Twisted Wonderland x Reader (One-Shots)

𝘙𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘭𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴 ~ 𝘉𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘮 𝘋𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘎𝘪𝘳𝘭

Gentle music of the harp and piano sounds through the ballroom's walls, and a several couples sway to the melody, much to their delight, yet much to your bore. You look around, trying to find something of entertainment in this vibrant and beautiful setting. Riddle is standing at the other end of the ballroom, his lips curving slightly down as he greets all those he knows with polite words and a nod of his head. Do you see him? Standing there among the others? Dressed so finely in a suit of red and black?

You lean your body to the side to peer past the other guests standing in front of you, and--yes! You do see him! He, with a pleasant face and a stare so cold. He, with his vibrant hair and whispy ribbons of gold. Your eyes widen with a gasp for breath, and your heart starts to hammer in your chest. The speeding pace of your heart rushes blood to your cheeks and through every pulsing vein. How lovely. So fluttery. This feeling of blissful lightness.

You role your eyes up, gazing at that shining silver ceiling of the ballroom as you release a warm breath. With that sigh, you consent yourself to the dizzy feelings of fondness that grow in your mind. And then, as if walking on air, you weave your way through the crowd of guests.

Stepping gracefully, you pass through everyone in your way as your body turns and sways. The skirt of your gown sweeps around your legs with every motion of your hips, and you can't help the simple smile that graces your lips as you gaze into the eyes of every person you go by. Yet, you do not hold the eyes of anyone. Only a glance, and then you pass. Some even begin to part a path as they see you moving by. An enchanting look charms anyone, doesn't it?

You smile in courtesy as you make your way over, though still so focused on the young man of your desire--the one of whom you decided is wonderful and handsome before you've even met him.

And--oh! There he is! Just several feet away! You hadn't even realized that you made it this far, did you? And, now that you are so much closer to him, you are suddenly overcome by a severe nervousness. It seizes your veins, quickens your pulse, and tightens your throat. You take in a sharp breath as a sweat rolls down your back. Butterflies emerge from their cocoons inside your stomach, stretching their wings out inside of you. What are you to do? You hadn't thought of what to say. Oh goodness, oh my, just what are you to say?

And, right then, Riddle glances your way. His brows raise, eyes widen; interest and admiration are completely captured at that brief moment. That second your eyes meet his, you give a wide grin. Nervousness floods into excitement and adrenaline, and it pushes you further, further to walk to him.

You see Riddle smile politely as you approach him. Though his expression is not nearly as enthusiastic as yours, he still holds a starstruck twinkle in his gaze. "Hello," he greats with all gentleness and ease, right before he's struck with awareness and recognition, "Oh... Is it you?"

"Yes, Riddle," you answer eagerly, "It is me."

Of course, you know Riddle well because of his family tittle, and he knows of you as the daughter of his family's friend, yet this was the first time for the two of you to be formerly introduced. Every time your name was mentioned in his home, Riddle wold not think much of it. You do not know this, but from the little information he heard of you, he thought you to be a silly, ditsy girl who did not much care for responsibility. He did not ever imagine you to be so gorgeous, or to be so warm, or to look at him with such welcome in your expression. Looking at you now, he regrets all the judgement he ever made when he was younger. How could he think so lightly of you whom he hadn't even known?

Riddle is quick to now conceal his surprise, smiling at you wider with a shimmer in his eyes. "It's really a pleasure to finally meet you face-to-face. Would you like to dance while the music is still slow? It's only proper for us to get acquainted through a dance, as I'm sure you know."