Story Notes:
Okay I went back through the story and fixed as many of the mistakes I could find. I also changed a few things so they would make more sense and extended a few scenes. Enjoy.
The Dance
The Dance, Saturday
The doctors and nurses had not been happy that Cream had fallen asleep in bed with Paul. Upon further review though they let it slide since he looked infinitely better since she had. Paul's parents had shown up at about 7am. And by 8am Paul was checked out and on his way home. The doctor had told them that Paul should take it easy for a few more days but that wasn't going to keep him from going to the dance tonight.
Once he had gotten home they had eaten a huge Breakfast, Paul couldn't remember being so hungry. Once that was done he had called Ela to let her know that he would have to bow out of taking her to dinner so that he could go and get an outfit for the dance. Paul was surprised at how well she had taken the news.
Shortly after lunch Cream and Paul had gone to the mall to get their outfits and their hair done. Cream wouldn't let Paul see her outfit, and his curiosity only grew when she had the beautician trim off her shin fluff so it was the same length as the rest of her fur. When every thing was done Paul had driven Cream home. Sitting in her drive way they could see Luca sitting on Creams porch waiting impatiently for her.
"I'll see you at the dance then." Cream said leaning over and kissing Paul deeply.
Paul was left a little light headed as he watched Creams hips sway as she walked up to Luca and they entered the house. Paul drove home and jumped in to the shower making sure he was good and clean. He wanted to make sure he was good and clean for the last girl he was ever going to take out on a date, because after tonight he intended to keep his promise and would only be with Cream.
Eventually the time came and Paul Went to the dance. He was not surprised when he got to the school gym Ela and her gaggle of friends were there waiting for him. He felt like he was a side of meat being judged by a group of butchers as he approached the group. But Paul kept his cool.
"Ela, you look marvelous." Paul said giving a slight bow.
And indeed she did. She was wearing a black evening dress that was a few shades of black lighter than her main fur and complimented it nicely. Paul was a little annoyed as her friends began giggling like the little gossip girls that they were. Paul produced a corsage and offered it to Ela. Ela genuinely looked surprised by the offer, especially since she hadn't thought to bring one for him. Ela offered her delicate wrist to Paul and Paul gently slipped the flower arrangement on to it. Paul than offered his arm to Ela, who once again could hardly contain her surprise at Paul's manners. Apparently what Cream, Luca, and Blake had warned him about was true and Ela did have very little respect for any one much less humans. Paul decided he would show her just how much she was going to miss out on if she continued to be this way.
Paul and Ela partook in a few dances both fast and slow. They made small talk, and had a few cups of juice. Ela was actually really enjoying herself with this human. Who would have thought it was possible.
It was about two hours into the dance when Paul noticed that Luca, Blake, and Cream had arrived.
Luca had dressed in a white button up dress shirt and black dress slacks. Paul couldn't ever remember seeing her in an actual dress. Blake was wearing a black gothic style over coat over a like wise white gothic frilly shirt, black leather pants and calf length black leather boots with silver buckles. But what Cream was wearing took Paul's Breath away. She was in a black Chinese Cheongsam, or Chinese dress. Even at this distance Paul could see that it was trimmed in pink flowers, was sleeveless, and even though the collar was snug around her neck it was open chest enough to show off quiet well what little cleavage she had.
As she approached Paul could see that the slit on both sides went up her legs dangerously high, but were kept in check by delicate silk ties at about mid thigh. When she walked past she made it a point to brush up against him so that he could get a full lounge of her scent. She was wearing the lavender and vanilla perfume he had gotten her. Her hand brushed his and he felt the bracelet he had gotten her as well. Paul turned to watch her leave and was shocked to see that the dress was also very open-backed from her shoulders to just under her tail. It too was kept in check by delicate silk ribbons. Those Paul was very sure were for show.
If Paul had thought that Ela was beautiful, Cream was outright gorgeous. Paul realized he was gawking and snapped himself back to his date who was acting like nothing had happened. Paul let that play out, he didn't want or need a confrontation. Instead he led Ela back out to the dance floor where they proceeded to have a very good time.
