You step into your school's gym, not sure what to expect. Your friends set you up on a blind date with some guy named Ludwig. You're sure this is gonna be a total wash. Who even names their kid Ludwig? You step out into the dance floor and spin around slowly, looking for your date. You see no one. Did your friends make him up? Suddenly, you feel a tap on your shoulder. You turn around and see the most handsome man you've ever laid eyes on. He has blond hair slicked back, and his bright blue eyes seem to stare into your soul. He's quite a bit taller than you. "Excuse me," he says with the most gorgeous German accent, "are you mein blind date?" "Ludwig?" You ask. The name seems beautiful now. He says your name, and every syllable is pronounced like a word from a heartfelt poem. You look over to your friends, and then nod and motion for you to go on. "May I have zhis dance?" Ludwig asks, extending his hand and bowing a bit. You take his hand and the two of you dance around the room, your dress moving softly with the music. As you dance, Ludwig asks you about yourself. Your life, your family, everything. You are quick to respond. Soon, you both tire of dancing and go to sit down at a table. Ludwig tells you about himself, and soon the two of you are laughing and chatting happily. Then you hear it. You grab Ludwig's hand and drag him over to the dance floor. "Vas is dos?!" He says as you pull him into the crowd of slowdancers. "I love this song," you say. He nods, understanding. The two of you dance slowly, close to each other, listening to the music. "I'll tear you down I'll make you bleed, eternally Can't help myself From hurting you when it's hurting me I don't have wings So flying with me won't be easy Cause I'm not an angel I'm not an angel..." As the song reaches its bridge, Ludwig grabs your chin and gently pulls it up. You move closer to him and your lips Grace his. "I wasn't always this way I used to be the one with the halo But that disappeared when I had my first taste I fell from grace, ended up in this place I'm starting to think That maybe you like it I'll tear you down I'll make you bleed eternally Can't help myself From hurting you when it's hurting me I don't have wings So flying with me won't be easy Cause I'm not an angel I'm not an angel!" You and Ludwig spend the rest of the song dancing with locked lips. When the song ends, you pull away. "That was the last song..." you realize. Everyone is starting to leave the gym. Ludwig curses and starts to run off. You grab his hand before he can. "Will I ever see you again?" You ask urgently. "Even if you don't, I vill never forget you, mein angel." With that, he leaves. You stand on the dance floor, in shock. Soon, one of your friends comes to get you and bring you home. You can't sleep that night, too busy dreaming of Ludwig. Valentine's Day approaches. It's been months since the homecoming dance, and your kiss with the love of your life. You play along with your friend's excitement over the dance, but your only thoughts are of Ludwig and if he will be there. You wear your fanciest dress and prepare to go to the last dance of your school years. When you reach the gym, you look around for Ludwig. You cannot see him, despite your greatest efforts. Your heart aches in your chest as you wander into the dance floor. Amidst the mob of students dancing to the latest hits, nobody notices the tears well up in your eyes. You turn and start to walk out of the gym, and then you hear it. "Zhis next song is for zhe girl of my dreams, vherever she may be." The song that comes over the speakers brings you back to that dance. But that voice...could it be...? You turn around and see the crowd has parted. On the other side is Ludwig. You run towards him, your dress flying out behind you. He grabs you and twirls you around in the air before kissing you passionately. Everyone starts to slowdance again, and you and Ludwig do the same. "I'm not an angel I'm not an angel I'm not an angel..." When the dance ends, Ludwig grabs your hand and you walk outside. The moon shines down upon the both of you, giving Ludwig a heavenly glow. "You are zhe most beautiful, kind girl I've ever met. I couldn't bear to zee you vith anozher man. I vant to spend zhe rest of my life vith you, no matter vhat." He kneels down and pulls out a small box. What's inside glows brighter than the moon. "Vill you marry me?" You nod before he can even get the words out of his mouth. He kisses you and takes your hands, and together the two of you walk off into the night.