Leann held Daisy's hand as they walked out of the gazebo together. The back-yard was full of people, the most eccentric looking people Leann had ever laid eyes on. The people hung out in groups, sort of like cliques. It kind of reminded Leann of high school, where everyone belonged to a certain group. It was a bit intimidating. She studied the cliques, trying to find certain themes in them, like how in high school the preps hung out together and the jocks hung out together. There was no obvious theme however. The people just seemed to stick together in certain packs, ignoring everyone else except for the ones close to them.
It was sort of like watching a bizarre carnival. So much was going on at once, it was hard to take it all in. There was crazy music blaring and people dancing provocatively together. Couples were everywhere; on tables, lying in the grass together, leaning against the house, just everywhere. The couples were all deeply into each other, kissing and touching with a deep intensity that was raw and unnerving, but also fascinating to watch.
Leann just walked along next to Daisy, watching everything unfold around her. She felt like she had stumbled into an alternate reality. She had the feeling once again that absolutely anything could happen here. Here, in this dark shadowy back-yard under the trees, it felt like there were no rules. It was an exhilarating feeling, and for some reason, Leann loved it. It was like a rush and she wanted that feeling to last forever.
Daisy smiled at her.
"You are going to have so much fun tonight!" Daisy promised Leann as she lead her though the back-yard. "My first goal for tonight is to hook you up!"
Leann laughed.
"Hook me up?" Leann asked with a smile.
Daisy nodded.
"But of course. It just wouldn't be a party if you didn't hook up with someone," Daisy said with a nod.
Leann laughed again. She wasn't really sure if Daisy was joking or not. Knowing Daisy however, she was deadly serious.
"Who do you have in mind for me?" Leann asked with an amused smile.
"Well I'm still debating. I'd hook up with you myself," Daisy said with a saucy grin," but I don't think I have enough self control to stop myself from completely consuming you."
Leann started laughing hysterically. Daisy looked at her with an amused expression.
"You think I'm kidding, but I'm not," Daisy said with a smirk.
Leann shook her head.
"You crack me up hunny," Leann said and giggled.
Daisy lead Leann into the house. The inside of the house was painstakingly beautiful. They had walked into the entry room. The room had dark cherry wood walls and floors. Dark, blood red rugs covered the floor. On the walls hung dark pewter candelabras holding black candles. The candles gave the room a beautiful glow with their flickering flames. Leann looked around the room slowly. The room gave her an eerie sort of feeling, but she liked it. It was unique and so pretty.
"This is intense," Leann said as she looked around.
Daisy laughed.
"Yup," She replied, "come on, lets go find my bitches."
Daisy lead her though the house into the living room. This particular room was so gorgeous in a dark, twisted way. The walls were blood red. Two giant windows offered an amazing view of the beautiful grounds. Hanging in the windows were black velvet curtains. In the front of the window was a big plush deep red velvet couch. The floors were thick black carpet that was looked extremely soft. There was a fireplace on the left wall with a black marble mantle. On top the mantle were tiny expensive crystal figurines and strange looking miniature statues. The statues were of mythical creatures, like gargoyles and fairies. Blood red candles were on every available surface, causing things to look darker and more mysterious with their dancing flames. In the left corner was a tall, handsome, oak grandfather clock. On the walls hung various pictures and oil paintings. The pictures all depicted dark yet beautiful things. One particular painting caught Leann's eye.
The painting was of a beautiful woman. The woman was on her knees in a deep forest surrounded by dark looking trees. Melting white candles surrounded the girl in the painting, thick white wax dripping down their sides. The woman had jet black curly hair with a crown of white roses on her head. Her skin was pale white and shone like marble. She wore a white Victorian style dress that revealed well rounded full breasts. Above the girl was the full moon and millions of glittery stars that stood out beautifully on the canvas.
What caught Leann's attention was the girls face. It was a beautiful face, although it looked tormented. What stood out however was the woman's mouth. Her mouth was deep red with full lips. She had dangerous looking teeth. They were sharp and pointed, like fangs. Blood dripped off of her sharply pointed teeth, falling in thick drops onto her white dress. There were blood-stains all over the white dress. Leann stared at the woman in the painting, completely fascinated bye both her beauty and the look in her eyes. The look was one of power mixed with sadness and torment. It was truly captivating.
Daisy noticed her studying the painting and she laughed.
"Yeah, that one is my favorite," Daisy said as she plopped down on one of the red velvet chairs.
Leann just continued to stare at it, hypnotized. She wasn't sure why, but it felt like that painting meant something. Something very important. Leann studied it closely, in awe of it. Little did she know just how forshadowing that painting actually was.
