Ten Minutes Ago

You were disappointed when you arrived at your sister's apartment to find her sick on the couch. You had come over to get ready with her for a fundraiser she was attending for work. You were to be her plus one, but the way things were looking, neither one of you would be going.

You sat on the edge of the coffee table as you pulled her blanket up onto her.

"Hey, you want me to make you some soup?" You ask as you hand her a box of tissues.

"Chicken noodle." She said through a stuffed up nose. "And some tea with honey, please."

"Sure thing." You smiled.

After handing her her soup and tea, you sat next to her and began channel surfing.

"What are you doing?" She sounded almost agitated.

"Changing the channel?" You replied in slight confusion.

"I can see that. Why aren't you getting ready for the party?"

"Because you're sick." You said matter-of-factly.

"Just because I can't go doesn't mean you shouldn't." She said as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.

"What? No, this is your thing. I couldn't." You brushed it off. "Besides, somebody's got to take care of you."

"I'll be fine." She waved you off, "And I'm the big sister here. I'm supposed to take care you."

You rolled your eyes with a slight smile.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes! Go, have fun! You deserve a night off!" She insisted.

"Okay." You said unconvincingly.

"Okay?" She raised an unbelieving eyebrow.

"Okay!" You laughed, getting off of the couch.

After a while of primping and preening, you emerged from her bedroom with a gorgeous blue dress and some sparkly silver heels with your hair done up.

"Oh my gosh! You're so pretty!" your sister squealed through her stuffy nose, making her sound like a Muppet.

"Thanks." You chuckled.

"Here's my invitation, now take it and go or you're going to be late!" She practically pushed you out the door.

"If you need anything-"

"I'll be sure to call you. Now go and have some fun!" She closed the door on you.

***

You arrived at the party a little late, right after Lena Luther made a speech about how all of the proceeds of the night would go towards helping the homeless of National City.

As you came in, you took in every bit of your surroundings. The decorations were exquisite, the chandeliers shined like stars, the music played softly and slowly, and the wait staff bustled about with trays of hors d'oeuvres and champagne. Everything was so beautiful, that your face lit up like a kid at Disney's.

As you looked around, something suddenly caught your eye - or someone, rather. From across the ballroom, you saw a man laughing in a group of people. His smile was luminous. Just as soon as you saw him, he looked in your direction and his eyes made contact with yours. As he smiled at you, you felt like the world turned gray around you and he was the only thing in color. He handed his drink to a tall man with a camera next to him and began walking towards you.

Without realizing it, you had been walking towards him, too, meeting him in the middle of the dance floor.

"Hi." He said staring into your eyes.