Derrik went practically hysterical when he got a reply from Tala. As he read it, he smiled, blushed and almost cried.
"Oh that sounds just like him. Trying to get me all emotional and stuffs." he thought to himself. Just as he got finished reading the first one, soon after another came in. Derrik thought that he was going insane. Maybe a myriad of letters would just come pouring in. Then Derrik stopped for a moment to think clearly.
"Come now Derrik. Tala wouldn't do something like that. He would make his owl tire out quickly." As Derrik grabbed the second letter he went to grab a small pouch from his trunk. The pouched was filled with Talas' Owl's favorite food. He deserved it for running back twice as much.
Once more, Derrik almost screamed. He had almost forgotten all about the Yule Ball and remember that it was still going on. Just as Tala would imagine, Derrik was going insane. He didn't have a tux, he hair was starting to get a little longer, he hadn't taken a shower since last night before bed: the list could go on.
Frantically, Derrik tried to get himself together. As he ran though his trunk he spotted a tux. "Mom...she must have known that I was going to the Yule Ball. She still gets me all the time." Now that he had something to wear, Derrik felt comfortable. All that was left to do was just to pamper himself. He wanted to make himself more than presentable to his...boyfriend. Even after all this time, it still felt weird saying it. But he loved the feeling behind it.
After getting ready, Derrik felt much better. Who knew how long Tala had been waiting. "He must feel so dumb just standing around. I'm sorry Tala. I'll be there soon enough." Practically running the stairs and almost falling Derrik made it to the Grand Doors on the first floor. The music was a tad loud as Derrik got closer and closer. As he walked into the Great Hall, small tables were placed in every which way so they wouldn't cause a problem. The dance floor was in the middle and there was that special someone.
Derrik sneaked up behind Tala without him knowing. Unable to hold himself back any longer, Derrik leaped up, turned him around and hugged him, practically throwing the both of them to the ground. Derrik missed this feeling and never wanted to let go, no matter what.