Rice pudding, anyone? Oh! I can't get over that! Anywho, I'm sorry how late this is, but I dropped my phone in water... So yeah. Don't worry, I fixed it and you'll get your TRB like usual. Now, on to chapter 4!

Scarlet had never worn anything like it. Winter had told her it was made of silver thread, and yet, it was soft as silk. It fell past her ankles, almost touching the floor. She turned so she could see the back. The fabric stopped a little below her shoulder blades and picked back up by her hips. With a diamond and silver clip amongst her red curls, she never looked so mystical.

Winter walked up behind her and placed a hooded cloak over her shoulders, fastened with a matching diamond brooch. "It may not be your hoodie, but its a close second, don't you think?"

Scarlet ran a hand over the shiny material outlining Winter's mirror she kept hidden within a panel in the wall. "Why not? Winter, what is this stuff called?"

"Lunic. It's a little like solid mercury. Poisonous, misleading beauty."

"Like your stepmother?"

Winter laughed in a way that suggested at insanity. "Exactly! Exactly like my stepmother!"

Scarlet turned around to face the princess behind her. The yellow dress was decorated with little orange roses and it halted just below Winter's knees. The many layered skirt fluffed out and with the combination of her yellow hair ribbons and shoes, she gave the impression of a candle flame, serene and gentle. "Winter! You look beautiful."

"I'm glad I'm not the only one. Although, you're giving off a more mysterious-slash-scary vibe. But, you still look totally hot." Winter smiled at the scowl Scarlet gave her before helping the curvy girl climb into her boots, knee heigh, stylish and ideal for running.

"Wow, that really makes me feel better."

Winter could hear the sarcasm nice and clear. "I'm sure Ze'ev will feel the same way. He won't be able to look away, that's how sexy that dress is on you." Winter was one of the only people who called Wolf by his real name.

"Are you intentionally flirting with me. Because it really sounds like you're flirting with me."

"Oh, gross! Scarling, I don't see the point of modesty, so I just be honest. It sometimes sounds flirtatious, but that's life. So-"

"I was kidding," Scarlet gave Winter a little hug before adding, "You're the best friend a girl could ask for." Scarlet felt Winter stiffen, and she knew exactly why. All Winter had wanted was a real friend, and now that she had one, she had to let her go again.

Winter began leading Scarlet into the hall. "Come on. The ball is starting.

Cress, Iko, and Cinder were all getting ready for Winter's ball, each with a gown of the same style, just in different colors. Cress wore the blue, Iko wore purple, and Cinder wore red, and even though the dresses were all the same, each made themselves look unique and beautiful. Together, the girls joined up with the guys and made their way amongst the crowd. Cress, holding hands with Thorne, heard Wolf sigh beside her. He soon would be seeing his alpha, his brightest star, the love of his life, and it was unlikely he'll ever let something like this happen ever again.

Oooh, what happens next? Guess! No, wait until the next update, instead. I'm really having fun with this story and I hope you are, too! Review and if you have any requests or suggestions, let me know. ^.^