The last dance

Sinking to the bottom.

[Hey guys! We're at 182 reads and I could not be more astonished. You Angels never cease to surprise me! I'm uploading this at night and I hope that by the time I wake I can reach 200 views! That would be amazing. I want to dedicate this chapter to my pal neema! She has been by my side for as long as I can ever and has always supported my writing. If you see this, I love you endlessly.] ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The aura of the room shifted when the faint strums of a guitar could be heard in the distance. Anne felt butterflies tumbling around beneath her heart. She had never been to a dance before and this was far more illustrious than she had ever conjured up in her mind. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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A pianists accompanied the guitarist and played along to an alluring melody that drew red circles on Anne's cheeks. Gilbert had kindly shown her to a table decorated in the most dazzling array of flowers to ever grace Anne's eyes. Blythe had pulled out the chair he wished Anne would sit in, Anne shot a warning look at Gilbert before sitting down. Though deep down she was pleasantly surprised by his chivalry. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Gilbert let off a charming wink, causing Anne to role her eyes in playful disgust. In the distance there was the subtle reasoning of Jerry and the frustrated sigh of Josie Pye. Anne glanced at everything in sight, taking in each moment, remembering it forever. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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While Anne was set deep in a gaze towards Gilbert, Josie was rudely marching towards the two. "Anne! I need to speak with you this instant!" Josie demanded pulling on Anne's arm. Reluctantly Anne obliged and followed Josie outside the hall. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Meanwhile Marilla was back at green gables feeling an abundance of guilt. She sat uncomfortably, feeling the glare of Mathew on her back. "Alright." She confided. Giving into Mathews convincing. She stormed up the stairs to Anne's bedroom. "Anne, I've decided it would be alright if you attended the dance." Marilla Stated just upon entering Anne's room. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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She opened the door gently, "but you'll have to hurry." She continued. Marilla stood in the door way realizing the lack of Anne's presence. Rage washed over her like the outbreak of a typhoon. "Mathew!" She shouted from the top of the stairs. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Mathew Cuthbert shot yo from his seat, the worst thoughts flooded through his brain. "Is Anne alright?" He questioned running carefully up the stair case. Once he reached the last step he saw the enraged expression on Marilla's face, he understood that wasn't the problem. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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After a few moments, vexed expressions shared and a knowing nod. Mathew headed back down the stairs. He sat sat in the chair, trembling in fear for Anne. Marilla gathered her coat and boots and was on her way to the town hall. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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During this time Anne was experiencing a horrible lecture given by none other than the irritated Josie Pye. "You stole Gilbert from Ruby, now she's latched onto Jerry and it is all your fault!" Josie exclaimed dramatically. Anne chuckled at Josie's inability to see reality. She however let her rant for. Few moments more, understanding the struggle of law and feeling as if someone is standing in the way. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The lovers quarrel with Jerry and Ruby seemed to calm down momentarily. Jerry walked away from the blonde beauty to have a quick conversation with Charlie. While Ruby was alone, tears began to drip from her blue eyes. Gilbert sat alone and decided it would be kind to ask her for a dance, he assumed Anne wouldn't mind and would applaud the fact that he cheered up her friend. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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"Care to dance?" He asked the blonde kindly, extending his hand. She nodded softly and took his hand. The pair made their way to the dance floor, hand in hand beginning to dance. However, there was no romantic spark or tension between the two. "Problems in paradise?" Gilbert asked kindly. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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"I'm sure that's not true, maybe show him that isn't true?" Gilbert suggested. Deep down he knew he shouldn't be giving any form of relationship advice, he had struggled with his own for far to long. However this might have him a bit of confidence. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Ruby thought for a very short amount of time. She could hear the tempo of the song slow down, it was coming to an end and she knew Jerry was starring at her intensely. She thought about his words, she needed to prove to him that other boys had taken interest in her. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Anne was standing in Hell, feeling her rock sink to the bottom. She could tell if she didn't get out of the situation quickly that she would yell harsh things towards ruby. Anne glared at Josie before turning around and entering the building. She was standing in the threshold when she witnessed it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Ruby felt Jerry's eyes trace her every move, with every note played she become more enthralled. She could tell he was angry with her, that could have been the end in Ruby was feeling particularly petty. She wasn't thinking clearly and was incredibly upset, she completely disregarded anne when she sprung to her tippy toes. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Anne's throughly closed, she felt the world around her freeze. It started at her feet and crawled to every inch of her body. A cold sharp pain. The feeling almost knocked the wind out of her. She wanted to scream but she couldn't speak or move. The sight was sickening. When Ruby's lips pressed against his, she felt deceived. Suddenly her feet were moving. The sand below them was kicked into the air. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Gilbert was shocked, he pulled away from Ruby's lips immediately after they touched. Ruby shot a wicked look at Jerry before strutting away. Gilbert noticed Anne's hair flash in the distance. He could only imagine the worst. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Anne heard her name from the distance, a familiar voice that caused tears to roll down her face. She ignored it as best as she could and continued to run towards her home. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Gilbert chased after Anne until he noticed she was stopped. He noticed another figure in the distance, his legs sprung up. He had never felt this energy before, he couldn't let Anne become hurt. His legs moved at the speed of light. Finally, he reached Anne, tugging at her arm. After his eyes adjusted to the darkness he realized that it was only Marilla. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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"Oh I apologize Marilla." He pleaded. "Oh, you shouldn't be the one apologizing." She stated maliciously, glaring at Anne. "Yes He should!" Anne yelled at the top of her lungs, her voice cracked lightly on the last syllable, as tears rolled down her cheek uncontrollably. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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"We must be on our way." Marilla stated pulling Anne's hand with power and urgency. Leaving Gilbert, alone and cold in the dark.  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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[This chapter is so poorly written I'm so sorry but I hope you like it♥️ are there any shirbert moments you'd like to see? Also, I apologize for this chapter being rather short but I imagine it was so action packed that y'all wouldn't mind. ]