Every once in a while he would catch a glimpse of his three friends having a good time, but always Creams eyes were on him. Every so often too he would catch a glimpse of a Machoke from a well-known group of bullies harassing Cream and Luca.
About half way through the night Ela excused herself to the womens room. Ela could not believe how good of a time she was honestly having with Paul. The fact that the "Slut-bunny" had out shown her earlier was almost completely out of her head. Paul was turning into a rather fun date.
Paul took the brief break from Ela to go over by Cream and Luca. He disguised it as getting something to drink. He was not surprised at all when he felt a slender set of arms wrap themselves around his waist and hug him.
"I must say that you really know how to move out there. And those pants are doing miracles for that ass." Cream emphasized this by smacking his ass.
"I must say Dear that dress is stunning."
"You really think so?"
Paul turned to look at Cream who was slightly blushing.
"Absolutely, in fact I could only think of one way it would look better."
"Yeah and how is that?"
"If it were on my bed room floor."
Cream blushed a deep crimson.
"What does "dick-head" Darrel want?"
Cream came to her senses, she to was thinking about how great the dress would look on his floor.
"Oh, he seems to think that since I'm not here with you I am open game. He doesn't seem to be taking the hint though that I am not interested."
Spotting Ela Paul gave Cream a quick peck on the cheek.
"If he becomes too much of a bother tell the chaperones."
With that Paul went to Ela. They danced some more, and laughed some more. Good times were had. The night was nearing its end, if he had to guess there might be two hours left of the dance. He decided it was time to go to Cream.
"Well Ela I want to thank you for being my date..."
"What are you serious?" Ela quipped with a haughty laugh.
Paul had up until that moment found her laugh to be beautiful, not any more though.
"I agreed to go to the dance with you, not be your girl friend."
Paul hung his head, he could no longer bring himself to look the Luxray fem in the eye. Cream had tried to warn him that Ela was this way, but he hadn't listened to her.
"Pokemorphs and humans being anything but friends is un natural." Ela continued.
She took that moment to place her arms around his shoulders and slink closer to him like they were still slow dancing and not having an argument. The entire act made his stomach turn. But when she leaned in and intimately whispered her next words in his ear he had all he could do to not puke on the bitch.
"Besides I can smell that "Slut-bunny" of yours all over you, and I don't play well with others."
Ela was in shocked surprise as realized what she had just said and did, as Paul bit back the venomis remark he was about to make and swallowed the bile that had pooled in his mouth. Instead he took her hands in his, brought them to his lips and gently kissed them.
"I truly pity you Ela, you have no idea what your missing living in your privet little world of only you. I want to thank you though for the wonderful time we had tonight. Hopefully you have learned something tonight. I also think it might be best if you find your own way home. I don't think your parents would appreciate you being brought home by a human."
With that Paul turned and left Ela standing in the middle of the dance floor slack-jawed thinking about what she had just said, done and heard. Paul suddenly found his mouth very dry so he diverted course towards the juice bar to get something to drink. However as he was approaching the bar Lauca intercepted him. She looked panicked.
"Paul I can't find Cream. Some kids over by the doors think they saw her fleeing out of the building being pursued by Darrel and his group!"
Paul forgot about his thirst as he scanned the crowd. He could not see Cream any where, however he did see Blake chatting to a Mismagius. Paul gave a sharp whistle to catch Blake's attention. Blake looked sharply in Paul and Lucas direction and upon seeing their urgency quickly made his way to them.
"This had best be good, I was looking at some sweet and gentle loving there." Blake said pointedly
"Oh is that a fact?" Luca asked
"You know exactly what it means."
"Enough both of you, Cream is missing and Darrel was seen chasing her. We need to find her."
Together they went searching for Cream. In the quads Cream had hidden her self behind some bushes and was hurriedly tapping out a message on her phone. No sooner had she pressed send when she heard her pursuers.
"Come out, come out, where every you are. You know your going to give it up to me tonight." Cream heard Darrel say.
