~ How it all begun ~

Chapter 6

The two days before the party, pass quicker than anyone realizes. Everyone keeps busy putting up decorations, and setting out tables and chairs. But soon, it is the morning of the party.
The sun, rising slowly shines it's light inside the rooms of Whipstaff, through the dusty windows, warming two ghosts sleeping on the couch.

The male and female are sleeping peacefully, with a blanket covering them, as they hug eachother tightly through sleep.
Not too soon after, they are woken up by a sudden scream of an elder male.
They open their eyes, looking around and fly through the floor to see what is going on.
They can hear two male ghosts laughing as they're flying through the floors.
Finally getting to the main hall of Whipstaff, they can see Dr. Harvey doing his best to keep his grip of the staircase railing. He seems to be struggling with his grip, and looks down nervously.
Stretch chuckles slightly, raising an eyebrow giving his brothers a grin, "What happened to him?" He asks curiously.
Stinkie laughs and gestures to the human male, as he starts to explain, "He was putting up the decorations, and kicked the ladder down.." he changes to holding his stomach, that is now hurting from all the laughing.
Angel looks at the Trio of male ghosts, and shakes her head, heading to Dr. Harvey, "Lemme help ya, Doc.." she grabs him by his jacket. As she proceeds to carry the man by his clothes, the Trio looks at Angel in shock.
The female ghost flies up towards a huge chandelier, that had been delivered for the party. "A-Angel.. what are you doing..?" The man asks frightent.
Angel hangs his jacket on the chandelier, leaving the man praying, that he won't fall. "Now yer arms won't get tired!" She crosses her arms proudly, as the Trio of male ghosts fall to the floor in laughter.
Angel flies down to the three ghosts, just a moment before the young male ghost arrives to the main hall. He notices the shocked man up on the chandelier, and flies to help him down.
Angel smirks to Dr. Harvey, "Ya bettah remember dat dis is tha house of da ghosts!" She says in a slangy tone.
The Ghostly trio high fives each other loud and snazzy, in their usual style.
Angel smiles as she watches them, until they notice her watching, Stretch starts flying to her soon holding out his hand to her, "Ya wanna high five too?" He smiles warmly to her.
Angel blushes as she looks at the slim male with surprise but nods and slaps his hand.
Stretch flies around her, stopping by her side to wrap his arm around her lovingly, "That's our gal!" He says as he smirks proudly to his brothers.
The Trio and Angel leave, leaving Casper and still shocked Dr. Harvey alone. "Are you ok, Dr. Harvey..?" Casper asks carefully, looking at the elder man, shaking in his place. The man nods,"I am used to your uncles and Angel doing their best to scare me.." he says, as professionally as he can, "But.. would you mind helping me put up rest of the decorations, Casper?" He asks thoughtfully. The young male ghost nods excitedly, and the two finish decorating the room.

Later, bit before the party is about to start, the residents of the manor all come together to set up the snacks and drinks to the tables.
The round ghost looks around, making sure no one is watching, as he takes a cupcake. But just as he is about to take a bite, he can hear his oldest brother behind him, "What the hell do ya think ye're doing?!" He looks at his youngest brother with his hands on his hips, raising an eyebrow.
Fatso doesn't get any words out, but soon Angel flies into his rescue, "Stretch, could ya help me?" She asks him. "Actually.. I have something for ya.." his expression and tone soften as he gently grabs her by the hand and leads her upstairs and in front of her rooms door.

As Stretch let's go of her hand, she blushes and looks down, "Stretch..".
Before she continues, Stretch presses her lips gently with his finger, "I wuz wondering if.. ya would like to check it out before the party.." he says softly, pulling away his hand.
Angel doesn't say anything, but just nods approvingly and flies slightly up in order to give Stretch a small kiss on the cheek, before flying to her room.

Stretch smiles and returns to his brothers downstrairs, where they are already waiting for him. "What was that little "surprise"? Stinkie asks teasingly, nudging Fatso with his elbow to get some back up, "Uh.. yea! Or was it SMALL surprise?" The round ghost starts laughing with his deep but soft voice.
Stretch rolls his eyes, not bothering to even whack his brother for his stupid comment, "Yous idiots will see soon enough.." he says as he gazes upstairs anxiously.

