The ballroom was lit up brightly and filled up with all the shipgirls dressed in formal wear. Among the crowd was Enterprise, dressed in a silky black plunge dress. Whether it was her outfit or her reputation, people awed at her presence. She payed no mind to it though, as she was more focused on tracking down a certain maid. The white haired woman walked towards the outer area, where there seemed to be less people.
"Champagne for you, madame?", came a voice beside her. "Yes, thank you", said Enterprise, taking the glass. It was only when she placed it by her lips that she realized who it was that offered her the drink. "Hello, Darling", said Belfast, giving her lover a smile. "Belfast." The said woman laughed lightly and shared a quick kiss with Enterprise. "I must say, you look rather ravishing, Dear." "Thank you. The same goes to you." "You really think so?", asked Belfast, showing off her outfit.
It was made of silk, like her lover's dress, only it was a dark blue. From her neck down to her bust were two straps that crossed over one another. Her arms were covered by elbow length gloves.
"Have I ever been wrong?", asked Enterprise. Belfast put a finger to her chin. "If I recall, I did offer you a healthy breakfast, but you believed a protein bar would be enough to fill your stomach. And if I remember correctly, you came home crying from hunger." Enterprise blushed. "I guess I have been wrong before." Belfast giggled and kissed her lover's cheek. "Let us not dwell on our little mistakes. For now, let us have a wonderful night." Enterprise nodded. "I like the sound of that."
Belfast lifted up her champagne glass. "Here is to another day of peace and spending it with the one I love." The maid's lover raised her glass. "To... all those things." Belfast chuckled and took a sip from her drink. She hummed in satisfaction from the taste. "What's wrong?", asked Enterprise. "Oh, nothing Dear. Just haven't tasted champagne in some time. Nearly forgot how exquisite the taste is." Enterprise laughed lightly, before noticing the flower brochure on her lover's side.
"You kept it?" "Of course. Is it a problem?" "N-no, it's just, it was my first time getting you a gift, I thought maybe..." "That I didn't like it that much and tossed it away? Don't be ridiculous. It was given to me out of love, thus it is very valuable to me." Enterprise blushed.
The two women stood side by side, watching all of their fellow shipgirls enjoy the banquet. Music began playing, being very soothing to Belfast. Seeing her enjoy herself, Enterprise held out her hand. "Would you like to dance?" Belfast was surprised by the offer, but smiled and took up the offer. "I would very much enjoy that." The two lovers walked into the crowd of dancing shipgirls, joining them in the action.
Enterprise put her one hand on Belfast's waist and the other joined with her's. Belfast put her free hand on her girlfriend's shoulder. They both waltzed slowly to the rhythm of the music, not breaking eye contact for one second. "Looks to me as if someone has been paying attention to their dance lessons", said Belfast. Enterprise blushed at the comment.
The maid looked down at the exposed chest of her girlfriend. "I'm surprised you'd wear something so exposed. Could it be you were perhaps planning to seduce me?" "I was wondering the same about you, Belfast." The said woman chuckled and rubbed her nose against her girlfriend's. They both rested their foreheads against each other. Enterprise was so focused on the warm presence of the one she loved, she accidentally stepped on her toe, making her yelp.
"Sorry", said an embarrassed Enterprise. Belfast only laughed lightly.
. . .
All of the shipgirls exited the ballroom, making their way back to their respective homes.
Enterprise and Belfast held hands as they walked onward to their shared household. "Quite a lovely night, wouldn't you say? Then again, any night with you is lovely", said Belfast. Enterprise smiled at her. "Likewise." They made it back to their home, and opened the door.
"This is such a lovely dress. I wish I could stay in it longer", said Belfast. Her girlfriend kissed her cheek. "We'll just have to wait until the next formal event." "I suppose so."
The two women dressed into their sleepwear and climbed into bed. "I feel like something is missing", said Belfast. Enterprise moved her face to look at her and leaned in for a kiss. "There it is. Night, Belfast." "Good night, Beloved."
