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83. Chapter 38. A funny party.

Leval, setting aside two chairs for his partner and he sat with Amethyst around a table, both of them drinking a couple of drinks. The boy did not want to drink alcohol and she could not because it was a party for minors, (although it had been something more informal and with fewer parents ...). So they chatted quietly with only a couple of juices with ice. Despite what, she said with a radiant face of contentment.

- Thank you very much for coming with me, the truth, it was very difficult for me to choose a partner. I mean, I did not want to upset any of the guys.

- I already told you that it was hard for me to believe that there was not one capable of waiting for you to decide. But what I cannot understand is that there is no particular guy that you like. - Leval answered really surprised. -

- No, not yet. - Amethyst replied blushing slightly when looking at him, thank goodness that the boy was not too insightful in those subjects. - I'm not interested…

- Well, I remember that when I was a high school student, I only liked a couple of girls, and what a coincidence! They both had a boyfriend. How disenchanted I was! - He smiled fleetingly to move to a tone and a more decayed expression. - And now, that finally ...

- Have you met anyone? - The girl inquired that could not hide the feeling of anxiety in her face, but fortunately Leval did not notice. -

- No, is not that - he added with a slight smile but seemed sadder when he remembered. - After Jane's. For me it has been very hard. To think that she was only interested in me to help her pass. I would have done it anyway. I do not know, I thought there was a connection between the two of us. It is strange, it seemed as if I knew her since always ... I saw her as that one can trust.

- I imagine that many girls think that a boy is only willing to help them in exchange for "something" ...- Amethyst replied hurriedly.- Maybe she was used to something like that.

The girl maintained an internal struggle, because on the one hand she was truly sorry for him and on the other, she almost wished to reproach him for his lack of judgment in choosing that woman. Not to mention that in many cases this was the case and the boys in general, did not do anything without receiving "something" in return.

- I do not know if you know what it is to be used. - The young man confessed with bitterness - that they do not take into account your feelings and only go to take advantage of you.

- Leval ... - The girl could respond to which the words seemed to choke her. - You're a great boy and I ...

And carried by the understanding and the moment she wanted to confess what she felt, she even took him by the hand, but he cut her off with a grateful smile, believing that she was just trying to cheer him up.

- Thank you very much Amethyst, you're a good friend, you know? I feel very fortunate to have two sisters instead of one. Thanks for trying to cheer me up but I already got over it.

That overshadowed the girl's gesture, she could not avoid a bittersweet feeling every time she heard him, so close and at the same time so far away, but she tried not being notice to him and could mutter.

-If you need to talk about anything ...

However, her interlocutor did not hear this last, he had noticed something else and pointed surprised to a corner where several boys around Emerald swirled.

- Look, is not that woman your mother?

- Forgive me a moment, will you? - She asked him to get up to see better and to realize what was happening, she apologized with a hurry. - I'm sorry I am back Right now.

So she went there while her partner watched in amazement. Amethyst's mother looked as she was riddled with a lot of questions and even propositions from the most audacious.

-Do you have a couple? I've been watching you a bit and I see you very lonely, and a girl as pretty as you cannot be here, abandoned .- A dark and tall kid said. -

- He's right, - another one, blond something shorter, agreed. - I think the same and what a coincidence! my partner was ill and had to leave.

            He had hardly finished speaking when behind him an enormous hand grabbed him by the shoulder, it was a girl, not very graceful but of a strong constitution. Rather, she was a tremendous woman. From afar Amethyst thought she recognized her old rival Simps, who told to that boy hoarsely and angry

- So I had to go, eh? Now you will see what is good! – So she dragged him to the amazement of everyone and even the smile of some, including Emerald. -

            The other girls shocked most of the boys that were not others but their own partners. In the end, there were only two that rivaled for inviting that beautiful stranger. She listened trying to endure the urge to laugh at the constant childish nonsense that crossed each other in order to boast. One was the tall dark-haired boy who had approached her at first, and it had to be said, quite attractive and blue-eyed. The other, one with brown hair, more robust and with hazel eyes, was not bad either, this last one said.

- Well, I managed to score a goal in the last Football match of the league, drawing all the defenders.

- And do you show off of that? - The brunette mocked with obvious contempt. - Bah! , I am the champion of the baseball team and we have won all the games this year, with more than fifty races of mine.

- Calm down guys, - Emerald asked them with a mischievous smile, quite provocative at the same time that from her seat she crossed her long and magnificent legs to delight both. - Do not get into a discussion, I'm really happy talking with the two of you.

- Do you want to dance? - The one with brown hair offered her, adding. - We are lucky, they put one to hold on, baby.

-Dance with you? - The other inquired in a derogatory way - but if they call you the plank because of how bad you move when you dance!

- Look who went to talk! - Answered the other with indignation. - You, who only know how to embrace the bases!

           The object of their dispute was looking at them alternately with a funny expression, just hoping they would not go to fight for her! Then, as if it were the cavalry to the rescue, she saw her daughter come. She wish she did not spoil the fun! ...

-But what is going on here? - Amethyst inquired when she arrived next to them.-

- Nothing, some of your companions were entertaining me a little, little sister. - Emerald replied with a funny tone and gesture. -

-But what are you saying? Hey ma ... ay! ...- the astonished and hurting girl exclaimed when her mother hit her covertly in a shin. -

- Sorry, I am very sorry, I was going to get up to go to the toilet, do you come? I want to ask you some things.

