(Mad's POV)

     I cursed Wilford in my thoughts as he ushered me into Jean's room. I honestly think he's more excited for me to ask her on a date than he is to interview Mel. I walked in as Wilford laughed and disappeared down the hall to go find a suit for me. I didn't understand why he insisted I get dressed up, it was just a date, I wasn't gonna propose to her in front of a sunset on a cliffside or some shit. But once I stepped into the room and saw Jean, I understood why he wanted me to look nice. There she stood, in a beautiful navy blue dress and combat boots, spinning around slightly to show off the outfit to Mel. To say I was dumbfounded by how stunning she was in that moment would be an understatement. I just stood frozen with my mouth slightly open, and my mask covering the dark red blush that had settled on my face.

    I can tell you're blushing, Mad~ Her voice giggled through my mind sweetly. I swear, I could listen to it all day. I don't know HOW they got her into a dress but... There were no words in this time or any time to describe how she looked.

    "You just gonna stand there all day, Mad?" She called out to me and a brilliant smile, even from here I could see her faint blush. Not to mention I could see Mel's super happy and excited smile, seems like Anti had gotten some help in this after all.

    "I...uh..." My curses were now aimed directly at myself. Why was I stuttering? I had literally planned out exactly what I would say with Wilford. If he were here right now, the pink highlighter would most certainly be calling me a chicken right now. I couldn't tell if I actually wanted my friend beside me at this moment or not. On one hand, he would be able to encourage me into truly asking. On the other, he would not pass up a single opportunity to embarrass the crap out of me.

     "Everything okay?" She asked concernedly as she slowly made her way over to me. I did my damnedest not to stare at her but... She NEVER wears dresses! I was so not prepared for this.

    "Everything's just fine," A very familiar voice popped up behind me, almost causing me to jump. Thankfully I didn't, I've embarrassed myself enough as it is. Wilford clamps his hand over my shoulder with a wide smirk. Anti and I did well? He chuckled a bit in my head. You stay outta my head! I barked back at him with a bit of a smile. I didn't need Wilford making this worse for me, so I decided I'd better suck it up before and ask before he said anything. I took a deep breath before speaking.

    "Jean, would you like to go on a date with me?" I asked, somewhat shyly. Time seemed to freeze as she stared at me. So many emotions flashed behind her eyes, I couldn't keep track of which shone brighter. Fear, happiness, worry, flattery... So many emotions and yet she seemed at a lost for words. I knew it... She's lost hope for us... She doesn't... She'll never... As my mind spun around itself, I hadn't noticed her movements until she was flung into my body, gripping onto me for dear life. I was stun though my body reacted just as I hoped it would and held her close.

    "Yes, I will," she whispered into my neck as I felt her presence within my mind again. I never lost hope... I'm just scared of hurting you... Her voice cooed throughout my mind as I held her closer, loving the feeling of her in my arms again. I rested my head against hers, standing there with her in a tranquil silence for a few moments. I never wanted it to end, but eventually, I forced myself to speak up.

    "Where would you like to go?" I asked quietly, not wanting to disrupt the calmness any more than I already had. I felt her smile as her aura danced about her and then with my own, it felt so warm. Hell, I've missed this feeling so much and I have a strong feeling she has as well. Anyway, I don't care. As long as I can hold you... She whispered softly to me, she must have been too shy to say much aloud though I understood as to why. This is the most we've actually touched since that day...

     "How 'bout yer two go ta that dancin' hall yer use to go ta all the time?" Anti's voice broke through our peaceful moment. I wouldn't mind that~ She whispered sweetly to me as I felt her smile even more than before. I smiled as I felt his presence walk into the room and I know she did too. I froze for a moment before turning us around and allowing her a bit more space though she just spun around to face him while staying pressed into my chest.

    "Going somewhere?" Damien asked as he stood in the doorway with a... Fucking shit... He was fucking SMILING at us. He was... Actually happy that she was with me...? Jean nodded and explained how we were going dancing in our old space and he just smiled brightly, never once did he give the hint that he was upset that I was with her. This isn't real... He never smiled when she was in my arms before...

     "Well," I heard Mel speak up for the first time since I arrived. "I say the rest of us leave these two alone for now." I looked over at her and saw a huge smile on her face. I watched as she slipped out of the room, and waited just beyond the doorway for everyone else. Wilford follows after Mel with a large smile before turning back to me and mouthing 'Good luck!' Anthony stood next to Damien, gazing at us with a large proud smile before leaning up to his mate's ear and whispering to him. The taller of the pair nodded at whatever his mate whispered after this Anti walked out of the room happily. Snapping his fingers, Anti also made the makeup studio and all the clothes disappear out of Jean's room. All that stood between Jean and mine's night was the one and only infamous Darkiplier, who I might add was much worst to face than Jean's father ever was. I gulped and looked down at Jean before turning back to Damien.

