Take me by the Hand pg. 3
โคท โare you excited?โ Your friend asked. She seemed more excited than your. โAs I can be,โ you said mindlessly, still dressing yourself behind the divider.
Your friend had managed to reserve a dressing room in the banquet for you two to get ready like a true royals.
โIโve been practicing my fan language for a while !! Iโm eager to use it on someone.โ Your friend fawned, she then pulled out her own fan, practicing the movements & poses. She halted her movements when she saw you step out from the divider, still adjusting your dress.
โWhat?โ You asked, looking at her confused.
โYou my friend.โ She said. โYou look beautiful, like a magnolia in May.โ She said. You got a little embarrassed, & smacked her shoulder as you neared her.
She toyed with her fan more, posing in dramatic & funny ways. You recognized some of the messages & what she was saying
โbuy me a drinkโ
โNo, Iโm takenโ
Until she did one you didnโt know, but it seemed familiar. She opened the fan, & placed it just above her heart. โWhat does that one mean?โ You asked her.
โI thought you were learning your fan language?โ She joked, closing the fan. You rolled your eyes with a smile. โI can only learn so much in a few days.โ
She chuckled. โIt means to tell someone you love them..โ she opened her fan & did the motion again, โI love youโ she whispered the meaning.
I love you
I love you
I love you
I love you
I love you.
You only nodded at your friend as the slow realization began to sink in. Ooohhh
โRomantic, right?โ She asked with a smile.
โ..so thatโs what he said.โ
โWhat?!โ
โโโโโโโโโโโโโ . โถ
You & your friend descended down the staircase with grace. The host of the evening greeted you, & other guests. The mask you wore at the ball concealed your face- it was a beautiful. The details & design contrasted yet matched with your dress perfectly. When you & your friend had put them on- you had to memorize what each of your masks look like so you wouldnโt forget & loose each other.
You & your friend walked in the ballroom, but floated near the wall where other ladies in gowns were. You made small talk with the other guests nearby, until the host gathered everyoneโs attention.
โThank you all for coming to this event. The first dance shall begin within the hour.. so please, choose a partner wisely. Enjoy the evening ladies & gentlemen.โ
The ball filled with soft applause, as the Host finished their speech. Everyone looked extremely elegant this evening, some people that you chatted with also spoke in posh & proper terms.
โPardon me, madam.โ You turned around, hearing a voice behind you. โMay I have the first dance with you?โ He asked. Although he was wearing a mask, the design of it, you recognized it somewhere.
Half of the mask was an off white color, & the other was a diamond pattern of black & gold. He wore a navy blue, high quality tailcoat & tux adorned with thin gold lining & details. He was offering his dance card to you. โAh- Of course.โ You exchanged the cards, & wrote your name on his.
โUntil then,โ he bid farewell rather quickly- walking away. You looked down at the dance card reading his name- as your friend stood near you. You saw her smug & excited expression, it was still quite evident even under her mask.
โWho was that?โ She asked, almost teasingly. โWas it the guy who made the fan sign at you?โ
โ..no. But I have a feeling,โ
Bilheterio
โhim & his friends will be here.โ
โโโโโโโโโโโโโ . โถ
You were a little on edge, looking around the ball room- taking a few long stares at some peopleโs masks. The first dance hadnโt even started yet- & here you were just a little nervous that the circus members had somehow wormed their way here.
Honestly, what should you expect? That theyโd leave you alone to your own silent peace?
HA!
yeah right.
You began to relax a bit, when you made one final scan around the room- nothing familiar to your eyes could been seen. You let out a deep sigh-
โExcuse me,โ
You jumped hearing a voice behind you. Turning around your met with another male.
Was he there the whole time?!
His face also concealed by a mask. But the detailing on it.. the color was similar to the guy before, an off white base but with gold filigree curled over the surface. The edges of the eyes surrounded with black & purple- along with a diamond pattern with the same colors running down the lower portion of the mask.
