#klaze

Deciding to escape the royal life before the night’s ball, she stripped down one of her “casual” dresses. She ripped the buttons off and replaced them with string, pulled off the bows, tore some of the layers out underneath; she wanted to look as normal as possible. She fixed her hair similar to what a so called “peasant” would have. She got some money and stuffed it in her make shift pockets. Grabbing an old shawl, she wrapped it around her head to conceal her face  and left the castle secretly. 

Going into the town, she tried to keep herself as low as possible. She browsed a stand with fruit. Picking up an apple, she purchased it and took a small bite from it. To her, it felt great buying things, and not being catered to. She walked to different stands, looking at all the different items. One stand, sold jewelry of all different kind, a pair of earrings caught her eye. She wanted to get them for her sister so that she could wear them to the ball that night. 

"How much are those earrings?" Kali asked, pointing to them. The merchant smirked at her and tried to explain that they were the last pair he had, which would cause them to be more expensive.

A person standing near by walked up and pulled her aside, “Don’t listen to him. He’s used that line twice today. He’s got about four more pairs behind him. Trust me.” Taken back at what the merchant was trying to do, Kali nodded and went back. “I don’t have enough. I can’t afford it, are you sure there isn’t any way I can pay the regular price?”

She tried to negotiate, but it wasn’t working, so she decided to stop trying and walk away. The stranger went to the kart, and he bought them for her. Searching for her, he found her and put them in her hands, “Here you go. I hope you enjoy your earrings.”

Kali was shocked at how kind the person was, “Oh, wow, thank you. I’ll pay you back, I promise. Are you coming to the ball tonight?” She asked. 

"You don’t have to.. How can you afford a ball gown, but not earrings?" He asked with an eyebrow raised. 

Sighing, she took the shawl off off her head, “I can afford earrings, and a ball gown. I’m the princess.” 

"Oh, and I’m a prince," he retorted. "There’s no way you’re a princess. Why would a princess want to be out here?" 

"I don’t want to be a princess. Just come tonight, and I’ll pay you back and I’ll prove it. I’ll wear a blue dress, and I’ll be by the apples." She said with a small nod. "Just come and I can prove it." 

"Fine, I’ll go. But if you’re not there, I’m coming after you." He smirked.

"Good. I look forward to seeing you." She smiled. "Oh, what’s your name?"

"I’ll tell you at the party." He said with the same smirk.

Before she could respond, the bell tower rang, signalling that it was time for her to leave. “I’ll see you there, I have to go!” She said running off with the earrings in hand.

When she arrived at the castle, she ran to her sister’s room, and gave her the earrings, and vaguely told her how she got them. Kali went to her room and put on the blue dress she said she’d wear. She tried to look as much of a princess as she could, she even got her sister to help.

By the time the ball rolled around, she finally felt like a princess. It was a foreign feeling to her, but she liked it. She walked into the ballroom, greeted with some of the faces she had saw that afternoon. Waiting by the apples, just as she promised, she grabbed an apple and started eating it. It wasn’t as satisfying as the one she had earlier that day, but it was still delicious.

Feeling a tap on her shoulder, she turned around, only to face the stranger from earlier in the day. “Oh, wow, I didn’t think you’d come. I told you I was a princess.” She smiled, gesturing to one of the family portraits on the wall. 

"I told you I would. I’m Blaze. It’s nice to meet you, princess." He said bowing with a small laugh. 

"Oh, please, it’s just Kali.. Care to dance?" She asked as the next song began to play by the orchestra. 

Faith took Finn's hand and lead him onto the dance floor. She stood there, with a smile on her face, urging the nervous boy to relax. Slowly, Finn followed her onto the dance floor. She put his arms around her waits and wrapped hers around his neck. Pulling him close, never breaking eye contact, they began to sway in time to the music.

Next to them, Dylan pulled Josie along, promising her it would be fun, telling her it was the last dance and after, they could do anything that she wanted. Nothing was off limits. Josie just laughed. Dylan knew exactly how to make her smile. He twirled her and pulled her close, kissing her softly.

over in the corner, Dean stood, trying to convince Emma to join him. She had hardly believed that she had even agreed to join him to this dance, though it had been fun so far. When she looked to the side, Dean had given up his act and fallen to a knew. He looked at her and promised for this to be the most beautiful dance ever. Emma looked at him and nodded, following him onto the floor, knowing in her heart he was telling the truth.

Kali and Blaze were sitting, eating some of the appetizers that were still out. When the music began, Kali dumped the food down on the table and grabbed Blaze. He didn't exactly go willingly, but he didn't put up much of a fight either. They stood off to the side on the dance floor near their food. As they wrapped their arms around each other. Kali placed her head on his chest as they began to move to the music.

Elektra was in mid yawn when Vinnie yanked her up. She only slightly protested, being tired, but he didn't relent. He spun her so her back was against his chest as he began rocking. He spun her again and gently pulled her to him again. Elektra smiled and snuggled into his neck.

Mason held his hand out to Lucy as he kissed her nose, his way of inviting her to the dance floor.She took his hand with a giggle as he pulled her to her feet and onto the dance floor. She leaned against him, placing her head on his shoulder. She closed her eyes as his arms wrapped around her. She smiled, wrapping her arms around his shoulders as they swayed.

DJ smiled as the music started and motioned to Autumn. He held out his hand and bowed, making Autumn giggle. She blushed, biting her lip as she took his hand and he lead her out to the dance floor. He Pulled her against him and began moving in time to the music. He reached behind her neck and left a gentle kiss on her lips.

Shane was poking at the food on her plate when Danny poked at her back. She jumped slightly. Danny laughed and tried to get her on the dance floor. Shane simply shook her head. Danny then picked her up, pulling her, making her yelp a bit. Giving in, Shane followed him out. He pulled her to a spot and starter to move them. Shane felt awkward, until he kissed her cheek.

Karma looked at Mikey. The music had just begun for the last dance. She started bouncing and begging him to go out to the floor. Mikey was firm on not going until a promise that after, whatever they did was his choice and a kiss to his neck. That's when he agreed and followed the bouncing Karma to the dance floor. He stood, kinda awkward until she caught his full attention as she began to move them to the music.

All Aiden had to do was look over at his boyfriend to get an answer as the music started. Justin smiled back. Why wouldn't he want to dance the last dance with his boyfriend? Aiden and he joined hands, moving out to the dance floor. Aiden held onto Justin as the moved in time with each other. A look to each other showed that this was perfect.

The look on Dominic;s face to Aurora was a huge smile. The last dance was a couples moment. And it was perfection. The two too hold of each other's hand and moved to the center of the dance floor. Aurora put her hands on his shoulders while he wrapped his around her waits, moving in perfect harmony.

Bridgette and Preston were the only couple who didn't need to move to the dance floor. Both before and after the dinner that was served, if anyone was looking for either of them, the couple could be found on the dance floor. He had his arms wrapped around her tightly and she held onto him just as tight. It was almost as if these two were making up for lost time.