The Magic Makers

Chapter 10

"You can come out now, Parker." Ariana called to Phillip who had shut himself inside the restroom. Right now he was singing. Quite well. "Parker!" Ariana called exasperatedly. "Are you sure?" Phillip called. "What sort of a question is that?" Ariana asked with a sigh. She heard Phillip laughing. "Sorry!" He shouted and she heard the restroom door unlock. Ariana suddenly felt extremely concious. The black gown fit her like a second skin, and she was uncomfortably aware of too much being visible. Do I look pretty? She would leave that decision to Philip. After all, he'd bought the dress. She was looking into the mirror when he came out and she saw his reflection stop dead when he saw her. He was wearing a Tux. She turned around hastily to find Phillip staring at her, not even bothering to close his gaping mouth. Any other girl would've immediately realised that this sort of an expression meant she looked beautiful, but Ariana, unfamiliar with the ways of guys, slapped her hand to her forehead. "It's pathetic. I knew it!" She stamped her foot on the floor in frustration. "Are you.. crazy?" Phillip stammered with difficulty. Ariana looked up in dismay. "Is it that bad?" She asked. Phillip couldn't speak. Is she really crazy? Can't she see that.. God. she really must be unaware of her beauty. He couldn't take his eyes off her. The dress complimented her big blue eyes wonderfully. But he felt something tugging at the back of his mind. He mustn't fall for this girl, he suddenly remembered in dismay. But he already had. "Phillip..?" Ariana asked softly, stepping close to him. "Are you okay?" She asked, making him realise he'd been lost in La La Land for a long time. "What.. oh, yeah.. yeah I'm fine.. and.. um.. you.. um.. look wonderful.." he managed, giving her a dimpled smile. "Yeah? Thank god. C'mon let's go. We're already really late." She said and walked out of his room. Phillip stared after her. She is really crazy.. he smiled to himself, shaking his head. She was waiting for him outside. He walked out, smiled at her and took her hand, as if that was the most natural thing to do. Ariana blushed slightly and then slapped herself mentally. They walked out, and Phillip had never looked forward to anything as much as he did to this dance.

                       ~♢~

Elsa stopped her sedan with a squeal. She looked at her surroundings. The Wandsworth hall looked impressive even from outside. It was an extremely tall building. Elsa knew the waltz would take place on the terrace. She woul- "Hey." Someone opened her sedan door. Luke was standing there in a tuxedo, looking extremely appealing. Elsa smiled at him and got out, observing Luke's expressions. She was immensely satisfied. Luke stared at her and gulped. For a while she stood in front of him and let his eyes roam her body. "You.. um.. you look.. great.." he gulped, staring into her stunning grey eyes. "Thanks. Now C'mon." Elsa said, grabbing Luke's hand as he still looked too dazed to walk. He finally got back on his feet and placed Elsa's soft hand on the crook of his arm, smiling warmly at her all the while.
"Ari!" Elsa called to her friend and left Luke's side to meet Ariana. Luke walked over to them as well. "Woah!! That look totally kills it, dude!" Luke and Phillip did something wierd with their hands. Elsa hugged Ariana. "You look wonderful Ari!" She exclaimed, looking at Ariana's dress. Ariana gave her an awkward smile. "You look wonderful too." She said. She wasn't used to all these pleasentries. "C'mon, we're lat-" "Hey girls." Katherine walked into the courtyard, wearing a dazzling short white dress. It had just one shoulder which ended in a white rose. She had paired the dress with hot black pumps. Her hair was done extravagantly, ending in numerous rings and coils. She looked breathtakingly beautiful. Her escort walked behind her. Ariana's and Elsa's jaw dropped on seeing him. He was extremely.. hot. And he was new. They had never seen him before. Phillip scowled at him while Luke's eyes widened in surprise. "Where's Zack?" Phillip asked Katherine who shrugged casually in reply. "Must be wasted somewhere, drinking himself to sleep." She said loudly and walked away with her hot escort who was walking uncomfortably close to her. Luke lunged for him, but was held back by Phillip. "Not here, man." he muttered through clenched teeth.

The wonderful evening was spoilt slightly. "I don't know why Kath's behaving this way." Elsa said to Ariana as they walked towards Wandsworth hall. Luke and Phillip trailed behind them, talking in low voices. "I think she's been brainwashed." Ariana said. Elsa laughed. "Nice one." "It wasn't a joke!" Ariana exclaimed, shocked at Elsa's casualness. Elsa looked at her. "C'mon Ari! How could anyone do anything to anyone inside Lexington?" Elsa asked indignantly. "I don't know." Ariana admitted. They were in the elevator along with all other participants. A thought suddenly struck Ariana. How were they going to get in? She asked Phillip this. "Don't you worry. I have it all planned out." He assured her.

They reached the podium. The guardsman stood at the door with a list. Elsa and Luke went first. "Hi." Elsa bowed regally. "I'm the daughter of the Crystallium Elder." She introduced herself. "Please, your Highness." The butler held open the door for her. She and Luke dissapeared inside.