December 13th, 2019
New York Performance Center of Manhattan

*Tessa's P.O.V.*

I was excited for the concert tonight. Because after I perform with my band, Dante is going to be singing for the grand finale. From what I heard, he was gonna dedicate a song to someone very special to him. I saw my family sitting in their front row seats, and Dante was sitting right next to an empty seat that he reserved for me. He was wearing a black suit, dress shoes and an Omega Sea Master watch.

I blushed as I smiled at Dante while heading for the stage. I had never seen him dress so handsomely. I walked up to the microphone and prepared to sing one of our most famous songs: Prom Queen.

"Good evening. Thank you so much for coming. For tonight, my band and I shall be singing Prom Queen. And after that, my good friend Dante is gonna come up here and perform a solo for someone special. I hope you enjoy the show." I said.

The audience began clapping and cheered for us. I saw Dante smiling as he clapped along with everyone else. We began playing our individual instruments and I started singing.

(Cue Prom Queen by Patient 0)

🎶Remember the night she rose from the sea
Stood with arms open wide as she walked right past me
I tried not to mind as she went by
The freckles on her face, the stars in the sky

I'm stuck in my head cuz i'm falling so hard
And I know that she's still up with the stars
I don't believe in love at first sight
Cuz nobody's ever gonna be right

But she has me right where I don't wanna be
And somehow that's okay with me
The way that she dances hits me like a bomb
I only wish we were at the same prom
Oh

Read my horoscopes not too long ago
They told me theres something that you should know
You're walkin right into a hurricane
Well luckily, I don't mind the rain

I'm stuck in my head cuz I'm falling so hard
And I know that she's still up with the stars
I don't believe in love at first sight
Cuz nobody's ever gonna be right

But she has me right where I don't wanna be
And somehow that's okay with me
The way that she dances hits me like a bomb
I only wish we were at the same prom
Oh

Remember the night I stood by your throne
Knew it was the last time we'd be alone
Cuz you saw it different than I thought it seemed
I'm half convinced that it was a dream

Cuz friendship gets hard when there's too many complications
She stole my breath before I had time for preparation
Prom queen staring at the moon, cuz earth has its limitations
Prom queen at a dance for two, and I lost my invitation🎶

After my band and I concluded our song, the audience clapped and cheered for us. I felt my heart racing as I saw Dante standing up.

"Thank you. You're a great crowd. And now, it is time for the grand finale. We saved the best for last. He's a championship racer. I hear that he's a good singer, and he's gonna perform a solo for someone special tonight. So give it up for Dante Hasselhoff! The King is in the building!" I said.

While my band and I headed for our seats, Dante strutted up to the microphone and smiled as we cheered and clapped for him along with the rest of the audience.

"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you so much for coming. And what you heard is true. I am a good singer. In fact, I was inspired to sing by one of the best singers that the world has ever known: Elvis Aaron Presley. And alongside of promoting Elvis Presley's amazing music, I am indeed gonna be singing for someone special tonight. She is a lovely young lady who is very close to my heart, and I loved her performance. She's one of the best friends I've ever had in my whole life. So without further ado, I'd like to dedicate this one to Tessa Rane Majors." He said.

"Awwww." The audience said all together.

I blushed as the music started. I couldn't believe what I had just heard. Dante was dedicating a song to me.

*Cue Can't Help Falling In Love With You by Elvis Presley*
(Author's note: if you want to hear the song itself, refer to the video at the top)

🎶Wise men say
Only fools rush in
But I can't help falling in love with you
Shall I stay?
Would it be a sin
If I can't help falling in love with you?

Like a river flows
Surely to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things are meant to be
Take my hand,
Take my whole life, too
For I can't help falling in love with you

Like a river flows
Surely to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things are meant to be
Take my hand,
Take my whole life, too
For I can't help falling in love with you
For I can't help falling in love with you🎶

As Dante finished singing, everybody clapped and cheered for him while I stared off into space. I blushed as red as a cherry. Dante just sang a love song for me, and he had the most beautiful voice that I have ever heard in my life.

"Thank you. Thank you very much." Dante said, as he walked off the stage and sat down next to me. Meanwhile, the host walked up to the stage.

"Very well done. That was beautiful. Tonight was a spectacular performance, and I hope we'll see you next time. Have a lovely evening." He said.

My family and I followed Dante outside to the parking lot. He walked towards a silver car, but this one was different than the one that he drove when he saved me.

Just as Dante was about to climb into his car, he looked over his shoulder and smiled.

"I see that you liked my solo performance tonight." He said.

"That we did. And we heard about you saving our daughter. Thank you." My father replied.

"You're welcome." Dante said.

My mother looked at me and held my hand.

"Go to him. You two deserve each other. Like your father said: as long as you're happy, we're happy." She said.

As soon as my mother let go of my hand, she went off to join the rest of my family as they left. Dante seemed confused.

"What was that all about?" He asked.

I walked up to him and smiled sweetly.

*Dante's P.O.V.*

Tess just walked up to me and smiled, while her family was leaving.

"I wanted to ask if I could live with you, Dante. And more importantly, I feel much safer with you. Don't worry, my parents are fine with that. Because if I'm happy, my family's happy as well." She said.

I blushed. I couldn't believe that Tess wanted to live with me. But I smiled nonetheless.

"That's fine, Tess. I figured you'd be safer with me which is why I was about to ask. But it seems like my own question has been answered for me." I said.

