He looked just as I had last remembered him; black tuxedo nicely pressed, blonde hair ruffled and carelessly tossed about. When he reached out a hand to help me up, I noticed I was wearing my mother's white gown again, not a trace of blood on either of us. "Well don't you look enchanting?" Leo spun me into his arms, beaming. Dipping me low, he placed a gentle kiss against my collarbone and softly murmured. "Why I didn't do this sooner I'll never know." "Leo," I gasped, heat scorching my cheeks to a rosy tint. "Ursula, she's going to see this-" "To hell with Ursula. To hell with everyone but us, Essie."I pulled back from Leo as he went to place another kiss on my collarbone. His eyes sparkled as he looked at me, a blazing fire of exultation. Happiness radiated off of him, and he shined as bright as the sun. "You know I'd never leave you, Essie." He stood up, bringing me up too, until both feet were firmly planted on the ground. His hands found my cheeks, thumbs rubbing small circles over my skin.
