The Monster in my Bed

• Get-Together •

After Dark made his exit, I scrambled through my night stand to find Kelly's number. I finally found it, and began to dial the numbers scribbled on it.

Buzz. Buzz.. Buzz...

"Hello?" a soft voice answered from the other end.

"Hi, Kelly. It's Y/n again... from the party?" I replied and I could hear her light gasp of surprise.

"Y/n! Yes! How are you?" she asked, excitedly.

"I'm fine! I just wanted to call and maybe plan something for all four of us to perhaps, get together again?" I suggested and she hummed in delight in response.

"Oh! Oh yes. Of course. You called at the perfect time. My fiance and I are going to the Lover's Feast get-together at Granby Dining Hall tonight. Feel free to sit with us, if you two are attending." she explained and my eyebrow lifted.

"The Lover's Feast get-together??" I questioned and she let out a small chuckle.
"I forget you both are new to the area sometimes. It is a romantic dinner that Granby Dining Hall, the most exquisite and extravagant dining hall in Granby, throws once a year for couples all around to come and enjoy themselves, like a date." she happily explained and I felt my eye twitch slightly.

"Oh- okay~" I muttered with nervous laughter following close behind.

"Will you and your boyfriend be attending?" she asked suddenly and I almost choked on air.

"Uhh- Yeah. We will try and come for sure. Thanks for letting me know, Kelly!" I replied in my best chipper voice.

"No problem. See you soon then." Kelly said before we both hung up.

A huge weighted sigh left my lips as I fell back onto my bed. My eyes shut tightly, trying to stop the anxious thoughts from flooding in.

"What's wrong? Tony told me that the Granby Dining Hall has very good food." Dark spoke quietly as he leaned onto my doorpost.

"That's not the issue. It's just that Granby is so upper class!" I pouted and Dark gave me a confused look.

I sighed as I sat up to face him.
"You know me... I am from a small janky neighborhood out in the ghettos. I know next to nothing about the lavish lifestyle of this city." I grunted as I played with my gown.

"Everything they do here is so... extravagant and shit-" I pouted and Dark gave me an amused smirk.

He moved close to me and placed a hand on my upper arm.
"Well- good thing I am here. I can help you." he stated and I lifted a brow.
"Seriously?" I asked and he chuckled in response.
"I am a prince... remember?"

Now that I've come to think of it, Dark has always dressed very classy and neat. If anyone would be able to teach me, it would be him.

***

"Okay. This is the dressiest thing you have." Dark spoke as he handed it to me.

I almost barfed in my mouth when accepting it. It was an off shoulder pencil dress with an elegant bow sitting at the hip, and a ruffle at the midsection. I haven't worn it in literal years.

"I will find some accessories and then you can try it on." Dark instructed as he opened my vanity.

I waited patiently as he placed aside pieces of jewelry that I hardly ever wear.

"Okay. Here you are." He stated as he placed them in my hand.
"Try it on. I am not an expert, but this is the type of style my mother usually wears." he explained and I nodded.

***

After trying on the outfit and jewelery, I picked out some heels I knew would match and I left my hair down, letting it flow behind me. I checked myself out in the mirror for a moment before deciding to finally let Dark come in the room and see for himself.