- Surely you will ask for me, huh? - the brown haired smug said. -

- Yes, how to get rid of you! Sure. - The brunette boy added with the same air of presumption - then she will date a real man.

- Then surely she does not choose you, - the other replied sarcastically. -

-Is someone going to explain to me what is happening? - Amethyst insisted that she did not believe what she was hearing. -

- You are also gorgeous and you also look alike a lot - the dark-haired guy said. - But of course it is logical, seeing that you are sisters.

-Who is the oldest? - The brown hair adding asked with prevention. - If the question does not bother you.

            Amethyst was puzzled, she supposed that her mother at least would not have the impudence to accuse her of that.

-I am. - Emerald acknowledged that quickly rushed to clarify. - But we are so close.

- Surely you're in college - the brunette speculated.- What do you study?

- History of art. - She answered without hesitation. -

And that at least was strictly true. For years she enrolled in the University at a distance. She loved the monuments of Paris and other cities and found it very useful to know about techniques and artistic styles for her own designs. However, she took it very calmly, just one or two subjects a year.

 - I am in third year. Right? – She asked to Amethyst looking for corroboration. -

- Yes, it's true, you're already in third, - her daughter who forced a stupid smile to get out of the way, admitted-

Amethyst was fervently wishing that Leval was not looking at the show her mother was giving, but the boy seemed to be talking to someone, she thought the ones she saw were Kerria and Brian. Although she could not focus more on them because she had to follow the ridiculous conversation of those two fools. One of them, the one with brown hair, declared with enthusiasm.

- I already said it, this girl has to be at the university, maybe we'll go to the same faculty next year. Soon you will recognize me, I will be the hero of the football fields.

- Could be. - Emerald admitted that she only laughed in a low voice, something very meritorious speaking about her. - We'll see ... handsome.

- That's ridiculuuumm! – Amethyst tried to protest.-

But her mother appropriately covered her mouth pretending to make her a caress. While her bewildered daughter was blushed by that situation.

-Oh, how much I love my little sister! – Emerald said in a shrill voice adding more quietly. - Come on, let's go to the bathroom that I have run your lipstick, daughter, and I say daughter, silly me! - She smiled looking at the other two who also smiled to justify themselves with joviality. - I'm very motherly with her, right? As I am the oldest. Our mom always says it. Excuse us, guys.

And without the surprised Amethyst could react, her mother took her by the hand dragging her to the ladies' dresser. Once locked there the girl could finally talk and quite irritated by the way.

- But mom, can you tell what are you trying to prove with this?

- Excuse me honey, but I did not look for it. Those guys took me for a student and that at my age is the best compliment. - She smiled with malice and something of nostalgic complicity. - I'm not so young anymore and this is a very refreshing experience for me and above all, it's so fun. Surely it will never happen again. When you have my years you will understand. Daughter please!  follow that masquerade of your old mother - She asked in a tone of mocking entreaty. –

- Ok, mom, ha, ha, I mean little sister! - Amethyst laughed that she understood that it could be very funny as long as of course, they did not go beyond a certain line and that ... and she said it out loud . - I hope dad does not find out.

-Bah! Your father will be the first to laugh, I can assure you. While killing those poor boys .- Her mother joked, with a feigned threatening voice that made both laugh, and after the laughter Emerald cheer her daughter up. - Come on, let's go for them! I'm sure we'll have a good time

- But, what about Leval? - The worried girl asked again. - Now that I'm with him, if I leave him, he'll think I'm a ... well, that would not be right.

- I understand you, daughter - Emerald admitted with a thoughtful gesture and now replying seriously. - You're right, it would not be right. Well, do not worry, you go back with him and I'll take care of the other two.

-Will you be alone with them? - Amethyst asked her somewhat uneasily. -

- Honey, please! ...- her mother smiled in a mocking way and with a tone of total sufficiency that left no room for doubt. -

- Okay, but be careful - her interlocutor asked, despite fearing some fuss in the bud, she went straight to meet with Leval after saying goodbye. - See you later.

            Her mother, on the other hand, returned with the two boys, during her absence they had drawn the girls and the one with brown hair had "won to be" with Amethyst. His face of disappointment was obvious when the new arrival told her that her "sister" had returned with her partner and that they were sitting at a table. She pointed to the place and the guy could verify it. Admitting his defeat and regretting his bad luck he withdrew with his head down. Then the dark-haired boy with a broad smile of triumph went to Emerald, leaning on the table and dedicating his most seductive gaze. At least that's what he would believe, because his interlocutor was fighting hard not to burst out laughing.

- Well, doll, just you and me. I knew that this moment would come at the end. How about we leave the party? It is getting very boring. My parents are not at home and we could celebrate one there, you and me… alone.

            His interlocutor returned a suggestive look and quickly looked away, leaving him completely hooked to her eyes. For Emerald, this was really like giving a child a candy and removing it without giving him time to savor it. But she again offered it to him with ambiguity by giving him another interesting look and declaring.

- That sounds interesting, but you just have met me. Are not you too direct for your age? - She smiled that asked curious. - How old are you?...

