"So… now its 7 pm, the prom will start in an hour and my Date with Claire also then. I'm perfectly dressed and..."
Hershel said to himself. He hoped that none heard these embarrassing thoughts but still… someone did:
"I think he's extremely nervous about it."
Flora giggled through the half open door. She was in the Bathroom, putting on some make up.
"It's very cute, how he worries about everything that could possibly go wrong."
"Yes it is, May I ask something?"
Luke responded to her.
"Of course... what is it?"
"Could I come in and look at your beautiful dress?"
Putting his dark blue Jacket on, He was ready to go.
"Just come in, I'm finished."
Flora turned around and looked straight to the open door where Luke was standing now. His pupils dilated.
She had a strapless, purple dress on. It was a simple one without any patterns but it flattered her figure. The Hair was pinned up unblemished and a few wavy hanks hung freely in her face. A Perl Necklace adorned her neck.
"Flora… you look, gorgeous. I'm honored to be your escort."
His Cheeks flushed bright red. Laughing she said:
"Luke, you look fabulous too. Let's go downstairs. I want to see what The Professor's doing."
"You're so evil…"
He smirked back at her and grabbed her hand.
Both where hiding behind the railing, watching strictly what Hershel was doing.
He was checking if his breath smelled horrible, as he noticed that it smelled like tea:
"I'm so addicted to it."
Nervously he smiled and went to the kitchen to bring the flowers on the table which he bought for Claire.
"Oh Professor… Could you take us to the prom in a few minutes?"
Flora asked while she went Innocent to the table where Hershel was standing. He had a strange feeling that they'd been spying him out.
"Oh umm… Yes I will."
Professor turned around and took a good look on her.
"Flora, wow. You're dress is stunning… you too of course."
He looked very surprised at her, she just replied:
"Thank you. You'd too, how do you feel now?"
Luke was standing right next to her, waiting for the answer as well
"I'm excited, I try to seem calm and relaxed, but it's very difficult at the moment."
"Everything will be fine, just be yourself."
He answered to that, took his flowers from the desk and gave them to Hershel. Accepting them, they went to the door and left.
The ride with the car was very short, but it appeared like an eternity. It was silent in the high vehicle the whole time, till it stopped.
"There we are, have fun kids…"
Hershel said, holding the steering wheel. Luke just shook his head disappointed by his word choice ('Kids').
"We'll be back… so around midnight. Are you okay with that?"
He questioned
"Okay, but not later. I'll be waiting for you."
"Who said that you'll be back at home then?"
Flora retorted and gave him a naughty glimpse. Luke looked down in the car to Hershel and just smirked at that statement.
"Flora, I really don't think that…Oh, you… you why do you think of me in that way?"
The professor was very serious with that question but both of them just laughed.
"We need to leave. I'm sorry. Wish you luck. See you… Tomorrow."
He knew how he teased him but he deserved it for calling him a kid.
"Wish you luck…"
Hershel mumbled in a high-pitched voice, trying to imitate Luke and how he acted stupidly.
After he gathered himself, he slowly started the car again and drove to the venue.
As he arrived the rendezvous point, Claire was already standing there. Quickly walking Hershel went to her, with those beautiful white roses in his hands. She was smiling happily when she saw him from the distance, coming to her.
"Hello my dear. How are you?"
he wanted to know politely
"Oh, I'm fine and thrilled to know what we're going to do. I couldn't sleep last night cause of that."
She giggled softly.
"Just because of that? I never knew you hated surprises that much."
He gave her his gift and waited for her reaction.
"They're so pretty, thank you…no! I don't hate them but I was just so eagerly about it."
Smelling the Sent from the Roses she closed her eyes and gazed back up at him.
"I planned something for tonight especially for you. Fallow me. I'll guide you there."
Shyly he grabbed her hand, then they walked side by side to the huge river. The Place was the perfect one… perfect enough for her.
"Oh my… I'm speechless… is this for me?"
Claire asked in wonderment. She just stared at the wonderful sunset. The seagulls where twittering and a little boat was swaying in the rhythm of the waves in front of them. It was the perfect date for her, she even dreamed of it as a little girl. In the corner of the rocking boat was a basket full of delicious food.
"Yes it is. Is that… a tear running down your cheek? What's wrong?"
Hershel carefully brushed the single tear from her face away and looked deep in her dark brown eyes.
"I'm just overwhelmed. I don't even have words to explain my feelings in the moment."
Claire made a few steps towards him and hugged him tightly. His heart began to race, as she wrapped her arms around him. He had to hold his tears back too, seeing her cry out of joy? This was more than he had anticipated.
She lifted her head up to take a look at him. Very amorous Claire removed his top hat and said:
"Please let's go on the river. I need this feeling again."
"Which feeling do you mean?"
Hershel had an curious expression on his face.
"You'll see. It's a special feeling to be on the open sea… or river."
She giggled so did he. A few seconds later Claire continued:
"The Atmosphere is magical…you'll feel freedom, peace, passion and … love."
Her eyes were full of enthusiasm. He never saw her like that before; she was nearly shining by the thought of being on the boat already.
Then he held out his right, scalded hand for her to climb in the tiny ship. Raising her Eyebrow she thought: 'I'll ask him later…'
Meanwhile:
The Prom started very… strange? '
That's the right word to describe the big hall',
Flora thought while she went in with little steps. Luke was also wary as he walked in. The oddest thing after all was… that nobody was there!
Author's Note: The next Chapter will be very.. interessting (The Date with Claire, and the Ball.. it'll happen something.. mysterious..) But to read what you'll just have to write a little review. Thank you very much for reading!