Play Date [ Dandy Mott ]

Cotillion.

The next couple of days at the freak show were boring, with Jimmy gone. I tried not to feel bad as he was arrested because of a crime that Dandy and I committed. I was wracked with guilt, but Dandy assured me that it wasn't my fault. Plus, I knew that Elsa or someone would get him out.

There was also a new addition to the show, a man named Chester and his creepy doll Marjorie. I stayed away from him as best I could, but the twins had a different approach. Bette and Dot were very interested in him, which made me feel better that they weren't interested in Dandy anymore, if they ever were. I also have a suspicion that they were after Chester to lose their virginities, well at least that's what Maggie told me.

I had to beg Elsa to let me miss one show so that I could attend cotillion, which is a ball that is held by the socialites of Jupiter each year. Of course, the Mott family and my family are invited every year, so this year is no different. Dandy and I go as partners every year, but this year is different, because this time we're going as a couple.

Elsa, who had a lot on her plate, allowed me to go after some convincing, and I wasn't at the freak show often in the days leading up, as there was much to do. One of the things that I had to do, was get the dress that I had picked out months ago tailored, so Dandy and I went into town together.

It was a sunny day, and we strolled down the main street, my hand in his. This made me feel like we were a normal couple, like everyone else on this street. I dragged him into every store we passed, no matter how much he would complain. It wasn't very often that I went shopping, and when I did, I always spent more than I intended. When we finally arrived at the tailor, Dandy refused to come in, complaining about how bored he was.

I roll my eyes at him, and go inside. As I got my dress tailored, I lost sight of Dandy outside, and I hoped that he didn't get lost, or went off to kill someone. He was absolutely helpless, I don't know what he would do without me. He'd probably be in jail, or worse, dead.

However, when the dress was finished and I had paid, I found Dandy standing outside the store holding two cones.

"I got us ice cream!" Dandy grins, and hands me the vanilla ice cream.

"Thanks, Dandy." I smile, and he takes my hand again.

"By the way," Dandy says as we walk back down the street, "A stylist is coming for you at 11am tomorrow."

"You didn't need to get me a stylist!"

"It's my treat!" Dandy squeezes my hand, "We need to look our best for our first appearance as a couple!"

"Excuse me,"  I stop and look at Dandy, "I always look my best."

"I know." Dandy assures me, and then pauses, looking at me seriously, "Blair... I'm in love with you."

"I know you are." I smirk, "I am too."

Dandy kisses me, and then pulls back, with a furrowed brow.