Beauty and the Beast - Darkiplier x Amy

Wasn't there before

"Are you certain about...them?" P.J asked dubiously as he, Jack and Miriam watched Amy and Dark feed the birds in the courtyard.

"Well at first I suspected a stroke," Miriam said, grinning when a robin landed on top of Dark's head. "But, there's something sweet...and almost kind. I know he was mean, coarse and...and..."

"Unrefined." Jack added with a nod.

"Yes," She laughed. "Now look at him!" 

They all watched as multiple birds began to perch upon Dark, who looked less than pleased. His eyes were firmly fixed upon Amy. 

"I know you gave him the idea, Jack, but he wanted to do something for her. When has he ever done anything for anybody that didn't benefit himself?"

Both men glanced at each other, unable to answer.

"I don't know about you two..." Miriam started, looking out the window again. "But me thinks that we should be organizing a fancy do for them."

"Like what?" P.J. inquired. "We can't leave the grounds."

"I know that. I was thinking something along the lines of a candle lit dinner. Just the two of them."

"Miriam..." Jack's eyes lit up with excitement. "You are a genius!"

"I have to admit." P.J. nodded. "That is a marvelous idea. Should we make it a cocktail dress code?"

"If I can find something nice for Amy to wear." The maid said, walking towards the door. "Jack, go and talk to Robert about the menu. P.J., you go and pick out the best dinnerware. I'll be in the attic."

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"I can't believe I let you talk me into this..." Dark grumbled, staring at himself in the mirror. 

He was wearing a black formal three piece suit with a sapphire silk tie. His hair, freshly washed, was combed neatly to the side, just above his right eye.

Jack circled around him, bobbing up and down in search for any imperfections. 

"Tonight is the night!" He grinned, picking off a bit of lint from his boss's shoulder. "The curse will be broken before midnight."

Dark grimaced. "I...I'm not sure I can do this..."

 "Now's not the time to be chicken!" Jack chastised. "You must be bold! Daring!"

"Bold...Daring..." He repeated with a nod. 

"There will be music and romantic candlelight," The Irishman continued. "and when the time is right, you'll confess your love for her!" 

"Yes," Dark nodded firmly. "Yes, I...I confess-No. I can't..."

"You care for her, don't you?" Jack pouted, folding his arms.

"More than anything."

"Well then you must tell her!" He exclaimed, patting his shoulder. "Keep a Positive Mental Attitude and everything will go great!"

A knock came from the door which P.J. peered around with an eager smile. "Your lady awaits."

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His palms sweated profusely as Dark waited anxiously for her at the bottom of the main stair case.