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Post by Belle on Aug 28, 2009 17:58:10 GMT -5
She smiled, and hoped he was right.
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Aug 28, 2009 18:00:42 GMT -5
Johannes was eager to soothe Belle's nerves, or at least distract her from her worries. He stood and held out his hand.
"Would you care to dance?"
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Post by Belle on Aug 28, 2009 18:01:30 GMT -5
Belle's smile widened, became more sincere and warm.
"I would love to."
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Aug 28, 2009 18:05:52 GMT -5
With a sincere smile the count gently pulled Belle into his arms so they could dance.
This was something else entirely than the dances at the ball... and by far more pleasurable.
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Post by Belle on Aug 28, 2009 18:07:49 GMT -5
There wasn't any music, but somehow it didn't matter. In his arms, she felt safer and happier than she ever had before.
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Aug 28, 2009 18:14:53 GMT -5
Music could be arranged... or at least the count could hum, which was plenty of music for the two of them.
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Post by Belle on Aug 28, 2009 18:15:57 GMT -5
Belle laughed a little. She'd never seen him in such a good mood...
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Aug 28, 2009 18:23:36 GMT -5
The count hadn't seen himself in such a good mood in centuries, but he was delighted to be capable of such happiness once again.
Slowly he danced them more towards the doors that led outside, he wanted to propose in the moonlight. Johannes wanted the moon to smile down on him for once.
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Post by Belle on Aug 28, 2009 18:26:44 GMT -5
Belle glanced up toward the sky, and then out over the city.
"It's like a field of fireflies. It's beuatiful."
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Aug 28, 2009 18:31:26 GMT -5
"As are you, my beloved." Johannes pulled Belle closer, her back to his chest and his arms wrapped securely around her so they could watch together.
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Post by Belle on Aug 28, 2009 18:32:19 GMT -5
Belle inclined her head against his chest.
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Aug 28, 2009 18:37:16 GMT -5
"Belle... are you happy? Here, with me?" Johannes asked softly.
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Post by Belle on Aug 28, 2009 18:38:34 GMT -5
"Yes- yes, of course-"
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Aug 28, 2009 18:42:57 GMT -5
In spite of not really needing it, the count took a deep breath.
"I love you, Belle... in a way I haven't loved since I became a vampire..."
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Post by Belle on Aug 28, 2009 18:43:38 GMT -5
"And I love you... the way I've never loved anyone, ever."
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