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tight fitting, and was made of a
shimmering, deep purple material. As she pulled the dress onto her body, she
saw Katie’s mouth drop open. She was nodding as she helped her with the zipper.
    “Yes, oh my God, yes!” She said excitedly.
    “Alright, then. Where is this ball?” She asked as they
headed downstairs.
    “It’s at one of the hotels, I will show you!”
    She practically bounced out of the door and they headed for
the ball.

Chapter 25
    There were people everywhere as they parked next to the
hotel. They got out, walking proudly towards the front door. People were
already staring at them in awe as they entered the ball, hand in hand. Music
was booming through the large speakers at one end of the room, and lights were
flashing.
    Everyone was dressed in costume, vampires, witches, dead
brides and more milling through the crowd. Katie and Esther immediately moved
into the dance floor, swaying with the beat.
    Katie was laughing as she jumped and danced with everyone
around them, obviously having the time of her life. Esther joined in, laughing
as she pulled Katie close, dancing with her to the fast paced music.
    She could hear everything and smell everything, and she
realized that Katie could, too. The look on Katie’s face was pure wonder as she
heard and smelled all of the different things in the room. She almost looked
high as she took it all in, dancing with the crowd as they pulsed and sweat
around her.
    It reminded Esther of their first meeting, when she had
kidnapped Katie in the club. She suddenly felt herself filled with regret and
stopped, standing still amongst the dancing crowd.
    “What are you doing?” Katie shouted over the music.
    Esther shook herself, smiling at Katie and then joining in
once more.
    “Nothing,” She shouted, dancing around Katie.
    The music changed, a slow song coming on, and the crowd
thinned as people without dates took the time to get drinks. Katie looked at
her sheepishly, grinning like a schoolgirl as she stood in front of her.
    Esther moved forward, wrapping her arms around Katie as the
slow song began to play. They swayed slowly, their eyes locked on one another
as they danced, the entire ball seeming to fall away around them. They were in
their own little world, just the two of them as they danced.
    Katie suddenly leaned in, kissing Esther gently as they
danced, and Esther felt her insides melt. She had never slow danced with
someone like this before, and the moment was unforgettable. They continued to
kiss, opening their mouths in passion as the crowd watched them.
    The song then ended, and the music picked up again, the
crowd around them once again dancing with the beat. Esther and Katie continued
their slow dance, swaying with each other to their own music as the ball
continued around them.
    They continued to dance the night away, laughing and having
the time of their lives, when the crowd around them thinned and the ball
finally ended. As they got back into the car, Katie was breathless and
laughing, high on the experience.
    “That was so much fun,” She said breathlessly.
    Esther nodded, smiling at her.
    She was so happy that Katie was able to have some fun before
the end. She sighed deeply, happy and hurting at the same time as she started
up the car. The drive back to the house was full of chatter as Katie relived
every moment of their night again and again.
    “And did you see that guy hitting on me? I don’t think I
have ever had a guy come on so strong! It was amazing!” She ranted.
    Esther sighed once more as they turned into the driveway,
feeling herself fill with sadness once again.
    Katie was so young, she realized. She had so much that she
had never experienced.
    She wiped away a tear as she exited the vehicle, hiding her
face from Katie.

Chapter 26
    The next night, Esther woke up early to see Katie sleeping
deeply beside her. Her skin was even paler than before, and she was rasping as
she breathed. Esther snuck out of bed, slipping out into dusk as