James

The trumpets blew and the doors opened. The whole court, stopped what they were doing and turned to look. She wore a light pastel lavender dress, that accented her new curves with long sleeves that ended in a triangle on her hands. Her light purple flats, were designed with french lace on the side, with her family's named embroidered . Her brown hair, shined in the warm fluorescent light. I smiled.

My Sophie. I shivered and felt a sensation in my groin. I cleared my throat and watched her descend the stairs.

"Sofie." I whispered.

"James. Hi." She said breathless.

"Don't be nervous, we practiced all week."

" I know, its just all these people are here and..."

" Too celebrate you." I said and I pulled her into an embrace. The music started and we started dancing.

"One. Two. One. Two." She repeated and kept her eyes down. I chuckled. "James this isn't funny."

"Yes it is! You are dong fine." One by one, the couples joined. First was Sofia''s mom and my dad, then Amber with her date; Prince Zandar. As we swayed, her light cotton candy scent filled and my nose and my sensation came back. I shook my head and dismayed.

"Is there something wrong James."

"No, nothing!" I rushed. The music stopped and everyone clapped. I bowed and went to go get some punch.

Sofia

I wiped my hands on my dress and looked around for sanctuary; Jade and Ruby.. I saw Amber, talking to Cleo, Mom and Dad...Ahhh! I practically ran to them!

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SOPHIA!" They said in unison!

"Thank you!" I said and blushed. "Are you guys having a good time?"

"Of course! Do you see all this delicious food!" Ruby said. " I hardly know where to start! I have never had so many delicious and different foods!"

" I am glad! What about you Jade?" I turned to her, but her eyes were...sorta glazed over. "Ummm Jade?"

" You will have to excuse her, she only has eyes for Prince Desmond."

"OH MY GOD! Is he coming over here? IS my dress all right? I don't look to much like a peasant?" Me and Ruby busted out laughing!

"OMG SOHPIA! RUBY! NO! LUCINDA!" Next thing we saw, were Jade's skirts up in the air , as she ran to Lucinda. I giggled and Ruby was continuing to stuff her face.

" You know, you and James looked just like your mother and step father out there dancing."

"Thank you, I guess." She popped in another, hot bun and said " Didn't you have a crush on him, back like a couple?"

"No, it was more intimidation, especially after he played that trick on me."

"Yeah, sure! I see the way he looks at you , when you are not looking." She teased.

"Ruby." I paused.

"haha, now that I said it, you are going to see it! Just watch for it!" Before I could reply, Amber came over.

"Sophia, let's go! You have to thank everyone for coming and you know you have to make a speech!" She said and laughed in her fan!

"Speech? Wah"

" Hi, Ruby! Enjoying the buffet I see." She smiled and pulled me away.

Amber

This party was boring. I must say, if it was mine... There would be... dancing, singing, fashion shows, a gift opening ceremony and everything celebrating me. Not this, social talking , games and mingling. So childish! Music , dancing and drinking of course. I laughed and covered my smirk.

"Amber, that wasn't very nice. I was talking to Ruby." I fanned her speak away.

"Nonsense, she was eating." I let her hand go, as we climbed the stairs to our throne seats. I plopped down next to my father and fanned myself. I looked around, waiting for Sofia to hurry up. I saw a flash of green and looked right. James was at Sofia, helping her up. I guess she fell. I shrugged and continued to fan myself. Sofia finally made it up and began her speech.

"Thank you! Everyone, for attending my 16th birthday party! And the -" She started. I began to tune her out and I scanned the room for my Zandy. Counting and giving names of those that I don't approve. I hid my smirk underneath my fan. My eyes stopped at Zandar and I frowned. He was over there talking to blue haired, wannabe snow white chick.

"UGH." I said.

"Hush, Amber." Sofia's mom said and I rolled my eyes.

Sofia

"Did you enjoy yourself?" Clover asked.

" Yes I did! It was so much fun!" I gushed and touched my amulet. "There was so much dancing, talking and the games were fun!" There was a knock at the door and James poked his head in.

"Sofia, are you dressed."

"Yes, you can come in James." James has such a gentle smile. I touched my cheeks and shook my head.

"Happy Birthday, Sofie." He held a little box, out.

" Oh James! You didn't have to." He walked closer and sat down on my bed, opposite of me.

"I know, but I wanted to. Here. My Sofie." He said and kissed my hand. My face became warm and my hands started sweating.

"Thank you." I whispered. "What is it?"

"Open it." he said and put a loose piece of hair behind my head. I opened the box and a lace beige bracelet laid inside.

"James, thank you!" I said and gave him a hug. He smelled like fresh linen and his shower gel. I felt his heat radiate through me and I sighed.

"Sofie." He said, through my hair. " Its enchanted, it will protect you when I can't." He let me go and cleared his throat. " Well , that is what I wanted to give you...so I'll see you tomorrow. Goodnight."

"Thank you James. Really! I love it! I'll never take it off, just like my amulet!"

"Goodnight, sofie."

" Goodnight James."