- I'm seventeen, well, I'll turning seventeen in a couple of months. It doesn´t matter, we've been separated just by five years or so.

            Emerald was delighted, it sounded like celestial music that that boy attributed to her only twenty ... and a few years.

-Only for that reason it was almost worth accepting! - She said laughing to herself. -

 And completely oblivious to this the boy continued with his inflated speech.

- Besides, I've already had experiences with girls and some were older than you, so you do not have to worry, I'll leave you very satisfied, honey.- He assured her with a tone of feigned self-sufficiency. -

- It seems to me that this child is one of those who likes to show off too much, - Emerald thought with glee and some pity. - Poor thing, I'll follow the game! - And she muttered with a shyness and feigned insecurity warning how the boy seemed to get even more excited. - I must confess that I do not have much experience.

- Well, come with me for a moment. Let's go outside and I'll give you a couple of tips! - He hastily proposed. -

-And why do not you give them to me sitting there? - Emerald asked, pointing to a table in the corner.

- Yeah, of course. - The boy agreed. -

             And as they sat, leaning toward each other to get between the armchair that flanked the table, the  boy tried to kiss her on the lips. Her interlocutor, taken by surprise, allowed herself to be touched, but when he tried to put his tongue to her, she moved away.

-Are not you going too fast, boy? - She asked as she noticed how the boy was stroking a leg that Emerald gently removed. - What do I do now? - She thought something uneasy, while the two settled. - The truth is that so far has been fun, but this brat begins to go too far from the line.

She remembered that her impetuous companion had come walking very stooped, that could only mean one thing. So she intentionally pulled the napkin that was next to her, with a blow to the elbow ...

-Excuse me, how silly I am!

            Immediately she bent down to pick it up and in passing, looked under the tablecloth. The boy had very bulky pants, at the height of the crotch and half open fly that showed something pushing the slip, it was clear what it was. She came up with an idea, it was really perverse, but why not? Surely he was not going to care. So she took off her shoe and lifted her foot to take it to that place. The boy's face was a poem, he seemed to be in paradise, he stirred rubbing with desire. When she saw it, she thought it was enough.

- Well, I do not want to be accused of perverting minors, - Emerald thought, and then she told the boy. - Hey, it's late and I have to leave now - She removed her foot but the boy said with a tone of desperation holding her ankle .-

-Don't leave me like that, please, girl. I'm really very hot! – he stuttered softly between uncontrolled gasps. -

- Well, cool down man. - She smiled maliciously to her talker that insisted. - It's late, I have to leave. Besides, I have not been too sincere with you.

- Do you have a boyfriend? - The boy inquired with concern. - Or something similar?..

- Something similar- she said with a funny expression. -

            He seemed resigned but soon had to suffer another outburst when, stroking the ankle of his companion, he whispered with a pleading gesture.

- Go, be good, just a little bit more. Staying like this is horrible, he will not find out. I swear I will not tell him!

           

            Emerald was sorry and that comment was funny. Anyway, that boy was dangerous being that way, it was best to disarm him. So she restored her particular massage, recreating herself in the faces that his interlocutor put, until he relaxed. It was clear that he had already relieved himself. She retired in time to avoid staining her stocking and put on her shoe. Delighting even more, in observing the poor boy who seemed exhausted. He even squinted, as if he had been floating.

-I really have not lost my touch.- She thought with visible pride and rejoicing at the same time. -

            But the kid seemed not to have enough, or at least want more for another time and asked with real passion.

- Can I call you? Could we stay for another day?

- I'm afraid I'll have to study hard for the semester exams. - She smiled mockingly. -

And the boy, unavailable to discouragement, was going to launch another proposal when Diamond arrived. Emerald soon saw him, and sighed relieved, calling him with a very sweet tone. He heard her addressing them. When he saw him the boy was very impressed. What a massive giant and what a beast face! If that was the boyfriend, it was better not to insist on that girl.

- Honey, come on. I'm here, see I'm going to introduce you to a very nice guy.- She asked him visibly funny. -

            Diamond came along with his wife. The boy, realizing that he was approaching them without changing that serious and grim countenance, was agonizing at times thinking horrified that he had noticed everything.

- This guy is huge and he's really strong! - He thought looking him up and down. - How are you? - he could say timidly. -

-And, what a fool I am! - his chatter laughed.- We have not even being introduced. What's your name, kid? - She asked jovially. -

-Ha, Harold, - he could muster, -but my friends call me Harry.

- I am Emerald. - She answered introducing herself and doing the same with her husband. - Honey , this is Harry.

- Nice to meet you - he smiled thinly, as he shook the hand of the boy who could hardly squeeze his fear. -I am Diamond Lassart, Emerald's husband.

-Hus! Husband? – He stuttered, thinking he was going to scream, fear was already panic when he asked. Are you her husband?

- Yes, her husband, do not you think that, right? - he laughed flattering his smiling wife. - My wife is so young that she almost looks like a girl from your high school.

- Yes, that is true - The terrified boy was able to stammer. - That had seemed to me ...

Harry cast a pleading look at his failed flirt, if she said what he had tried and what he had asked her to do, that guy would not hesitate to kill him.

