Someone requested I write a Dexter/Raven lemon, and well, I figured, why not? But, of course, it's a lot more fun to build up to that point. So, that will happen, but, give it time. EAH belongs to Mattel, I made up the 'Leather and Lace' bash as well as 'The High Card' nightclub, just roll with it, enjoy!

If there was one thing Wonderlandians knew how to do, it was throw a party.

Invites had been going out through exclusive Mirrorcasts. Said Mirrorcasts could only be seen by Mirrorpad addresses that checked out as okay. For example, Duchess Swan had heard nothing about this exclusive party since it was known that she tried to ruin the True Hearts Day dance last year.

Even Blondie hadn't been reporting about these exclusive Mirrorcasts on her Mirrorcast if only to secure her invite. This whole 'exclusive party' was being kept under wraps very well. In fact, not until today, the first day of Spring Break and the night before the party did Cedar Wood's Mirrorpad finally get word of the party.

The details were pretty simple. This party was going to be happening in Wonderland at The High Card, a nightclub that was very selective about guests and when it chose to open it's doors at all. Apparently, Melody Piper was booked to spin and if True Hearts Day had been any indicator, this party was going to be just as pumping, perhaps even more. That was the other thing. This wasn't some 'free-for-all' party. Oh, no. It was specifically called: The Leather and Lace Bash. The dress code was leather and lace. No ballgowns, no formal wear, but, essentially, leather and lace. Of course, no one was expected to go out and get leather pants but, at least one element of leather or lace should be present in one's outfit.

Maddie poured herself a cup of tea as she hummed. She was very excited for tonight, but, she was more excited for Raven. Here was finally a night that Dexter and Raven could spend having fun without having to cut it short due to school work or other nuisances.

"What do you think?" Raven walked into the room.

Maddie had just picked up her tea for a sip and nearly spit it out at the sight of Raven, in the best way possible, "Raven! You look simply, positively, hexellently amazing!"

"You really think so?" Raven asked.

"I would never lie to you," Maddie crossed her arms and then giggled, "And I'm sure Dexter would agree with me."

"Maddie!"

"What?"

"Never mind," Raven changed the subject, "Anyway, I should probably pick something out to wear."

Maddie nodded in agreement, "You can't go in your pjs because it's not a Pajama Tea Party."

Dexter stood in front of a mirror and was practicing his greetings for later tonight when he saw Raven. They'd been dating exclusively for quite a while now, but, tonight he really wanted to put the charms on. Something in his bones told him tonight was going to be like no other night and he wanted to do his best to give Raven a wonderful night.

"Hey babe, you look gort...uh, great! You look great..."

He sighed and shook his head no, he decided to try another one.

"Rae, you..." He let out a bigger sigh at that one.

Sure, he called her Rae often, but, usually when they were alone. It was a special little thing of theirs, something dare he say, exclusive, just like they were.

He shrugged and decided he better get ready sooner than later because knowing Daring, he'd have to wait hours for the bathroom, so, he may as well get ready before Daring even started to get ready himself.

A distinct giggle came from the hall. That screechy laugh belonged to none other than Apple White. That meant that Daring was back...

As fast as he could, Dexter grabbed the clothes he planned on wearing tonight, ran to the bathroom and locked the door.

"Looks like everyone is here," Raven commented as she and Maddie got in line to enter The High Card.

Maddie smiled, "It's going to be a great party!"

Raven smiled back, hoping that Maddie was right. However, the crowd looked to be pretty great, plus, the leather and lace looks that everyone had picked were very unique. Maddie was in a teal dress with a lace overlay and a darker teal jacket with some gold accents, her gold earrings and shoes played up her look while her hair was very different as it was pulled up into two buns and her hair was parted down the center so that only a little bit of her bangs would hang down.

The girls entered the club and surveying the room, Raven quickly spotted several familiar faces.

"Raven!" Apple waved and then started running towards her and Maddie.

"Oh, hey Apple," Raven was civil as always.

"Don't you two just look adorable!" Apple chimed, "I went minimal on the leather, I much prefer the look of lace."

Before Raven or Maddie could answer, Apple went on further.

