Chapter 211 - 211: Stunningly Beautiful

(Background music played)

Halora listened to the voices and sounds around her as she couldn't see anything. The loud beat of her heart brought excitement to her entire system.

The warmth of Roy's hands somehow made her comfortable and safe. And she knew, she was benign in his touch.

After a long parade, Roy stopped at the main entrance of the gymnasium and smiled genuinely. He looked at Zenith and Jasmine who both looked animated and happy for Halora.

"Are you ready?" he asked shortly.

The two girls shook their heads until they gave the signal to the little boys who patiently waited for her. "Go, boys! Let us make her the most beautiful and special girl at this moment!" said Jasmine to the group of little, lovely boys.

Calmly, Roy stooped and whispered to Halora's ears, "I have to go by now, Halora. Don't worry, I'll be around but these boys will be going to do something brilliant. Just trust them, Zenith and Jasmine will be there too."

"W- what? Wait!" Halora raised her voice but it didn't frighten of everyone. She quickly pulled him closer and she added, "Don't l- leave! P- please…"

Zenith looked away quickly the moment she saw how Halora hauled him closer to her. Her heart stooped beating when envy hit her forcibly.

But not until Roy clapped his hands that brought her back to reality. She blinked her eyes, ran towards Halora and guided the little boys while they gave flowers to her.

While the sweet, romantic music was played on, Halora felt special. Since then, she had never felt this way again. Her life became a plain sheet, with no color, with no sense and with no direction.

Few boys left and the next surprise would be the biggest event ever in the whole school year.

"W- what exactly is g- going on?" Halora asked one of the little boys.

He smiled and replied, "Have patience, young lady. You'll know after this one."

Jasmine and Zenith giggled because of his wit answer. They perfectly chose the waggish children for this event with their parents and teachers' consent.

At the moment, Halora was left speechless. She didn't know what would happen next but her gut feeling became too strong.

As the last little boy walked towards her, he smiled as he carried a box that comprised an alluring white dress. It was part of the surprise, "Hi, young lady! I was told to give this flower to you. And aside from that, please hold my hand and I'll be your escort."

"And?"

"Shhh, refrain from asking questions, please!" he said that brought fun to everyone around them.

Halora smiled widely and held the young man's hand. It was warm and smooth that took away the qualms in her heart.

As the boy brought her to a confined tent prepared by the team and organizers at the right side of the main entrance. It was built safely and secluded and Jasmine and Zenith hurriedly entered inside. The little boy put the box into the table and quickly left the area.

Jasmine said, "I have to take this off, Halora!"

She was referring to her uniform and it was quite embarrassing. But Halora covered her chest and she replied disconcertingly, "I- is it really part of this? I… I forgot to wear something thin t- that would cover my u- under…"

"Shut up! Just stand straight and there's no one around aside from me and Zenith."

Halora took a deep, long breath as she let them manipulated her body. However, when Jasmine said to turn around, she saw a strange mark on the upper part of her back. It was close to her nape and as far as she observed it, it looked like a bite mark of something.

But instead of telling Zenith, she quickly zipped the zipper of the dress and smiled shortly.

She clapped her hands to distract herself, "Alright! We're almost done!" she excitingly said.

Zenith slightly nodded her head and took the box where the shoes was put into. It was a glimmering pair of a silver stiletto that perfectly matched the dress and fitted to the size of Halora's feet.

"Here we go!" she murmured and gave the shoes to Jasmine who put a light make-up to Halora's face. "Everything is almost done!"

"Y- you are right, Zen!"

However, as she hid what she just discovered, it distracted her entire system. She didn't know exactly where it came from but she felt a strong, strange energy from it.

Right then, as they finished with everything. Zenith walked out from the tent doubly as she sensed something wrong. She remained silent until she saw Roy from a distance who looked handsome and stunningly captivating.

She gulped, clasped and squeezed her wet hands for a second. "R- Roy, i- it's time!"

Her sweet voice echoed around that caught his attention. He was talking to the little boys who changed their outfits when he heard her voice.

He chuckled, waved his hands on them and ran towards Zenith who seemed bothered and distracted by his presence.

Unexpectedly, he looked at her eyes for a second, "You looked tired, but still, you're beautiful in my eyes." he murmured that gave warmth to her lonely heart and soul.

She wanted to tell him something but they were running out of time. Any moment from now, all classes will be dismissed and most students would watch the game to see their ultimate crushes.

"We need to hurry up!"

"You're right! So, let's go!"

Both of them went into the tent while Jasmine waited for them. She sighed, smiled bitterly when she heard their voices echoed around.

She quickly let them in and turned her head to Halora's way. "She's right over there, thinking of what she looks like with such promising dress."

As soon as they laid their eyes on her, Roy was surprised and stunned by her beauty. Halora was his best friend and first love that's reason why it was too hard to let her go that way.

"Y- you are stunningly, beautiful, Halora." His eyes twinkled as his heart beat too fast and loudly.