Two Against The World

Schedules and Books

Breaking the silence that was between them when they got to the beautiful hall, Scott offered her his arm. 

"Shall we?" 

"Yes lets go" Pixi said excitedly. Looping her arm in his and using the other hand to lift her gown they walked into the ball room. The inside was just as beautiful as the outside, marble flooring, a crystal chandelier hanging above the center of the ballroom floor, thin white lace curtians flowing over the windows and a champaigne fountain table with beautiful engraved glasses all around it. 

"Good to see you Scott!" The people around them shouted. 

"Hello everyone" He did greet them by name but there were too many to remember. Turning to Pixi he proudly introduced her "I'd like you all to meet my Pixi". he smiled with pride knowing she wouldn't know what to say. 

"Hello everyone, it's lovely to meet you" Pixi smiled and thought to herself, Did he really call me his? When did I become his? Isn't there a conversation about this? Did I miss it? She decided to let go of those thoughts for now and just enjoy the night. She'd deal with that later. 

She took his hand and excitedly lead him on to the dance floor as the orchestra played before the main event. 

"Dance with me?" she asked.

"Of course." 

He took her hand in his and gave her a quick spin before sliding his hand down her arm lightly. Tracing her body and looking into her eyes. As his hand danced over her body he pulled her in closer and lead her slowly around the dance floor with pride. 

She looked up into his eyes getting lost in the music and the feeling of his arms around her. The people around them slowly disappeared from her mind and it became just the two of them. Sighing she thought this is far too good to be true, but I'll enjoy it for what it is. Resting her head against his chest and sighing contently. 

Ladies and Gentleman Please welcome our singer for the evening Mr Phillip!

Everyone on the dance floor stopped, the curtains opened slowly and the applause in the crowed began. An older gentleman grabbed the microphone, he was dressed in a very high end Tux, his hair was styled perfectly and he began his welcome speech. 

Hello everyone, welcome to Midnight Ball Room, I hope you are all enjoying the evening. During the show if you have a dedication for a loved one please let my beautiful wife know and I will gladly sing for you. My first song of the evening is...

As he spoke Pixi took the chance to re adjust herself against Scott. He was warm and inviting, and part of her just wanted to curl up in his arms and stay there. She studied the room around them and watched everyone begin dancing as the man on stage began singing. His voice reminded her of the black and white movies she watched with her parents growing up. 

The night seemed to fly by and before long the show was over, and everyone was heading home. 

"Thank you, for inviting me tonight. That was amazing, I've never experienced anything like it. His voice was absoloutly amazing!" Pixi smiled up at him and the stars reflected in her eyes so brightly. 

"I'm glad you enjoyed that. Shall we go back to mine?" 

"I can't I do have to return to work in the morning but I will see you after if you like?" 

"I would" 

He took her home and left her at the entrance to her house kissing her cheek and saying good night. 

Opening the large doors Pixi walks in almost as if she's floating. A loud sound came echoing through the halls and it snapped back to reality when the sound of running feet became louder.

"MOOOOOOOOOOM!" 

"Momma"

"Mother"

Pixi giggled.

"Good evening children." She smiled at all fourteen of her kids as they came barrelig towards her.

"Where have you been! We have..." As her kids listed off the missed calls, missed meetings and all teh work she had to do tomorrow, Pixi just smirked.

"I know I have a lot to catch up on, have any of you met anyone new for the family? I was out with the owner of East Side Radio, and yes I spent the night, and no nothing happened, but yes I had a lovely time I plan on seeing him after work tomorrow".

There was finally a quiet break while her kids tried to take in what she had said. 

"You spent the night with him? What are you thinking!" 

Before we go any further I should explain as Pixi is a hybred her kids are not biologically hers, but people she has turned, or taken in over time. The hibreds who took an oath to follow her through the shaddows until death. 

"Currently? I'm thinking I'm hungry. Where are the blood bags." Pixi raced into the kitchen to avoid anymore questions. Opening the large double fridge doors she opens the drawer and takes out three blood bags drinking them all quickly. 

"Arti and Kit where are you?"

"Here Mum"

"Is the room with the schedules up yet?" Pixi asked excitedly. She and the kids had been working on a room for calendars as they all had more then one job and more then one shift, a room for the schedules would take the guess work out of their lives and keep them more organized. 

"Yes you have to see it!" Arti and Kit grabbed Pixi's arms and lead her down a long hallway. They stopped in front of the old oak doors and slid them open. Pixi gasped with amazement as she walked in. Taking in the library and schedules around her. There were old book cases lined with books of lore, legend and myths. The room was perfect. The schedules were all colour coded by venue and each one had a name above it to say whose schedule was what. Pixi's was very busy and she looked at it wondering when she would ever have time to see Scot and she chuckled. 

"Well I guess if he wants to see me, he'll have to fit himself in to this mess" She took a photo and sent it to his email with a letter. 

I do want to see you again and I know this looks insane but this is my work schedule, When you are available when I am can you let me know? You are also more then welcome to come and see me at work. Thank you again for a wonderful time Scott, I really enjoyed myself. 

Signed

Pixi Cendres