Vanity's Smurfy Companion (The Devereaux Story)/Chapter 2

"Now, let's see if we can find some cloth for the contest!"

Vanity scavenged around his house with Britze helping. He sorted through all of his clothing, even a costume from a play he was in.

"You sure you want me to tag along?" Britze asked, "I don't want to be a bother."

"Tut Tut, Britze, you're fine," Vanity reassured her, "Besides, it'll all be worth it soon when I win that contest!" He finally found a light blue cloth he could use, "This seems right! It goes perfectly with my flower and perfect with your eyes!" He held up the robin's egg blue color to Britze, who reacted by brushing her hair back in shyness and flattery.

"I was thinking about our design," Britze suggested, "We should do a naturey theme. True beauty can be found in lots of different things."

"Hmm," Vanity thought, "True. Plus, I would look great in leaves! Splendid idea, my dear! We shall head towards the Smurf Forest to investigate!"

But, before they did, a knock came to their door. When Vanity opened it, Smurfette stood at his stoop to ask a question.

"Oh, Vanity," Smurfette began, "I've been looking for a fabric to compliment my locks of hair for the contest. Do you happen to have any suggestions on what color I should wear?"

"Well, Smurfette," Vanity boxed in Smurfette with his fingers, "You always look good in pink. Plus add in some white and you'll look fabulous! Not as fabulous as me, but fabulous enough!" Vanity handed some extra pink fabric to her.

"Oh, thank you, Vanity!" Smurfette clasped her hands together, "Now I will look extra Smurfy, thanks to you!" After she kissed his cheek, she made her way towards her house, leaving Vanity a bit love-struck.

"Smurfette sure is Smurfy!" Vanity commented.

"Um, I don't mean to intrude, but..." Britze added, "I think you gave Smurfette an advantage."

"What?!" Vanity realized, "Why did I even do that?!"

"Um...maybe because you're good at fashion advice?" Britze wondered.

"I know," Vanity put the top of his hand on his forehead for dramatic effect, "It's my curse. Girls can be so fashionable!"

"Some females are anyway," Britze muttered.

"Now, what were we going to do?" Vanity tried to think.

"We were supposed to look in the Smurf Forest for some outfit inspiration?" Britze jogged his memory.

"Oh, yes, that's right!" Vanity snapped his fingers, "You're very smart, Britze!"

"Um...thanks."

"Now, off we go!" Vanity headed out the door, "True beauty awaits us!"

"And so does my self-esteem," Britze said under her breath.

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