Author's Note: Thank you for the amazing reviews, for those readers and fellow writers who made this story their favorite and for those who followed. I am back with a new chapter. Anyway, here it goes.
~princessamber081898
Disclaimer: I don't own Winx Club
Chapter Three: The Party
After the whole fiasco with The Jaguars, the higher ups decided to go through with the party but they sent back-up, another team will be in charge of their safety tonight. Roxy, being one of them, was on top of a nearby building so she can have a better view of everything. The Specialists soon learned that Roxy is the team's sharp shooter, even though the girl often had to go on missions with other teams. Right now, the girls are in Stella's bedroom helping each other get ready for the party, actually Stella is doing all the work.
"Hey, girls. We've got two minutes until we make our appearance," Riven said, as he knocked on the closed door. The Specialists no longer have earpieces
"Thanks, Riven. Two minutes is all we need," Musa said.
"There, done," Stella said, muffled because her mouth was tight shut by hairpins.
"Wow, Stella. You outdid yourself," Tecna said, admiring their looks in the mirror in Stella's room.
"Hey, you girls know to stick together with your dates, right?" Roxy said through her earpiece.
"Very funny, Roxy," Musa, Layla, Tecna, Flora and Bloom said in chorus.
"Don't worry, Roxy. I'll see to it that they do," Stella said, giggling.
"You go for it, Stella. We can handle the front. Just stick close to your dates," Amorae said.
At the party, everyone was in awe of the beauty the dates their hosts brought for the party. The Winx, but Stella, was nervous and, at the same time, overwhelmed by the attention given to them by the other guests. Each of the Winx were wearing black and white cocktail dresses. Stella, Musa, and Bloom are wearing black 4-inch heels. Flora, Layla and Tecna's 3-inch heels were white. Other girls were glaring at them.
"Calm down, ladies and retract your claws," Stella whispered as she sat down on a chair. They just finished with the introductions.
The Winx giggled.
"What are you girls doing here?" Sky asked.
"They're trying to avoid the drama," Stella said.
"What drama?" Brandon questioned.
"There are girls in here who are out for blood," Tecna said.
"Hmm, you don't strike me as a girl who gets scared by other girls. After The Jaguar episode, I don't think you girls get scared that easy," Timmy commented.
"Flora, are you okay?" Helia asked.
"I'm fine, a little bit cold though," Flora answered. Well, that couldn't be helped, she was wearing a backless dress, what'd you expect? Helia, being the gentleman he was, took off his jacket and wrapped it around Flora. Flora's cheeks heated up and whispered a thank you, making Helia smile.
"Okay girls, we need to disperse and introduce you to more guests," Sky said. He took Bloom's hand and they both walked away.
"We'll see you guys, later," Bloom said.
They had fun, danced. Riven even got into a little fight because one of the party guests tried to make a pass on the uninterested Musa. Musa thought he was under the influence of alcohol.
Layla and Nabu were in the balcony once the party-goers started to slowly leave one by one. They were looking up at the stars. Just simply talking and laughing when the other makes a joke or a funny story.
"You know, I'm partly feeling guilty right now," Layla confessed.
"Like you're supposed to be doing your job instead of having fun," Nabu supplied.
"Yeah," Layla said.
"I know the feeling but you and the girls should have a bit of fun, too. It's not right to keep yourselves in the mission," Nabu advised.
"I'm afraid it's not as easy as that. Lives depend on us, Nabu," Layla said as she looked away.
"It's not wrong to indulge yourselves once in a while, Layla. Take a look at James Bond, for starters, even on missions he still has time to indulge himself," Nabu said.
"We're not James Bond and, for your information, he doesn't exist in real life," Layla countered.
"He's an example Layla," Nabu said, his voice was so low it could barely be heard.
"Okay, and what do you suggest do we indulge ourselves in? If you're going to suggest shopping count me out. Stella can wear me out," Layla said and looked at him. She blushed when she realized how close their faces are, barely an inch apart.
Nabu closed the distance between them without answering his bodyguard's question by kissing her lips. Layla returned the kiss after 30 seconds and they soon broke apart for air.
"I-I b-bet-t-t-ter g-g-go," Layla stuttered before walking away.
"Layla, wait," Nabu said.
Layla stopped and mentally cursed herself for leaving.
"Did I offend you in any way?" Nabu asked.
"No, I just want some time alone please," Layla answered.
"Okay, I won't apologize for what I did because I don't regret kissing you. I just hope you don't either," Nabu said.
Layla felt her knees grow weak. She didn't reply because she was afraid her voice left her. Flora was walking towards them with Helia.
"Why don't you boys get us some punch?" Flora asked.
"Sure, come on Nabu," Helia said.
As soon as the boys were out of earshot Flora turned on Layla and let her sit down.
"Alright, Layla. 'Fess up. Something happened, right?" Flora asked.
"Stella, do you to be so direct to the point?" Layla teased.
"Don't tease me, I'm asking you," Flora countered.
"Oh fine, he kissed me," Layla said. Flora smiled but then she frowned when she heard the continuation, "and I may have kissed him back."
"Layla, you'll complicate things. Sweetie, I love you but you know how it is when emotions get involved," Flora said.
"I know, which is why I'm trying to push him away before you and Helia came along," Layla explained.
"I just hope it doesn't turn into something else," said Flora.
"Me too," Layla said just as the boys returned.
Author's Note: Okay, so how did you like it? Did any of you like the Nabu and Layla scene? I know it's a bit OOC but... Anyway, I tried my best. See you guys in the next chapter. Any suggestions on what the next chapter would be like. Don't forget to leave a review, guys.
~princessamber081898