The sensation that spread round my body when I see Temi and Zayan dance together on the dance floor is warm and soft, like hands caressing me. Although Austin is doing that right now, that's not the point. I have never seen Temi this happy to be with a male. She hasn't still told me how she knows him, but from the kiss, I can tell that she'd been wanting to do that for a very long time, and I think the cocktail got to her head faster than it should.
Mia did a great job on the costumes, on the matchmaking, but bringing everyone together for this, this was hands down the best idea ever. The glow on Kira's face when she saw Alistair was truly a sight, the surprise on June's face when she saw July was marvelous, and Temi, that was soul crushing, in a good way.
Alistair had been on an adventure, he's an archeologist, hence the ancient carvings and furnitures.
July has been like a fourth sister to us. The fourth triplet. April, May, June and July. That's how it was in highschool. And Mia was able to bring that back.
No one truly knows what Zayan does, or who he is, but Temi has a past with him, and she's happy seeing him, happier than she ever had been round this year. That's all that matters.
"What are you thinking about darling?" Austin asks, pressing his lips to my cheek. I smile and rub his arm that was around me. "Just how happy tonight is."
"You know, tonight is more romantic than it is creepy." He chuckles in my ear and I find myself smiling with him. I turn around, tracing the dragon claws that I'd gotten to complete the costume on his cheek, down to his neck.
"You don't find me creepy?" I ask in a small voice. He smirks, his eyes amused. "My love, you are always creepy, but the things we do for love." He says and I gasp and smack his chest.
"Jerk." I mutter and turn to walk away but he holds me back, pulling me into his chest.
"I'm your jerk." I can't help but smile and roll my eyes.
His smile drops and he turns serious all of a sudden.
"April, I've known you since we were teens, and I've always had a reason to want to be with you, now I didn't know what that reason was, until August. It was the way you smile, the way you talk, the way you smack me when I annoy you, the way you snore in your sleep," he laughs "It was everything about you. Now I'm not going to be cheesy and sing 18, Lord knows I don't have the prettiest voice out there and it would be best for all the eardrums in the world not to hear me sing." A smile breaks through my lips and I let a chuckle slip. "I may not be what you want, I may not be the one for you, look at this, you were expecting a dragon king, and I'm clearly an Air Sprite, you may not need me, but I do. I need you more than I've ever needed to have a bath." My eyes widen and he chuckles.
"April, I love you, and there's no amount of words, or songs written, that could describe how much I love you. I've never been in a state where I can't find the words to describe what I feel, but you make me speechless, you steal my words and my breath. A little thief you are, but I wouldn't have it any other way." His hand graze slightly against the skin of my cheek.
"I would be more than fortunate if you would be my girlfriend, I'm not asking you, I'm telling you. Make me fortunate please." He pleads and I laugh, squeezing his cheek.
"There was no need for the speech, and yes, I will make you fortunate and be your girlfriend." I say and he smiles, fist pumping the air.
"Now I am the second happiest man in Earth." He sighs and pulls me close. "Why aren't you the first?" I ask and he looks down at me with a smile.
"I will be the happiest when you agree to marry me."
My breath hitches and he looks up, his hands around my waist as he presses a kiss to my temple.
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Mia and Mario are on the dance floor, blending in with the crowd. Storm and Lola are also dancing, but not far between he crowd, a very different dance. People are screaming and jumping, Storm and Lola are slow dancing to the music in their own world, her head on his chest and her hands around his neck, his hands on her waist. They look so out of place.
Temi nudges me with a smirk on her face. "I saw the little act you and Austin pulled up, he finally asked you?" She asks, wiggling her brows. I roll my eyes but a blush starts rising, creeping up my neck and heating up my cheeks.
"Oh my gosh! He did! Ahhhhh!" She squeals and starts shaking my shoulders. Zayan chuckles beside her and she rolls her eyes, leaving me with a spinning head as she sits back on the stool.
"So how did you two meet?" I ask after my head clears. She looks down and back at me.
"It's a very funny story actually. At first, I saw him in the women's section when I went underwear shopping, and it was very awkward. But then I met him when I was going for my eye therapy, and he just started showing up more and more, at the summer dance classes I was taking, at the grocery store, then I accused him of stalking and he just laughed and went to get what he was there for. We started hanging out and I admit, I hated him at some point because he could get on every single nerve of mine and then calm me with just a smile, it was really infuriating." She pauses and looks ahead, almost like she's remembering.
"Then we fell for each other, and we both knew," She looks at me and I almost see a flicker of regret in her eyes. Temi never feels regret, she always thinks things through before she acts, hence no regret.
"Then what happened?" I ask and she rolls her eyes. "I didn't allow the relationship to happen. In Nigeria, a Christian having a deep relationship with a Muslim is not accepted, and Zayan is a Muslim. instead of following my happiness, I let society decide what I should be happy about. Zayan left for Arabia and I was left with nothing. I actually always assumed that he'd have forgotten me, or married someone else, but life wouldn't give you a fate you can't handle, no matter how cruel life really is." She says and Zayan wraps his hands around her.