"Man I don't think she is here, yo." Cream knew that voice to and wasn't surprised to hear it. The voice belonged to Darrel's Blaziken friend Burn.
"No Burn she is still here I can feel her." And of course they would have Carla the Espeon bitch that followed the other two around.
"As a matter of fact she is hiding behind those bushes over there."
Creams eyes got huge in terror as she broke cover and started to run as fast as she could in the opposite direction as the group of bullies. She didn't know what hit her, but she was hit hard from behind. With a shriek of equal parts surprise and pain Cream hit the ground rolling. She didn't even come to a complete stop before she tried to get back on her feet and continue running. But a heavy foot came down on her back pinning her to the ground. Cream was able to turn her head enough to look at her attackers, and her heart sank at the sight of wanton lust that glared back at her from the Machoke that had her under foot.
"Why are you even chasing her Darrel, there are fresher fish in this school. Besides this ones aura has been tainted by a human." Carla asked bending over a little to examine the Lopunny on the ground.
"She told me no. No one tells me no."
With that the brute bent over and made to tear her dress off of her. Cream did the only thing she really could do, and screamed at the top of her lounges. Her scream was cut short by a huge meaty hand slapping her across the face. Cream was knocked silly, and had the Machokes foot been on the small of her back she would have gone flying further across the quad. Cream started to whimper as she felt that same meaty hand once again make to tear her clothes off.
"Stop right now!" Some one yelled from across the quad.
The three bullies turned to see Paul, Luca and Blake making their way across the Quad towards them.
"Get your filthy fucking hands and feet off of her!" Paul shouted as they got closer.
"Or what human? I think your friends are a little out matched for you to be talking so boldly."
But the Machoke did remove his foot from the small of Creams back, only to violently kick her when she had gotten to her hands and knees. Cream went sailing like a rag doll. When she landed she didn't move. Paul was enraged and it showed in his face as he removed his coat and dress shirt, leaving him in his undershirt and dress pants. Blake was doing the same. Paul had called the cops as soon as he had seen what Darrel and his group were doing. But after the shity conversation he had just had with Ela he was beyond fed up with arrogant 'Mons.
"I would think twice human. I'm going to turn you into a greasy stain."
With that the bullies attacked almost as a cohesive unit, but so did the three friends. Luca and the Blaziken started going at it as only two fighting types could. Their attacks were fast and hard. Burn had been relying on his fire type advantage over Luca but Lucas speed and strength were greater and it wasn't long before she had him out cold on the ground with a broken jaw.
Blake on the other hand had squared off with Carla. The Umbreon and Espeon were circling each other hurling special attacks at one another. Their opposing Eevee-lution type rivalry kicking in.
"To bad we had to meet under such conditions, you would have made one hell of a dance partner beautiful." Blake said dodging a rather nasty psychic attack.
"Maybe darkness, but we will never know."
Carla thought she might be able to get the drop on Blake by actually physically attacking him. Instead Blake stepped aside and watched as she went sailing by. While her back was still turned Blake snapped his fingers and launched a Shadow Ball at her. Carla hit the ground unconscious as well. Both 'Mon looked to their human friend and were going to help him. But decided better of it. This was Paul's fight.
And a fight it was too. Paul watched the thick corded muscles in Darrel's arms as they swung at him. Paul easily dodged the punches and would move in to strike Darrel's pressure points every time he missed. However Paul didn't know if he was doing the Machoke any damage though because of his thick skin and even thicker muscles. Being a fighting type Darrel had a distinct advantage, being a 'Mon gave him an even greater advantage.
Darrel caught Paul with a hard punch to the head that sent Paul to the ground. Paul was dazed but conscious enough to roll out of the way as Darrel's tree trunk sized leg came crashing down to where Paul's head had been. Paul took advantage of the opening and stomped his heel into Darrel's knee as hard as he could. Darrel came crashing down on to one knee with Paul still under him. Paul brought his foot up and stomped one more time, this time his heel was planted in to Darrel's jewels. The Machoke's eyes rolled up in to his head as he fell over.
