How easy is it to just lose sight of the things most important to you?

Not that hard, believe it or not. How would you know? Because that's what you've been doing for the past month or so. Between everything with Hellscream and your true identity, you've come to realize that you've been slacking on some of your personal relationships.

Your still growing friendships with some of the other students have halter in place. Your familiar relationship with Helsing has become somewhat distant. And there was still that small little issue that was your relationship(?) with Elissabat.

You sat on the edge of Monster High and watched the courtyard below. The day had ended and most students were either hanging around or heading out to go to a Cafe or the Maul or something. You noticed some of your friends breaking off or talking to each other, but they weren't your goal for today. Rather, your eyes landed on someone you'd been meaning to talk to for a while now.

Elissabat walk talking with Honey Swamp, which made you smile. You had left your Bootube channel in Honey's hands when you were busy and she's never let you down. You watched the two for a while before you rose to your feet.

Y/N: Okay. Let's see how this goes.

You then took a step forward, and fell from the top of the roof.

Honey Swamp: I can't get over all the work we got for Anatomy 101. It's like he wants us to flop over so we can be the next class project.

Elissabat laughed a bit at her friend's complaining. It was a fair complaint, seeing as they now had two reports to do by Monday. But they had a whole weekend to do it, so it shouldn't be that hard. Their conversation, however, came to an erupt end when Honey Swamp spotted you leaning against your car.

You lifted a hand as a greeting as the two stopped.

Y/N: Yo. How's our resident stars doing?

Honey Swamp smirked and shot a look to her friend. She knew about the growing sexual tension between the two of you and she was honestly rooting for the two of you to hurry up and get together.

Honey Swamp: Hey, Director Man. I'm surpised you're around. Figured you'd be off on another adventure.

You snorted. You have been pretty busy for a while. If you weren't running around rounding up monsters to offer them a place here, you were running around saving the day from yet another gross plot to do whatever it was the bad guy was doing.

Y/N: Yeah, I'm taking it slow for now.

Elissabat had heard about what happened over in the Fairytale World and how you had broken down. She wanted to be talk to you about it, but you were processing it at your own pace. Something that had changed after your "date" with Cleo.

Elissabat: I'm glad to hear that. You're always pushing yourself, so I think you're overdue for a break.

You smiled as your attention moved from Honey Swamp to the Vampire Queen and Actress.

Y/N: Really? Funny you should say that, cause I actually wanted to ask you out on a date.

Honey Swamp covered her mouth to avoid squealing while Elissabat was taken off guard. Her cheeks would've blushed if she had enough blood to do so.

Y/N: If you're not too busy, of course.

Elissabat: Oh, uh, I...

Honey Swamp: She's absolutely free!

Honey Swamp pushed her friend towards you as she immediately took the chance to make her exit. She turned back and smiled widely, waving.

Honey Swamp: Enjoy your date!

You and Elissabat watched her leave before facing each other. You lifted your keys.

Y/N: Shall we?

Elissabat began to frantically look around, trying to figure out what to say.

Elissabat: I'm not even wearing something cute for a date.

You laughed and spread your arms.

Y/N: And I am? A date doesn't necessarily need to be us being fancy.

Elissabat looked at your outfit. A black and red hoodie with a pair of torn jeans. She looked at your face to see you smiling. She couldn't find an excuse to say no, so she just nodded.

Elissabat: Okay. Where are we going?
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Elissabat: This is so fun!

You drove through the hills outside of New Salem with the top down as Elissabat let her hair down and enjoyed the breeze. You had a plan for this date, but you needed to get to the place first. Of course, you were also just happy watching her have a good time. She looked utterly beautiful with her hair flying in the wind and her eyes closed as she took in the moment.

The ride came to a stop when you reached the end of an unmarked trail where you parked the car. You turned it off and made sure the parking brake was on before you stepped out. Elissabat joined you as you sat on the hood.

Elissabat found herself with a view of New Salem as the sun began to set over the city. The city looked so small, almost like a miniature used for a movie.

Elissabat: This is a beautiful view.

Y/N: Yeah, it is. Believe it or not, Deuce told me about it.

Elissabat covered her laugh.

Elissabat: I don't doubt it, actually. You two are basically always together.

It was true. Deuce had quickly became your closest friend. Funny, since you barely talked to the other guys outside of the occasional group hang out. You turned to Elissabat and smiled. You then looked down at your hands.

Y/N: Hey.

Elissabat turned to you.

Y/N: I want to apologize to you. For a lot.

Elissabat immediately knew where this was going. She looked down as she started to play with her hands.

Y/N: I haven't been doing right by you. I haven't been taking your feelings into consideration.

Elissabat: You're busy. I get it. It's not your fault.

You shook your head.

Y/N: It is. And so I want to do this right.

You turned back to her and she finally looked up.

Y/N: Right now, it's just the two of us. No interruptions, no monster stuff, no stupid bad guy. Just you and me. So, let's talk. For real.

Elissabat was surpised by your devotion to get this figured out. She smiled a bit.

Elissabat: Okay. Who should go first?

You shrugged.

Y/N: It was my idea, so maybe I should?

Elissabat nodded in agreement and you started.

Y/N: When we first met, I was pretty banged up. Hell, everyone I knew thought I was dead except for my uncle and Drac. And yet you're the reason I'm alive right now. The reason why I became stronger to protect everyone. And it was all because of a kiss.