- Thank you very much. - She smiled instead with a more moderate tone and conciliatory. - It has been a pleasure to meet you - and Emerald remarked with some malicious tones the word pleasure to sigh shortly and add - but it is late and we must leave.

- Yes, you have been very kind to hang out with my wife. - Diamond thanked him pleased to want to know with curiosity. - By the way, you might even meet our daughter.

- Da, daughter? - Harry repeated that he was getting more and more overwhelmed. - Do they have a daughter here? ...

- Yes, it's that one there.- Diamond smiled, proudly pointing to Amethyst who at that moment was chatting animatedly with Leval at a table, while he wanted to know. - Are you a classmate of hers? ..

-Is that your sister? - Harry asked her interlocutor, changing once he realizes about his mistake. - I mean your daughter.-

He hastened to modify the treatment when he realized that he had been trying to make out (and in fact he had relaxed taking advantage of a part of her) - with the mother of one of his companions and on top of that, from a course superior to his. His face was turning pale at times.

- Yes, She's my daughter. - Emerald smiled admitting it finally with total and pretended naturalness at the same time with sincere pride. -Is not she a beauty? Like her mother ...

The boy did not answer, he was too busy thinking about how many pieces that guy was going to leave him. And the object of his terror, addressed  precisely to him, but with a worried gesture and asking him with something of uneasiness.

- Are you ok boy? You are getting pale.

- Yes, of course. Do not worry. Well, in ... can ... ...I… - the boy who had raised almost staggered trying to get up, could stutter. As he could, he ran out of there while screaming almost agonizingly. - It's been a pleasure! Goodbye.

- And so much that it has been for you, you cannot complain, boy! - Emerald thought, hastily covering her mouth with her hands to keep from laughing. -

-What happens? - Diamond inquired surprised. - Will he be late? It seems as if someone was going to kill him.

- Surely that's what he thinks, ha, ha! - She said that she broke into a laugh, so much that she had to hide her head in her arms while leaning on the table as she added. - Poor thing! How was he going to imagine it? I hope the trauma could be removed!

- What trauma? - His bewildered husband wanted to know- What are you talking about?

Diamond then lit a kind of little light in his mind and began to fear some trick of his wife. So he added with a certain shadow of disapproval.

- I feel that you will tell me and I am not sure that I am going to find it  funny.

- I'll tell you at home .- She promised winking and adding a lascivious tone - and then you'll have to behave well, because you have ruined a good plan  to me.

- Come and Emerald! That boy was terrified. What have you done to that poor kid?

            She did not respond because she could not stop laughing. She got up and took her husband's arm and they left the party. They did not want to say goodbye to their daughter for not interrupting her, because she and her partner seemed to be chatting very interested. They only said goodbye with their hands, when the boys saw them, they returned their greeting, while Leval said in a tone between amused and surprised.

- I wonder what happened there, your mother almost fell down laughing.

- Nothing, nothing, my mother´s things. I'll tell you later…. So, do you want to dance? - The bewildered young woman suggested, forced and somewhat uncomfortable, trying to deflect that annoying subject. -

-Of course.- He nodded.-

             Both went to the track taking advantage of the fact that they played slow music. Leval carried her with a lot of dexterity and smoothness, it seemed incredible that someone capable of smashing a wall with a punch was so sensitive!

-You dance very well.- He affirmed while carrying her on the track.-

-We've rehearsed a lot with the group.- The young woman smiled.-

-With the music band or the Justicieras? - Inquired the boy with humor.

-Well, with both.- She replied, adding.- Although I learned to dance with my parents. The truth is that I had never done ballroom dancing. -She admitted something embarrassed.- And they told me that, in the court of their home world, it was customary to learn this kind of things as part of the palace etiquette. Dad gave me classes and mom brought me up to date, according to her, of what every young lady of high social class has to know. -She asserted seemed fun to want to know in turn .- And you? ...

-In the academy is also practiced, in addition to marking the step, they make us dance to prepare us in case we have this kind of events.

Then the boy sighed, he remembered practicing in his company, in pairs, that's how he met Jane. He was somewhat clumsy at first but she was really good and taught him in a short time. There he fell in love with that girl ... Now his face was saddened, so much that even Amethyst noticed.

-Are you okay? – She wanted to know the restless young.-

-Yes, sorry, I was just thinking.- He answered right away.- It's nothing ...

Her interlocutor nodded, although she could imagine the cause of that. It was strange to see that boy with such a vulnerable expression, being someone so powerful. Maybe it was that mixture that fascinated Amethyst so much. Leval possessed a kind and naive character that could be turned into an unleashed fury of nature. The truth is that whatever it was, she could not help being more and more in love with him. And especially in that moment, with him hugging her in that dance in which time seemed to stop ...

-It does not matter.- The girl was thinking, trying to get carried away.- As long as you hug me and dance with me ... you can think about her ...

And almost to finish off that, a fashionable song, of a singer Amethyst admired a lot, it sounded ... And it seemed that the lyrics had been composed for both, since it perfectly reflected their situation. At least that's what the young woman thought as they danced.

Midnight

You come and pick me up

No headlights

Long drive

Could end in burning flames or paradise

Fade into view. 