Paul didn't even give himself time to recover. He pushed him self up off the ground and ran to Cream. She was just coming to when Paul got to her. Paul kneeled down beside her and gently scooped her in to his lap where she proceeded to sob. He was glad to discover that all of her wounds were superficial and wouldn't leave any permanent marks. After a short bit Cream settled down and Paul helped her to her feet. Taking a moment Paul helped her readjust her dress.
As the four friends turned to go back to the party they came face to face with the bullies once again. All three looked enraged and were on the verge of attacking when a bolt of lightning struck them hard leaving them once again laying on the ground.
When they looked up they saw Ela standing a short distance away with her clenched fist held in the air. Behind her were the cops finally showing up. Quietly and quickly the four of them gave their statements and made to go back to the dance. On their way they passed Ela who put her self in Paul and Creams way. Luca gave Blake a look, and they continued in side. There was an awkward silence for a moment, but then Ela spoke.
"Are you two alright?"
"Do you honestly care?" Paul asked.
"I guess I deserve that, don't I?" Ela responded casting her eyes down.
"You said some pretty nasty things about me and Cream."
"I know, I spoke with out thinking. That kind of behavior and those views have been drilled into me all my life. But When I saw you guys in the hospital it pulled on my heart, it made me realize something was missing from my life. Though I didn't know what exactly. Than tonight when Cream walked past you and brushed up against you, and just now when you were holding her I realized what it was."
"And what would that be Ela?" Cream asked still on the defensive.
"I am jealous of you two. I realized that now. Of all the things I have the one thing I don't have is some one that truely makes me feel special. Someone that is as committed to me as you two are committed to each other. I hope that you guys are able to forgive me for what I have put you through."
Paul smiled at Ela and wrapped his arm around Creams shoulder. As they started to walk back to the school they stopped alongside Ela and Paul took one of her hands in his.
"Ela, there may be hope for you yet."
With that the three of them went back into the dance. The last hour passed without incident. Every one danced and partied and had a great time. True to his word as the DJ announced the last song of the night Paul took Cream in to his arms and slow danced with her. The two lovers held each other tightly till the last note faded away, and on that last note they looked each other deeply in the eyes and kissed one another.
The doctors and nurses had not been happy that Cream had fallen asleep in bed with Paul. Upon further review though they let it slide since he looked infinitely better since she had. Paul's parents had shown up at about 7am. And by 8am Paul was checked out and on his way home. The doctor had told them that Paul should take it easy for a few more days but that wasn't going to keep him from going to the dance tonight.
Once he had gotten home they had eaten a huge Breakfast, Paul couldn't remember being so hungry. Once that was done he had called Ela to let her know that he would have to bow out of taking her to dinner so that he could go and get an outfit for the dance. Paul was surprised at how well she had taken the news.
Shortly after lunch Cream and Paul had gone to the mall to get their outfits and their hair done. Cream wouldn't let Paul see her outfit, and his curiosity only grew when she had the beautician trim off her shin fluff so it was the same length as the rest of her fur. When every thing was done Paul had driven Cream home. Sitting in her drive way they could see Luca sitting on Creams porch waiting impatiently for her.
"I'll see you at the dance then." Cream said leaning over and kissing Paul deeply.
Paul was left a little light headed as he watched Creams hips sway as she walked up to Luca and they entered the house. Paul drove home and jumped in to the shower making sure he was good and clean. He wanted to make sure he was good and clean for the last girl he was ever going to take out on a date, because after tonight he intended to keep his promise and would only be with Cream.
Eventually the time came and Paul Went to the dance. He was not surprised when he got to the school gym Ela and her gaggle of friends were there waiting for him. He felt like he was a side of meat being judged by a group of butchers as he approached the group. But Paul kept his cool.
"Ela, you look marvelous." Paul said giving a slight bow.
