Heartbeat

It's Your Party Pt.3

"I'm going to get another drink. Do you want anything other than water?"

"Uhh...no. No. Water's perfect," Laura gaped into those chocolate wonders, "You're perfect."

If her own eyes portrayed anything, she hoped it was love. She knew they were at a party and should be partying instead of being adorable, but it was their party. Who says they couldn't be as adorable as they wanted?

To Azkaban with them! She's going to be my wife, so Snape it!

Carmilla chuckled as she looked her fiancé in the eyes, "I think perfect is a bit of an exaggeration; but, thanks, cutie..."

She gave Laura one last kiss to the forehead, "I'm going to go get that water jug refilled."

With that, she was gone. Laura didn't know what else to do besides sway to the music as she waited. Her thoughts took over as she lost herself to the music. In just a couple of hours, Carmilla was going to be her wife. They were going to say vows and-.

She stopped, a nervous queasiness coming over her. Afraid she was going to be sick, she started searching the crowd for the exit. A tall figure blocked her sights.

"You alright, Hollis? You look like you're going to hurl...Did you take drinks from strangers again?" Danny's concerned tone shook Laura's eardrum as the red head bent down so Laura could hear her, "Jeez, Laura. We've talked about this! Drinks from strangers equals waking up in your underwear on the drill field! Did you learn nothing last time?"

Laura would roll her eyes if she had anyone else to help her. But, sadly, Danny was all there was. If Carmilla saw her like this, she'd take her home for sure.

"No, I did not! That was one time," Laura swat at Danny's arm, "I feel a bit nauseous is all. I think I need some fresh air."

"Still can't hold your liquor, Hollis." Danny chugged the remainder of her won glass and placed it on the floor, "Say no more. Come on."

Pulling Laura behind her, Danny maneuvered through the crowd and straight for the roof.

"How's that for fresh air?"

Laura took in a deep breath, the rush of the wind calming her almost immediately as she made her way to an edge, leaning against it with a comforting sigh.

"Thanks, Danny. I needed this. I was getting overwhelmed in there."

"Yeah. I understand. Maybe we should've toned it down a little bit."

"Or a lot." Laura chuckled, "Carm and I would've been just fine without you guys inviting the entire graduating class."

"Carm," Danny sighed. "I don't want to talk about her right now."

She stared down at the people walking on the sidewalk below them. Cars passing by. The alcohol in her system was making the figures swim a little bit.

"That's a little contradicting seeing as I'm marrying her." Laura frowned, feeling the conversation's gentle tone shift to something heavier.

"That's not what comes to mind when I think of Carmilla." Danny's hands closed against each other, nails digging into her skin.

"Then, what do you think about?"

Laura nearly jumped when Danny's face whipped to face her own. Her eyes were filled with...Laura didn't even know. Hurt. Pain. Anger. Passion.

"The girl that took you away from me."

..........

Carmilla made her way to the bar with the almost empty jug, making sure to check the dance floor to be sure her tiny gay and mighty didn't get swallowed in the people. She was calmly swaying away to the music. Carmilla cracked a small smile and turned her attention back to the bartender.