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Ben's Note of Sheer Awesome: Ok guys, here's the scoop on my life and why I've been doing so bad. I have to write a paper for college, come up with a speech for college (and I can't do that until my stupid teacher grades my outline and the thing is due Tuesday), I have a website to design for school, I have a family vacation starting today, and I might be schizophrenic. I say this because I have all the symptoms of schizophrenia and I've been asked by several people IRL if I had it. I don't want you to think or treat me differently, because I haven't been diagnosed or anything, but I'm just in shock because all this cheese is falling on me now and I don't know how to react. Sorry, I'm just overwhelmed. I'm also going on a ski vacation for a few days, so don't expect an update until maybe Wednesday at the latest.

Pickles: Ok, canon or not canon, in this universe, it was a rescue breath. Yes, Darling's lesbian, yes, Apple's going to be with a girl, no, it's not going to be Darling/Apple. Alright?

Prompt 73: Found

(Lizzie)

Lizzie was still sitting in the corner in silence. Neb sat across from her, staring at her carefully. Lizzie could barely look at her 'boyfriend' as he sat there. When Neb began to hum, Lizzie lost it. "Would you shut up?! I'm trying to be mad at you!" she screamed at him.

"I don't like people mad at me. Laughing at me? Sure, fun. Mad people? I can't take it. Drives me nuts. So nuts I would steal KCL's ice cream and throw it at homeless monkeys. But that's probably me just sounding crazy," Neb said.

Lizzie stifled a laugh. "You can't… just come back and make it seem like this didn't happen," she said. "You cheated on me… and making me laugh won't make me forget about it."

"Correction: I didn't cheat on you," Neb said, standing up. "An alternate version of me was dating someone else. I don't know this Robecca chick. And I most certainly don't love her. Because the only person I could ever love is… well… you."

Lizzie stared at Neb. No, he's lying. He wants to lead me back into a false sense of security so he can cheat on me again, she thought.

"I don't say it often," Neb said, walking over and sitting next to Lizzie. "And it kills me to admit it. We're a couple which thrives on you making a fool out of me. And most of the time, I hate it. Thing is Liz… how can I hate it when I love the person tormenting me? The reason I let you make a fool out of me is because… is because… I… love… you."

Lizzie's eyes widened. "You… you just…" Lizzie stammered.

"I just said the three words we'd promise never to say," Neb said, shaking his head. "I… I know I broke our promise. And I know you hate me. But… how else can I tell you that I didn't cheat on you? The only way I can prove it… is to tell you."

Lizzie was at a loss for words. Before she could say anything, Neb took a shaky breath. "Lizzie… we're rocky," he said. "It's hard to know if we love each other or not. I know we care for each other… but it's hard for us to see it. So… I'm going to come out and say it."

Neb leaned forward and kissed Lizzie. Lizzie sighed… but kissed him back. When he parted, he got down on one knee. "Lizzie Hearts," he said. "We're both seventeen years old. You're going to be the future Queen of Hearts and your mother is set on betrothing you. But… Lizzie… when it becomes convenient for you…will you marry me?"

Lizzie's eyes widened, a tear trickling from her eye. "You do love me…" she said. "You didn't lie… you… you…"

"Lizzie Hearts… I would literally fade away if I didn't," he said.

More tears fell from her eyes. Lizzie bent down and hugged Neb with all her strength and kissed him. When they parted, she said, "Neb Author… I love you."

"I know," Neb said, a rare smile on his face. "You know… I never got an answer to that question I asked…"

"No. Ask me again in a few years."

"Darn it. I thought ripping off Kitty and Alistair would work…"

"Oh shut up and kiss me again."

"So a few chapters ago we've only kissed three times, but after this, it'll be like, what, seven?" Neb promptly shut up when Lizzie kissed him again, to which he merely smiled.

(Kitty)

"Do I even want to know?" Kitty asked worriedly.

Alistair, Sven, and Maddie all looked at each other. The entire cafeteria was a complete mess, tables over turned and food splattered everywhere. The three fairy tales in question were also covered in food, cake splattered across Sven's and Maddie's cheeks. Alistair nervously removed a smashed apple from his jacket.

"Um… no?" he guessed.

Kitty shook her head. "Good answer," she sighed. "Look, I'm going to head to the dorm, ok? Don't let Neb see you like this."

"Too late. And you're right Kitty. I'm amused," Neb said, entering the cafeteria with Lizzie right behind him, also amused. "Maddie, this is why I don't like giving you free time."

"But I like free time!" Maddie whined.

Kitty rolled her eyes and left the three to be lectured by Neb. She made her way to the dorms (with a little help from some of the 'ghouls' around the school) and walked inside. She sighed and collapsed on the bed.

"Today's been either the best dream ever or the weirdest dream ever," she sighed, shaking her head.

How about we make it a nightmare?

Kitty froze. "No… I got rid of you!" she said, standing up in fear.

I said I would be back. And this time… I'm not alone.

Before Kitty could respond, she heard a scream inside her head. Kitty grasped her ears in pain as she fell to her knees. "No… stop…" Kitty hissed but the screams were too much as she soon fell unconscious, unable to handle the noise.

BN: You know me. Always up on that suspense. Because I can. Anyway, so I'm sorry if you guys hate the fact I reused the wedding thing. It turned out in a different way, but I still reused the plot and I'm sorry if it annoyed any of you guys. Neb and Lizzie are probably my favorite couple in this universe. I love Kittystair and Madden too, of course, but Nebzzie seriously takes the metaphoric cake. Plus, I wanted a spin around on another couple in the spotlight, but keep some focus on Kitty and Alistair. (Or in this case, Kitty.) The next arc is going to be four chapters and is entitled the Paranoia arc. Take that as you will, I will see you next time!

One other thing. Neb and Lizzie, while still a part of this arc, will take a back seat in the next one. The main POVs will be Kitty, Alistair, and, surprisingly enough, Sven. Just thought I'd let you all know.

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