And indeed she did. She was wearing a black evening dress that was a few shades of black lighter than her main fur and complimented it nicely. Paul was a little annoyed as her friends began giggling like the little gossip girls that they were. Paul produced a corsage and offered it to Ela. Ela genuinely looked surprised by the offer, especially since she hadn't thought to bring one for him. Ela offered her delicate wrist to Paul and Paul gently slipped the flower arrangement on to it. Paul than offered his arm to Ela, who once again could hardly contain her surprise at Paul's manners. Apparently what Cream, Luca, and Blake had warned him about was true and Ela did have very little respect for any one much less humans. Paul decided he would show her just how much she was going to miss out on if she continued to be this way.
Paul and Ela partook in a few dances both fast and slow. They made small talk, and had a few cups of juice. Ela was actually really enjoying herself with this human. Who would have thought it was possible.
It was about two hours into the dance when Paul noticed that Luca, Blake, and Cream had arrived.
Luca had dressed in a white button up dress shirt and black dress slacks. Paul couldn't ever remember seeing her in an actual dress. Blake was wearing a black gothic style over coat over a like wise white gothic frilly shirt, black leather pants and calf length black leather boots with silver buckles. But what Cream was wearing took Paul's Breath away. She was in a black Chinese Cheongsam, or Chinese dress. Even at this distance Paul could see that it was trimmed in pink flowers, was sleeveless, and even though the collar was snug around her neck it was open chest enough to show off quiet well what little cleavage she had.
As she approached Paul could see that the slit on both sides went up her legs dangerously high, but were kept in check by delicate silk ties at about mid thigh. When she walked past she made it a point to brush up against him so that he could get a full lounge of her scent. She was wearing the lavender and vanilla perfume he had gotten her. Her hand brushed his and he felt the bracelet he had gotten her as well. Paul turned to watch her leave and was shocked to see that the dress was also very open-backed from her shoulders to just under her tail. It too was kept in check by delicate silk ribbons. Those Paul was very sure were for show.
If Paul had thought that Ela was beautiful, Cream was outright gorgeous. Paul realized he was gawking and snapped himself back to his date who was acting like nothing had happened. Paul let that play out, he didn't want or need a confrontation. Instead he led Ela back out to the dance floor where they proceeded to have a very good time.
Every once in a while he would catch a glimpse of his three friends having a good time, but always Creams eyes were on him. Every so often too he would catch a glimpse of a Machoke from a well-known group of bullies harassing Cream and Luca.
About half way through the night Ela excused herself to the womens room. Ela could not believe how good of a time she was honestly having with Paul. The fact that the "Slut-bunny" had out shown her earlier was almost completely out of her head. Paul was turning into a rather fun date.
Paul took the brief break from Ela to go over by Cream and Luca. He disguised it as getting something to drink. He was not surprised at all when he felt a slender set of arms wrap themselves around his waist and hug him.
"I must say that you really know how to move out there. And those pants are doing miracles for that ass." Cream emphasized this by smacking his ass.
"I must say Dear that dress is stunning."
"You really think so?"
Paul turned to look at Cream who was slightly blushing.
"Absolutely, in fact I could only think of one way it would look better."
"Yeah and how is that?"
"If it were on my bed room floor."
Cream blushed a deep crimson.
"What does "dick-head" Darrel want?"
Cream came to her senses, she to was thinking about how great the dress would look on his floor.
"Oh, he seems to think that since I'm not here with you I am open game. He doesn't seem to be taking the hint though that I am not interested."
Spotting Ela Paul gave Cream a quick peck on the cheek.
"If he becomes too much of a bother tell the chaperones."
With that Paul went to Ela. They danced some more, and laughed some more. Good times were had. The night was nearing its end, if he had to guess there might be two hours left of the dance. He decided it was time to go to Cream.
"Well Ela I want to thank you for being my date..."
"What are you serious?" Ela quipped with a haughty laugh.
Paul had up until that moment found her laugh to be beautiful, not any more though.
"I agreed to go to the dance with you, not be your girl friend."
Paul hung his head, he could no longer bring himself to look the Luxray fem in the eye. Cream had tried to warn him that Ela was this way, but he hadn't listened to her.
"Pokemorphs and humans being anything but friends is un natural." Ela continued.
