(AN: OMG I WASN'T EXPECTING ALL THE REVIEWS I GOT FOR THIS STORY! :D THANK YOU EVERYONE! I WAS ABOUT TO CRY FROM JOY FROM READING THEM! :') I GUESS IM JUST A SAP! XD IDK WHY THIS IS IN ALL CAPS! SO HERE"S CHAPTER 5! Oh and there will be google translation in this…so sorry if it's bad French.)

Chapter 5: Engagement party.

It's been about a month since I've been at the Academy. Ever since that day Masterson harassed me, Elliot's been watching me like a hawk. I try to tell him he doesn't have to, but Elliot; being Elliot, was just too stubborn. Though we've been getting along some but I like to make him angry on purpose, but not too angry.

It was now winter break so we got to go home. I'm kind of sad because I didn't get to spend Christmas or New Years with my family, but at least I have the Nightray's. And I have just gotten the news that Ernest had asked Duke Nightray if he can throw an Engagement party for Elliot and I. I was never good at parties, I'm rather clumsy especially when the attentions on me. I tried to explain it but…they wouldn't listen. So an engagement party it is.

I was upstairs in my room waiting for Vanessa to come in with my dress. There were guest down stairs already waiting for Elliot and I. I was so nervous about the party tonight. But I do believe that Kadence will be there. I really hope she'll be there. A knock on my door interrupted my thoughts.

"Come in!" I shouted. Soon in came Vanessa, who seemed to be very excited about dressing me up. I don't know if I was nervous of her, or of the party.

"I got you the dress!" she said happily putting the dress on the bed.

I looked at it. The dress was just too pretty for me. It was red and black dress. It came with a red and black choker and a clip for my hair. The dress had a black corset for the top and the dress part was red and somewhat poofy…not in the bad way at all.

"What are you waiting for? Put it on!" Vanessa said eagerly. "I'll put on your make up and do your hair afterwards."

"Oh…ok." I said.

I got undressed and put the dress on. I was a little busty and the dress definitely showed it.

"Ok, it's on!" I yelled for Vanessa.

She burst into the room with hair curlers and a make up set. Why is it so tough being a woman? Soon it was over. My hair was done and in low curls, my make was done wondrously. I had bright red lips, and the right shade of eye shadow which was a very light and faded red. Vanessa had made me look beautiful.

"And now for the final touch! Open your palm!" she said.

I did just that and she placed something in my hand. They were golden earrings.

"They were my mother's, but she gave them to me, so now I'm giving them to you. It's like a good luck charm." she said.

"Thank you Vanessa!" I found myself hugging her.

"Now that I made you prettier than you already are, let's go down to see Elliot."

"Uh…alright." I wasn't sure if I should take that as a compliment or not.

We walked down the stairs to where Elliot and the other guests were. He was wearing all black with a blue necktie and a jacket that had his family crest on it. Elliot looked up at me as if he was surprised to see me. All I saw was nothing but shock on his face. It made me feel awkward.

"So how does she look!?" Vanessa asked him with a huge smile across her face.

"Beautiful." was all Elliot could muster up.

I blushed at the compliment.

"You look quite handsome tonight." I said trying not to say it as shyly as I usually would.

He held out his hand with a smile on his face and I took his hand and he lead me to the floor.

"CHEERS TO THE SOON TO BE BRIDE AND GROOM!" Ernest yelled clapping his hands. Soon other party guests joined in.

I blushed and so did Elliot. "Ernest I don't think that's necessary." Elliot mumbled to his older brother.

"Of course it is! Two people being betrothed to one another is a beautiful thing." Ernest argued taking a sip of his drink. "Now of course you two should dance!"

Elliot rolled his eyes at his brother and turned to me. "I guess we have no choice."

I sighed slightly. "I must warn you, I'm not all that great at dancing."

"I figured since you're like one of the clumsiest people I know." he smirked and lead me to the dance floor.

Elliot put his hand around my waist and pulled me a little closer to him causing me to blush slightly. I was feeling more nervous than ever. We started to move with the music and I tried not to step on Elliot's feet.

"You seem nervous." he whispered lightly in my ear.

"Just a little bit." I said worrying about my footing. "How could you tell?"

"You have that look on your face." he said.

I looked up at his face and he had an amazing smile on it. I don't know why but there was something about his eyes that made me more nervous…nervous in a good way though. Soon enough the song ended.

