She’s smitten

Johnny looked over to the large decorative mirror on the wall. He barley recognized his own reflection starting back at him. He moved his hand, and touched his own face confirming to himself that the beautiful boy starting back was really him. He had, had dreams of looking like he now did. He wasn’t really a dreamer, he never liked to be lusting over what he didn’t have. He always tried to stay focused on making it though to the next day. However even though he thought it foolish to do, when things got really rough he some times thought of a better life, better clothes, better food, a better place. He would just let go, and picture a good life for himself. Nothing extremely fancy, but always a little something more then had in reality. Which unfortunately was usually never much at what ever foster home he would be residing in.

It was almost sort of surreal to him, to be sitting where he was right now. To have more right now then even what he would dare grant himself in his fantasies. Still Johnny was keeping his guard up, he wasn’t under the illusion that this was all here to stay. He acknowledged that every second in this fantasy that had become reality, could be his last. He had to face what might come next with skepticism, and caution. At any moment He could be thrown out into the street again by Stella, and Grace. Or worse they could do something terrible to him, after all he was in no real condition to fight back. The thought of this all bing some sort of tick to sell him into slavery or something was a possible he wasn’t ignorant of. To the heir of the corporate empire QUEEN, he was sure making some one disappear with out a trace would be child’s play. Especially if that some one was insignificant as him.

The dark thoughts of something like that filled his mind till he suddenly tensed up at the sound of a door opening. Grace had returned to the room with Stella in toe.

“Well milady, I have fixed up your stray, though I must admit the masculine beauty that shines though now is more natural, rather then a creation of my own handy work.” Grace said ushering Stella past her.

Before she got even more then 5 steps into the room Stella stopped in her tracks. She was breathless as her gaze fell upon Johnny, now uncovered by grime, and dirt she was awe struck by his masculine charms that now shown through. As Johnny looked at Stella’s face he saw her make a expression unbecoming of a lady of her standing, and status. She had the look of a school girl who had just laid eyes on her childhood crush for the first time. It was like she held the expression of, a young girl who just experienced how it felt to be attracted to some one for the first time. That look of infatuation, her mouth slightly a gasp, her eyes wide with a hint of desire behind them. Such intense emotions directed towards Johnny. It made him turn bright red, and tuck his knees into his chest as he felt completely embarrassed.

Quickly Stella straightened up again, and regained her composure, her own cheeks a little red a she did. Such a shameful display, she looked like a love stuck fool, and in front of such a beautiful boy as well. She grit her teeth slightly.

“Dang it I can’t be acting like that.” Stella scolded her self under her breath.

Much as she would have liked to kiss the boy on his nice... flush... lips... THAT WOULD BE TOTALLY INAPPROPRIATE RIGHT NOW! Stella shock her head putting away such thoughts. Right now she has to look out for the boy during his recovery, it wouldn’t be right to court a boy in her care under such circumstances. No way no how! Taking advantage of a boy like that it would, it would, well it would be down right detestable!!

“ahem It’s a relief that your finally up and about so soon Johnny, and you look very pretty in that outfit as well...” Stella said trying to sound casual, and cool.

Johnny peeked out from the cover of his hand, where he had burried his face to hide his red cheeks.

“T-t-thank you.” Johnny said,

Grace smiled at the display of the two young ones fumbling over each other. Then she remembered something, and pulled on the sleeve of her shirt to take a look at her watch. Grace checked the time, and after seeing what it was her expression quickly turned serious.

“As much as I would like to stand here watching the two of you awkwardly meander around one another, we have to meet with your family soon lady Stella, so come on we must not keep them waiting.” Grace said motioning for Stella to follow.

Stella’s eyes went wide, as she quickly checked her own watch to confirm the time. Grace was right, she had to hurry if she was going to get to the meet up on time.

“Ah right I almost forgot, are you okay to go out for a bit with us Johnny?” Stella asked as she walked over to Johnny and, extended a hand.

“You wish to take him along lady Stella?” Grace asked not sure that was such a good idea.

Even though Stella clearly desired to keep the boy in her company, due to her protecting, and chivalrous nature. Grace wasn’t so sure it would be a good idea to bring the Johnny along to a meet up with other’s from Stella’s family. Not all of them were as kind hearted, and gentle as Stella. That coupled with Johnny’s less then desirable status as a homeless family less stray, and who knows what could happen.

“If he wishes to I’ll take him with me, after all it wouldn’t be right to leave him here all alone, where he doesn’t know anyone.” Stella argued.

“My I also remind you my lady that he also doesn’t know you, you just met after all. Grace said

“Weren’t you the one that said I should be a woman about this whole situation, the boy is my responsibility after all did you not say that.” Stella said recalling Grace’s words from earlier, a resolve building to not budge on her decision.

Grace sighed, and straightened her suit.

“Yes I did but-.”

“No reason for you to argue then, I’ll take responsibility as a woman for my actions, and I won’t leave this boy alone if he doesn’t wish me to.” Stella said with a fierce determination that left no room for discussion on the matter.

Grace just sighed, not sure this was the best course of action, but smart enough to know arguing the matter would go no where.

“Okay then now that, that’s settled...”

Stella turned back to Johnny and extended her hand again.

“So do you want to come with me?” Stella asked, secretly hoping Johnny would say yes.