!
Armorboy: Alright, see you later.
dragongirl: Bye!
Armorboy: has signed off
dragongirl: has signed off
Dragana grinned and ran down the stairs, leaping and landing gracefully off the banister beside of Lil. "About time." Lily said and grinned. "Guess what! Al and I are going steady!" said Dee excitedly, her almond shaped eyes going wide. Lily smiled. "That's great!" she said. "Ready?" Lil asked. "Of course." said Dee, grabbing her purse. Lily grinned and led the way out the door to her BMW Z3, which was blue with silver details and cream colored leather inside. Putting down the convertable top, they sped down the road towards the costume shop.
Dragana looked around for a princess costume there when the door opened again and Ed stepped inside with Alphonse. "Hi!" said Dee with surprise. "Hey." said Al, who was smiling devilishly. "I knew you'd be here and well, we need our costumes to match, so I came to surprise you." he said.
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Lily was looking around at the different dresses for Christine when she bumped into someone. "Sor - Ed?" she asked, looking curiously at his costume. It was a Raoul costume. "Hey Eva - I mean, Lily." he said, slightly surprised to find her looking at costumes for Christine. The one she was reaching for before he bumped into her was a bell shaped dress that would look marvelous on her. "Pretty." he said, raising a brow. It was white and had rhinestones on it. Beautiful in a word, and on her with her fiery red hair? Lovely.
'Damned Ed, your supposed to hate her, not compliment her!' he thought as he saw her blush. "Thank you Edward." she said, and he could see her cheeks turning a rosy pink. It looked pretty against her ivory skin. He was acting oddly, she thought, looking at him. "Raoul seems to be popular." she said, giving him a light smile. Somehow, he made her heart beat faster than before, and he was experiencing the same thing. "I see you have a date for the ball." he said nonchalantly. She nodded. "Yes, and you?" she asked. "Yeah." he said.
She began to walk away when he called back. "Save me a dance." he said, and she nodded. "I will." she said and watched him pay for his costume, then left. She was confused. . .he hated her! Yet, he had complimented her and had told her to save him a dance! That didn't sound like someone who was supposed to hate her! She paid for her own costume and went outside, not seeing Dee's and Alphonse's grins. "Yeah, I guess your right. They DO like each other. I think." he said and she nodded. Dragana picked out a lovely green dress that matched her eyes and a mask to match.
'I hate armour, but for her. . .and well, I did suggest the knight and princess thing. . .' he thought as he chose a lightweight knight armour. Walking out of the shop, they were in hand in hand. Before she left, they kissed. Lily and Ed, who were talking, raised thier brows at them. Dee blushed and she could see that Al also had some color on his cheeks. "So, what are you two talking about?" Alphonse asked, and Dee grinned. "Nothing!" said Ed and Lily at the same time. Dee turned to Al with an amused look and when Al saw her expression, they both burst out laughing. "WHAT!" they cried.
Ed's golden eyes widened. "Quit copying me!" Lily's green eyes narrowed. "YOU quit copying me!" she cried. Alphonse and Dragana laughed harder. "Oh shut it you two and just kiss already!" said Al. "You know you like each other - god, its so obvious!" added Dee. Lily's eyes widened as large as dinner plates while Ed's done the same thing. "Shut up you two! We do not like each other!" they said again, at the same time. They turned towards each other, looking very surprised. "Look, we can't stay here all day. Lets go before the store owner gets mad." said Ed and Lily nodded. "Good idea." said Lil and got into her car. "Come on Dee." she said and she waved goodbye to Ed before leaving.
Ed groaned. "Alphonse, you idiot! Why, why, WHY did you do that!" he asked as Al cranked up the car and drove off to thier house. "Because, brother, I know that you DO like her. Dragana knows that too. I know you like her brother, you asked her in the middle of the store to save you a dance!" he said aspirated. Ed crossed his arms. "So what? So what if I do like her? She's got a date already, and well, there's nothing I can do." he said.