Tess wrapped her arms around my neck and hugged me tightly, while I wrapped my own arms around her and returned the feeling.

"You have no idea of how happy I am. I never thought you would've wanted me to live with you." She said.

"Actually, I do. Because to tell you the truth Tess, I would never forgive myself if I ever let anything happen to you." I replied.

Tess blushed, and smiled as she hugged me tightly.

"I know. But for now, let's go home." She said.

*Tessa's P.O.V.*

Dante opened the passenger side door for me and I climbed into his car. After he shut the door, Dante went around to the driver's side and climbed in as well. He put the key into the ignition and fired up the V12 engine.

"Listen to that engine purr." I said.

"Thank you, Tess. By the way, this car is a 2007 Aston Martin DBS V12 Vantage." Dante replied.

Dante drove out of the parking lot and we cruised through the streets of New York. He turned on his radio and it played a song that he seemed to really like. Dante sang along to his radio and all I could do was smile and admire him.

(Cue Stuck on You by Elvis Presley)

🎶You can shake an apple off an apple tree.
Shake-a, shake-sugar, but you'll never shake me.
Uh-uh-uh.
No-sir-ee, uh, uh.
I'm gonna stick like glue.
Stick, because I'm stuck on you.

I'm gonna run my fingers through your long black hair and squeeze you tighter than a grizzly bear.
Uh-uh-uh.
Yes-sir-ee, uh,uh.
I'm gonna stick like glue.
Stick because I'm stuck on you

Hide in the kitchen, hide in the hall
Ain't gonna do ya no good at all
'Cause once I catch ya and the kissin' starts
A team o' wild horses couldn't tear us apart

Try to take a tiger from his daddy's side
That's how love is gonna keep us tied
Uh-uh-uh
Uh-uh-uh
Oh yeah.
Uh-uh-uh
I'm gonna stick like glue
Stick, because I'm stuck on you

Hide in the kitchen, hide in the hall
Ain't gonna do ya no good at all
'Cause once I catch ya and the kissin' starts
A team o' wild horses couldn't tear us apart

Try to take a tiger from his daddy's side
That's how love is gonna keep us tied
Uh-uh-uh
Yes-sir-ee, uh,uh
I'm gonna stick like glue

Yeah, yeah
Because I'm stuck on you

I'm gonna stick like glue

Yeah,yeah
Because I'm stuck on you

I'm gonna stick like glue

Yeah, yeah
Because I'm stuck on you🎶

I loved hearing the sound of him singing, and I like his taste in music. In fact, I think he would be a great addition to Patient 0. He could sing alongside of me and we could promote the works of other musicians.

"That was beautiful. I will never get over the sound of your voice." I said.

"Thank you, Tess. I loved your singing as well." Dante replied.

"I was also wondering if you wanted to become a member of Patient 0. I'll make you my backup singer, and we'll promote the creations of other musicians. What do ya say?" I asked.

"What do I say? I say, I'm in. I have an instrument of my own at home." Dante answered.

"You play?" I asked in shock.

"Yes. I play guitar." Dante answered.

*Timeskip*

We arrived at Dante's house and I was greeted by an amazing sight. Dante lives in a huge mansion.

"Wow. That is a nice house. It's huge." I said.

"Yes. All the better for my collection of cars in the garage." Dante replied, as he parked his Aston Martin DBS in the garage.

"Where? I don't see anything." I said.

"That's because the lights are off." Dante replied.

After he got out of the car, he came around and opened the passenger side door. I took Dante's hand as he guided me out of his car and into the darkness. I shut the door and waited for Dante to navigate the darkness to find a light switch, but he held my hand firmly and did not move. Dante snapped his fingers and the lights came on instantly. I looked around as I saw many different cars all around us.

"Wow. So many cool cars, it's impossible to choose which one to drive." I said.

"Indeed. I always liked a little variety. And that 1991 Ferrari 512 TR in the center of the garage is one of my favorites." Dante replied, as he pointed at a 1991 Ferrari 512 TR.

It was one of the most beautiful cars I had ever seen in my entire life. It was painted silver, and had red leather interior.

"Now that's beautiful. By the way, what kind of car did you drive when you saved me at Morningside?" I asked.

"It was a Porsche Carrera GT." Dante answered.

We went inside and Dante led me to the master bedroom which had an amazing outer space theme.

"This is a very nice room." I said.

"Thank you, Tess. And over there is my guitar." Dante replied, as he pointed at an electric guitar next a computer.

The guitar was black with blue lightning bolts.

"That's a Dean Dimebag Razorback electric guitar. I can't wait to see you play it." I said.

"Don't worry, Tess. You'll get to watch me play that guitar tomorrow. And since we'll be moving your stuff here, your parents are welcome to come and see me play as well." Dante replied.

I smiled at him.

"That would be lovely." I said.

We both changed into our pajamas and climbed into Dante's bed. I wore a solid blue nightgown while Dante only wore a pair of solid black pajama pants. I admired the sight of his six pack abs and large pecs as he curled up next to me.

"I gotta say, I had no idea that you were so strong. Where did you get such amazing muscles?" I asked.

"I do full body workouts. Seven days a week. And I practice martial arts to maintain my flexibility." Dante answered.

We made out passionately and snuggled up to each other.

"Goodnight Dante." I said.

"Goodnight Tess." Dante replied.

We drifted off and fell asleep in each other's warm embrace.