11:43 pm
Laughter could be heard from two boys in masks. The shorter of the two had a peacock themed mask while the slightly taller had one moon themed the same shade of blue as the night. Their tall brunet companion had one that had two other faces on it.
“I’m glad none of the fans have recognized us. It’s a nice break.” Yaten stated with another little chuckle.
“I wonder if the girls will show up too. I know I defiantly look forward to seeing Usagi all dressed up.” Seiya replied.
Taiki rolled his eyes not wanting to do small talk of such things. It wasn’t like he had anyone of interest like they did. Only friends came to mind. His eyes glanced around the crowd with boredom hoping to find someone that he could talk or at least dance with. Though he felt he’d rather be studying for the upcoming exam.
“Taiki, if you’re bored go dance with that girl over there. No one’s asked her to dance yet.” Yaten stated gesturing to a short woman in white.
Her dress flowed to the floor like petals. Wings spread out from the back. Her mask was that of a swan with a lotus shaped crown. Her blonde hair was wrapped up into a bun. She seemed to be lost in her own little world listening to the music.
Taiki walked over to her She jumped startled from her thoughts at his approach. He smiled and offered his hand. “May I have this dance my lady?”
She hesitantly nodded taking his hand. His eyes widened as he felt a strange familiarity at her touch. Shaking his head he led her to the dance floor beginning to dance. The blonde was thankful for her mask that night. Her cheeks felt like there were on fire as they dance. Yet she couldn’t take her eyes away from him nor he her.
A squeak escaped her when she accidently stepped on his foot. He let out a startled grunt, but continued the dance. Her smile dispersed when the music stopped she wasn’t expecting the dance to end so quickly.
He lead her back to where she had been before, to his surprise she looked sad when apart to part. A strange sensation of loneliness came to him when he released her hand. Puzzled he looked back to her now taking a moment to actually look at her. Gently he took her hand again kissing it gently.
“Tell me my lady, why have you not graced this room with your voice?” He asked.
She looked away embarrassed that she hadn’t spoken to him. Before she could try and say anything a tall brunette woman approached her. “Sorry Taiki, She can’t speak. Her and Minako were doing karaoke all day yesterday so she ended up losing her voice. How Minako managed to keep her voice is beyond me.”
Taiki frowned looking to his dance partner, “You should take care of yourself better. Perhaps next time we meet I can hear your voice.”
“You have heard Taiki. That’s Yuichan!” Makoto stated with a giggle.
His eyes widened and looked back towards Yui. Now quite embarrassed he didn’t recognize a good friend. Yui made a silent giggle he returned her giggle with his own laughter.
“Come on Yuichan, it’s getting late and I know how you can’t stay up all night.” Makoto stated, gently guiding Yui away. Taiki’s and Yui’s hands slipped away from one another. And just as the last of her fingertips left, the odd sensation of loneliness came upon him once more. His eyes never leaving Yui until she was out of sight. Then he looked at his hand the warmth of hers still lingered.
“…Why are you so familiar? And why do I suddenly feel sad when you’re away?” He muttered to himself.