She took that moment to place her arms around his shoulders and slink closer to him like they were still slow dancing and not having an argument. The entire act made his stomach turn. But when she leaned in and intimately whispered her next words in his ear he had all he could do to not puke on the bitch.
"Besides I can smell that "Slut-bunny" of yours all over you, and I don't play well with others."
Ela was in shocked surprise as realized what she had just said and did, as Paul bit back the venomis remark he was about to make and swallowed the bile that had pooled in his mouth. Instead he took her hands in his, brought them to his lips and gently kissed them.
"I truly pity you Ela, you have no idea what your missing living in your privet little world of only you. I want to thank you though for the wonderful time we had tonight. Hopefully you have learned something tonight. I also think it might be best if you find your own way home. I don't think your parents would appreciate you being brought home by a human."
With that Paul turned and left Ela standing in the middle of the dance floor slack-jawed thinking about what she had just said, done and heard. Paul suddenly found his mouth very dry so he diverted course towards the juice bar to get something to drink. However as he was approaching the bar Lauca intercepted him. She looked panicked.
"Paul I can't find Cream. Some kids over by the doors think they saw her fleeing out of the building being pursued by Darrel and his group!"
Paul forgot about his thirst as he scanned the crowd. He could not see Cream any where, however he did see Blake chatting to a Mismagius. Paul gave a sharp whistle to catch Blake's attention. Blake looked sharply in Paul and Lucas direction and upon seeing their urgency quickly made his way to them.
"This had best be good, I was looking at some sweet and gentle loving there." Blake said pointedly
"Oh is that a fact?" Luca asked
"You know exactly what it means."
"Enough both of you, Cream is missing and Darrel was seen chasing her. We need to find her."
Together they went searching for Cream. In the quads Cream had hidden her self behind some bushes and was hurriedly tapping out a message on her phone. No sooner had she pressed send when she heard her pursuers.
"Come out, come out, where every you are. You know your going to give it up to me tonight." Cream heard Darrel say.
"Man I don't think she is here, yo." Cream knew that voice to and wasn't surprised to hear it. The voice belonged to Darrel's Blaziken friend Burn.
"No Burn she is still here I can feel her." And of course they would have Carla the Espeon bitch that followed the other two around.
"As a matter of fact she is hiding behind those bushes over there."
Creams eyes got huge in terror as she broke cover and started to run as fast as she could in the opposite direction as the group of bullies. She didn't know what hit her, but she was hit hard from behind. With a shriek of equal parts surprise and pain Cream hit the ground rolling. She didn't even come to a complete stop before she tried to get back on her feet and continue running. But a heavy foot came down on her back pinning her to the ground. Cream was able to turn her head enough to look at her attackers, and her heart sank at the sight of wanton lust that glared back at her from the Machoke that had her under foot.
"Why are you even chasing her Darrel, there are fresher fish in this school. Besides this ones aura has been tainted by a human." Carla asked bending over a little to examine the Lopunny on the ground.
"She told me no. No one tells me no."
With that the brute bent over and made to tear her dress off of her. Cream did the only thing she really could do, and screamed at the top of her lounges. Her scream was cut short by a huge meaty hand slapping her across the face. Cream was knocked silly, and had the Machokes foot been on the small of her back she would have gone flying further across the quad. Cream started to whimper as she felt that same meaty hand once again make to tear her clothes off.
"Stop right now!" Some one yelled from across the quad.
The three bullies turned to see Paul, Luca and Blake making their way across the Quad towards them.
"Get your filthy fucking hands and feet off of her!" Paul shouted as they got closer.
"Or what human? I think your friends are a little out matched for you to be talking so boldly."
But the Machoke did remove his foot from the small of Creams back, only to violently kick her when she had gotten to her hands and knees. Cream went sailing like a rag doll. When she landed she didn't move. Paul was enraged and it showed in his face as he removed his coat and dress shirt, leaving him in his undershirt and dress pants. Blake was doing the same. Paul had called the cops as soon as he had seen what Darrel and his group were doing. But after the shity conversation he had just had with Ela he was beyond fed up with arrogant 'Mons.
"I would think twice human. I'm going to turn you into a greasy stain."