    "Yes, D... Damien?" I asked nervously. I honestly had no clue what he was going to say to us, I just hoped to all things unholy that it was nothing bad. As he stalked towards us, the door was slam shut (most likely because of him), he still had a smile on his lips which was a damn miracle for my sake.

    "Jean, would you mind baby doll?" He asked her sweetly. He was always sweet around her and Anti. Given both of the two's past with this man, it's understandable. No matter how others saw him, no matter what kind of monster people thought him to be... For the two of them, he would be the sweetest, kindest and most loving person but he would also tear out someone's throat if they dare disrespect or Hell forbid HARM either... May King Lucifer have mercy on their souls.

     "Promise no blood or any fighting..." Her voice came out stern and almost heartbreakingly monotone as she asks for this. Her raven hair covered her eyes so neither he nor I could witness what was playing through her midnight sky eyes.

     "I promise," I muttered quietly before kissing her forehead gently. Why I had done that, I had no idea. I hug Jean one final, tight hug before slipping out of her arms and approaching Damien. I feel her aura brighten even as I leave her side and stand before him.

     "I promise no harm, no blood, and no fighting at all," he smiles so warmly at her. Sometimes I wonder how she could ever love me when he was still around, don't get me wrong. Without him, we might have lost her so many times in the past but still... Sometimes it hurt seeing how close they were. She walks up between the two of us, giving him a hug before turning to me and kissing my cheek before running out of the room. I touch where she kissed in amazement before coming back to the situation at hand.

     "What did you wish to speak to me about?" I simply ask. There was no point in beating around the bush when it came to him. His wide smile dropped to a subtle one, which I had expected to completely drop. Maybe this meant he didn't hate me as much as I thought he did, you can never tell with this guy I swear.

     "How much do you love her?" He asked bluntly. The question took me by surprise, and I didn't think it was one I could answer. How do you verbalize an emotion so strong that you felt it necessary to give your own life just to see the other person smile? I wanted to hold her and kiss her. She was my everything, and all this time I thought I'd never had her as mine, and I'd never be hers. But now my wildest dream had become a reality, and it filled my entire being with joy and excitement, but at the same time, I was nervous. I was scared I would fuck up and scare her away. And that thought just tore me to pieces, even though it wasn't real. How do you say that this other person is your entire world, without it coming off as creepy or insane? "Okay, let's try a simpler question..." He said breaking me from my thoughts. "If it came down to your life or hers, which would you save?"

    "Hers," I stated without a second a thought. "I wouldn't be able to live with myself otherwise." I became distraught as my mind started thinking of scenarios of losing her to something other than a breakup. I felt a hand on my shoulder, I glance up from the floor to Damien's crimson eyes.

    "Calm, your mind is spinning too much. I know you'll treat her right and do what's best for her. I even know that if she was in love with someone else you would still be by her side and support her no matter what. Brother, friend, lover... It doesn't matter which slot you fall in as long as you're a part of her life, correct?" He asked me calmly with a hint of a smile. I took a deep breath to try to calm myself.

     "Of course. I'd never leave her side no matter what I was to her." I nodded, knowing deep inside me that everything I was saying was as true as my words could possibly be. He smiles at me fully and nods.

     "Guess you finally get to hear it then," he smiles kindly at me. Wait... Did he smile kindly at me? Okay, I'm fucking dreaming or I'm on some kinda drugs right now.

    "Hear what?" I ask cautiously. I think there is something wrong with Damien. He never smiles. The closest thing he's ever gotten to a smile (with the exception of Jean or Anti getting one out of him) was this unsettling smirk that nobody liked.

     "As long as you keep your word, you have my blessing," he said as if he was her father giving blessing for me to marry his daughter. Honestly, out of the guys, he would be the one I would have to ask when it came to any of this with Jean. He was the closest and has known her the longest followed by Wilford and then Anti and myself. How did I end up being the one she chose, I'll never fucking know.

    "Thank you," I said with a smile on my face. "Can I... go now?" I asked, pointing at the door. I wanted to be with Jean again. There is no chance in Hell she'll believe me when I tell her about this.

     "Have fun and stay safe," he said as he spun on his heel and walked towards the door, still smiling. That was my cue to wait on him to leave before making my way out myself. Just as I was about to follow pursuit, a petite yet strong body slammed into me yet again, just barely knocking me a bit off my balance.

