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The annual ball to celebrate the unification of the schools was happening today. It had been a crazy morning for Clarissa and her fellow coworkers, everything had to be perfect, after all, the students deserved it. They had ben running up and down, making sure the decorations were being put right, that the correct food was going to be serve, and an important thing for Clarissa, making sure that every ever and never girl felt beautiful and secure of themselves for the night.
While helping a group of never girls, who were warming up to her, Clarissa’s mind couldn’t help but to wander where her lover could be right now. Leonora had left a week ago, she had been invited to an event where there’ll be showing new philosophies and classes for the new generation of villains. With the unification of the schools a lot had changed for the school’s systems.
When the invitation arrived, Leonora didn’t even bother to open it. Of course, Clarissa stepped in and encouraged her to go. She was regretting that decision now, she missed her so much, especially tonight.
“I hate how I look” a never girl sighed, looking at herself in the mirror Clarissa made appear earlier.
“Why you say that love?” Clarissa asked, getting out of her thoughts.
The girl made a disgusted face when hearing Dovey call her “love” but quickly turned around to face her.
“I just look fat in dresses” she said coldly, her checks red in embarrassment.
“Nonsense! I think you look perfect, and it suits you very well. Girls, remember, we all have different body types, we cannot put ourselves down or believe that others look better. I have learned that at the end of the day you can’t never look like anybody, and nobody can look like you and that’s the beauty of life! We are all different.” Clarissa said smiling, walking to the student direction, making her admire herself in the mirror.
“So, will you spend all the night wishing you looked different or are you going to see your own beauty? Clarissa asked the girl, resting her hands on her shoulder while facing the mirror.
“Whatever, I guess I like how the color suits me” The girl answered, trying to not give Clarissa the satisfaction of knowing she was able to change her perspective.
Clarissa gave her a big smile and continued to help the other girls. The moon rose in the sky along with a million stars, the ball had begun, and it was a success. Everything was just like Clarissa had planned it, the students had all arrived, and by their faces, they were having a good time. Clarissa decided to wear for the night a more comfortable gown, it was a simple silk baby blue dress. Nevertheless, she looked radiant.
“Well Dove! if red could see you, she be a puddle on the floor by now” Emma said grabbing Clarissa’s hand and extending them to take a good look at her friend.
Clarissa let out a chuckle “Oh, thanks” she said, her smile slowly turning into a melancholic one.
“Oh sweetie, I know you miss her, I’m sorry” Emma said, giving Clarissa hug.
“Don’t worry dear, I have actually been so busy that I haven’t even have time to think about it” she lied.
Emma gave her a look and then suggested they go to grab some food before the “brats” eat everything.
“Dear, you outdid yourself with the food, is excellent” Emma exclaimed.
“Oh- it was nothing-”
“Dean Dovey, glorious night isn’t?
Both turned to see who had interfere in their conversation, and just by seeing him Emma rolled her eyes.”
“Professor Ermald, so glad you are enjoying the ball!” Clarissa answered, faking her smile.
“Yes, yes, but I must say, last year was way better, it’s like they didn’t really try this year. You know what I’m saying? He laughed.
Clarissa could feel the rage in her body. Professor Ermald was known for being a total privileged, stupid little ever, who only got the job because his parents were powerful people.
“Well Ill leave you ladies to enjoy the night, oh, and hope your little friend, the evil dean is having a great trip” he said, knowing damn well that the deans where in a relationship. He gave them a smile that made Emma wish the earth would just suck him down.
“What a fucking asshole, don’t even believe what he just said dove” Emma said annoyed, looking at Dovey who was just staring at nothing.
“I need a drink” Clarissa finally let out, making a bottle of liquor appear.
She mixed it with the punch for the students, and chugging the glass down, she started to prepare another one.
“Well… just a few, okay? I don’t want to be left alone looking out for these kids” Emma said with a chuckle.
A few hours passed and everyone was having a great time, especially Clarissa.
“I just can’t believe those girls unified the schools, can you?” she said laughing so much, tears were rolling down her face.
“Okay now, I think is time to stop drinking” Emma said, slowly taking Clarissa glass out of her hand.
“What- I’m fine Emma! I’m an adult, I know when I had enough” Clarissa argued back, stumbling dumbly to get her glass back from Emma.
“Do you? Emma said, crossing her arms.
“Yessss” Clarissa answered while laughing.
Some time passed; Emma had dragged Clarissa to sit outside on the stairs of the school after she started talking to one of the professors about how he would maybe look better with more hair in his head. Closing the door of the ballroom behind her, she walked up to Clarissa handing her a cup of water.
“Drink dear, I need you to sober up.”
“No thanks I don’t want it” Clarissa said, admiring in silence the stairs.”
“Clarissa please-” Emma closed her mouth, a smile forming on her lips.
Walking up the stairs, Leonora returned Emma the smile, then her face shifted when she looked at Dove.
“Oh, thank the storian!” Emma said, leaving Clarissa on the stairs and hugging Leonora.
“Well Anemone, I was away for a week didn’t know you were going to miss me that much” Leonora said, a little surprised by the embrace.
“Don’t try to be funny red” Emma said, separating herself from Leonora and telling her what had happened.
