𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐞, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡

˚˖𓍢ִ໋🦢˚ chap.17

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dances and dante

i sit on a nearby rock and change into my dance shoes. after stretching my legs, i finally step onto the water. the clear blue water reflected different colors onto me, a beautiful result of the spring sunlight.

before i begin, i press play on my mirror pad. classical music fills the air around me. the song was all too familiar, being one of the first dances i learned with duchess. we both have our own variations to it, though.

once my feet begin to move, i tune everything out. with every spin and pirouette, i feel instantly happier. after the day i've had so far, this was definitely needed.

when the song comes to an end, my dance stops with it.

"you're such a beautiful dancer,"

i honk, nearly falling into the water before catching myself. i look over to dante, who was standing near the willow trees leaves. i take a deep breath. "dante, you scared me!"

he laughs. "i didn't mean to, trust me."

i huff, nearing the edge of the lake. dante holds out his hand for me to take. sheepishly, i place my hand in his, and let dante help me back to the ground.

"shouldn't you be in hero training?"

"shouldn't you be in magicology?" dante teases.

"class let out early. what's your excuse?"

dante shrugs his shoulder. "got bored."

i smile. "won't daring miss his sparring partner?"

"oh, please," he laughs. "daring was too busy checking himself out."

that gets a small laugh out of me. that definitely sounded like daring.

"i hope you know i meant what i said," dante says, voice soft. "you really are a beautiful dancer, y/n."

i smile, feeling just as beautiful under dante's gaze. "thank you,"

we spend a quiet moment together, the colorful reflections from the water make the scenery so much more intimate. dante smiles, "you're beautiful."

i can't fight the blush rushing to my face and ears.

i don't what what to say, so i simply do what feels right. i stand on my toes, and kiss him, wrapping my arms around his shoulders. dante gladly reciprocates, smiling into kiss. one of his free hands holds my waist, and the other cups my cheek.

we break away, and i whisper, "you're a good kisser."

dante chuckles. "why, thank you, princess."

we're about to kiss again, but are interrupted when my phone starts ringing. i groan, placing a peck on his lips before digging into my bag and answering the phone.

it was cupid, so i guess she gets a pass.

"hello?"

"the cakes are here!" cupid says, clearly excited. "we need help getting them over to the venue."

i almost whine, but stop myself. "right now..?"

"yes, now." cupid laughs over the phone.

"okay," i give in. "i'll be there in a minute."

cupid hums, and hangs up the phone.

"you have to go?"

i sigh. "yeah. gotta help cupid and the others."

dante hums. "can i help?"

"really?"

"yeah," dante laughs. "it'll be easier with more hands. besides," he leans closer. "it gives me an excuse to stay with you."

i huff, failing to fight another smile. "fine. c'mon, pretty boy."

i take his hand in mine and leave the enchanted forest towards the school.