I DO NOT OWN THE FAIRLY ODD PARENTS.


Forever's Beginning Ch 5

Cosmo made sure to wake up extra early today so he could shower and get ready to see Wanda.

He made sure to use extra deodorant, and he brushed his teeth for twice as long. He even made sure to double knot his shoes so he wouldn't trip on his laces later.

When 11:30 came around, he plucked a rose from his mother's garden, and flew off to Wanda's house.

Wanda was just as excited as Cosmo was, and couldn't wait to spend the day with him.

She was sitting in her room waiting for him when Blonda walked in.

"Hey sis," she said. "Should I wear this or this?" She then held up two hangers, each displaying an elegant dress.

"Where are you going?" Wanda asked.

"Daddy's bringing me to his annual office luncheon. You know, because I'm the prettier one."

Wanda sighed. "Actually, it's because I've got plans today."

"Whatever. Just answer my question." She said, once again waving the hangers.

"I'd go with the white one."

"Great! Mauve it is then!"

Wanda decided it was best not to reply at all, so she simply rolled her eyes.

Blonda turned to walk out when the doorbell rang.

"He's here!" Wanda said and jumped up.

"Wait! I thought Wan was busy today?" Blonda asked her.

"Who said it was him?" Said Wanda with a smirk as she squeezed past her and ran down the stairs.

Cosmo walked up to the massive house and rang the bell.

As the seconds ticked by, he found himself growing nervous. He could tell by the size of her house that she had money, and lots of it, would she be okay with the simple day he'd planned out?

Suddenly the front door flew open, revealing the scariest man Cosmo had ever seen.

He wore a pinstriped suit with a red carnation. His black hair was neatly slicked back, and it seemed that his hard pink eyes could stare through steel.

"He... Hello Sir." Cosmo started with a nervous wave. "Is... is Wanda here?"

"What's it to you?" The man voiced in a thick Italian accent.

"Daddy! Leave him alone!" He heard Wanda yell.

Wanda's father turned around to face her. Wanda waved to Cosmo from where she stood on the bottom step.

"This is my friend Cosmo." She told her father.

"And Cosmo, this is my father, Big Daddy."

Cosmo stuck out his arm for a handshake, and Big Daddy simply ignored it and turned back to his daughter.

"Be home by 10:30, okay sweet pea?"

"Okay daddy." Wanda smiled at him and walked over to Cosmo.

She greeted him again and engulfed him in a tight hug. When they pulled apart, Cosmo had a blush high on his cheeks. It glowed so bright that it reminded him of that reindeer with a glowing red nose.

Red. Oh yeah.

"This is for you." He said as he handed Wanda the rose he had picked for her.

Now it was Wanda's turn to blush.

"I... Um. Thank you." Wanda stumbled out embarrassed.

"Alright, alright. Now get outta here! I've gotta get ready!" Big Daddy boasted.

Wanda grabbed Cosmo's wrist, and quickly dragged him out of the house and down the street. She stopped once they were out of her father's sight.

"I'm sorry about him," she said embarrassed. "He can be a little OVER-protective sometimes."

"I'll say! Man, if looks could kill..." Cosmo said with a small laugh.

Wanda gave a small chuckle back, before realizing something.

"So what are we gonna do today?" She asked him.

"Well," Cosmo started and looked down. "I thought maybe we could take a walk in the park, have a picnic, and then head to the carnival at the pier." He looked back up at her, and she could see how nervous he was.

She gave him a comforting smile. "That sounds lovely. Let's go!"

Cosmo sighed in relief that she seemed to like his plans and he smiled.

They walked through the park, laughing and chatting away. They continued on like this until they reached the fountain. Then Cosmo reached into a bush, and pulled out a small picnic basket.

Wanda chuckled at his action.

"My friend Gem taught me that. No one ever looks in the bushes!" Cosmo proclaimed as she helped him lay out the small checkered blanket he'd packed.

He plopped himself down on a corner of the blanket, and gestured for Wanda to do the same. As she sat down, he reached into the basket and pulled out two sandwiches, two juice boxes, and two brownies.

They began to eat, and Wanda spoke up.

"I'm having a great time!"

"Really?" He asked incredulously.

"Of course I am! Why wouldn't I be?"

"When I saw your huge house... I guess... I figured today would bore you."

Wanda waved a hand dismissively. "That doesn't matter." She leaned over and rested a hand over Cosmo's. "I don't care what we do, I just want to spend time with you."

Cosmo's eyes grew wide when she touched him. His skin tingled where they made contact, and he couldn't help but grin dopily at her.

Wanda chuckled at his reaction. She loved how innocent he was, and how even the slightest bit of contact meant so much to him.

After their meal, they walked to the pier.

Cosmo loved going to the pier. It was always so much fun when he went to the carnival there, and he would think clearer when he would sit and stare at the lake. He hoped Wanda would enjoy it too.

And she did.

Cosmo and Wanda were having a blast. They played darts, shared some cotton candy, and befriended all the carnies.