"I'll be right back." I said. Elliot nodded looking a bit confused. I then made my way over to the snack table.

"RENEE!" I turned around to see Kadence.

"KADENCE!" I smiled in return and gave her a hug. "You don't know how happy I am to see you right now."

"Aw, you looks so beautiful tonight!"

"Thanks and you too." I said grabbing a cup and pouring some of the punch in it.

"Did something happen between you and Elliot? Did he get angry again?" she asked suspiciously looking at my face. I guess she could tell that I was nervous.

"No…I was just getting super nervous." I explained. "All of this engagement thing is starting to get to me."

"Oh, it's ok. You'll pull through it, plus you and Elliot look so cute together!"

"…that doesn't help me at all!" I whined a little taking a sip of my drink. It had a weird taste to it but I continued to drink it. I continued to talk to Kadence and she said she was going to look for Leo. I decided to get another drink.

(Elliot's POV)

I decided to go see Renee since she was taking a long time at the punch bowl. I walked over to her and she was not looking well at all.

"Renee are you alright?" I asked her. Her face was very red and her eyes looked droopy.

"I…I'm fine!" she said a bit too energetically.

I looked at her suspiciously and grabbed her face. I took a wif of her breath. "Renee, what have you been drinking!?" I whispered firmly.

"I just…had zome punch monzieur. vous regardez ce soir très attrayant (you look very attractive tonight.)" she said slurring her words and speaking French…which I don't understand.

I looked at the so called punch and smelt it. It was pure red wine. SHIT!

"Dammit Renee." I said mostly to myself, then I sighed. "we're gonna go up stairs for a little bit ok?"

"What are zwe gonna do up zere(there)?" she asked me.

"You'll see." I wasn't really sure of how she'd react if I had said 'I'm going try to get you to go to sleep.'

"I like zurprisez Elliot!" she said clinging on to me. I couldn't help but notice the softness of her breasts on my arm. I blushed a little. "Do you have to be so close?" I asked.

"Zwhat do zyou mean?" she questioned, but this time she sounded…flirty.

"Nevermind." I put my hand on her waist and walked towards the stairs.

"Where are you two going?" Claude asked me.

"Uhh…Renee isn't feeling well so I'm helping her to her room." I said trying to make sure he doesn't smell her.

"Well…I hope she's alright." he stated.

"Don't worry about it!" I said with a very cheesy grin.

I walked her up the stairs and into her room. "Alright Renee, you need to get dressed into your night clothes and go to sleep." I said turning away from her to close the door. I turned back around and noticed her undoing her corset. "What the hell are you doing!?" I nearly shouted.

"But you ztold me to get undrezsed!" she argued.

"You could at least wait until I-" she cut me off by coming closer to me and pinning me against the wall. "What…are you doing?" I asked. "Je t'aime Elliot." was all she said. She then grabbed my tie and pulled me towards her and roughly kissed me. I was so in shock I didn't know what to do. She loves me? But that can't be so…it must be the whine speaking. I soon found myself kissing her back. I broke the kiss as soon as it came. "Get your nightclothes on and go to bed." was all I said as I left her room and closed the door behind me.

(Morning: Renee's POV)

I woke up and my head was killing me. And not only that I couldn't remember a thing from last night. It was all a blur. I got up and realized my dress was on the floor and I was in my pajamas. I walked outside my door and was going to see if Elliot knew anything. My head was hurting so bad though I could barely stand. I found myself falling in the hallway.

"Renee, what are you doing out here!" Elliot yelled, or should I say, he sounded like he was yelling.

"Please, Elliot, not so loud. ma tête me fait mal (my head hurts.)" I said the last part mostly to myself.

"Look, I don't know what you said just now, but you got to get to bed." he said.

"What happened last night?" I asked as he picked me up off the floor and carried me back to my room.

"You got drunk you damn idiot!" he shouted.

"Elliot, not so loud!" I whispered. "and what do you mean I got drunk?"

"You were drinking red wine last night!" he whispered…yelled?

"But I thought it was punch."

He let out an annoyed sigh. "Next time there's a party, stand by me at all times."

"Did I do anything stupid?" I asked hoping I didn't ruin anyone's reputation.

"No…you were mostly quiet…until we got up stairs to your room…" he seemed to be trailing off and he was blushing.

"What happened here?" I questioned as he put me on the bed.

"Nothing, don't worry about it." he said then he pat me on the head gently. "Just get some rest." with that he left.