The sun starts setting down, just in time for the party to start. And soon the door bell starts ringing, as the guests make their way to the infamous Whipstaff manor.
Soon, Kat rushes to open the door, and greets the people in a blood red dress, black stockings and high heels, wearing a pair of devil horns, "Welcome! Come in!" She moves to the side, making way for everyone.

As the party goes on, the guests keep looking to the side of the room, where the trio of ghosts float, trying their best to behave.
But after noticing they aren't doing anything to scare them, they relax and start to enjoy the party fully.
To everyone's surprise, the tallest male ghost starts to fly back and forth, looking at the clock, "Where the hell is she.." he mumbles to himself. Then, Stinkie grabs him by the chin, turning his face the other way, to face the view everyone has turned to look at.

At the top of the stairs, a young and beautiful ghoul, with partly tied up blonde, shining hair is floating in place. She is wearing a dark purple, sparkling dress, that lays on the stairs as she makes her way down. As she holds on the railing of the stairs, her almost shoulder lenght white gloves smoothly slide across it. To top the gorgeus outfit, she has a see-through pink scarf, that has been lowered down on her arms, resting on the folding of her elbows, gently swinging in the lower part of her back.

Everyone keeps gasping, as the stunning young lady comes closer to the end of the stairs. Many of the guests come closer, wanting to make a new acquaintance with her.
Stretch can't but rub his eyes, as he sees the gal he has come so fond of, wearing the dress he got her. He almost tears up, as Angel flies to him and his brothers. The young female flies to the tall, slim male, wrapping her arms around his neck, "Thank ya.. so much.." she whispers to him before backing up a little.
Stinkie looks at her with wide eyes, "Ya look stunning!" He eyes her outfit excitedly.
A small tear drop starts to fall down on Angel's cheek, from feeling so grateful. Stretch floats closer to her, and gently wipes it away, giving the ghoul a warm, loving smile.

The lights start to dim down, as some slow music starts playing. Everyone starts taking pairs, and moving to the middle of the room to dance.
As Angel watches the guests dancing, Stretch looks at her hesitating. Soon Stinkie decides to help him, and flies to Angel, "Would ya dance with Stretch?" He gestures to his older brother, as Fatso pushes him gently forward and closer to Angel. The young lady nods shyly, as Stretch offers her his hand and she gives him hers.
They proceed to go to the middle of the dancing couples, and wait for the right moment to start moving along the music.

After dancing for a moment, Stretch looks at Angel, deep into the eyes, "Angel.. there's something I've wanted to tell ya.. for the longest time..", he gulps nervously. "Yes, Stretch..?" Angel lifts her look and faces his shining violet eyes.
He almost stutters for a bit, but finally manages to form words, "I love ya.. ya have brightened up my afterlife everyday, ever since we met for the first time..", he looks down, feeling vulnerable.
Angel presses herself against him tightly, "Stretch.." she backs from the hug with tears streaming down her face, "I love you too.. so much.." she looks at him with loving, and most happy face ever seen.

Stretch moves his hands to gently but firmly hold Angel's hips, as he pulls her closer to himself. Angel wraps her arms around him tightly, and lovingly as they both move their faces closer to eachother. Both start to blush but they continue leaning in, and finally their lips meet, for the first time ever. The feeling is magical for them. They feel like everyone and everything around them disappears, and even the time stops, the stars shine on them to celebrate their love and passion. Slowly, they come back to reality and gently pull away from the kiss. The loving gazes they give eachother, would make anyone think they'd been in love for years and still going strong.

As the song ends, everyone moves back to the sides, leaving only Stretch and Angel in the middle, still embracing eachother.
Dr. Harvey looks at the two, feeling proud of their achviement and as well remembering the old times, when he met his wife Amelia.
Stinkie and Fatso won't bother to joke this time, but instead nod approvingly to the new couple, who have turned to look at the rest of the residents. Angel feels so welcome, loved and accepted to the family, as Casper and Kat smile warmly to them as well.

Stretch gently turns Angel to face him, holding her chin up, "I always thought I had known real happiness.. but now I know that it's for sure.." he smiles to her before leaning to kiss her soft lips once more. Angel can't resist the sweet taste of the man she loves, and leans in for the kiss with him.

The party continues long into the night, and everyone has great time. They dance, they laugh and most importantly, the new ghostly couple, finally have eachother.