Elissabat smiled at the memory. How you rose up and defeated her uncle.

Y/N: I can't lie to myself. I think you're gorgeous. And I'm sure my attraction to you is no secret. Every time I see you my stomach gets weird and I just.....I like you romantically.

Elissabat was surpised that you actually said it. She wasn't expecting you actually get it out like this, but she was glad.

Elissabat: The guy who fights tooth and nail for a world that can co-exist likes me? Oh, woe is me.

You gave her a look which only made her laugh. She leaned against your chest, making you lean against the front windshield, as she closed her eyes.

Elissabat: I like tou too. You're a creative, strong individual. You're always putting others before yourself and you do it because you love life. It helps that's you're pretty handsome too.

You smiled.

Y/N: So, what do you say? Wanna give this couple thing a try?

Elissabat opened her eyes to look at you.

Elissabat: How can I say no?

As the sun finally set, your bond was forged. Your relationship, finally official. And to seal it, you leaned down and kissed her.

When you lifted your head again, Elissabat placed a hand your cheek, keeping you there so she could see you.

Elissabat: Hey, I don't want to ruin the moment, but I'm kinda hungry.

Y/N: Yeah, me too. Luckily for you, I just so happen to know a place.
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Y/N: I can’t believe you are eating the last piece.

Elissabat: Oh, there. Now, stop complaining.

She divided the last slice of pizza in half and gave it a part to you, which you accepted with no shame. You ended up sharing the pizza sitting cross-legged on top of a table at the park. It was deserted and, more importantly, far enough from everyone else.

Elissabat: I was surpised seeing Draculaura after so long. I was surpised she still had her pigtails.

Y/N: Really? I think they suit her, kinda like your bangs.

Elissabat self-consciously reached for her bangs and smiled, silently agreeing.

Y/N: Have you ever thought about going back to the Hauntlywood?

Elissabat: Eventually. But, right now I'm pretty happy here. Plus I'm already busy with Vampire Queen stuff.

You laughed a bit.

Y/N: Vampire Queen Stuff?

Elissabat rolled her eyes playfully.

Elissabat: I dunno how to explain it. Just a bunch of political stuff. All boring, all stuff I leave to the court. I only step in when I have to.

Y/N: Yeah, aren't I part of that court?

Elissabat: You would be if you were a true vampire. But, as far as everyone knows, you are a Vampire Lord.

You pumped your fist.

Y/N: Yes! Titles that....don't do much.

You and Elissabat shared a laugh. Elissabat then watched as you ate your slice.

Elissabat: How can you eat so much and still stay so fit?

You looked to her and smiled.

Y/N: Well, I'm burning a bunch of calories when I'm on jobs and stuff. And especially now, when I fight, I'm burning through those suckers like I'm trying to loose weight. So I'm usually always hungry.

Elissabat was a bit surpised by this revelation, but she thought about it some more.

Elissabat: I guess that explains why the Court thinks you're so dangerous. The MHC too.

Y/N: How do you know I'm not dangerous?

She bit her bottom lip and observed you for a long moment, debating whether to tell you the truth.

Elissabat: I don’t.

You both stayed silent, those three little words spoke volumes about her being there with you and you both knew that.

She felt your finger touching her cheeks before even realizing you had moved.

Y/N: Don’t freak out.

You ended up placing a strand of hair behind her ear.

Elissabat: Why do you always say that?

Y/N: What? Oh, that.

You straightened you back and put a bit more distance in between you, looking away from her.

Y/N: You do get all tense and weird every time I touch you.

Elissabat’s mouth fell open for the surprise.

Elissabat: I do not.

You tried to laugh it off and scratched the back of tou neck as you were used to every time something uncomfortable came up.

Y/N: I don’t mind, really.

You had decided to warn her every time you thought your gestures could be misinterpreted, it was almost as sweet as it was sad.

She wasn’t scared of you, but you were somehow scared of her, of her judgement, misunderstanding yourself the reasons behind her nervousness.

She leaned in towards you and she put her hand on your forearm, squeezing it gently. She wanted to reassure you and words were not enough.

Elissabat: I do mind. I don’t want you to think that. I'm sorry.

You looked at her in silence, lips parted. Your dark eyes settled on her with a new whole intensity.

You were much closer, your faces only a few centimeters apart, but Elissabat couldn’t pull back, and found herself squeezing your arm a little stronger.

In that moment, the same strand of hair that had started it all, fell back on her cheek. Almost on instinct you raised your hand in the air. It remained still, your eyes looking for approval, and at Elissabat imperceptible nod, you gently pulled it back.

She felt your finger touching her cheek, and her breath caught in her throat. Your eyes had never left hers, studying attentively all her reactions.

She felt your fingers starting to slowly move, in a caress from her ear to her neck. A feather like touch that was the only thing she was feeling at the moment, any other part of her body forgotten. She leaned in your touch, and you licked your lips, her whole attention on them.

She quickly leaned forward and kissed you. You pulled away just as fast, but you were immediately on her again. You were gentle, not because you were scared of her. You were scared to hurt her. You wanted to take care of her.

The two of you kissed under the stars, finally happy.

And back at your dorm room, Deuce lifted his head from the comic he was reading. He then smiled with a nod. A single tear rolled down his cheek.

Deuce: That's my boy.