     "Are you always going to do this to me?" I chuckle lightly as I wrap my arms around her again. She buries her head into my chest as she hums a 'yup' seemingly not wanting to disturb the air between us. "Are you ready to go?" She nods yet again, I swear I feel she's doing it on purpose since she knows that I love hearing her talk or giggle or sing or just anything to hear her voice. Especially if she's talking, singing, whatever to me; I can never receive enough of it. If drugs could be in the form of a living being, she would be mine fully and nothing would be able to save me nor would I want to be saved. "Then let's be on our way shall we~?" I cooed to her as I teleported us away in a cloud of red and purple smoke. As the smoke cleared up, I saw her eyes widen in aw glancing about the old club.

     "It's still as it once was in it's prime," she whispered as if she would awaken the dead. Luckily, not many mortals are brave enough to explore this area of the catacombs anymore. Thank you horror movies for scaring them off! They were always so annoying to hide from back in the days. "Think they still remember us?" I chuckle and nod, knowing it would be impossible for them to forget their best dancers in any day of age. I wrapped my arm around her waist as I guided her through the catacombs to the club's opening. Unlike many mortal clubs, this one was meant for higher-ups and was known for being very classy. As we entered, many people greeted us with smiles and warm greetings. Being as we are, we bow and greet each one before finally making our way to the dance floor. Normally, it was a bit of a game to fight for enough room to dance as we use to but now, everyone began to clear the room just for us.

     "What song for you, Mi Amor~?" She blushes deeply, almost to the color of the drapes around us. They had done well with keeping the red, gold, and purple colors within this part. Colors of the Royals, respect and stunning sight to discover if you're ever able to find your way here. The candles made the room glow in the perfect setting for the stunning sights that occurrences when partners can actually show intimacy through the motion of dance. The light smell of ripe wine surrounded us, covering the slight smell of fresh blood though both being covered with the smell of sweet meals and treats for the guest here.

     "I'll let you pick this time," she coos sweetly. Though through all the scents in here, her's was always the best and most addicting to me, always has been and always will be. "I always chose so you go ahead and pick." I nod with a wide smile and walk over to the DJ to make my request. I ask for "Only Us" from Dear Evan Hansen finding that it would be perfect for all we've been through. I return to Jean, and pull her lightly into my arms, swaying a bit as the music started. I smiled down at her as we danced, and I couldn't imagine a more perfect moment than this. She looked so happy and calm, which was rare since everyone in our house was constantly driving each other to madness. I want so badly to lean down and kiss her, but I also didn't want to scare her off, so I just watched her silently as we glided across the floor to the music. I spun her around a few times before pulling her close and dipping her gently. I'm glad I wore shorts under this dress. She giggles at me. Don't want everyone to see my undergarments. I couldn't help but laugh as I pulled her back up to my body. She always knew how to make me smile, no matter what mood I had previously been in. I wasn't sure whether I had this effect on her or not, but I hoped I did.

     "Hey, Mad?" She calls me to her attention as the song slowly ends and others began to join us on the floor for a simpler dance. "I have a secret to tell you, come here." She motions for me to come closer. I do as she asked, turn my head so she could whisper it into my ear. Giggling, I felt her hand on my chin as she turned my head back so I was staring into her stunning eyes before I felt her lips on mine. I felt my eyes close as I kissed her back. My entire body became numb to everything except her. My arms moved from their previous positions to rest around her waist. I feel her push closer into me as she holds onto me as if I'm her liferaft in this Hell we were going into.

    I'll never let you go again if you'll be mine~ I sing softly in her mind as I held her as close as physically possible. Can we just go home now? I... I want just us time~. I smiled down at her and gave her another quick kiss. Of course, my love~. I kissed her lightly once more, then teleported us back to her room once the song was over. I quickly lift her up and carry her over to her bed, laying her down gently.

    "Do you wish to change before we lay down?" I ask sweetly, brushing a strand of her raven hair out of her eyes. Blushing, she nods as I smile and turn away listening for her footsteps to the closet. Once I knew she was out of sight, I quickly flashed into a more comfortable outfit of basketball shorts and one of my normal T-shirts just as she began to enter back in.

     "I'm dressed," she says I turn around to see her in an overly baggy shirt, which I honestly think is one of mine, and a peek of black shorts show underneath the length. Even in this, she still seemed so stunning and... I shake away the dirty thoughts as I walk up to her. She was blushing crazily as if she wasn't accustomed to this between us, I quickly lifted her back up bridal style and flash to her bed again. Allowing her to adjust, I laid there waiting for her to become comfortable. She ended up curling into my body, being the little spoon, and quickly falling asleep. Smiling widely, I pull her as close to my body as I can and kiss the top of her head before falling asleep as well. Goodnight, my love~