SAY YES TO THE DRESS | MASIN

Ember Lynn and Dylan's boat from the mainland got in very late the night before. She was still reeling from the information the doctor had given them, completely floored by the sudden thought of all the money and diapers and everything else was going to cost them. And on top of it all, the wedding. Nothing about this was something she was dreading. Ember Lynn was sitting at a table in the mall, waiting to meet with Masin. She hadn't seen her best friend in nearly three days which, apparently, is plenty of time to get pregnant and engaged. To be honest, Ember couldn't even begin to imagine how Masin was going to react to all the news.

She cupped her hands in her lap and stared at the table, trying to think of the best words to use to break the news to Masin.

@masin

Masin had been incredibly busy as of late. The elections were coming up soon and Masin was planning on running for chancellor. Of course it wasn't because she hated Ember or anything. No, Masin simply just knew that she'd be good for the job. She knew how this island should best be run, at least in her opinion. It would be different being in charge... If she won, of course!

She been so busy that she hadn't noticed that three days had past since she had seen her best friend! They decided to meet at the mall today for a much needed catch up and shopping spree. When she arrived at the mall she found Ember in the food court. She approached her with a big smile and sat down across from the blonde. "Hey you!"

Hearing Masin's voice, Ember Lynn looked up and smiled brightly. This was going to be an awesome day as long as Masin kept her mind open about everything, and Emmy sincerely hoped that she would. She stood as Masin approached and hugged her before sitting back down at the table, "I haven't seen you in forever! How have you been?" For some reason, the current Chancellor was trying to prolong the inevitable. It just seemed like too big a bomb to drop on Masin all at once. Maybe she should only tell her about the wedding? Ember and Dylan were planning on getting everything done before the baby started to show so maybe she could get away with that...

Ember Lynn shook her head, trying to rid herself of those thoughts. She would need to tell Masin everything, and ask her two very important questions. Please say yes...

"It's been unacceptably long since we've hung out," Masin added with firm nod. "I've been pretty good. Busy, actually..." Busy thinking about running for Chancellor. She hasn't told Ember yet that she's had officially decided to run in the election. She had only decided a few days ago, after all. But this was one reason why she wanted to meet with her best friend today. She needed to tell her that it was nothing personal, of course, and she wanted Em to hear it from her first. "How are you?" But it could wait. She needed to warm up to it. Little did she know that Em had even bigger news than she did. Yeah, if she knew that she wouldn't be nervous about her own news at all.

Ember Lynn shrugged awkwardly in response to her question. How was Emmy? She couldn't even figure that much out. She was excited, terrified, stressed, alert, and confused all at the same time. It was like all emotions a person could ever feel wrap up into one moment. She bit her lip and looked over her shoulder, as if checking for paparazzi or something, "A lot has happen recently. It's been a trip." He voice was hoarse and silent, a whisper barely heard above the bustle of the mall.

The way Ember answered her immediately caused Masin to worry. She leaned forward, "what's up sweetie?" She asked, a little furrow on her brow. It was bad enough that the little gossip column had given away Embers' secret boyfriend, Em was obviously stressed about that and now it seemed there was even more going on.

It was now or never. Emmy could feel herself trying to mentally run away, to put on her well practice fake smile and pretend like nothing was happening. But that wouldn't be fair to Masin or to Dylan and Ember Lynn couldn't do this without her best friend. Taking a deep breath she bit her lip before beginning, "I'm pregnant with twins and I'm getting married soon, Will you be my maid of honor?" The sudden relief was almost tangible. She smiled, not realizing she had said the words so quickly. Just like that, the stress was gone, almost. There was still Masin's reaction to deal with.

"I'm pregnant with twins and I'm getting married soon, Will you be my maid of honor?"

Masin felt a lot of things at once. Pregnant? Aww, how sweet. Twins? Yikes! Wedding? Woah. Election? Totally possible. Maid of honor?

She felt for a moment as if she was short circuiting. Her eyes were wide, her mouth slightly open and her held a slightly tilted to the side.