Oh it´s been a while since I ever heard from you (heard from you)

I should just tell you to leave ´cause I

know exactly where it leads, but I

Watch us go ´round and ´round each time

The boy carried her, agile and soft at the same time, making her turn on herself, to then embrace herself by clasping her hands and posing the other one on her back and the other on her waist.

You got that James Dean daydream look in your eye

And I got that red lip classic thing what you like.

And when we go crashing down we come back every time.

cause we never go out of style

We never go out of style

And Amethyst could swear it was like that. Those eyes of Leval's dreamy expression were one of the things that had enchanted her the most. He looked innocent and enthusiastic in pursuit of his goals. It was far from her to feel a mere physical attraction as when she saw him for the first time.

You have that long hair, slicked back, white t- shirt.

And I have that good girl faith and a tight little skirt.

And when we go crashing down we come back every time.

cause we never go out of style

We never go out of style

And she thought about the good times and the bad times ... it was true. Their relationship had gone through many ups and downs ... sometimes they were so close together that they really looked like a couple. Others distanced themselves because of the circumstances. The same as now when the boy drew her towards, yes, to evolve on the track and then away ... but yes, without releasing her hand, to return to approach her and continue with the dance ...

So it goes

He can´t keep his wild eyes on the road

Take me home

Lights are off, he is taking off his coat. Hmm , yeah

I say: "I heard oh, that you have been out with some other girl, some other girl”

He says: "What you heard is true, but I”

Can´t stopped thinking about you "And I…

I said "I've been there, too, a few times"

She could not stop the memory of that Jane from coming to her mind. That bitch who had played with Leval's feelings making the boy pay for it with her. Although Amethyst could not vindicate herself as the interpreter of the song did. In this case, to her disgrace, that handsome boy was not her boyfriend or cheated on her. That of course, it had only happened in her own feelings ...

You got that James Dean daydream look in your eye

And I got that red lip classic thing what you like.

And when we go crashing down we come back every time.

cause we never go out of style

We never go out of style

You have that long hair, slicked back, white t- shirt.

And I have that good girl faith and a tight little skirt.

And when we go crashing down we come back every time.

cause we never go out of style

We never go out of style

Leval for his part enjoyed the evening very much. Amethyst was an accomplished athlete and a good dancer. It was clear that her training as a Justiciera had improved even more her skills and her sense of rhythm. Besides, the girl had a beautiful and powerful voice, because she accompanied the next stanza of the song ...

Take me Home

Just take me home. Yeah…

Just take me home.

(out of style)

- Really? - He smiled, while she denied with the same expression and something flushed.-

-I could not help it, I love this song.- The bewildered young woman confessed with a quiet voice and without stopping nailing her violet eyes in his blue ones.-

Kerria did the same as her friend. Looking at Brian's, the eyes of  that boy had the same color as those of her own brother and they were as kind as Leval's. The young woman in turn offered her green pupils to the delight of the boy who never got tired of looking at them as they circled with one hand entwined and the others behind the respective backs of their partner ...

You got that James Dean daydream look in your eye

And I got that red lip classic thing what you like.

And when we go crashing down we come back every time.

cause we never go out of style

We never go out of style

(Style, Taylor Swift, author credit)

When the song ended, they parted like the rest to applaud. They were very enjoying the party.

-Look, your brother and Amethyst have also danced this one.- Brian commented.-

-And very well, indeed. - The girl who of course had seen them on the track, answered with a smile.-

-It is seen that they are having a good time, like us ... I hope.- The boy dared to say shyly.-

-Yes, it's true.- Kerria agreed to his relief and happiness.- I already noticed it when we chatted a while ago ...

Her partner nodded. And they both remembered seeing Leval and they  speak to him, just a few words.

-Hello big brother.- Kerria greeted.-

-Ky, Brian! I'm happy to see you.- He replied.-

- What are you doing here alone? Did Amethyst  abandon you? - His astonished sister asked.

-No, - the boy laughed indicating with a gesture of his head.- She is there, with her mother. Talking to a couple of classmates.

-What is the hell is Emerald doing here? - Kerria smiled, adding with a tone between incredulous and amused. - I think she is a little bit older to come to this dance.

-I suppose that both she and her husband will want to remember their old times.- Brian said then, remembering the brothers.- As this dance is open, couples can come from outside the School.

-From which I'm glad.- Leval stated.- I'm having a great time ... What about you?

-It's being an entertaining party, yes.- Her interlocutor agreed that she immediately asked her companion.- Sorry Brian, could you bring me a drink?

-Yes, yes, of course.- The boy hurried to answer.- What do you want?

-Lemon.- The girl answered quickly.-

Her partner quickly made his way to the bar that had been installed in the gym. For her part, Kerria took advantage then to chat with her brother ...

- How about Amethyst? Well, when she stops by here, of course.

-Very good. - Leval replied. - She's a very nice girl. It seems that in recent years she has changed a lot, I no longer see her as competitive as before.

- She will be maturing. – His sister smiled.-

She would have liked to ask her brother if he could have some kind of interest in her friend but she restrained herself. Maybe that was not advisable, at least not yet. The disappointment that the poor man had was very recent. Although it was his interlocutor who anticipated it in that.

-I see Brian and you very well. Tell me. How is everything going for you?

-Well, he's a good friend and I'm having a great time with him.- The young woman smiled.-

She could not specify more, the aforementioned returned with two sodas, for her and for Leval. Although this immediately declined his, claiming that he had taken one recently.

