Recap: Now go save your damsel in distress.
I pushed through the crowds, making sure to be polite to guests when I got to close or bumped into them.
"Sorry I'm just-"
"We're all trying to see her sir, so just be patient."
A man who looked about in his twenties snapped at me making me blink and cock my head to the side.
"Well my good sir are you like, going to try and make a move on her."
I retorted and crossed my arms glaring at him.
"What if I am, she seems up for grabs, isn't this what the ball is about, getting her a hand in marriage."
After he said those words he moved closer getting into my face, attempting to be threatening.
"Well I'll have you know it's about her like, meeting her fiancé, not finding one."
I snapped back and moved my arms to my sides taking a deep breath. Few others in the crowd had stopped to stare at us. Including the girl I was heading for, the people around her were still flaunting themselves at her but she was just staring, I glanced over and made eye contact.
"Look at me! Especially when I'm talking, you seem young, so respect your elders."
He hissed and shoved my shoulders making my eyes slide back to him as I staggered back, regained my balance taking one step back and avoiding crashing into the woman behind me.
"No, I don't have to respect people who pick fights and are indeed gold diggers."
I said calmly brushing my jacket off where he touched me before glancing at the people around me whom all seemed to be gaping, a few small gasps escaped the mouths of petty rich girls who weren't used to violence. I rolled my eyes and glanced back to Lori. Her eyes were still on me, as our eyes connected once again she made a show of looking me up and down making me fidget nervously.
"Well-"
Her voice surprised a few guests, including me, I carefully watched the way her lips dipped as she spoke, revelling at her every word.
"Its good to finally meet you."
She spoke softly glancing down at her gown and picking off invisible lint.
I snapped back to my senses and bowed deeply, a space had taken place between the guests, they seemed to have parted to the side, still keeping near but at least letting us see each other. I stood straight after a moment and set my arms behind my back standing tall.
"Its like, lovely to finally meet you as well Ms. Bønevik."
I said as clearly as possible, a small smile grazed her lips, looking more amused than pleased.
I could suddenly feel more eyes on me, glancing to the side I realized it was her sister and her monster of a fiancé. The latter was looking quite bemused as well, but Nora just looked bored, though curious. I swallowed a lump in my throat and shifted my weight to my other foot.
Hopefully this will go well.
———————////Lori's POV////———————
Well that was interesting to watch, he seems unsure of himself though, well that makes it so much more fun..
I knew Nora and Mathias were watching carefully, so i did my best to keep my composure cool and collected.
"Shall we take a walk to get a better.. sense of each other?..."
I suggested, unfolding my silver fan and lightly fanning myself, giving a good show of pettyness, many girls looked at my fan and frowned slightly, glancing at their pathetic excuse of wooden and mesh fans.
"Ah, yes of course my lady."
He said and briskly strode towards me, silently offering an arm before leading me out.
That worked well
I glanced at the passing crowd before we finally got out.
"I was expecting someone more rugged."
I mumbled bemusingly at him and he looked quite sheepish.
"Sorry to disappoint lady."
He replied quietly.
" I'm teasing Leon, and just call me Lori, we're away from the crowd."
His shoulder slumped and he looked down at me with a blank expression.
"Alright, that like sounds good to me.."
He seemed to ponder for a moment.
"I think I'll enjoy this more than I expected."
I mumbled quietly , trying to calm his nerves, it seemed to work.
"Yeah.."
Ending mote:
The rest of the night was full of dancing, drinking and music. The couple enjoyed themselves immensely and found themselves falling in love. A promise was made that night, a promise to always stay together, and this promise was sealed with a kiss.
Heh I dunno, I mostly wanted to finish this so yeah, it's kinda shitty but meh, also SEND REQUESTS, I have like zero ideas so help please!
Cheers - Isabel
