Epilogue

Nicole

I've become pretty accustomed to my new life, and to the smell, just like Leo promised. Every day after my school, Leo would meet me and bring me down to his lair. I like to come here every weekend too. Everyone was so welcoming the first time. His brothers are great, and his friends are too. For the first few weeks, Mikey wouldn't leave me alone, claiming if I was going to be "one of them" I had to sit through him explaining his comic books. I didn't mind though, I've read a few comics myself. And that's exactly what I'm doing. I'm on the couch reading my book. It's a quiet Sunday afternoon, and everyone seems to be off doing their own thing. So I sit here, nose deep into my novel, or at least, I try to be. My thoughts haven't been calm this whole day. My eyes read the words on the page, but my mind is elsewhere. There I go again, daydreaming.

I set my book down and lay my head on the back on the couch. I stare up blankly at the ceiling, letting my thoughts run wild. I think of my usual daydream. There I am, dancing with someone. Soft music plays in the background. My dress is like the one from sleeping beauty, changing from blue to pink and back again. I smile. In my old daydream, my dance partner didn't have a face. But now, he did, and let me tell you, he is no price Phillip. However, he is like a prince to me. I realize that in my daydream, I'm dancing with Leo.

"Whatcha doing?" As if on cue, Leo's voice interrupts my thoughts. He sits down beside me, one arm up on the back of the couch, the other holding a drink. I turn my head and smile at him.

"I'm just daydreaming."

He smiles back at me, "About what?"

I stare at him for a moment, "You really wanna know?"

"Yeah, why?"

"Cause no one really asks about my daydreams. They all just pass me off as crazy." I laugh a little, "Though they're not completely wrong."

"No really, I wanna know." Leo scoots closer to me, I can tell I have his attention. With a quick moment for hesitation, I sit up and move closer to him. I never told anyone about my dreams before, but I figured it's about time.

I go off on this big explanation, talking with and waving my hands everywhere. Truth be told, it felt good to tell Leo everything. Like a weight has been lifted off my chest, or a piece of me has now been given to him. I tell him about the dance and the music. I go on about the dress and sleeping beauty. I explain my use-to-be faceless prince. I explain the scenery. I talk about every single detail. And for the minutes that I go rambling on and on, Leo is listening to every word. Every syllable I speak changes his expression, but he never stops being amused. There's one last detail that I hesitate to tell him. It's a bit embarrassing. But I've come this far, might as well let him know.

"And my faceless prince...well, he does have a face now. And a body."

"Oh?" Leo questions, prodding me to go on, "And who is this prince?" He grins, I suspect he already knows the answer.

"You are." I say simply, with as little words as necessary. His grin gets wider.

"So you dream about me?" He gives me a little nudge, teasing me.

"Yeah, so?" I feel myself starting to get defensive, but my smile doesn't fade.

"So, I have something to tell you too." He smiles and leans in close to me then whispers, "Nicole, you are my daydream."

My face heats up as quickly as my heart swells. This time I push him and he falls onto his back, dropping his drink on the floor. We both start to laugh. I pick up my book again, thankful that the pages hide my red face and goofy smile. Leo always knows the exact words to say, though I would never tell him that. As he starts to clean up the mess, I start to read again. This time, my thoughts are now in order. This time, I can concentrate.


And now DayDream has officially come to an end. Thanks to all my readers who've stuck with me throughout this story, and possibly all my others. I'm not sure what I'll write next, or what fandom it'll be in. But until then, I hope you've all enjoyed my story(ies) and thanks again!

~ DarkSecrets3