I have 4444 gold plus a sad little .10
I love numbers like this without the little extra bit.

"It'll be so pretty. We're going to have a big cake with yellow flowers, and I'll have a bouquet of yellow roses, and there will be yellow roses all over the place." Tiffany's breakfast was getting cold in front of her. She was so excited she barely stopped talking long enough to breathe, let alone to eat. For once Ella didn't mind listening to the other girl prattle on. It meant that her parents were too distracted to get on her case for the previous night. "I can't wait for the fifth of June to arrive. Such a beautiful date for a wedding, don't you think?"

Ella nearly choked on her drink. "The fifth of June? That's my birthday. You're really picked that date for your wedding?"

"Well, why not? Just because it's your birthday doesn't mean we can't get married that day too. You'll have other birthdays, but we'll only be getting married once."

"Ella," Sydney broke in before Ella could respond, "she's right, you know. We won't be able to throw you much of a party this year, anyways, after the expense of your sister's wedding."

"I see." Ella didn't say anything more, though inside she was badly hurting. There was nothing more that could be said just then.

Tiffany clapped her hands together. "See, it all works out. Anyways, as I was saying..."

"Clothes? Oh, right, clothes." The figure glowed for a second, then the light vanished to reveal she was wearing a short green dress that matched her hair. "I forget how you humans are about these things. But, well, I've never actually talked to one before. So you're my first. I suppose I haven't introduced myself yet, have I? My names is Roess." She hissed a little as she spoke her name, making the tail end sound a bit like the wind. "I'm a dryad."

"Well, that answers questions two and three. I'm Ella, by the way." Ella sat up again and regarded Roess with interest. "But I'd still like to know what you need me for."

Roess sat down facing Ella. "Well, like I said....I'm a bit lost. I was riding on a sylph, and, well...I fell asleep. When I woke up, I was in a forest I'd never seen before. So I need you to help me find my way back. You will help me, right?"

"I'll try. You really shoudl have asked my father for help, though. He's the one who travels, not me."

"Maybe. But he wasn't here when I first found this place. Besides...I like you."

Ella blinked. "What does that mean?"

Roess shrugged. "I'm not really sure myself. I just...like you."

At that moment the city clock started ringing. Ella yawned, realizing it was midnight. "I'll do what I can, but I can't promise anything. For now, though, I need some sleep, it's been a long day. I, uh, don't suppose you could do something about all these apple cores tonight, could you?"

Roess blushed. "Right, sorry about that. As I said, I was hungry. I'll get rid of them, don't worry about it. Sleep well, Ella."

"Goodnight, Roess."

[COLOR="DarkOrchid"]It’s not nearly as entertaining or as degrading as it should be
I wish more women would bait me
You can always try
Now I don’t even know why
You bore me with your lack of contribution
Show me some results, I just want some attention
Well f**k me I’m drunk
This is your chance to not me boring
I don’t even want to attempt
I give in, you win by default,
I need sleep, its all your fault [/COLOR]

[COLOR="DarkOrchid"]Oranges and pale shimmering ivory
Graceful, agile koi
Sinking and moving as dark places move and grow
Shadows darting too and fro
Are you an enemy or are you foe?
To be placed in solitude or to be schooled
To never be fooled
The waters rippling and cooling
Forever changing
Never the same
To fight for your rights or hide in shame
To be vegetarian and never eat fish
To catch the koi and have it on your plate
Delish! [/COLOR]