"Minnie I think that's enough perfume!" Rosella coughed, waving away the clouds of perfume
Minnie giggled "Oh I'm sorry I just want you to look nice! And smell nice too!" she took out a comb and started to comb Rosella's dark burgundy hair. Rosella sighed "Minnie, I really want to thank you.. I've never had someone to take care of me like you do." She smiled and hugged Minnie tightly. Minnie put the brush down and hugged her back "It's no problem."
"Thanks for making me look nice.. I feel like an actual.. well.. lady." They giggled as Minnie turned her to the mirror "But you are a lady, Rosella you are very pretty."
Rosella scoffed playfully "Awww. you're just saying that."
"No!" Minnie shouted "I mean it..." She picked up her chin "With or without all the makeup." She smiled and then shouted behind her "Daisy! I need the curing iron!"
Daisy ran through the walk through closet "Minnie you have too many dresses to count! And she doesn't need the curling iron!"
"Daisy she needs-"
They started to bicker, Rosella raising her voice "Ladies!" they turned their heads "I appreciate the help but I just-" she saw their faces saddening "But I think I need some more lip stick." The two immediately ran into the bathroom getting what she had asked. Rosella looked herself in the mirror and smiled gently, not used to her new looks. She remembered the picture that was posted in her closet. Thinking she looked exactly like her mom. Rosella suddenly turned at the sound of the doorbell.
Minnie and Daisy burst through the bathroom door "He's here!" Minnie took the makeup supplies away from Daisy "I'll finish getting her ready. You keep him company!"
"So where will you be taking Rosella tonight?" Daisy smiled as she sat close to Zephr on the long couch as he nervously combed a hand through his light golden brown hair "Well I was thinking a-"
Daisy whispered "Because if I were you, I'd go to that nice restaurant on Main street. They have a wonderful spaghetti and meatball plate for two where you can actually eat like Lady and the Tramp. Although it isn't really restaurant it's more of an alley, with two Italian guys singing as you look out into the moonlight." She was practically sitting in his lap "You look nice." He was wearing a nice navy dinner jacket, golden tan pants and a blue bottom up with a matching royal blue tie.
He nervously smiled "Thank you." He heard soft whispering coming from upstairs as he stood up, Daisy moving to the side of him. Rosella stood at the top of the stairs in a shoulder less yellow dress that flared out and reached her knees. Her shoulder length hair was pulled up into a nice twist with soft white flowers intricately placed in her hairdo. She smiled as her dress swished while she walked. Rosella bit her lip nervously, watching Zephr the whole time. "Hi." She said gently. She missed the last step and tripped, Zephr grabbed her arm and pulled her close just in time "Good thing I'm here to catch you." He laughed as he helped her.
They both stared into each other's eyes until Minnie cleared her throat "Oh." Rosella noticed the two staring gleefully at them "Right. We are going to go now. Don't wait up. I mean.." her cheeks flushed red as Zepher opened the door "Well. I mean I'll be home..."
Minnie handed her a blue sweater and pushed her through the door "Have fun!" she giggled and closed the door as her and Daisy ran to the window, peeking in on them. Rosella turned around and waved her hand to make them go away.
Zephr smiled "What's wrong."
She quickly retracted her hand "Nothing." They walked out of the gate and down the street, admiring the lights lit across the street and busy pedestrians. Rosella looked at him "So, where are you taking me tonight?"
"I have somewhere special in mind." His golden green eyes sparkled when he motioned for both of them to turn into a small restaurant. Rosella waited for Zephr to ask the woman for a table when he pulled her arm "Oh no.. this way." They walked through the kitchen, watching the chefs nod and smile as they walked through another door to the top of the building. As they climbed up the many stairs, Zephr stopped her before they walked through the final door "Just a little more.. you'll have to close your eyes."
Rosella quirked an eyebrow and closed her eyes as Zephr opened the door and led her through. Zephr let go of her hand "Alright, Now." She opened her eyes and gasped. She saw a small table with a cute table setting, and small lanterns hanging above them "Y-You did this all for me?"
"I wanted to make a good impression." He pulled her chair out as she sat down "Are you impressed yet?"
"Unless you have-" she laughed hard "No. Way."
Zephr pulled out two little baggies "Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches with banana slices."
She grabbed the sandwich "How did you know?" she immediately took it out and took a large bite "Oh my god. This is the most amazing thing I've ever had in a long time." She didn't notice that she had the crumbs on the side of her face "Sorry. I get excitable."