-Well, we're going out there for a little while, there's a lot of fuss in here.- Kerria commented.-

-We'll see each other, have fun.- Brian added, saying goodbye.-

-Have a great time.-  Leval retorted.-

Kerria had grabbed her companion's hand and pulled him to lead him out of that area where there was a lot of bustle. Brian was surprised. They went outside a little, to take some fresh air and then the girl explained.

-I have seen how Amethyst was heading where my brother was. I think it's better if they both have some intimacy, you understand ...

-Yes, of course.- The young man agreed a bit embarrassed, he wish Kerria wanted the same with him. However, not daring to express that, he added. - They make a very good couple, pity that your brother does not see it.

-I'm convinced that one day, he will ... - the girl stated, then she wanted to change the subject right away.- And what are your plans for this vacation?

-I do not know if my parents can, but we had thought to travel a little.- He commented.- We have not been going anywhere for a long time. With my father's projects that force him to be here and there. And you?

-Well, maybe we'll do something. I mean my cousins ​​and I. We are looking forward to going on tour with the group of Justices.  Luckily maybe my cousin Granate may accompany us. Although considering that he is going to enter the military academy we do not have too much expectations on it.

His companion nodded, listening with great attention. Soon, Lana and  a boy called Brent, his partner, one of the quarterbacks of the American Football team of the institute, passed by there. The cheerleader greeted smiling.

-Hi guys. How's the party going?

-Very well.- Brian answered.- Although we have preferred to leave a little, inside the environment is very loaded.

-Yes, I see it.- Lana smiled.- We have thought the same thing, right Brent? - She asked her companion who was putting an arm around her waist.-

-I think so.- He said, bringing his face close to that girl's and kissing her on the lips.- Well, we'll leave you ... see you later ...

Both Kerria and Brian sketched a smirk of circumstance. Thank God there was no alcohol at the party! because those two seemed to go somewhat dazed. At that time some other couple of their peers paraded nearby. What they did not know is that the cheerleader and many of her friends were preparing something. In fact, a little outside the bustle, Lana told a couple of girls and their respective companions.

-So, are we all in agreement? ...

-Yes.- One of them called Lory replied, affirming.- Have you talked with Amethyst?

-By this night it is better to leave her alone with Leval, now that she has finally managed to go out with him, she should take advantage of that.- She smiled mischievously.-

-In any case, we already discussed it with her a few days ago, and of course it seemed like a great idea to her.- Brent declared-

-Yes.- Another boy agreed. - It's the least we can do ... they deserve it ... both.

And after agreeing on that that little group broke up returning to the party. Meanwhile Brian and Kerria still chatted a little while outside the gym. And they did it about many things, the future of their studies, their lives in general and about tastes in which they were related, some good mystery movies, some musical groups, (among them, of course "The Justices", of which the young man was the number one fan).

-I think it would be better to go back inside.- He suggested looking at his watch to remember.- The dance is ending.

-Yes- Kerria accepted.- We can still dance some song ...

Her companion nodded delighted with the idea. In fact, it is not that he was a great dancer, and most of the song were dancing separately. However, in some yes people were forced to dance in the old way. Kerria did it very well, it was clear that her training, like that of her friend Amethyst, had provided her with a lot of agility and coordination. But she was practicing a few days before with her brother and her father, before the proud and approving gaze of her mother. And poor Brian, despite stumbling once or twice when trying to take her, did not do it all the wrong. For the boy to be able to put his left hand behind her back grabbing a hand of the girl with the right to turn in the middle of that track, it was a dream come true. More when Kerria smiled at him amused as they got away from colliding with other couples.

-I'm sorry.- He apologized, one of the times he stepped on her lightly.-

-No harm was done. - She laughed, finishing off with ease. - I assure you I've been through much worse things.

So they continued for a few more minutes. Almost at the end of the evening the music stopped, one of the organizers went up to the stage where the orchestra played and caught the attention of everyone present. It was time to choose the couple that was going to be the king and queen of the dance. And the chosen ones were Kerria and Brian! Of course the boy could not believe it, but he had many friends and most of his classmates liked him very much. And Kerria on the other hand had been gaining good reputation in recent years. Especially with her membership in the musical group that was beginning to emerge in the youth music scene. Also, some of her classmates wanted to compensate her for the bad times she had had with all those rumors that spread against her. In fact, that was what the small group led by Lana and the others were talking about. Although the vote had been very close. Despite warning her colleagues a few days before that she did not want to be elected, but her friend, Amethyst and Leval won many votes. In any case, there would have been no problem. The regulation said that people could not choose someone who was not a student, and the boy was not. That did not matter to his partner at all. In fact, Amethyst was very happy for her friend to see her smile and open her mouth between incredulous and delighted, receiving the congratulations of all. Finally, to complete the rite completely, the winners were given the respective crowns. Then Brian looked at her with eyes full of affection and whispered.

-I thought you could not be prettier than when I picked you up tonight. But I was wrong…

            Of course the girl looked like a fairytale princess as soon as they put on her temples that headband that shone in multiple colors reflecting the lights of the dance floor and the flashes of the mobile phones that her classmates used to take some pictures of them.

