"Okay so the first thing you know is what to do with your hands." I explained, reaching the very last lesson. We went through the basics mostly.
I told her to not be nervous. She learned to be herself, except a bit better. You know, I mean if you're a slob, you can't not be a slob but you can tone it down. Just a little bit, probably.
"Sit up straight. Be confident. Confidence is sexy."
"But-"
"Okay I know I said be yourself but you want to be yourself. Just a better version of that."
"Really, you sure this will work. I mean Soren is a were and I'm just a lower-level Cat Demon. He probably just said yes because he knew what it'd mean to you." She said her confidence sinking into quicksand. But I was the stick to pull her out and encouraged her.
"You can do this. And trust me, Soren wouldn't have accepted if he didn't like you. That's not how he rolls. Plus why wouldn't he like you? You pretty, smart, and an amazing person."
"Really."
"Okay so is there anything else you need to go over?"
"Yeah, what about kissing? I mean I've never kissed anyone."
"You're a lip-locking virgin? I can't believe it. I mean I sending you in there totally unprepared."
I was shocked. What if she kissed him. Then she would become emotionally attached to him. Then what if he broke her heart? I can't let that happen.
"Okay, Liza, even if he breaks up with you, you'll have to understand that you're not meant to be. Okay, and if he breaks your heart, I'll be here." I said reassuringly but she looked even more nervous.
"You think he's going to break up with me?" she asked looking so much younger.
"No, but in case he does, I just want to let you know something."
"What?"
"He's not worth it if he breaks up with you. If he does, then he's blind. You so amazing that I'm surprised that you have never been kissed."
We hugged and she gave me a genuine smile. A bright and confident smile that said, 'I can take on the world'. Making me beyond happy. My little Liza has grown up.
Suddenly I got a text. It was from Ian.
~~~~~MISS U. R U DONE YET?~~~~~
~~~~~YEA. MEET U IN A FEW.~~~~~
~~~~~MY ROOM, IN TEN. KAY?~~~~~
~~~~~KAY. C U THRE~~~~~
~~~~~LOVE U!~~~~~~
~~~~~LOVE U 2~~~~~
"Liza, I'm going to meet Ian. See you later so we can talk about your outfit, hair and makeup?" I asked and her smile faltered for a second. But it soon went back up, stronger than ever.
"All right. But you'll need to get here real early, I need a whole mumbo jumbo heap of help."
"Mumbo Jumbo?"
"Sorry, I know it's really corny but it's my thing."
"It's okay, it's cute. Sounds like something you would say."
"See you."
"See you."
I waved goodbye and walked up the stairs making a quick stop on my way. I opened the door and barged in, like I always do. Trust me, I always barge in. He doesn't seem to care.
"Hay Soren."
"Hay. So what's up, her royal highness, Queen Lucy Goosey, queen of all."
"Oh shut up Snore-en."
"So, what brings you to my humble abode?"
Yeah, with the four poster bed with satin sheet and silk pillows, a 67 inch plasma TV and amazing entertainment system, it was far from humble. Plus the Jacuzzi and walk in closet made the room three times almost every room, excluding Laurel, Ian, and yours truly.
"You hurt her, I kill you. Understood?"
"Understood."
"Well, see you later."
I waved and made my way up the steps. Step, by step I slowly made my way up the tower. Once again wishing I could fly. When I finally got to the top I knocked on the door. Ian happens to be bit suspicious.
I hear about fifteen locks being unlocked. I silently laughed, my suspicious angel. Ian quickly opened the door and scooped me up into his arms. But I could feel the tenseness in him.
"Hay sweetie."
"Hay Ian. So what's wrong?"
"Can't hide anything from you, can I? All right well I have some bad news."
I put my forehead to his. I smiled looking at him. My eyes engulfing his, our face inches away from each other. I kissed him on the cheek, making him want more.
When he leaned in for more, I however, didn't give it to him and instead said, "Not until you tell me what's up."
"Well Laurel and the rest of the student council set a date for the battle. I want to train with you, to get you ready. Laurel's an amazing fighter and I honestly," he said and then leaned into me and whispered into my ear, "Want you forever."
"Good, cause I'm not giving you up without a fight. And even then I'd go down kicking and screaming."