"Oh, and if you're looking for Dexter, he's over by the refreshments with Daring," Apple spoke again.

Raven looked at Maddie for a moment.

"Go on," Maddie nudged her, "I'll catch up with you later."

"Alright," Raven wanted to be sure it was okay to leave her.

Out of the corner of her eye, Raven saw Maddie going towards Kitty, Lizzie and Alistair. Wonderlandians were pretty friendly, towards each other anyway.

"Wow," Dexter turned to see Raven coming towards him.

She looked beautiful, even in this dim club lighting. Her hair was straightened, it was sleek and shiny as ever, she looked like she could be advertising magical shampoo but, no one would end up with results as perfect as hers if they were to use the product; she was one of a kind and couldn't be duplicated. The black leather jacket and skirt combo looked amazing on her, the lace aspect of her outfit was her fishnet tights. Her top under her jacket stood out, it was a vibrant lavender.

"Hey, Dex," Raven was glad to see him.

"R-Raven," He was trying to form words, but, his mind wasn't allowing him to, "You..you look g-gort...great! Great, I meant great."

She couldn't help but laugh at him still being that nervous around her during greetings.

"You do too, look great I mean."

The two closed any remaining distance between them and embraced. They held onto one another for a little longer than usual. Just between the two of them, they felt safest when in each other's arms and of course, social gatherings might not be either one of their favorite things, so, they were going to need that safety net of each other tonight.

Melody Piper was not one to disappoint. She had quite the array of music for tonight and although the night was rolling on, the energy from her spinning had yet to die down.

Raven and Dexter had since taken it to the dance floor and this was maybe their third or fourth consecutive dance. They had danced several fast songs and now the tempo was slowing down, but only a little bit and their movement slowed to the beat. Dexter did something a little bold and kissed Raven as they danced, he did his best to more or less keep in time with the muse-ic as he did this; he knew how much muse-ic meant to Raven.

Catching onto her boyfriend's little idea, Raven couldn't help but smile as she pressed her forehead to his and pressed up closer to him. Using her peripheral vision, Raven spotted Maddie and Alistair in a mostly dark corner and it certainly looked like Maddie was working her mad charms on the boy. She saw Raven look at her for a second and winked, she was going to be a while and Raven could leave if she wanted.

"Dex?" Raven asked.

"What is it, Rae?" He looked at her.

"Wanna get out of here?"

He nodded yes and they scurried away from the dance floor and quickly slipped out of The High Card.

Dexter knew just where they should head off to. He and Daring were welcome to their family's 'Summer Castle' that wasn't too far from the edge of Wonderland and given the location of The High Card, it wouldn't be a long walk.

When they saw the castle in the distance,it started to rain. Dexter shrugged, not quite knowing what to do or say when Raven grabbed him and kissed him. He was dumbfounded until he saw that she had ran ahead to try and beat him to the castle.

The head start Raven had taken gave her the upper hand, but, Dexter didn't have too hard a time catching up.

"I bet you'll never guess where we keep the secret spare key," Dexter figured she might, but, he wanted to see.

"Hm...you mean under the doormat?" Raven lifted up the doormat and there was the afore mentioned key.

The pair laughed together and after letting themselves inside, they locked lips and felt that time stood still. All that was happening was this kiss, nothing else mattered.

Of course, they needed to come up for air eventually. Raven circled her arms around Dexter's neck and he had his hand on her hips, pulling her closer to him if possible. They started at each other longingly, lustful sparks clearly present in this gaze.

"Raven?" Dexter forced out a breath, he was very nervous.

"Yes?" She had to remember to breathe as well.

"D-Do..." He needed a minute. He removed his glasses and then, he gathered up every ounce of his courage to say what he had meant to say initially, "Do you want to get out of these wet clothes?"

To answer that question, Raven leaned her head forward to give him a feather-light kiss. She wanted nothing more than to get out of their wet clothes, as did he.

Dexter then swept Raven off her feet and started up the stairs.

A/N: Well, that's the start of that. M-rating for a reason and next chapter, we'll see what happens, wink wink. Hope it's worth the wait.