-Thank you. - She could reply with visible pleasure. - I still cannot believe it, that they chose  precisely me!

-Who else could they have chosen? - Brian replied almost choking on the words, more to assert. - But the most beautiful girl of the dance.

After hearing that Kerria blushed. Not that being the queen of the dance would give her any kind of pride. At least not from the point of view of other girls. It was, yes, an honor and a great personal satisfaction. And above all she liked that compliment that her partner had done to him. The girl smiled feeling flattered. Brian said it completely honestly and Kerria realized that she meant a lot to him.

-Most congratulations.- Amethyst greeted her by merging with her in an affectionate embrace.-

-Thanks ...- the excited girl replied, affirming.- You would have deserved it more than me ...

-Not at all.-Her friend denied and whispered in one of her ears with a tone full of affection. - Brian and you make the ideal couple.

-The same as you with my brother.- Kerria could reply.-

Although she remained immediately in silence when Leval himself, after congratulating Brian, approached her as well.

- Congratulations Ky!

-Thank you.- The girl smiled.- How are you doing?

-Very well, Although it is already being late.- He said.-

-It is true. I guess we'll leave right away. - The girl agreed. -

-Yes.- Brian who also felt in the clouds at that moment, said .- Your parents will want to return you home at the time.

She nodded, however, feeling very happy. Returning to wish them the best, both Leval and Amethyst moved away. Finally the dance ended, after being congratulated by the rest of their classmates Brian and Kerria decided to leave. Thus, when it was time to return to their homes they were already talking about inconsequential things. The young woman wanted to take off her diadem but he asked her not to do it.

- Leave it, it's really made for you. - He affirmed convinced, riveting without stopping looking at her totally enthralled. - You look like an authentic princess.

And the young girl smiled again in a luminous way. If Brian knew that she really was a princess! At least for the inheritance of their parents. Although that did not really matter to her much.

-Listen! - The girl replied with a jovial tone, putting her speaker red. - Here you are, a prince who is really worth of that tittle.

The boy smiled in turn nodding carefully not to throw his own crown but without having the courage to respond to that. The walk ended and seemed too brief to them. Especially him, who was beginning to feel a strange tingling, a characteristic sensation of now or never, but I dare not. And finally at the doors of the girl´s house, Brian, nervous, seemed to want to say something, but the words did not come out. Kerria knew, he was trying to declare himself, but it was not easy for him. The girl was moved by the struggle in his eyes. The poor boy would be able to go home without saying anything despite being consumed inside, and it was pointless to deny it! she wanted to hear him say it. It could be that her tastes had changed, that she really was in love with the person and not with the sex of the person. Or simply that she did not want that poor boy to continue suffering in that cruel way. Although she still had her doubts and that was a key moment to try to solve them. Therefore, she decided to help by being a little closer to him. Offering such a  temptation on a tray. Their faces were only a few centimeters.

- Good. - She smiled charmingly. - It's too late. I'm sure my parents are waiting for me.

- Yes - he agreed nervous .- I have to go ... I ...

            The bewildered boy continued to doubt, but she decided to end his tribulations. So she moved closer until she almost touched him with her mouth on his Brian was perplexed. At last he emerged from his silence when the girl brought her lips closer to his. This time the boy could not resist anymore. He took her firmly by the shoulders and gave her a quick, sonorous kiss that almost knocked Kerria down for short. The girl turned away, watching him with a bewildered expression.

- What, I ... I'm sorry. I did not want to force things, it's that I ...- He stuttered visibly embarrassed.- I could not help it ...

Surely he had screwed up misinterpreting her gesture of affection. Kerria would soon call him a profiteer, a scoundrel, and a lot of other things, or maybe it would  slap him and turn around offended, entering her house and closing with a slam. All those fears paraded in tenths of a second through his mind as he struggled to defend himself, between stiff and fearful .... But she remained with that expression of surprise and looked at him as if she saw him for the first time. Brian could only see how beautiful she was and how helpless and innocent she seemed now, under that poor illumination of the night lamps, in that heavenly dress, that flower that still joined her head and that glistening diadem. At that moment a thousand other things passed through his mind, all of them beautiful. He could only muster with all his heart, almost without knowing what he was doing instead of thinking about it.

 - Kerria, I love you ...

She looked at him intently and said nothing, only put her arms around his neck, pulled him close and kissed him, this time in a longer way. The two embraced and when they finally parted, the young woman answered him in a soft and at the same time calm voice, in a promise of surrender with hopeful conditions.

- Me too, Brian. Although I have my doubts, I do not know in what way I love you or how far  this can take us, the only thing I ask you for is patience. Give me time to see if I can correspond to what you expect.

            The boy could not believe it, he simply feared to wake up at that moment, but he did not! Only when he realized that exploded literally with joy.

-I'll give you all the time in the world! - He exclaimed, lifting her into his arms. -

-Oh, put me down, it's too late and my parents are going to wake up! – She laughed, surprised, happy and fun, all at once. -

            Brian was shocked by that new fear, if Mr. and Ms. Malden would see him doing that with their daughter they might think badly. And he did not want a misunderstanding to ruin his prestige. So, very slowly, he left her on the floor again and said goodbye. The girl saw him go away even without entering the house and smiling with tenderness. He was looking at her so absorbed that, when he wanted to react, he hit on a pole. The young woman was stunned opening her eyes wide and immediately laughed, while he, rubbing the blow, exclaimed.

