It Was All a Mistake (A Selection Fanfiction)

Chapter 35: Winter Ball Pt. 1

I wake up to the sound of music. I roll over in my bed to see Aurelie singing into her hairbrush, and I smile. "Mmphh," I groan, and shove my slippers over my feet. "Grumpy much?" Aur laughs, and tugs my hand. "C'mon! Today is the Winter Ball!" she squeals and drags me into the closet. "What should we wear?" she asks, rubbing a piece of fabric from a dress with her fingers. "Something either white, grey, or light blue," I reply. "How about this?" she takes a white lace dress and holds it up. "Too... wedding-y," I note. She nods and grabs another dress, this time gray with tiny crystals sown on the bodice. "Perf," I approve, and go through the gowns for me. I come across a light teal colored dress with many rhinestones attached. I grin and put it on.

I leave for the ball, and enter the large room. Boys are in one corner playing pool and the girls are giving each other makeovers. I spot Evan talking to his dad, and when he sees me, his mouth opens. I slowly walk towards him, and he opens his arms for an embrace. "You look amazing," he whispers into my ear when I finally reach him. "Likewise," I laugh, and hug him. "I love you," he kisses my cheek, and I attempt to kiss him back. He shifts his head though, so that I kiss his lips. "Egkkk" I lean backwards, shocked, and wipe my lips. "Awww, I can tell you loved it when I surprised you," he coos and kisses me again. My eyelashes flutter shut, and my hands tangle themselves in Evan's chocolate brown hair. "Could you muster up the confidence to dance with me?" Evan says jokingly. I laugh and nod, "yes."

Soon, I'm slow-dancing with the prince, and my gown twirls and glides on the floor. I feel a light tap on my shoulder, and I turn around, expecting Marabelle, Aurelie, or Krista, but instead I see the silhouette of a hand. The fingernails dig into my shoulders, and I scream. Before Evan can pull me back, dots invade my vision and my world suddenly turns black.