Now for the final chapter of this story, watch as Stephanie's plan unravels! Enjoy!

Lilly was tiding up her office, when there came a knock at her door. "Come in," she said in her kind Lilly voice. Curtis walked

in, bringing with him a note. "From Bernard," was all he said before he left rather quickly. Lilly opened the very well folded

note. It read:

'Lilly,

I need to see you in the band room at exactly 4:33 pm today.

I'm very well aware this is rather sudden, but it's crucial you come.

Yours,

Bernard'

Lilly didn't find it odd that Bernard had signed the letter "yours" since he always had done that in the past. She could feel

the coldness and business form of the letter, knowing how much friendship those words lacked. She looked at the clock on

the wall that was decorated with amethyst' and sapphires. The clock struck 4:30pm as she looked. The letter had said 4:33

exactly, and she didn't want to disappoint Bernard, despite the awkward gravity now surrounding them. Lilly rushed out of

her office, towards the Band room.

Lilly gave a shy knock to the band room door. The time was 4:33 pm exact. The door opened on its own, and Lilly stepped

into, a now dark band room. All the lights were off, making it impossible to see anything. The door then shut silently behind

Lilly, leaving her in pure darkness, and fright. Lilly heard the click of the lock on the door, signaling, well the locked door.

"Bernard?" Lilly asked, her voice revealing no fear at all. "Come forward," Bernard's voice came from the other side of the

room. The light towards where Bernard was standing lit up. He was facing the wall opposite Lilly's direction. Lilly did as she

was told, and approached Bernard. "Take a seat," Bernard motioned to a chair in front of him. When Lilly sat down

however, he turned his back on her again. "Just tell me one thing: Who do you like?" Bernard said his voice steady as ever.

"I like Zack, Bernard." Lilly said, after a seconds thought. Bernard hadn't anticipated this. He'd expected her to say his

name, and run over and kiss him. The green monster threatened to take over him. "Very well. Just….wanted...To know," he

said dismissively. Lilly stood up, and walked over to Bernard, inches away from him. "Yes, I do like Zack, but the thing is…..I

love you."

Bernard was in a bit of shock. Glad that she loved him, and angered that she tricked him so easily. Wait a moment; did she

just say she loves him?? Bernard spun around to face her. Lilly was rather intimidated by the look he gave her, and ran for

the door, thinking Bernard hated her to the core. Before she could make such an escape though, Bernard grabbed her

wrists, pulled her towards him so that their faces were centimeters apart, and said, "I love you Lilly," in a desperately

wanting voice. In one swift movement he put his right hand on the small of her back, pulled her towards him, and kissed

her straight on the lips.

Right on cue, the song by Whitney Houston "I Will Always love you", brought the band room to life, the song having have

started at the climax. The lights flicked on, revealing half the elves in the band, together playing the song, as Mr. Walala

directed. Stephanie on flute, Rosa on clarinet, Seth on percussion, and many more of Lilly's friends helped create the

beautiful moment. Lilly noticed all this, sudden realization coming to her. Bernard had planned this moment. Even though

she realized most of the band watching them, including Mr. Walala (Awwkwwaarrdd) she didn't break the kiss. Bernard

tilted his head a little to deepen the kiss. They both eagerly let out their love for each other with the intensity of a billion

suns and starts. Almost as if fireworks were exploding somewhere without a doubt.

The music settled to a low piano, and Bernard (After a good moment) pulled away from Lilly. They looked into each others

eyes for a few seconds before Lilly wrapped her arms around Bernard and hugged him. Bernard held her in his arms,

placing his chin on her head protectively. "Thank you Bernard." Lilly whispered. "So…umm…nice ceiling lights eih?" she said,

producing a slight chuckle from Bernard. He then leaned down and kissed her again, more softly this time, not caring who

saw and who didn't.

The End

For now…

A few things about the story:

1. Stephanie closed, and locked the door behind Lilly

2. The band room was dark so that Lilly wouldn't see the rest of the band before time.

3. Seth and Stephanie are dating, but haven't yet had a moment like this.

4. Rosa was the one in charge of the lights.

5. Bernard made sure that Zack was watching this scene from somewhere

6. Curtis, Judy, and Santa had been in on it, so was the rest of the band (duh)

If you have anymore questions please submit them. I would be more than happy to answer them.