“I need to get back inside, Ill leave her to you dear.”
With this Emma went inside and Leonora walked closer to Clarissa who looked like she was about to faint, or maybe vomit?
“Dove?” Leonora called, crouching in front of her so their faces were close.
“Yes?” Clarissa said, her eyes opening more, studying Leonoras face.
Leonora looked at her for a minute and a sweet smile formed on her lips, one Clarissa instinctively returned.
“Let’s take you to your room” Leonora said, standing up and offering Clarissa her hand.
Taking it, Clarissa got up, feeling the world around her move in circles. She stumbled a little to the side, making Leonora grab her by the waist. They started descending the stairs slowly, every now and Clarissa’s feet would skip a step, making both of them almost fell.
“You know, has anyone ever told you that YOU have beautiful eyesss” Clarissa said laughing, looking at Leonora while she led her to the room.
“Well, my girlfriend says that to me all the time, so I think I have an idea” Leonora said with a smirk, still focused on leading her dove to her bed.
“You have a girlfriend?” Clarissa asked, her voice filled with disappointment and sadness.
“Yes, I think you have met her” Leonora said, looking at Clarissa, trying not to laugh.
“Does she kiss your eyes? Clarissa asked.
“Hmm, I don’t think she has? Leonora answered.
Abruptly Clarissa stopped her feet, making Leonora stop as well. Then foolishly, she grabbed Leonoras face and slowly gave her a kiss on her right eye, then on her left. Leonora opened her eyes and gently touched Clarissa’s arms, whose hands were still holding her face.
“If my girlfriend finds out you did that, she will be mad” Leonora whispered to Clarissa smiling.
“She should kiss you more because you are REALLY pretty” Clarissa answered trying to whisper but her laughing wouldn’t let her.
“Let’s go Dove” Leonora said, leading her to her chambers.
“I don’t like doves” was heard in the halls.
Opening the door, Leonora walked Clarissa to her bed.
“You need some sleep love” she said while arranging the sheets of the bed.
“There” Leonora said proudly, she looked back at Dovey and didn’t moved.
Clarissa had taken her dress by herself and was standing in her beautiful white bra and pantie.
“Oh my god” Leonora said letting out a chuckle.
Clarissa started giggling like a child. Leonora walked to her side and made one of her blouses appear. Gently, she put it on Clarissa who didn’t want it. Helping Clarissa into the bed, she lifted the sheets and gently covered her up. Clarissa’s eyes were closing, but she fought against the urge, just to watch the women in her room change in front of her. She scanned her whole body, watched how she put a black nightgown on her and then entered the bed. Leonora turned down the lights and putting her head against her pillow she looked at Dove, who was staring at her.
“I don’t think my girlfriend is going to like that you are sleeping in my bed” Clarissa whispered, seeing the light of the moon shine in Leonora’s eyes.
Leonora smiled “I’m your girlfriend dove” she whispered back.
Clarissa’s eyes opened as she had been told something wonderful “Oh my god, that’s great” she said in excitement putting her face closer to Leonora’s, who started caressing Clarissa’s cheek.
“I got a very sexy girlfriend” Clarissa whispered, smiling at Leonora.
“You sure do” Leonor said with a smirk, closing the distance between them with a kiss.
It was gentle, full of love, and it made Clarissa feel save, appreciated.
“I love you, red head” Clarissa said, snuggling into Leonora’s chest, suddenly feeling strong arms embrace her.
“Love you more, my Dove.”
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“And I was like, I have seen horses’ hair look better” Ermald said, with a laugh.
The professors around him weren’t really laughing, just wishing to get out of there. Suddenly from behind Ermalds figure, they saw Lesso, and she didn’t look happy. Quietly they started to walk away from the professor, who was still talking, too invested to notice anything.
“Don’t you think that’s- wait, where did everyone go?” he said looking confused.
“Guess they didn’t have time for your bullshit” Leonora said, her voice as intimidating as ever.
Ermald jumped when hearing the voice form behind, falling to the floor. Rolling her eyes, Leonora took him by his shirt, and making him stand up she pushed him into the wall. With a quick move Leonora got out her dagger and pressed it on his neck.
“Don’t ever, criticized my partner’s events again” she said her voice sharp as a knife. “You knew she was in charge of it this year you little scumbag” Leonora said, her eyes filled with rage.
“I- I found out later, I swear! I’m never going to do anything, it was a mistake” he said, her voice cracking by Leonora’s pressure on this throat.
“If I ever hear you or see you near her, I will personally take the responsibility to find you and slice your throat so slowly that you’ll regret you ever opened your mouth in the first place”
“Yes, Yes! I’m sorry I really am” he screamed, tears rolling down his face.
“Get out of my view” Leonora said, taking the dagger out of his throat and taking a step back.
She watched the man run like she was still following him.
“Love? What are you doing in the school for good? Clarissa asked, she was walking out of Emma’s office when she saw Leonora standing in the hallway.
Turning around, Leonora offered Clarissa a smile “Not much, just wanted to see you.”
“Oh, how sweet” Clarissa said, putting her arms around Leonora’s neck and kissing her.