A Night to Remember((Cougar))

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Elisabeth sat down on the edge of the bed and took a few deep breaths and tried to calm herself. She stood up slowly and looked in the mirror. Her hair was plaited into two twin jet braids reaching her elbows. She had a crimson flower tucked behind her left ear, and a crimson ribbon weaved into each braid. She checked her hair and makeup in the mirror, to make sure it was perfect. Her green eyes stood out, and her cheeks were tan and slightly flushed. The most striking feature tonight was her mouth, a subtle, glossy red.

After a little trouble with the clutch on her necklace, she decided she was ready. As ready as I'll ever be, she thought. Elisabeth left the common room, which was becoming less occupied by the minute. She walked down the hallway, concentrating on keeping her heart-rate normal and not falling in her shoes. She stopped at the top of the last staircase, waiting for the crowd to thin out. The Elisabeth took a calming breath and placed her hand on the banister.

The wood slid under her hand as she floated down the stairs. She felt like she was in a dream, a princess going to meet her prince. Her black gown made a soft noise as her feet glided down the steps. The dress was exactly what Elisabeth hoped it would be. It was the perfect 'little black dress' and fit her perfectly. The top was strapless, and had crimson lacing in the front and back. It ended just past her knees, the edges cut uneven for a more edgy look. Her shoes and accessories completed the look just as she planned. Her shoes were black with small red heels, and she had a fake tattoo on her ankle. Another tattoo was on her right shoulder, the Chinese symbol for party. Elisabeth spotted Cougar as she neared the bottom of the staircase, and prepared herself for what she hoped would be a night to remember.

[Cougar Farmer R7]

Cougar stood looking at his self in a mirror. He tried to fix his hair more perfect than it had ever been, and trust me that's hard to do. He swished it a few times from side to side to be sure it wouldn't mess up, then, decided it would be O.K. Cougar was so nervous his hands were shaking. He decided he was ready, so he grabbed the rose he had gotten for her, and left his dormitories. He wore a black tuxedo and a lavender tie. He felt more like he was going to his aunt's wedding again rather than something he wanted to do then, thought of Elisabeth, and forgot all about any wedding. He raced to the bottom of the staircase they agreed to meet at, in fear of being late. He checked his muggle watch that he tucked under his sleeve. He was a bit early. He rocked back and forth, and fidgeted his fingers a bit. He thought of how awe-inspiring she would be. He imagined her being the most beautiful person he knew, but after seeing her she was even more.

Cougar looked at his watch once more and thought of how they'd be late if she didn't hurry, but just a the hand stuck the time they agreed to meet, she arrived looking as stunning as a perfect angel. Cougar was breathless upon seeing her. He realized he was staring, and presently started looking to his feet. "How can a woman become so beautiful?" Cougar asked. He knew that someone this perfect would have had a little more work from God. Suddenly, everything he had thought to make this night better was slowly slipping from his mind. He tried to grab hold, but it was too late. He would have to play this one as it goes along. Cougar thought of the rose in his hand, and was going to hand it to her and offer to put it in her hair, but noticed that she already had a flower in it. "You are so beautiful you deserve two." Cougar said while handing her the rose. He thought of nothing but making this the most wonderful night of his life. He would like this to be perfect, because that would mean he might have a slight chance at seeing her again. He thought of the ball again after seeing another couple walk by, asked the beautiful angel in front of him if she was ready to be on their way.

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Her hands shaking, Elisabeth walked gracefully over to Cougar. Just the sight of him in his black tux made her heart beat faster. She smiled as she recognised the look on his face; her outfit had the exact effect she wanted. She stood infront of him, her right leg crossed behind the other as he offered her a rose. "You are so beautiful you deserve two." Elisabeth smiled and replaced the rose behind her ear with the one from Cougar. The stood there for a moment or two, then he asked her if she was ready to go to the ball.

"Of course. I'm ready if you are."

(ooc: sorry this is so short, i didn't want to god-mode or anything)

[Cougar Farmer R7]

((ooc:I know i's hard, but it doesn't hurt for just a tiny bit.))

Cougar took Elisabeth's hand, and started walking her down the corridor toward the ball. O.k., right over left, then left over right,Cougar though to his-self. It was all he could do is to concentrate all of his mind on just walking. He was distracted by her beauty, how the night would turn out, and what would happen after that. "So how have you been doing, lately?" Cougar asked her. He was looking for something to keep from having dead air. He walked her a bit farther, and they arrived at the great doors leading to the ballroom. "Here we go, are you ready?" Cougar asked. He kinda thought himself stupid for asking so many "are you ready" questions, but what's said is said.

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She could feel her face warm as he took her hand. Elisabeth was struck by the shear perfect of the night so far. She wanted to do everything possible to make sure it stayed that way. She was thinking so far ahead the she almost didn't notice when Cougar asked her how she was doing. "I'm doing....okay. This week has been a little difficult but I'm fine. How about you?" She was eager to learn what went on inside his head.

The two stopped just outside the doors to the ballroom. "Here we go, are you ready?" Am I ready? Now there's a loaded question. Elisabeth simply smiled and nodded once. She moved a bit closer to him and together they walked into the ballroom. She let out a small gasp as she took in the grandness of it all. There was mist on the floors, and almost everyone was dressed up or in costume. Everything was amazing. Perfectly amazing, amazingly perfect. Elisabeth thought as she stole a glimpse of Cougar from the corner of her eye.

[Cougar Farmer R7]

Cougar saw Elisabeth walking into the ballroom. He had waited for this moment for a while. He couldn't help but look at her, but coincidentally she looked at the same time. He turned away embarrassed. Cougar wanted to say something, but seeing her he was tongue-tied. He hoped that he could still be with her after tonight. They walked into the ballroom, and the sheer beauty mystified him. Cougar looked and saw all the people who had come already. " So, my lady, what shall we do first." Cougar said with interest. there were so many things he'd let her decide, as he stole one more glance at her.

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Her eyes looked away quickly when they connected with Cougar's for a moment. They were both silent, but the music and noises filled the gap of unspoken words. Cougar stopped for a moment, and smiled. " So, my lady, what shall we do first." Elisabeth thought for a moment, considering all of the choices. She saw some people she recognized, but was in no mood to catch up with her friends just yet.

The music drifted off to a slow ballad. Elisabeth smiled and turned toward Cougar. "Would you like to dance?" She asked, extending her hand and gesturing to the dance floor.

[Cougar Farmer R7]

Cougar felt suddenly panicked at the question. He was actually excellent at dancing, but in his mind he knew that he was no good and would mess something up, but not wanting to disappoint Elisabeth, Cougar agreed. He took her hand, and led her to the middle of the dance floor. He looked around once again hoping to catch a friend of his going to get him out of dancing. He saw none. Everything was spinning ever so slowly as if in slow motion. As no-one came to his help Cougar prepared to dance. He took a deep breath and let it out in short bursts. He felt dizzy, with butterflies in his stomach. "Here we go" Cougar said to Elisabeth. They danced.