He laughed "It's okay. So what's your story?"
"Story?" she took a sip of her drink "Well, I don't know. Me and Bastian have lived with my aunt for a long time. I've been waiting for my parents to come back."
"Where did they go?" He tilted his head.
Rosella leaned in her chair, beginning to fiddle with her necklace "I have no clue. I was so young that I'm not really sure if they told me or not.." she hesitated, not sure if she should share her dreams that she's been having. "I tell Bastian stories of them and their adventures in far off lands and meeting different people, just to make sure he knows their coming back. Don't get me wrong I believe they are but now a days it feels like a lost cause." She covered her mouth "I'm sorry. I think I told you too much."
"Its fine!" he sat up "I never knew my parents either, well not as long as you have. My uncle has been taking care of me since I was a baby. It's fine I guess, but I still wonder what it would be like to have something you had." He looked up into the sky "Well we're both a pair of sad people aren't we?"
She stifled a giggle "Maybe, but our stories aren't over yet." She touched her stomach "I'm stuffed." Zephr stood up out of his seat "If you will excuse me madam..I will be right back! Don't go anywhere!" she smiled "Okay."
"Pssst." Rosella heard a voice "Pssssst. Rosella!" she turned and saw Archimedes leaning on the brick wall. She nervously looked around "Archimedes what are you doing here?!"
He puffed up "Well for your information young lady, Merlin told me to keep an eye on you!" his yellow eyes widened "And what do I see! You gallivanting and flirting with some boy! This kind of behavior ruffles my feathers!" he narrowed his eyes as Rosella crossed her arms "So Merlin sent you to spy on me?"
"Sp-Sp SPY? The nerve! I suspect you don't even want my advice?" he watched her sigh "I don't trust him.. he seems TOO nice. I mean how did he know your favorite meal?
"Rosella? You still there?" Zephr said from behind the brick wall.
She smiled "Yes!" she then looked at the brown owl "I have been on my own for years, I think I can handle a tiny date by myself! And who doesn't love a good sandwich!" she heard Zepher's footsteps "If you really care about me… then GO!" she grabbed him and threw him in the air, forcing him to open his wings. Archedemis puffed up as he began to fly away "Oh you stubborn girl! Merlin is going to hear all about this!"
Rosella rolled her eyes as Zepher turned to her "You O.K? I think I heard voices?"
She quickly answered "Nope." She laughed "Just me… so, where we going now?"
Zephr rolled out a long recognizable carpet "May I introduce you? Carpet? Meet Rosella, Rosella meet Carpet!" the blue embroidered carpet spun in glee and grabbed Rosella's hand with his tassel, kissing it. Rosella's eyes widened in surprise "How did you even get him here!?"
"Let's just say Aladdin owes me a favor." He hopped on, helping Rosella. The carpet zoomed off into the sky, and through the clouds. Rosella closed her eyes in fear as Zephr moved her arms down "Keep your eyes open! It's more fun!"
Her green eyes opened, admiring the dark sky and the bright stars with the city grounded below "I've never seen something so beautiful and wonderful in my whole life!"
"Yeah…" Zephr said as he stared at her. Rosella noticed him staring as she grabbed his arm "Look!" they flew toward the bright city and tall buildings, admiring the lights and busy people below.
The rest of the evening they went flying around the entire city, admiring the sky and sights. Carpet landed in front of Minnie's house and gently let her down. He rested as Zephr walked her to the door. They both stayed silent as Zephr smiled and combed a hand through his golden brown hair "Rosella, I had an amazing time."
"Me too." She looked up at him nervously. She reached for the door as Zephr grabbed her hand gently and pulled her closer.. and closer when… SMACK! They knocked heads and separated "OW!" Rosella said as she rubbed her head.
"Are you O.K?"
Rosella smiled innocently "I'm dangerous to be around.. Is your head okay?"
Zephr grabbed a small white flower from Minnie's flower bush "I'll get over it." he kissed her on the cheek, making her blush red and grab the spot tenderly.
The boy jumped on the carpet and zoomed off, Rosella watching them disappear into the sky. She went into the house and leaned against the door, feeling her warm cheeks beginning to cool off.
Rosella looked to her left and saw Minnie and Daisy sleeping on the couch. Rosella leaned lower and lower against the door until she was on the floor, dazed at what had just happened outside.
"Wow." She whispered. Holding the flower close to her heart.
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