Cinderfella [KageHina]

Chapter 5

As they danced, Kageyama couldn't help but feel more alive than he ever had. The music, the atmosphere, it all seemed to envelop them in a magical bubble, allowing them to forget the world and lose themselves in each other's presence.

The crowd around them seemed to fade away, and it felt as if it was just the two of them in the entire ballroom.

Kageyama's gaze never wavered from Hinata's face, taking in the way his eyes sparkled under the soft glow of the ballroom lights, or the way his smile seemed to light up the entire room. He found himself leaning in closer, his heart yearning to be even closer to this captivating newcomer.

"You dance quite well," he commented softly, his voice husky and filled with a hint of admiration. He couldn't believe that this simple dance could have such a profound effect on him, breaking through the walls he had built around his heart for so long.

"You're easy to follow," Hinata replied with a shy smile, his cheeks flushed with a charming blush. "You make me feel like a natural."

The connection between them grew stronger with each step they took together, a silent understanding passing between their eyes. It was as if they were communicating without needing words, their bodies speaking the language of unspoken emotions.

As the dance came to an end, Kageyama reluctantly released Hinata's hand, the loss of contact leaving him yearning for more. He looked down at Hinata, his expression softened with a newfound tenderness he hadn't experienced before.

"Thank you for the dance," he said in a murmur, his voice echoing with sincerity. "I must admit, dancing with you is far more pleasurable than with those other ladies I was previously introduced to."

Hinata laughed at this.

Kageyama couldn't help but smile at Hinata's laugh, the sound like music to his ears. He found himself drawn to the newcomer even more, the genuine nature of his happiness contagious.
"You have a lovely laugh," he commented, his eyes crinkling slightly with affection.

Hinata smiled warmly, blushing red once again. "You princes sure know how to flatter people, huh?"

Kageyama's smile broadened at Hinata's observation, his own cheeks tinting a light shade of pink at being caught. "It's not just flattery," he replied honestly. "I'm simply stating the truth. You genuinely have a lovely laugh, and that smile of yours lights up the entire room."

He took a step closer, his voice lowering to a slightly husky tone. "You're captivating, in more ways than one."

"I could say the same about you, your royal highness," Hinata joked.

A hushed chuckle escaped Kageyama's lips at Hinata's playful remark. He tilted his head slightly, his gaze softening as he looked down at the newcomer. "Is that so?" he replied, a hint of amusement in his voice.

"You flatter me, and I could get rather used to it." He took a step closer, his smile growing warmer. "You make me feel like I'm not just a title, but an actual person with actual feelings."

He was surprised by his own honesty, how he was opening up to someone he had just met. Hinata seemed to have a way of breaking through his usual guarded walls, making him feel comfortable and seen in a way he had never experienced before.

"May I have the pleasure of knowing your name?" Kageyama asked softly.

Hinata opened his mouth to respond, but before he could utter a word, the clock struck twelve, its melodic chime echoing through the ballroom. Time seemed to stop for a moment, the silence that followed the chime somehow filling the air with an unspoken tension. Hinata's gaze flicked towards the clock, a look of surprise crossing his features.

"Twelve o'clock... already?" he whispered, his voice echoing in the hushed silence of the moment.

"I'm sorry but.. I have to go," Hinata said sadly, as he ran out of the castle.