And so it starts.
"OK. (y/n), get over here." Mary waves you to her. Finn already stands next to her.
"I need you to climb up there to put these garlands from every corner of the room to the chandelier in the middle of the room."
She points out to the corners and the said chandelier.
You look up and search for a way. You see a way. But no point to start with.
"I see a way, but I don't have a start point." You inform Mary..
She chuckles "That's why Finn is here. He'll give you a boost."
"OK. That explains it. But I need to test if you are able to throw me up. I'll go to the pedestal and you will catch me when I jump down from it, OK Finn ?" You smile at him. He nods and walks over with you.
You brace yourself and climb up the stairs. Walking up there you see a few soldiers trying to set up the music and so on. Among them you recognize Piers. You blush and curse yourself again about your inability not to stay normal around him.
You walk past them, hoping they won't notice you. But being the pro-sniper he is, Piers notices you.
"Hey (y/n)." He smiles at you. 'Stop smiling Piers. My world may melt....' you think pathetically.
"Hey, Piers." You wave him.
"What are you doing up here ?" He asks a bit confused.
"Well...I'm testing Finn. When he's able to catch me, he's also able to give me a boost." you explain.
Piers frowns almost unnoticeable. "Well...Why don't you let me help you up ?" He asks in a monotonous voice. You gulp. 'Maybe because I couldn't concentrate when you are there ? Maybe because I would blush without any control about it ? Mary said that Finn should do it. Yes. You can say that (y/n).' you think sternly.
"Uhhhm...Mary said that Finn should do it. Sooo..I don't really got a word at this."
"(y/n) ?" Mary calls.
"I'm on it ! Gotta go." You smile and wink at Piers.

You step near the edge "Ready ?"
"Whenever you are." Finn smiles up at you.
"OK. Let's go." you say and jump. You yelp but you land safe and sound in Finn's arms. He sets you down and smiles.
"Everything OK with you ?"
"Yes. I think we can start now." You both walk towards Mary and she already gives you the first garland.
With a bit of trouble and will power you manage to get all 4 garlands to the chandelier.
You stand on top of it. Marco shouts from his corner "Wasn't there a song about a chandelier ?!"
You all laugh and you stand up proudly and sing the tune to Chandelier. Of course the last part wasn'nt perfect, but I doesn't have to be considering it's 2 in the morning already. But all laugh at your little performance.
As if on cue, the music starts to play with Chandelier. The whole room sings with you. After that you all just laugh and try to keep each other awake.
You jump down the way you came, but this time you cut yourself on a wooden beam you slide down on.
Finally on the ground you wince a bit. Mary walks to you and looks at your hand.
"Hmm...Come with me. A simple bandage will be enough. I still need you."
You fake groan and both of you laugh.
You walk to the pedestal. In the corner of it, there is a first aid kit. You sit down on the wooden floor.
Mary quickly bandages your hand. You stand up and flex your fingers.
It seems you drew a bit of attention to yourselves, when Piers walks over to you.
"What happened ?" He asks with concern written on his face, taking your hand in his. You suppress the to make an "awww" sound because of his care for you.
"She just has a little cut." Mary explains calmly.
"Ohh..." Piers trails off and lets your and go.
"Now come on (y/n). I still need you for something. After that you are free to leave."
You sigh but follow Mary nonetheless.

As soon as she enters her tent, she is gone. Mary disappears but comes back soon with a something that looks like a black dress.
"That's a cute dress, Mary." You say as you walk closer to her.
"Do you like it ?" She asks with a grin.
"It looks great." You say a bit dreamily.
"Then put it on." Mary orders. You look at her with wide eyes.
"I-I thought it's your dress." you stutter. Mary chuckles.
"Nope. It's for you. I assume you don't have any dresses. So I went to town, guessed your size and got one for you."
You smile and nod, taking the dress and putting it on.
It is black and ends by your knees at the front. The backside is a bit longer and reaches your ankles. It highlights your great curves and trained legs. (Picture in Mediathingy xD)
Mariella squeals a bit and exclaims "You look gorgeous ! He will love it !"
You freeze at her last sentence. "Who will love it ?" You ask .
"Well...Piers of course. You like him, don't you ?" she asks with a grin.
You sigh and sit down on her bed, shaking your head. "So obvious ?"
You both laugh.
"Well...obvious enough to let me and a few other soldiers notice."
"Oh my god...how awkward." You hide behind your hands.
"What is awkward about it ? You like him. That's nothing to be ashamed of. Besides, after what you went through, you deserve to be happy. And I think he would do anything to do that." Mariella reassures you.
"You say that as if it's the most natural thing in the world. I don't even know if he likes me back. At least in the way I like him." you say a bit pathetically.
"Then you are blind. Anyways...Do you like the dress and do you want to wear it ?" She asks, putting a hand on your bare shoulder.
You nod.
You discuss about your hairstyles, so everything is planned and ready to go the next day.
You are about to leave the tent as Mary calls after you "(y/n) ?!"
"Yeah ?"
"This is your only life. Try and make the best out of it !" she shouts with a smirk clearly in her voice.
"Will do !"

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Thanks for reading ! :D
Oh and happy holidays...afterwards...xD
I know I somehow forgot that in the last chapter..Reader-chan...put the axe down O.O
And I need an advise: I don't know what shoes would fit for this dress. High heels aren't my case, because I'm almost 5"9' and I hate it..-_-
So please if you have any idea, please leave a comment...xD
See ya \(^o^)/