Since the day I received the invitation the spring ball has been a popular subject of conversation for all of the residents of Moominvalley. Discussions about what were they going to wear, what food will they eat and who will be there? Meanwhile, for the past week, I have been helping Snorkmaiden and Little My find something to wear for the ball. Moominmamma and I made new dresses out of old red and dusty pink curtains for the girls to wear. Snorkmaiden and Little My choose to wear flowers in their hair as a way to celebrate the new spring season. It seemed everyone was going to be there and were rather excited about the event but finally the day of the spring ball has arrived.
Snorkmaiden and Little My insisted that it would be more fun if we would get ready for the ball together. We decided to meet at Moomin house around noon to get ready in the spare room upstairs. The smell of floral perfumes and the sound of Moominmamma and I humming quietly fills the room as we both help Little My and Snorkmaiden get ready for the ball. I decided to wear the dress that my sister-in-law sent from Willow Hills but without the corset. My (h/l) (h/c) hair gracefully draped down the sides of my face. I am surprised how perfectly it fits my body and how the lightweight fabric flows through the air when I dance.
"The dress your sister-in-law picked out is very beautiful" Moominmamma complimented as she tried to brush the tangles out of little my's hair.
"I love the way it sparkles in the sunlight" Snorkmaiden chimed in.
"I'll be sure to pass on your lovely compliments when I see her tonight. I'm sure she would love to meet you all" I smiled as I continue to help Snorkmaiden put flowers in her hair.
"What's your brother and sister-in-law like?" Little My asked cheerfully.
"I'll admit that Richard is overly serious and overly protective at times but is more outgoing around people he feels at ease with. He reminds me of my father in some ways. My sister-in-law Genevieve is a well-educated woman and more welcoming to new people." I smiled "So I suppose they balance each other out" I giggled as help tie up the back of Snorkmaidens dusty pink dress with adorable lace trimming.
"Goodness Snorkmaiden, the colour pink looks magnificent on you" I beamed
"You think so? Should I go show Moomin?" she asked as she gives a little spin in her new dress.
"Yes differently"
"Moointroll is downstairs dear if you want to show him," Said Moominmamma
Snorkmaiden quickly sprays on some more perfume before going downstairs "Ill be right back" She sang before closing the door behind her.
Just as Snorkmaiden left the room Moominmamma finished brushing little My's hair. I decide to help with attaching the flowers to complete the look but was interrupted by the faint sound of a knock at the front door and then shortly followed by the sound of Snorkmaiden running up the stairs. I look to the doorway to see Snorkmaiden with an excited expression.
"(Y/N), Snufkin is here, he said he wants to talk to you outside" Snorkmaiden informs me. I was left feeling rather confused. I didn't think we would see Snufkin today because we knew he wasn't attending the ball with us.
"Oh I-I'll be right there," I said as I hastily slip on my shoes and brush my hair out of my face before walking downstairs.
I walk through the front door I look to see Snufkin waiting for me on the footpath. He looked at me with wide eyes and rosy cheeks. Come to think of it I don't think Snufkin has ever seen me dressed in such embellished formal clothing such as this.
"(Y/N), you look....." He said in awe lost for words
I chuckle at his reaction "Yes, It's different from what I usually wear" I said a little embarrassed.
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Gentle Smile {Snufkin x Fem Reader}
FanfictionA young woman of an aristocratic family is taking a new step in her young life by deciding to move away from her home town on her own. She sets out to move into her parent's abandoned holiday home in Moominvalley. In Moominvalley, she hopes she can...