With that the bullies attacked almost as a cohesive unit, but so did the three friends. Luca and the Blaziken started going at it as only two fighting types could. Their attacks were fast and hard. Burn had been relying on his fire type advantage over Luca but Lucas speed and strength were greater and it wasn't long before she had him out cold on the ground with a broken jaw.
Blake on the other hand had squared off with Carla. The Umbreon and Espeon were circling each other hurling special attacks at one another. Their opposing Eevee-lution type rivalry kicking in.
"To bad we had to meet under such conditions, you would have made one hell of a dance partner beautiful." Blake said dodging a rather nasty psychic attack.
"Maybe darkness, but we will never know."
Carla thought she might be able to get the drop on Blake by actually physically attacking him. Instead Blake stepped aside and watched as she went sailing by. While her back was still turned Blake snapped his fingers and launched a Shadow Ball at her. Carla hit the ground unconscious as well. Both 'Mon looked to their human friend and were going to help him. But decided better of it. This was Paul's fight.
And a fight it was too. Paul watched the thick corded muscles in Darrel's arms as they swung at him. Paul easily dodged the punches and would move in to strike Darrel's pressure points every time he missed. However Paul didn't know if he was doing the Machoke any damage though because of his thick skin and even thicker muscles. Being a fighting type Darrel had a distinct advantage, being a 'Mon gave him an even greater advantage.
Darrel caught Paul with a hard punch to the head that sent Paul to the ground. Paul was dazed but conscious enough to roll out of the way as Darrel's tree trunk sized leg came crashing down to where Paul's head had been. Paul took advantage of the opening and stomped his heel into Darrel's knee as hard as he could. Darrel came crashing down on to one knee with Paul still under him. Paul brought his foot up and stomped one more time, this time his heel was planted in to Darrel's jewels. The Machoke's eyes rolled up in to his head as he fell over.
Paul didn't even give himself time to recover. He pushed him self up off the ground and ran to Cream. She was just coming to when Paul got to her. Paul kneeled down beside her and gently scooped her in to his lap where she proceeded to sob. He was glad to discover that all of her wounds were superficial and wouldn't leave any permanent marks. After a short bit Cream settled down and Paul helped her to her feet. Taking a moment Paul helped her readjust her dress.
As the four friends turned to go back to the party they came face to face with the bullies once again. All three looked enraged and were on the verge of attacking when a bolt of lightning struck them hard leaving them once again laying on the ground.
When they looked up they saw Ela standing a short distance away with her clenched fist held in the air. Behind her were the cops finally showing up. Quietly and quickly the four of them gave their statements and made to go back to the dance. On their way they passed Ela who put her self in Paul and Creams way. Luca gave Blake a look, and they continued in side. There was an awkward silence for a moment, but then Ela spoke.
"Are you two alright?"
"Do you honestly care?" Paul asked.
"I guess I deserve that, don't I?" Ela responded casting her eyes down.
"You said some pretty nasty things about me and Cream."
"I know, I spoke with out thinking. That kind of behavior and those views have been drilled into me all my life. But When I saw you guys in the hospital it pulled on my heart, it made me realize something was missing from my life. Though I didn't know what exactly. Than tonight when Cream walked past you and brushed up against you, and just now when you were holding her I realized what it was."
"And what would that be Ela?" Cream asked still on the defensive.
"I am jealous of you two. I realized that now. Of all the things I have the one thing I don't have is some one that truely makes me feel special. Someone that is as committed to me as you two are committed to each other. I hope that you guys are able to forgive me for what I have put you through."
Paul smiled at Ela and wrapped his arm around Creams shoulder. As they started to walk back to the school they stopped alongside Ela and Paul took one of her hands in his.
"Ela, there may be hope for you yet."
With that the three of them went back into the dance. The last hour passed without incident. Every one danced and partied and had a great time. True to his word as the DJ announced the last song of the night Paul took Cream in to his arms and slow danced with her. The two lovers held each other tightly till the last note faded away, and on that last note they looked each other deeply in the eyes and kissed one another.