The sun was going down. They were sitting on a bench sharing a lemonade and watching some seagulls fly overhead looking for food.

"Hey Wanda! Let's go on the ferris wheel!"

"Alright." Wanda agreed.

Cosmo bolted towards the line, leaving Wanda at the bench. She smiled and rolled her eyes before taking off after him.

When it was finally their turn, the sun was almost completely gone over the horizon. They stepped into the cart and the carnie locked it.

The ride started with a jolt, and soon they were rising high above the fair grounds.

Cosmo glanced over at her, and felt his stomach fill with butterflies.

The last bit of sun casting was a reddish glow on the side of her face, the gentle breeze tossing her hair around wildly. The gentle smile on her face had him awestruck. He had never seen anyone or anything else so beautiful in his entire life, so he was determined to take in every bit of the perfect scene before him.

Wanda turned to him, and the first thing she noticed was the look in his eyes.

He was so captivated, so incredibly drawn in by the sight before him. She had never seen someone look so attentive, it was as if he was trying to memorize every little part of the sight before him.

She turned briefly to look behind her, wondering what could have possibly been so entrancing, but the only thing visible was the never ending sky and the dark silhouette of Fairy World Lake. And that's when she realized...

He was staring at her. Just like at the diner...

She began to blush furiously at the thought. Never in all her years had anyone looked at her like Cosmo did. No one had ever even come remotely close, and for a brief moment Wanda dared to venture that perhaps no one else ever would... The thought sent a shiver down her spine, and she felt her blush spread up to her ears.

A sudden click seemed to knock them both out of their trances.

Cosmo took a quick glance around and noticed now that there was no sun anymore, only stars. He found himself blushing as he realized how long he'd actually been staring.

They both then realized that the noise they'd heard was the ride stopping, and they were at the very top.

Wanda could hardly believe the sight before her. They could practically see all of Fairy World!

"Cosmo this is incredible!"

Cosmo could only smile back at her, delighted to see that she was actually enjoying herself.

Suddenly, her arm shot out and pointed to the sky.

"A shooting star!" She beamed.

"Oh! Make a wish!" Cosmo said as he closed his eyes.

A few seconds later, they both opened their eyes.

"Soooooo..." Cosmo started expectantly. "What did you wish for?"

Wanda let out a small laugh. "I can't tell you! If I do it won't come true." She said playfully.

"Awww! Please?! I'll tell you mine first!" Cosmo begged.

Wanda giggled at the look on his face. His eyes were the size of dinner plates as he pleaded with her.

"Alright." She laughed as she stuck her hand out. "You've got yourself a deal."

Cosmo reached out and returned her handshake, smiling widely.

"Well?" Wanda started.

"I wished that this day wouldn't end. I like being with you." He said openly.

She was speechless. He was so honest about it... So genuine.

Never had she thought that such a simple statement could bring her such joy... But it had, and she couldn't remove the smile from her face even if she tried.

She practically leapt forward towards him and enveloped him in a massive hug.

Cosmo was absolutely dumbfounded, and sat there wide eyed with his arms stretched out, waiting for her next move.

"Thank you." She whispered against his neck.

"Thank you?" Cosmo repeated questioningly.

She pulled back for a moment and looked into his eyes.

"I've never met anyone like you Cosmo. I've never met someone so fun, and so kind, and so... REAL. You're amazing."

Cosmo stammered for a moment trying to respond. But he was rendered speechless when he felt a soft pair of lips press against his cheek for a brief moment.

His hand shot up to where she'd kissed him and he looked at her with wide eyes.

Suddenly the ride jerked to a halt and Wanda realized that it was time to get off.

Wanda stood up and got out, but Cosmo remained glued to his seat.

"Cosmo?" Wanda asked him.

Cosmo's eyes moved over to her.

"Come on!" She laughed.

Cosmo gave his own chuckle and got off the ride himself.

Unfortunately, their day together DID have to come to an end, and they both slowly made their way up Wanda's long driveway and onto her porch.

"I really had a lot of fun tonight Cosmo."

"You did? I did too!" Cosmo exclaimed.

Wanda chuckled. He's so cute…

"Hey Wanda?"

Wanda shook herself out of her thoughts. "Yes?"

"I really hope we can hang out again." Cosmo admitted bashfully.

"I do too." She smiled back at him.

For a while, they both just stood there staring at each other. Basking in the moonlight and listening to the crickets' serenade.

"You're really pretty Wanda."

Wanda felt her cheeks flush and she couldn't help but let loose an incredible smile.

"Aw you're so sweet." Wanda leaned forward and embraced him.

Suddenly, the front door burst open.

"WANDA!" A heavy voice boomed as the doorframe filled with a large black shadow.

"I'll be right in Daddy!" Wanda responded back sweetly.

"I gotta go Cosmo, I'll call you!"

"Okay, bye Wanda!"

Cosmo stood there, alone in the dark, and for the first time ever, he wasn't afraid. He only stood there, hearts in his eyes and a dopey grin on his face.

I can't wait to see her again!