• The • Rise • Of • The • Shapeshifters •

Chapter Sixteen~ Judgement.

"We just talked at Frazer Crest, it was nice. After that he took me to this lake that had wild flowers, stepping stones... It was romantic."

"Ooooh."

"He told me about his feelings and I kinda ruined the moment a little after-"

"I'm not surprised."

"Uh huh. Soon we were both in the flowers and he asked if I would be his girlfriend-"

She screamed again.

"Michelle!"

"Sorry it slipped out!"

"After that... He kissed me."

Michelle fell to the ground.

"Mich? Mich? You okay?"

She stood up and stared at me.

"Lucien Rathbone kissed you?"

"Yeah..."

"And he's your boyfriend now?"

"Yeah..."

"Do you know what this means?" She said sitting back on the bed giving me a serious look.

I sighed. "I know he's a member of The Venatores and all, but we'll work around it and-"

"I'm not talking about that! This means shopping!"

"How does that fit in?"

"You're dating now! Which means dates, which means cute outfits and make up!"

I groaned. "This isn't a golden opportunity for you to play dress up with me Michelle!"

"Oh yes it is! When are you seeing him again?"

"Tomorrow night..."

"Is he taking you somewhere?"

"Yeah, this place called Eccellenza."

"I've heard of it, it's the best restaurant here! The Italian food is perfection! At least, that's what people say."

"Why have you never been there?"

"It's way too expensive. Doesn't surprise me Lucien can afford it though." She said shrugging.

"It doesn't?"

"Nope. The Rathbones were always known for their money and their ways of 'not mingling with the other town folk' but now I know why, wouldn't want to drag any ordinary people into their hunting business."

"Oh..."

"Well! We should go to bed, busy day tomorrow!"

"Why?"

"We need to go shopping for a dress for you! You're going on your first date! And don't tell me it isn't because I can know beginners from a mile away."