I know I know, I made you wait a really long time and this chapter is really short. But I'm just so busy. Just give me about two weeks and things should be going more smoothly. Thanks for your patients.
The next day Larmina sat in her room on the chair beside her desk. In her hand was a black steel guitar with a red flame painted on the base. She had received this from Pidge who had obtained it for her on earth while on a Sterolactic tour.
Dryly, she practiced it able to think of only one thing or should I say person. She hadn't seen Lance since the simulators the day before and hungered to see him again. Excited about him asking her out, she thought, he'll have to ask me out today. I just know it!
Rising from her chair, she made her way to the door. As she exited her room and began walking down the hall, she suddenly heard Daniel shouting from behind her, "Hey Larmina!"
"Oh hey Daniel," she said as he caught up to her.
"I've been looking of you all day," Daniel said. "Where have you been?"
"Nowhere," Larmina said glancing around to see if she could find Lance.
"You know a person can't be nowhere," Daniel said smirking flirtatiously.
"That's nice, " Larmina said. "Have you seen Lance?"
"I think he's in the living room that's beside the control room with-hey wait!" he called after her as she dashed towards the living room.
Eagerly sprinting away leaving Daniel behind, she was not paying attention so the sudden jerk that caused her to fall on her butt was a surprise.
Feeling the pressure around her wrist she glanced up to see her aunt, whose expression was stern, holding onto her. Allura had just grabbed Larmina's arm while she was still darting through the hall not even considering that the action would hurt her.
Ignoring the pain in her hand, Larmina exclaimed, "Allura, what gives?"
"Where were you going so fast?" Allura asked lifting her to her feet.
"Where are you taking me?" Larmina asked as Allura began to drag her the opposite direction that she had intended to go. "Seriously!"
"We need to take your measurements so we can fit the dress you picked out," Allura said.
"But..but…but…"
"No ifs, ands, or buts, you know this has to be done," Allura said. "Now stop fighting me."
"But I thought you said I didn't have to!"
"I never said that. We were just picking the dresses out. Now stop struggling!"
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In the large living room, Hunk, Pidge, and Lance reclined on several chairs taking a little break from their work.
Pidge was reading a magazine called the "Galactic Times." On the front cover was a man named Hans Floyd, a scientist who had designed several prominent weapons and discovered many unique findings.
"Why don't you just call him up and ask him to come visit Arus?" Hunk asked. Pidge had just been explaining how much he admired Hans's work. He had been Pidge's hero ever since the academy.
"You don't just call up a famous guy like that," Pidge said. "It just doesn't happen."
"Pidge, you were the pilot of the green lion, you are the beyond famous Stereolactic and you are the super genius who upgrades the Castle Defense of the famous Castle of Lions. I think you can just call him up and ask him to visit Arus!" Lance said.
Pidge shook his head. "Point taken, Lance, but his fame is far beyond mine."
"Baloney!" Lance said. "No scientist is more famous than Sterolacic. Besides, I thought Einstein was your hero."
"Um…who's Einstein?" Pidge asked.
"Ah, that's right, you're from Balto," Lance said. "He's the scientist from earth who came up with the Theory of Relativity in the early 20th century."
"Really? An earth guy came up with that?" Pidge said. "Well I guess you can't all be that stupid."
Lance and Hunk raised their eyebrows at the comment.
"That totally came out wrong," Pidge said. "Anyways I got to go. Vince needs my help in the control room."
As he made his way out the door he met Daniel standing in the Hall. "Hey Daniel!" he said. "You look a little frustrated."
"Well…yeah I kind of am," Daniel said.
"What's wrong?" Pidge asked.
"It's Larmina," Daniel said. "I think she's playing hard to get which is you know, kinda how I like um…but I'm still a little bit lost on what do to."
"You should give her something," Pidge said. "What do girls like?"
"Sexy abs?" Daniel asked.
"No, no, no," Pidge exclaimed nearly slapping him on the head. "Flowers!"
"Oh, that's a big difference because I was wondering how I was going to give her my abs," Daniel said.
Pidge slapped himself on the forehead this time. "You are hopeless. Just go get her the flowers."
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"This is so not cool," Larmina grumbled as the seamstress measured her waist.
"Hold still please!" The seamstress cried with a Celtic accent.
"Please Larmina settle down," Allura pleaded. "You're not making this any easier."
Larmina sighed deeply as the seamstress began measuring her shoulders.
"That's better," the seamstress said.
The only thing keeping Larmina from jumping off the stool she stood on was the thought that she would look great for Lance, if she would be able to see him and not be dragged around everywhere at the wedding.
Suddenly the door flew open. "You majesty!" the guard who had just entered the room said. "Your cousin is on the receiver wanting to speak with you."
"Romel?" Allura asked. "Is that who you mean?"
"That is correct," the guard said.
Allura smiled and nodded a good bye to Larmina who only rolled her eyes in aggravation about the seamstress's continues poking her in the ribs with her needle.
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Allura made her way to the receiver which was in the room beside the one Larmina's dress was being fitted in. When she got there, her smile grew wide.
"Romel! How are you these days?"
"Hello Allura," Romel said. "I'm doing great. How are you?"
"I'm marring Keith and I couldn't be better!" Allura said. "So what is it that you wanted to speak with me about?"
"I just wanted to see how you are doing," Romel said. "You look happy."
"I am. How's the baby?"
"My little bundle of joy. Sven and I couldn't have a more valuable treasure in our grasp. I'm just glad we were reunited with my baby."
After sharing a laughed, Allura said, "So when will you be arriving."
"My guess is in about two days," Romel said.
Allura smiled, "It's been a while since I've seen you guys. I'm excited for your arrival."
"As am I," Romel said. "And I am defiantly excited about your marriage to Keith. So how is Larmina doing these days?"
"Not happy about the dress fitting," Allura said. "She's never been the girly type."
"I could have guessed. I must go. I'll see you when I get there," Romel said.
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"Hey Lance," Daniel said entering the living room. "Can I ask you something?"
Lance shrugged. "Sure Dan Man."
"What kind of flowers do girls like?" Daniel asked.
"Oooooh, Daniel. Who you getting flowers for?" Lance asked.
"Someone special. So what flowers do you suggest?"
"Roses," Lance said. "If this person is someone special get her a big bouquet of em."
"Ok, thanks Lance," Daniel said. "But…what if this person doesn't like roses?"
"What kind of flower does she like?" Lance asked.
"I…don't know. I'll get her roses."
"Alright then. You get on that."