"And I told you, I'd love you forever, even if you didn't want to be with me, Maha, even if you were miles away from me, you were always in my heart, nobody can decide what we'd be, only us, nothing can keep us apart." He says and kisses her cheek then walks up to meet the boys at the other end of the bar.
"That was the most romantic thing I've ever heard." I gush and she rolls her eyes. "Don't think I've forgotten about the whole speech Austin gave you, I got it on recording. And I bet you I'll play it on your wedding." She snickers and stands up, leaving me gaping like a fish.
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Chase and Fayette just left, she was feeling a little light headed so he decided to take her home, it seems the Jekyll and gin got to her head fast. He took his car. Yes, he has a car but he never uses it, he said and I quote "Only for super special occasions, and when I can't take your car." He really hates driving with Ethan. No matter how playful Ethan is, safety always comes first. And Chase has a weird fear of seatbelts.
May and Devin also left, he was tired of socializing. And she was just tired. Macy has had so many cotton candy shots, I won't be surprised if she would become diabetic after tonight.
Adam has been watching her with surprise, but also admiration. He somehow was able to stay away from her. She's with Brooke, both talking about the next video Macy is going to make. The boys are all breaking moves on the dance floor, drawing attention to themselves. Even Austin.
I shake my head and throw back the fourth glass of the witch's heart. I give the glass back to the bartender, he laughs when I shake my head. Lola walks to me, laughing to herself when she sees my state. Her zombie makeup still perfect and in place, she likes my face.
"Isn't an Air Sprite supposed to have wings or something?" She asks and I find myself laughing when I remember I asked Austin the same question. "Oh Austin ditched the wings, there's no need complaining when Mia is still there so he gave it to a girl on his way here." I laugh and she joins me, nearly falling off the stool.
She looks to Zayan and Temi and her smile becomes soft. "Are you comfortable with Zayan and Temi?" I ask and she looks at me.
"He makes her happy, that's all that matters." I nod and tap the table, then I go to rub my stomach. I might as well be as pregnant as Brooke tonight after eating from the all you can eat buffet. It's an all you can eat buffet, I took it as a challenge and ate every single food on the menu. Now I'm starting to regret the decision. Austin was very worried when he saw me eating. I'm a very pregnant dragon queen, filled to the brim with food.
"Guys!" Brooke calls and I turn my head to her, my eyes narrow on the floor when I see it getting wet. "I think my water just broke."
Lola is already rushing to the dance floor and yelling Ethan's name. Macy helps her stand up and Ethan rushes to her, all the boys come to help, Storm grabbing the keys and Adam helping Macy out, we all rush to the elevator, but I turn around to wave bye at the bartender. He nods at me and continues cleaning his cups.
When we reach the parking lot, I'm grateful it's not crowded, since everyone else is still at the party. I take out the keys, following Storm behind as he drives out of the lot.
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I watch everyone silently, Macy is resting her head on Adam's chest, a tired look on her face, Mia and Mario are silently talking, Chase has Fayette between his legs, she's almost asleep, Ethan looks like he would have a balding spot after this from how many times he has tugged and pulled and ran his hands through his hair. Mom and Dad are quietly praying, Temi and Zayan went to get coffee for everyone, Storm and Lola followed some minutes after. May and Devin are also talking silently, Kira and Alistair have their hands joined, staring at the doors. Austin is sitting beside me, talking with his mom.
Brooke's groans could be heard everywhere, the yelling and sobbing, so loud. Ethan hasn't been able to sit still for the past one hour, Mom has been running his back ever since, Kira has been whispering to him, rubbing his knee and holding him back from running through the doors. June has her eyes closed, her palms pressed together.
Lola, Storm, Temi and Zayan all come back, a tray of coffee in Zayan and Temi's hands, Storm and Lola are holding snacks, they must've gone to the restaurant nearby. Mom takes two cups of coffee and gives one to dad, smiling softly when he kisses her temple. Temi sits down beside Ethan, saying something to him and he looks at her and nods, taking a burger. She smiles and also gives him a cup of coffee and I catch the words, "You'll need it."
"Hey, aren't you going to get something?" Austin asks, causing me to look at him. I take the burger and two cups of coffee, giving one to Austin. He takes it and wraps his arms around my shoulder, taking a sip of his coffee. I bite into my burger, relaxing into him as I close my eyes. I guess I didn't realize how hungry I was until now.
A series of groans follow later, screaming and so much yelling. Ethan tenses but Temi sends him the glare and he continues eating. I look at the clock, 11:57 pm. It's been two hours.
It's still Halloween.
A loud moan rings out of the room and Ethan stands up, watching the doors with a worried face, Mom holds dad's hands, standing up too.
The sounds stop and I can hear faint crying and my eyes widen, I stand up, Austin follows, then everyone is standing. Even Macy.
I look at the clock, 11:59 pm.
I start the countdown in my head, waiting until they come out. Ethan takes a step forward, waiting in anticipation.
The doors open and a nurse comes out with a smiling face. "He's so beautiful."