The Selection (1x1 with AnnaCat17)

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Eleanor giggled, wrapping her arms around his waist. She kissed his shoulder, hugging him happily. "Dance with me, Vice."

Lysander sat down beside Gabel, giving him a nervous smile. He didn't really want to stand around alone either.

Karter blushed deep red, leaning into his touch. "N-not really?" He looked up at him hopefully, enjoying his attention.

"Eleanor did." Elliott ran her fingers through his hair. "I just... I don't want anything to happen to you." I need you.

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Vice turned around to face her and smiled happily at her but his worry continued to nag at her. "i will but... can we talk privately somewhere first?" He asked softly.

Gabel smiled back at him before looking back at the party. 'The music is really good. The prince has good taste." he commented just to keep things from being awkward.

Matteo chuckled happily. "You make a nice pirate, Karter. You'd be the most handsome man on the seas." He flirted, trailing his fingers down his cheek.

"Don't worry. i don't think i will ever be doing that again. Suicide didn't quite agree with me." He teased but he knew he needed to stop whatever Elliott was trying to do. He needed to be better for Eleanor. He gently took her hands in his so she couldn't touch him. "I appreciate your concern, Elliott, but I need to get to my daughter. I apologize for leading you on before. It was cruel of me and right now I don't think it is healthy for either of us to pursue something with eachother. I just need be a father to Ellie and you need to find someone who will be good for you."

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Eleanor's smile dropped. "O-okay." She took his hand, nervously leading him into an empty hallway. She watched him anxiously, so worried that he'd tell her that he didn't like her.

"Yeah," Lysander agreed, but went back to being quiet as he watched the party.

Karter blushed, shivering as his finger trailed down his cheek. He couldn't respond, his throat dry with nervousness and his heart racing.

"Good." Elliott watched him, clutching his hands tightly. Tears welled in her eyes but she nodded, looking down. She bit her lip, trying to force herself to nod to what he was saying. She pulled her hands out of his, trembling slightly as tears slid down her cheeks. "I'm sorry," she whispered, and she escaped back into the castle to hide.

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Vice held onto her hand and when they stopped walking he softly kissed the back it. "Lady Eleanor, I've really enjoyed spending time with you. Getting to know you has been possibly the best thing to happen to me here. I am just concerned that I may be getting ahead of myself and want to fully understand what there is between us." He forced himself to meet her eyes as he made himself ask the question that had been bothering. "I want to know how many of us selected you are currently courting with. I can't keep telling myself that what we have is special only to then worry over who you might be flirting with when you aren't with me. I won't be mad. I just want us to be honest with eachother."

Matteo chuckled and leaned forward, kissing his cheek. "I hope you have fun tonight. It's always good to see you smile." He gave Karter a wink before walking off to get some food, allowing himself to go back to trying to decide how he was going to figure out who he actually wanted.

Romeo watched her go, feeling guilty for hurting her, but he needed to be better. he couldn't hurt Ellie again and he couldn't let himself fall for her again just to get hurt all over again. He sighed and went into the castle to go look for ellie.

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"Vice, darling, you don't need to worry." Eleanor gently stroked his cheek. "I haven't been flirting with anyone else. How could I, when I already have the best person in the world?" She gently kissed his cheek. "I really like you, Vice. I don't even see the other guys when I'm with you. You are the only one for me."

Karter blushed happily, watching him go. He went to find Gabel, pulling him up from the table and towing him to the dance floor. "You owe me a dance!" he reminded him, spinning him around.

Jakob was dancing with Maisie, twirling her around as she laughed. She made him waltz with her, though the song that played was for anything but that dance. He was laughing a bit as they danced, ignoring the strange looks they got from some of the other guests.

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Vice smiled happily at her words, feeling all of his worry fall away. He wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her close, kissing her deeply. "Im completely falling for you, my lady." He said softly against her lips as he brushed his nose against hers.

Gabel blushed but grinned happily as he stumbled into the dance with him. "What happened to you and the prince?" He asked, surprised he had come back to him.

Matteo smiled as he watched Jakob and Maisie but it slowly slipped away as he realized something. He would have to send him home soon. Jakob was too much of a temptation and he was being too bad of an influence on Jakob. He didn't know how much longer he could keep himself from trying to get his attention like he promised he would and the longer Jakob stayed the harder it was getting to focus on the people who actually wanted to be prince. he looked down at his food sadly. He didn't want to send him away but hoped that when all of this was over and he found someone he could handle living with forever that perhaps Jakob would let him be friends with him.

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"And I'm falling for you," Eleanor breathed, wrapping her arms around him and tangling a hand into his hair. She kissed him gently, shivering slightly as she leaned closer to him.

"Eh. He talked to me a bit and then left." Karter held on to him, spinning him around. "I don't think he saw you yet or he'd be all over you," he teased. "You're absolutely adorable."

Jakob noticed Matteo watching and he left Maisie on the dance floor, going over to him. He smiled at him, pausing beside him. "You look stunning," he said, giving him a faint smirk. He gently rested a hand on Matteo's hip, his heart beating quickly in his chest as he waited for Matteo to reject him.

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Vice smiled and continued kissing her, his hands buried in her wings and enjoying how soft they felt. He was pulled from the moment as he heard laughter echo out of the ball room,reminding him they were supposed to be there. "We should probably head back in." he muttered quietly to her but continued holding her.

Gabel blushed happily. "You should tell Dacey. She will be proud to know her work was so well received." He said happily, leaning into Karter as he danced with him.

Matteo smirked up at him, one of the fake fangs poking out as he did so. "Thanks. Id say the same about you but honestly I can't tell what you are." he teased but his mind wouldn't stop focusing on the fact that Jakob was touching him. It felt like it was going to be impossible to send him home but he comforted himself by resolving to not send him home until tomorrow so they could have this last night to enjoy together.

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Eleanor giggled happily, taking his hand and lacing their fingers together. She wanted to stay in his arms forever. She smiled, affectionately covering his face in kisses.

Karter smiled as Gabel blushed, his hand pressed against his back, holding him close as they danced.

Jakob smirked happily, leaning in closer to him. He wrapped an arm around his waist, gently pulling him closer. "I'm Death," he told him, smirking teasingly at him. "I think you and I are friends," he teased, since vampires were dead.

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Vice smiled happily but pulled away from her without releasing her hand before leading her back into the party. He looked around the room, his eyes momentarily resting on the table where the most important people sat, those Matteo often referred to as his family. The king still looked horribly unwell but he at least seemed to be enjoying the party as he looked around at all of the people dancing and talking. He wasn't allowing any photos to be taken of him and seemed pleased that the photographers were obeying him without complaint. He smiled at the sight of them all talking together but then his eyes recognized that there was one more member than usual. Sitting with Lady Victory hanging onto his arm and her head on his shoulder was Sir Romeo, smiling at he talked with the king and sipped a glass of water. Vice gently squeezed Eleanor's hand to get her attention. "Lady Eleanor, I think your father is back." He said quietly and nodded towards the table.

Gabel looked up into Karter's eyes, his skin feeling like it was buzzing beneath the fuzzy costume where Karter's hand rested on his back. He knew he shouldn't be feeling this way about someone other than the prince, but he couldn't help it. "S-so if you don't win, what do you think you will do?" He asked to try to keep Karter from getting bored and leaving him again.

"Well I would hope so." Matteo teased back but his mind felt over focused on Jakob. he wasn't used to whatever this was but he didn't want it to stop. He nervously licked his lips as he looked away from Jakob's eyes, knowing he would do something dumb if he kept looking. "So how are you liking the party? Talk to any celebrities yet?"