(Valentine's Day-themed one shot) It's the most romantic day of the year and Christine is late for her lessons. Erik wonders if she has a special someone and discovers that the idea bothers him more than he expected. Leroux-verse, set before the events of the novel.

Christine consented to being Erik's living bride, but alive and living are two very different things. After making a surprising discovery in his room, she makes a decision that will drastically change their relationship - for the better or for the worse. (Leroux, alternate ending in which Erik did not let Christine go) NOW UNDERGOING RE-WRITE.

Alternate ALW: Instead of dressing as Red Death, the Phantom dresses to match - and trick -Christine, who does not recognise him at the masked ball. COMPLETELY RE-WRITTEN WITH NEW ENDING (one-shot, tumblr prompt)