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Meanwhile, Lily and Dragana were also discussing it. "Oh quit Lil. You know you like him." Dee said with a smile. Lily muttered something about wringing her younger sister's neck. "You know you wouldn't do that. You love me too much. I know you like Ed." Lily shrugged. "Well, it doesn't really matter if I do or not. He has a date and so do I. I mean, its not that big a deal. Just drop it." she told her sister, who sighed and did so for her older sibling. 'Why was it that the younger was the wiser?' thought Dee as she watched her sister go up to her room.
Lily flipped on her computer at the same time that Dragana did and she noticed that Al was on as well as the person she was fond of.
Serenity425: has signed on
FM Alchemist: has signed on
Dragongirl: has signed on
Armourboy: has signed on
Serenity425: Hi everyone!
FM Alchemist: Hey.
Dragongirl: Hi
Armourboy:Hey
Serenity425: Whats up?
FM Alchemist: I got my costume today.
Dragongirl: me too
Armourboy: and so did I
Serenity425: me too
FM Alchemist: Cool.
Dragongirl: Mine's green
Armourboy: Dang, I gotta go - darned
Serenity425: Aww, too bad
FM Alchemist: Ah well.
Dragongirl: Yeah - oh I gotta go too! Bye!
Dragongirl: has signed off
Armourboy:has signed off
Serenity425: I'm excited about the masquerade!
FM Alchemist: Me too. We'll get to meet.
Serenity425: I got the costume today - its the one like Christine sings on stage in the new movie. Its really pretty.
FM Alchemist: Really? I can't wait to see you in it.
Serenity425: Hush, your making me blush!
FM Alchemist: Am I?
Serenity425: YES!
FM Alchemist: smirks It must be easy to make you blush.
Serenity425: Oh, shush it!
FM Alchemist: You said you were an alchemist last time.
Serenity425: Yes
FM Alchemist: What's your specialty?
Serenity425: Well, I can do more with water than anything, though I like transmuting water into ice - very good to keep enemies away, no?
FM Alchemist: Definantely
Serenity425: Do you know many alchemists?
FM Alchemist: Yeah, a few.
Serenity425: Really?
FM Alchemist: Yeah, there's a few at school too. And my bratty neighbor is one too - you know, she control's water too.
Serenity425: Are you serious? Oh, is that your friend you were talking about earlier?
FM Alchemist: Yeah. She and I bumped into each other earlier at the costume shop. She picked the same dress you were describing as a matter of fact.
Serenity425: Really? That's strange.
FM Alchemist: Yeah, it is.
Serenity425: I bumped into a friend today too while I was hunting for the costume. How similar our lives seem. Its a little funny, don't you think? Well, he's not exactly a friend, I used to think he hated me, but now, I'm not sure.
FM Alchemist: Oh?
Serenity425: Yeah. He told me to save him a dance.
FM Alchemist: Let me guess: After you told him you had a date?
Serenity425: Yeah. How'd you know?
FM Alchemist: Just a lucky guess.
"How strange, its almost like she's a sister or at least kin to Lily." he thought aloud and began to type more.
Serenity425: Oh. Well, you've sufficed to hit it right on the nail.
FM Alchemist: He's jealous.
Serenity425: Do you really think so? Should I confront him?
FM Alchemist: No, don't. Let things ease into thing gradually.
Serenity425: Thanks. You seem so wise
FM Alchemist: Really? Never really been called that before.
Serenity425: lol, well, you are
FM Alchemist: Thanks
Serenity425: Your welcome
FM Alchemist: So, what are you doing? Other than talking to me?
Serenity425: Listening to music really
FM Alchemist: Oh? What sort?
Serenity425: Rock, but I listen to all sorts. You?
FM Alchemist: Same.
Serenity425: Really?
FM Alchemist: Yeah.
"Lily!" cried Dragana and Lily frowned. "What!" she yelled back. "Come in here!"
Serenity425: Sorry, but I have to go. Bye for now.
FM Alchemist: Alright, my brother's nagging me to get off anyways. My best friend just arrived.
Serenity425: Okay, bye!
FM Alchemist: Bye.
Serenity425: has signed off
FM Alchemist: has signed off