She was angry, as Mas often was, that Emmy had suddenly dropped this bomb on her. But wasn't this better than not telling her for years like with the boyfriend thing? Yeah... This was better.

She was ecstatic and happy. Weddings were amazing and babies were adorable! Plus, she knew Em would be happy with Dylan. She'd be an amazing mom too.

She was confident, and feeling a little guilty, that her mind went straight to the election at the news. She tried to shake that thought off, but it was bound to be brought up. Any second.

"Of course I will!" Masin responded with a giddy laugh, choosing that emotion for the surface at the moment, "congratulations Em. Twins though, that's a lot of work."

Ember Lynn was completely at ease now. If felt so much better knowing Masin was on board with everything. The question was now, how was this going to affect her job? She knew Masin would probably run, she wouldn't be Masin if she didn't. So it made sense to Ember Lynn that, if she even wanted to win the next election, she would need to start early and think of reasons why twin newborns wouldn't keep her from doing her duty, "I know, I hope I can still work, though." She smiled slightly, wondering if Masin would make a comment about it or not.

Well, guess this was as good a time as any.

"I'll be honest, as I always am," she started, smirking just a little at how stuck up that comment sounded. "I'm going to run for Chancellor this election, Em. I really think I have a chance at it and at making a difference. I mean, not that you do a bad job... but you know how I feel about this," she stated firmly. She smiled at her best friend, hoping Emmy wouldn't think she was being biased with her next comment. "But unless Dylan gives up his job... working would be rough for you. I still think you should try, though. The people love you. Well, except maybe Serena Seely," she rolled her eyes a little at the mention of there islands biggest news reporter. "She's sent some sassy tweets your way."

Ember Lynn laughed, not at all surprised, "Oh come on Masin, did you really think that was going to bother me?" She said playful, elbowing her friend. She leaned back in her chair and rested her hands on her stomach. She wasn't showing yet but she knew that the babies were both there, "I can't ask Dylan to quit his job. He likes to...read...too much." She rolled her eyes and giggled, "Wanna go look at dresses?!" She stood suddenly, looking at Masin as though everything exciting was happening right then and there.

Masins eyes widened for just a moment before she let out a laugh. "You're right. I was silly to worry about that," Em loved Masin and she knew that. Emmy knew better than anyone else the way that Masin felt about law, order and government. She was an expert at it, and was quite obsessed. Ember had seen Masin at her best as a magistrate as well so it wasn't a surprise that Masin would be running.

Masin automatically thought that Masin could read at him with the kids, but she wasn't going to push it further. They were both soon distracted by the idea of dress shopping. Masin sat up straight. "Uh, of course I do!" Masin giggled as well, standing up and taking Emas hand. "Where to first?"

Ember Lynn squinted as if she could see the entire mall if she did and looked at Masin, "The bridal shop on the first floor? May as well announce it with a bang. Where is Serena Seely when you need her?" Ember laughed and hooked her arm through Masin's, "Shall we go?"

Masin laughed at the mention of Serena, "Oh, I'm sure she'll find out about this. She's got a lot of friends around town, you know," she smirked as she allowed Em to link arms with her, "yes, let's!" she started walking down the center of the mall. The two were giggling and smiling like complete goofballs, but they had good reason to! Once they arrived in the dress shop Masin led Em up to the counter. "Excuse me, we've got a future bride here!"

The little blonde girl behind the counter stared at the two women for a moment before smiling, "Chancellor, Magister, this way please!" She trotted through the store and motion for the girls to sit on a couch that overlooked a large mirror and a little stage where the bride to be could display the dresses, "I'll get a stylist ready for you." The daughter of Aphrodite was chipper and bouncing as she disappeared into an office around the corner.

Emmy looked at Masin and raised her eye brows, "Good service, huh?" She laughed and leaned back into the plushy couch. From here Ember couldn't see any dresses that she absolutely loved, but their view was obstructed by a few racks of suits and the only dressed she could see were the ones that glittered on mannequins near by, "See anything I need to try on?"