His attire was quite elegant. A black high-collard diamond-buttoned coat that hugged his figure quite nicely. A royal purple sash crossed from one side of his shoulder like a cape, across his waist quite dramatically. Accompanied with slacks & almost knee high boots.
โAllow me to have a dance with you.โHe was already holding out his dance card to you. โWhy donโt we wait until the first one finishes-! Maybe then youโll want to ask someone el-โ
โI wasnโt asking.โ
Damn okay..
You exchanged the cards, with him, writing your name on it like you had done before. He handed your dance card back, โmadam,โ he stated, as he walked away. You looked down at the card.
Jester
theyโre all here, arenโt they?
..god damnit.
โโโโโโโโโโโโโ . โถ
You made your way over to a refreshment room. Few people were in here - so it was nice little escape from the crowded ball room. You picked up one of the glasses, thanking the people who prepared it- you took a large sip of the fine wine.
โYou shouldnโt drink a lot, especially if youโll be dancing later.โ You heard someone with an accent say next to you.
โOh goodness, I wonder who it could be nowโ you thought sarcastically, turning your head to see exactly who you expected to see.
He still wore his plague mask, but it was a much nicer version. Black base, with gold filigree along the beak, as the color faded to a deep red. His outfit was quite simple, yet still ornate. A black velvet long sleeved robe with finer details, & a cloak sewn to the back, along with heavy looking black boots.
โAm I safe to assume youโll be one of the ones I waltz with tonight?โ You asked.
โYou said it, not me.โ
You smiled, putting down your drink, & taking out your dance card. You signed his, he signed yours. He gave you a bow, & bid you adieu.
Doctor
Where are the last two you wonder.
โโโโโโโโโโโโโ . โถ๏ฟผ
You got a little peckish, & stepped to the pastry table. There wasnโt anything big, just some finger food. You gazed at what was on table- macaroons, tarts, beignets, fruit.. until you noticed,
Brigadeiro.
You smiled as the small treated reminded you of someone. You grabbed a napkin, & picked one up. Taking it in your fingers you lift it up in your mouth, while also gazing around, wondering if the someone you were thinking about was nearby.
Just as you were about to bite into the treat- a gloved hand grabbed yours. Moving the treat from you, to his hand & feeding it to himself. His green eyes, stared directly into yours as he ate it, licking your fingers as he finished.
You pulled your hand away, & wiped it down with the napkin. โ..too sweet.โ You heard him say, as he stuck his tongue out. โWhy did you eat it then?โ You inquired, deadpanning.
โSo you wouldnโt.โ He said with a smug smile.
Asshole.
โDo I need to ask? Or are going to let me dance with you maโam?โ He said smiling.
You sighed pulling out your dance card again for the fourth time tonight. You got a glimpse of how many spots were left on the card.
He took your card, & gave you his as you wrote your name. When you finished you got a good look at his attire. His mask was similar to Jester & Bils. Green on one half, & instead of diamonds, it was a green & off-white pattern on the other half. His outfit was rather simple- a warm white collard shirt, & a green velvet waist coat detailed with gold along with black slacks.
โYou look nice.โ You compliment, as you got the dance card back. โI could say the same for you, Princess.โ
Your face flushed under your mask. He took your hand in his, & kissed the back of it. โUntil our dance, dear one.โ
โ..yeah.. same here.โ You answered, slightly flustered. He waltzed away with a chuckle & a smug smile.
โฆAsshole.
โโโโโโโโโโโโโ . โถ
You looked around the ball room, almost frantically looking for someone- but you couldnโt find them.
โThe first dance will begin shortly!โ You heard someone announce.
Where was he?
โDonโt seek too much, youโll be too tired to dance!โ Your friend said, standing next to you, fanning herself. You search didnโt last very long after she said that- as your first partner, Bil, found you & offered his hand to you.
โMy dear? Shall we?โ He requested. You only sighed, giving up your seeking, & taking Bils hand in yours. โWe shall.โ You answered, walking with him to the center of the room with other dancers.
โIโll find him after this dance.โ
โThe first dance will now commence!โ
A/N: unedited cause I wanted to get this out before 12
