The moment was so perfect. Too bad it wouldn't be as perfect as his surprise for her. He chuckled to himself at the thought and kissed her nose. "Oh Adrianna....I would move mountains for you. I'm sure I could handle an evil stepmother." The song was close to the end and he sighed. "Almost over..."

"Well, I don't thin you'll need to move any mountains, but its nice to know that you can," she said with a soft chuckle. She grinned at his next comment. "Then let's enjoy it," she said softly to him. She smiled at him, and slowly closed the distance to gently kiss him on the lips, allowing the last moments of the dance to pass in total bliss.

Gabe closed his eyes feeling her lips on his and he had unconsciously stopped dancing dropping his other hand around her waist as well. He returned her kiss and in one more round of playfulness, while they wer still kissing he lifted her into his arms as if he was carrying her across teh threshold.

The band had stopped playing at this point, and many of the students had started to head out of the Great Hall, masks being removed and many new friendships and relationships made that night. However, Adrianna didn't notice any of this. As Gabe lifted her up, she smiled in their kiss and brought both of her arms around his neck, pulling them closer, as if they hadn't already been. She separated slightly, her lips still against his as she spoke. "The last ones on the dance floor," she muttered, a smile also present.

Gabe chuckled and gave her another small peck on the lips. "Yes, it does look that way doesn't it?" He looked around and saw that all of the students were mingling amongst themselves. Looking back to Adrianna, he nuzzled his nose against hers and smiled. "Now what princess?"

"What do you mean now what?" she asked, raising an eyebrow. She leaned in to kiss him softly, then after a second thought gave him a little nip on his bottom lip. "You have a surprise for me, remember?" she said, grinning. "And don't make me royally decree it," she teased with a soft laugh. "After all, I am a princess," she joked.

Gabe was completely taken by surprise at her playfullness and it showed on his face. "Adrianna..." He said surprisingly then laughed. 'You are right i do have a surprise for you." With her still in his arms, he began to walk toward the staircase stopping at the base and looked at her. "You have to keep your eyes closed until I tell you you can look. Deal?"

Dumbledore watched as the students left, smiling contently as the Great Hall cleared with a feeling of friendship in the air. With a sigh, he climbed down the steps of his platform and slipped into a passage behind a portrait which would take him to a steaming cup of tea and his warm, comfortable bed.

Adrianna grinned at Gabe. "You're not the only one with surprises," she told him softly. She sighed at the fact that she had to close her eyes, but did so anyway. "Good thing I trust you," she muttered, although a slight smile was playing on her lips.

"Apparently not..." Gabe said laughing then watched her close her eyes. "Please don't peek. It will all be worth it." He began to carry her up the stairs, and he had a lot of staircases to go up...but it was all worth it, plus he could barely notice that he was carrying her. She was light as a feather.

Adrianna smiled, her eyes still closed. "I won't... I promise," she said. "Besides, I'm excited for this, and I like surprises... so I'll wait," she assured him, grinning. "Don't you worry." However, she was able to note that he was walking up stairs, based on the sound of his boots against the floor itself. "I can't wait," she said, snuggling her face into his shoulder and neck, quite comfortable in his arms.

"Don't fall asleep on me..." Gabe said softly and chuckled going up one, two, three flights of stairs. Halfway there almost. He thought to himself and tried to go back remembering everything that he had wanted to do.

"I couldn't even if I wanted to," she said with a grin, her eyes still closed as she leaned against his shoulder. "I'm too excited," she said with a soft chuckle. "You've been hinting at something wonderful all night, and I am willing to bet it will better than I ever imagined," she said, rubbing her cheek against his shoulder to get in a more comfortable position.

Gabe felt her nuzzling against his shoulder and he looked down at her and smiled. With a sigh he made it up three more flights of stairs, one more to go. "Almost there. I really hope that you love it...."

"You know I will, never doubt that..." she said, smiling. She kept her eyes closed, although she was beginning to get that sensation one has when you know something good is out there, and your eyes are just itching to be opened. "As long as you're there, I'll be happy," she told him, nuzzling his neck with her nose.

GAbe finally reached the seventh floor and he paced back and forth concentrating hard. Stopping, the door appeared. "Alright..." He said softly and turned teh doorknob. He set her down on the floor however put his hands over her eyes and pushed the door open to reveal a dimly lit room. Leading her into the room, he finally removed his hands. "You can look now." Candles were everywhere, rose petals spread out over the floor filling the room with their beautiful aroma, there was a large comfy couch sitting in front of a warm roaring fireplace, but the best part was the ceiling. Somewhat like in the Great Hall, only better. His sky was bright and clear, and was a continuous meteor shower.

Adrianna walked with Gabe and his hands were over her eyes. She smiled, enjoying the game, but getting slightly impatient. Finally he took his hands away and she opened her eyes. Her breath was taken away by the sight of it all. "Oh my..." she breathed, her voice unable to raise in sound even if she had wanted to. "Its... its perfect," she said, turning to face him. "Actually, it needs one thing," she said, pulling out her wand. She tapped her head, and her hair changed back to its normal color, the ribbons dissolving into thin air. "Now, let me see the real Gabe," she said, grinning at him.

Gabe stood watching her reactions closely. He sighed with relief hearing in her voice that she really was happy with it. then he watched as she took out her wand changing herself back to normal. He just stood staring at her lovingly slowly reaching forward running his fingers through her hair. "Adrianna...I...you are....wow..." Seeing ehr standing there in that gorgeous dress, she just glowed. pulling out his wand, he took off his hat and changed his hair back to normal as well.

Adrianna smiled brightly up at Gabe, slightly surprised to see him so speechless. "I should say the same," she said, stepping closer to him. She wrapped her arms around his neck, completely content to remain with him for the rest of time. She reached up and ran her fingers through his short dark hair, allowing the hairs to slowly fall and settle back in their original place. "This is perfect," she said softly.

"I'm glad you like it." Gabe said softly and smiled leaning in kissing her gently. "Come on..." He said and led her over to the couch. "I'm really glad you like it Adrianna. I wanted it to be absolutely flawless." Smiling he gently pulled her down next to him. "So far I'm doing well..."

"Who wouldn't?" she asked, smiling as he led her over to the couch. "I mean... its everything a girl dreams of when they think of romance," she said with a smile. "Not that you would know that," she said, taking a seat with a teasing grin. "Quite well," she said, curling up on the couch next to him.

Gabe smiled and wrapped his arm around her pulling her close to him. "I may know a few things about romance." He said softly and kissed her forehead.

"So I've noticed," Adrianna said, looking at the surrounding room. "The fire is quite a nice touch," she said with a grin up at him. "So... is there any more to this surprise?" she hinted. "Or is it now my turn?" she added with a mischievous smile.

"I personally like the ceiling. But the fireplace is certainly nice as well." Gabe looked at her and smiled running his fingers lightly through her hair. "Oh by all means go ahead. I wouldn't want to hog the limelight. I'll share."

Adrianna looked up and was mesmerized by the ceiling above her. "Amazing," she breathed. "Its even better the second time I look at it," she said with a soft laugh. "Alright you, come on, off the couch, on the floor," she said, standing and indicating the soft carpet that was covered with rose petals. "On your stomach," she said, her grin spreading.

Gabe looked at her utterly confused. "On the floor? What are you going to do...use me for a carpet?" Smiling, despite his confusion, he did as she said and slid off of the couch onto the floor and lay down breathing in deeply. "At least the floor smells fantastic."