"So you'll train with me?"
"Yeah, but I'll need to go help Liza get ready for her date with Soren. All right?"
"All right."
"And Ian, sweetie?"
Yeah?"
"We'd better not just be sparing. There had better be a whole lot of lip-locking, macking and our lips making love. Got it?"
"Yes, mam."
He said starting to turn away, but he turned back to me and said." Speaking of love making…."
"Stop it, you hormonal thousand year old angel. But I still love you."
"See you my love."
"Bye, my angel."
"Have fun, little one."
I gave him a long, steamy kiss. Savoring ever moment together before I ran down stairs to my BFF, who was going on a date with my BFFL. And I need to get my BFF ready.
When I reached Liza's room, I saw she had at least forty different outfits, all around her room. I smiled at her. She was definitely nervous. I mean she was everywhere.
When she realized I was there she asked, "Which outfit do you like better? The red dress or the green one? Or should I go with the blue shirt and jeans? " she asked and I examined them.
The three outfits were cute. That I could tell. Liza definitely had style. And money.
I remember she told me that her family was one of the richest in the world. But, no one here cared how wealthy you are. Just what you are, who you are, and who you know/are related to.
The Green dress was pretty. Ruffled. Mid calf, but cute. I really didn't think it complimented her. I mean it was for someone who was overweight, a kid. She was petite. It just wouldn't suit her.
Then the red dress was too dressy. Liza said it was a dinner and a movie. Dinner, maybe, a movie, no. The dress was too short and too much cleavage. Too many guys would be looking for chances to look down her dress and up her skirt.
The blue shirt and jeans, however, were perfect. They were casual enough for anything but nice. She could wear it to a nice restaurant. I was happy. It's also look amazing on her. Definitely a perfect outfit to compliment her figure.
"The blue shirt and jeans, definitely." I said and she smiled happily picking it up and changing into it.
Next we looked at hairstyles and make up.
"Should my hair go up or down?"
"Up."
"Yeah, but how should I do it? A pony tail, a bun, half up and half down?"
"Definitely half up and half down."
"Really?"
"Yeah, and I'll help you with it."
So we spent two hours, three bottles of shampoos, and four bottles of hair spray. The ending point was amazing. Liza looked so beautiful. I mean she looked stunning. Heck, even I would date her.
"How do I look?" she asked nervously.
As usual, her self-confidence is not very high. But one look in the mirror would change that. I mean that would bring promote her confidence like five levels.
"You look amazing!" I squealed rushing over to hug her. Though, being very careful to smudge her make up or ruin her outfit.
"You really think so?"
"Yeah, totally! Soren is going to be awestruck!"
"Really, you think I look good?"
"Yeah!"
"Okay, well I'm supposed to meet Soren in a few minute, I have to go." She came over and gave me a kiss on the cheek.
"Bye."
"Bye."
We waved and walked out, walking our separate ways. Liza to her date and me to my man. My Ian.
When I reached the stair well to his tower he was standing there. He was tapping his foot to the beat of Lifestyles of the Rich and The Famous when I arrived. I gave him a quick wave when he realized I was there. Which was almost immediately.
Being his amamt makes that so. He is able to sense me.
He walked over and buried his head into my shoulder. I smiled and hugged him. Kissing the top of his head and made I him get off my shoulder. I looked into his eyes.
"So what are we doing?"
"We're going to teach you your first lesson."
"Which is?"
"You'll see."
"Come on tell me now."
"Nope."
"Why not?"
"Because it's a surprise."
"Yeah well I hate surprises."
"That still doesn't mean I'm going to tell you." He teased pulling me into him. He put his arm around my shoulder.
He then spread his wing and flew up. Probably the best thing ever. The feeling of flying.
So he led me up to his room and put a blindfold over my eyes.
"Um are you sure I won't die? I mean I have no idea what you're doing."
"Don't worry about it." He said in his most soothing voice. Delicious as chocolate and smooth as silk, it sounded irresistible.
"Okay, so will you tell me what exactly we're…." but I trailed off.
That's because he pushed me.
Off the ledge.
Off his tower.
Which is probably175 thousand yards above the ground.
And so I screamed for my life, waiting to hit the ground.
But I never did.