~Hey guys! Just to let you know, this is the last chapter of this fanfic! But don't fret, I'll be starting a new Ghanith fanfic, and stay tuned for the Halloween special. Bye!~
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'A glooming peace this morning with it brings. The sun, for sorrow, will not show his head. Go hence, to have more talk of these sad things. Some shall be pardoned, and some punished. For never was a story of more woe, than this of Juliet and her Romeo.'
Dress and Tie
Tanith yawned and stretched out, her head placed on Ghastly's bare chest. She rubbed her eyes and sat up, glancing around the room. She turned and looked over at Ghastly, who was still sleeping, and she kissed him lightly on his forehead. She took a spare bed sheet and wrapped it around her, leaving the other half covering Ghastly's body. She climbed out of the bed and wandered over to the bathroom. Tanith stood in front of the mirror and let the bed sheet drop from around her, revealing her body. She stared in the mirror as she ran her fingers through the scars embedded into her skin. She sighed heavily and dropped her shoulders and walked over, into the shower.
Tanith changed and left the tailor's without waking Ghastly up, heading over to her bike in the parking lot. She swung her leg over it and sat down, pulling her phone from her leather, trouser pocket.
"Hey Val, what's up? Yeah sure, no problem. Be there in five." Tanith put the phone away and started the engine, speeding off when it came to life. She reached Valkyrie's house and parked her bike next to Valkyrie's oompa loompa car. She got off the bike and Valkyrie hurried out from her house, unlocking the car.
"Get in." Valkyrie said, heading over to the car. Tanith glowered.
"I'm not riding around in that." she said. Valkyrie grabbed her arm and pulled her over, whilst Tanith whined. Valkyrie reversed off the drive and drove off, leaving Tanith looking saddened as her bike disappeared into the distance. Tanith slumped down in the car seat and sulked, whilst Valkyrie grinned to herself.
"There'd better be a damn good reason why you're making me sit in this thing." Tanith mumbled. Valkyrie chuckled.
"You're going to love it. Trust me." Tanith rolled her eyes and Valkyrie drove on, still grinning to herself.
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Valkyrie parked the car and Tanith hurried out of it, running across the street. Valkyrie sighed and walked over to her, sliding the car keys into her pocket. They walked for a while until Valkyrie jerked to a halt, holding Tanith's arm. Tanith looked up at the sign.
Taylor's Tailors.
Tanith frowned. "Why are we here?" Valkyrie grinned and pulled her into the shop. The door bell rang as they entered and a middle aged man with brown hair and green eyes looked up from the desk. The shop smelt old and musty, but the suits that hung off the mannequin were exquisite. Although not as exquisite as Ghastly's suits, of course. The man behind the desk stood up and smiled as Valkyrie walked over to him, whilst Tanith looked around.
"Hi. How can I help you?" the man asked. He had a strong Scottish accent, which stood out compared to Valkyrie's small Irish one.
"I'm here to pick up a dress. It'll be under the name Low." Tanith walked over to her and the man nodded, running his finger down a thick book.
"I'll just be one moment." he said and he scurried off into the room at the back. The two of them could hear the man quietly mumbling to himself, and they grinned at one another. He walked back through and directed his hand toward the door. "This way." he said. The two of them smiled and walked into the back room, the man following. The room was large and looked new compared to the shop. There were mirrors lining the back wall, and in the middle stood a mannequin, holding the most beautiful dress Tanith had ever seen. It was crisp white, with an exceedingly low, lace neckline, long lace arms and a long skirt, complete with two slits up either side; exactly like the one Tanith herself had designed. Tanith stared and her jaw dropped.
"I hope it is to your satisfaction." the man said, but Tanith couldn't speak. Her mouth wouldn't move. Valkyrie grinned.
"She loves it." she said, and Tanith ran over to it, feeling the fabric between her fingers. She walked around the back of the mannequin, and her smile spread. The back had a lace parting in the middle, which would run all the way down her back, connecting at the top with her neckline. Tanith walked back round and looked at Valkyrie, who was beaming.
"Val, it's, it's perfect. I love it. It's beautiful." she said.
"Would you like to try it on?" Tanith beamed and nodded her head uncontrollably.
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Tanith walked out of the changing room to where Valkyrie was sat. Valkyrie's eyes found Tanith and she couldn't help but stare. Tanith's smile was spreading as she walked over to the mirrors. She stopped and had to stare at herself for a few moments to realise she was looking at a reflection of herself.
"I look like a princess." she whispered, and Valkyrie joined her. Tanith's eyes sparkled with tears and she grabbed Valkyrie, hugging her as tight as she could.
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Valkyrie took the dress back to her house to keep it from Ghastly's sight. Tanith happily drove back to Valkyrie's in her orange car, but was more than happy to be back on her bike. She drove back to Ghastly's without her helmet, letting the wind press against her face and blow through her hair. She loved the roar of the engine and the looks she'd get from people in the street.
She parked her bike and wandered into the tailors, where Ghastly was sat drawing. He looked up and smiled, dropping his paper and pencil. Tanith shrugged off her coat, throwing it over one of the chairs. Ghastly stepped out from behind his desk and headed over to her. Tanith swung her arms around his neck and he wrapped his around her waist.
"You are the most beautiful woman on the planet." he said and she grinned.
"You don't have to start every conversation we have with that you know." she replied.
Ghastly shrugged. "I'm only starting one with the truth. You were gone when I woke up, I thought you'd left me already."
"I had some errands to run. Valkyrie called me too. She took me to a tailor shop a few towns over. He was a mortal, of course, but he'd made my dress, and it is beautiful. Valkyrie's a wonderful girl."
"I'm sure you look wonderful in it."
"Oh you better believe it." Tanith grinned and Ghastly leaned into her as they kissed. She moved into him and he held her close, moving his lips down her neck. She smiled and moved to kiss him. Ghastly pulled away slightly, resting his forehead against hers. He sighed.
"Erskine wants me at the sanctuary for a few hours," he said and Tanith sighed, rolling her eyes. "but I promise I'll make it up to you when I return." Tanith's beautiful smile returned.
"You'd better." she said, kissing him again before unravelling her arms from around his neck. She stepped back and walked behind him over to the back room door. Ghastly grabbed his coat and headed for the shop door. He opened it and turned.
"Oh and the future Mrs Bespoke?" he said, and Tanith turned.
"Yes?" she replied.
"I love you." Tanith grinned and paused for a moment.
"I love you too, baby." Ghastly grinned and left the shop, closing the door behind him. Tanith stood leaning against the back room doorway, watching Ghastly walk away, until he was completely out of sight.
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'A glooming peace this morning with it brings. The sun, for sorrow, will not show his head. Go hence, to have more talk of these sad things. Some shall be pardoned, and some punished. For never was a story of more woe, than this of Juliet and her Romeo.'