-I'm the happiest boy in the world, the happiest! Besides, now I know it's not a dream. - He declared as he was making jumps on the way to his house, while rubbing the bump .- What a good hit, au!

Moving her head amused, Kerria watched him go until he was out of sight and finally entered the house with a broad smile. Her mother, with her fine ear and the natural concern to see her return, had been waiting and went out to meet her in a nightgown.

-Who was making such a fuss at this time? – Bertie asked half asleep. -

- It was Brian, Mom, - Kerria smiled with visible pleasure. -

- Well, He is not usually that loud, - Bertie commented surprised, looking questioningly at her daughter as if waiting for an answer. -

- The thing is that tonight he has a reason to be .- The girl added enigmatically while yawning, without losing her face of happiness. - And a very good one...

- He has not drunk, has he? - her mother inquired somewhat worried.-

But deep down she was unable to believe something like that of that boy, especially when her daughter shook her head and smiled. Then Bertie relaxed and asked hopefully.

-Tell me, did you have a good time?

- Yes, it has been the best party of my life.- The girl retorted and complicit and enthusiastic, added - And  you know what? Image who have been chosen as the dance king and queen?

- Who? - Bertie wanted to know.

And she did not notice her daughter's rhetorical tone until she showed her the diadem, taking off her head.

- Wow! - Her mother exclaimed, saying amusingly - You'll see when your father will find out. He will be bragging for an entire season!

They both laughed, sure that Roy would soon announce it to Diamond and everyone who wanted to hear it or not. Anyway, Kerria stopped laughing and in a softer way and she said to her mother.

-But that's not the best of all. - And before the curious look of her interlocutor, she asked again rhetorically. Do you know something, mom? I may even be in love with Brian. He has declared to me when we returned and I ... well ... I'll tell you tomorrow.

           Beruche smiled tenderly. She hugged her daughter and whispered frankly happy, while both went upstairs, where the bedrooms were.

- Not tomorrow, although we do not close our eyes all night long, you change your clothes, we go down to the kitchen and you tell me now.

            Kerria gave in with a smile and as soon as she was ready, mother and daughter were prepared to spend a long night of chatting with cheesecake, strawberries and milk. On the other hand, Leval took Amethyst home a little bit after her due hour. They called several times but nobody came to open, finally appeared Diamond wrapped in a robe.

- Goodnight. - The boy greeted something uncomfortable for being so untimely. - We're already here, I'm sorry we were late, but the party went on.

- Do not worry, boy, one day is a day and coming with you Amethyst is completely save.- Diamond answered nonchalantly.-

 In any case, Amethyst´s father seemed to be in an unbeatable good mood. Her daughter had the impression that he would smile at whatever they told her that night. Especially when in a more humorous tone than anything else, he asked the boy.

- You will not have a bean out there? I think I'm going to need it.

 - No, I'm sorry, I'll ask my father - Leval apologized that he certainly did not get to the bottom of that comment. -

- Do not worry! - his jovial interlocutor smiled frankly funny while his daughter did get red, more to hear him add. - You better go to rest, you can do it, ha, ha!

- Then see you tomorrow. - Leval said both.- Good evening. I have had a great time.

Father and daughter returned the greeting. Amethyst even a kiss on the cheek that he fit smiling to get away until disappearing along the way, driving his car. They both watched him leave with looks of fatherly affection and one of absolute dazzling the other and he asked her with lively interest, believing he knew the answer beforehand.

- And do you have also had a good time, ma chèrie?

- Yes Dad. It has been wonderful! - She confessed, really delighted. -

- Well, it's time to sleep. - His father told her then he confess her with the joviality of a comrade. - Your mother has not had a bad time either and she wanted to continue with the party.

And to give him the reason. Emerald's anxious voice was heard from the bedroom.

- Sweetie. Has the girl already arrived?

- Yes, she is already here and as happy as you. - He answered her. -

- Ma Chérie! You have to tell me everything tomorrow. I want data and all the gossip. - Her mother asked her loudly, adding afterwards with a mellow voice. - Come on Diamond! ... I'm running cold.

                                          

            This one turned red, it was one thing to talk in code and another to be so specific in front of their daughter. But he could not do anything to avoid it and nodded submissively back to his room, not without kissing his daughter's forehead and wishing her good night. Amethyst, with a playful and funny smile, did not respond. Assuming with enough basis that she had surprised her parents given to interesting night tasks and more after that comment of the bean. So she only said finally.

- Ok mom, see you tomorrow, dad.

            So she went up to her room and lay down, dreaming of the day when Leval would ask her to be something more than friends. And this one, when arriving at his house and going up to his dormitory, ran into with Kerria that left the bathroom arranging to return to the kitchen with her mother. To his questions about how she had gone, she just hummed and smiled. The boy just shrugged and thought funny.

- I do not know about what everyone will have drunk at the party. Too bad I have not tried it!

            And without turning the head over he went to bed taking advantage of the permission he had to sleep at home. The others also slept, (in the end even Diamond and Emerald), without imagining the important events that were reserved for them. Things, for better or for worse, would never be the same again.

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