Savannah P.O.VToday is the day. It’s the Christmasqurade Ball today and I could not be any happier. The whole dance committee was at the mansion manor house all afternoon and most of the evening decorating and getting everything prepared for today. Freshly out of the shower, I leave my hair wrapped up in my hair towel to absorb most of the moisture as I get everything together to get ready. I arranged with the girls that I would make my own way there as I don’t want them knowing who I plan on meeting at the ball. They are aware of Wolf, but they don’t know all the details. They think I’m crazy for wanting to meet a guy I don’t know that well, but it just feels right. Every time I have spoken about him to them, they say my smile is bigger and brighter, and I look like I have a glow every time his name is mentioned, I even heard Sel say once I’m a lovesick puppy. I can’t be in love with a guy I’ve never met, can I? Well, it’s time I start doing my hair and makeup. Starting with my h
“Oh my god Sav, you arrived in a horse drawn carriage that is unbelievable.” Jen spins me around in a circle whilst giving me a hug. “You guys saw me arrive?” I pull Jen away from me and hold her at arm's length so I can see how stunning she looks like some designers would say jacked up. “Of course, we did you had your own little Cinderella moment; it was so magical” Sel hugs into Lucas’ side as he drapes an arm over her shoulder. “It was certainly a surprise my dad made, for a good enough reason but never mind that look at you guys Jen, Sel you both look so beautiful in your gowns and masks very masquerade, Greg, Lucas, handsome as ever.” “Thank you Sav, may I say you look lovely in blue, and before I forget happy birthday,” Greg says, and I cringe because he brought up my birthday. Everyone turns and looks at me with shocks on their faces. “Wait! What?” “It’s your birthday?” “Greg how did you know and not tell me.” Jen hits Greg on the chest with the back of her hand.
Chase P.O.V“Dream?” I ask the beautiful one in the blue dress I could never forget. She slowly turns around and looks at me. My breath catches in my throat she’s more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. “Wolf? Is that you?” she says softly. “It is yeah, I see what you mean now by the stockings tree cute idea, was it yours?” “It was my idea, yeah but thanks to everyone on the committee we managed to get enough stockings to decorate this tree. Did you have any trouble finding it?” “I did have to ask my sister where it would be, but I found it easy enough thanks.” I rub the back of my head feeling nervous being in the presence of this dream of beauty. “I’m glad you found it okay, would you like to go for a walk to the upper balcony to talk? it’ll be a bit quieter up there.” “I’d love to,” I hold my arm out for her to lead “Please lead the way.” She walks ahead of me, and it takes two steps for me to be walking beside her. We walk in silence until we reach the upper balcony,
“You really are a charmer, aren’t you?” I chuckle softly at her comment. “I have been told I can be from my sister, but thanks for the compliment. Shall we go on in?” I open the doors for us, and we walk on into the ballroom. Walking in I feel all eyes on us, but I cannot take my eyes off of Dream. I can see my sister with Greg alongside Lucas with his girlfriend Selena sitting at a table nearby but no Savannah. Looking at Jen as I lead Dream onto the dance floor the smile on her face is so big it seems like she’s witnessing a dream of her own. Once on the dance floor I look at Dream and ask her something I have never done at a school dance. “Would you like to dance?” I hold out my hand for her to take and I hear the softest of whispers come out of her mouth just as the band plays the song ‘This Christmas night.’ “Yes.” When the first line of the song starts With a touch of your hand, suddenly I knew, Dream places her hand in mine and I feel a jolt of electricity shoot through my
Savannah P.O.V He’s in love with me? I must be dreaming. I secretly hoped Wolf would be Chase behind the mask, and now knowing he is. I don’t know if I should be thrilled or pissed. Our first kiss on the dance floor is something out of a romance novel, but to say my first kiss with Chase is something I read makes it that more magical. Chase is so close that he could kiss me again. If he is being honest and truthful to me about everything tonight, he deserves the same in return. Running my hands along his arm as he holds my face, I confess my truth. “I’m in love with you too Chase.” As soon as the words are out of my mouth his lips crash against mine. “Seriously you guys gross, don’t make me hose you down.” We break apart from the kiss, Chase rests his chin on top of my head as we both laugh at Jen’s statement. “We all better get back in before someone comes out here looking for us.” Chase pulls me into him and wraps his arms around me into a hug. “We’ll be right behind you J
“You’re in love with me?” Jumping out of my skin, I turn around and see Jen standing there in shock and her breathing almost erratic. “Jesus fucking Christ Jen, are you trying to give me a heart attack?” Jen looks at Chase when he made his comment. “Fuck you Chase,” She turns her attention back to Greg. “Is it true? You’re in love with me?” Greg stands up from his chair, walks over, and stands in front of Jen. He takes hold of her hands and lifts them, so they are at her chest height. “Yes, Jen I’m so in love with you. I was an asshole in the past but my feelings for you have never changed, only intensified. I never forgave myself for hurting you back then, but I’m here now opening my heart to the most beautiful, smart, skillful person I have ever met. I think I’ve never stopped loving you. I cannot go another day without you knowing the truth. I understand if you don’t feel the same way, but I will work my fucking ass off to prove to you that I’m worth it, because you’re worth it.
When the song finishes, I look out at everyone in attendance to them giving me a round of applause. I step to the side of the microphone and take a bow and I give the band a clap as well with their performance. With a smile on my face and everyone still clapping I make an attempt to get off stage to be stopped by Greg and Lucas. “What are you guys doing?” I question them to see what their intentions are. “You’re not getting off the stage just yet,” Greg nudged me back onto the stage gently. “He’s right Sav, get your cute little country butt back on that stage and sing something else.” Just as Lucas finished his command he was hit in the chest by Greg. “Ouch, fuck man that hurt,” he looks at Greg rubbing his chest with an almost murderous look on his face. “Dude if Chase heard you say that shit, you’d be dead,” Greg states looking over Lucas’ shoulder to see if Chase saw what just happened or if he could read lips. “Guys look I appreciate what you’re trying to do but come on this
Chase P.O.VStanding here watching Savannah walk away from me is almost crippling. I don’t know where I stand right now. I don’t know if I’ve just lost my perfect girl or if this is all a joke and a nightmare. I honestly don’t know what to do. Do I stay and deal with Candace? Or do I go and fight for what I feel is my happiness and my future? “Oh, please tell me you’re kidding me, right? Are you seriously considering going after that trampy buckle bunny, are you?” I swear Candace has some nerve to say all of this shit. Tensing and relaxing my hands down my side my blood boiling I’m about to explode. Turning around to look at Candace I am now finally seeing her for what she truly is. “What fucking game are you playing here Candace? If you’re trying to get in my head to fuck with me it’s not gonna work. If you’re here for some sick funny game to make yourself, feel better, well congratulations you win. You have just fucked up the best thing to ever happen in my life just by showing up