The Kings Power 36 The Ball, Part 1

The seamstress really did a good job, Snow thought, while turning around.

"You look absolutely beautiful, Snow," Yuna said enthusiasticly, making Snow smile.

She and the others came back from their missions today, surprising Snow when she and Noctis came back.

From there everyone got ready for the ball, Noctis knew they would be coming back today, so he arranged everything for them. Everyone was welcome at the ball, as it was Noctis' farewell ball, because in two weeks he'll being leaving for his roadtrip.

"So, are we ready to go?" Fay asked seeing that Snow was done getting ready, they all nodded and headed down to the hall where the ball was held.

Snow's friends was walking in front of her, they too had stunning dresses, but all of them said none was as good as Snow's dress.

The wooden door opened, revealing the people who already arrived, "we are so late," Snow whispered, coming into view, and it was as if everyone sensed she was there, because slowly people turned and looked in their direction, some was whispering to each other, others were just looking at them.

"And this is why we are always late, girl-" Cynthia giggled, coming into view, "for the grand entrance," she sang, before walking off to greet the people.

"I guess she's right," Thea said before walking off in a different direction than Cynthia.

That's when Snow saw him, wearing a blue suit and talking to some rich people. His devilish hair is combed back neatly, and for once he doesn't look like the devil prince that that everyone knows.

When Noctis looked up, his smile appeared immediately. By that time some people looked away, and went back to their conversation.

The prince excused himself and went toward Snow. She tried not to look at him coming her way, but it was hard. Some girls were getting excited when the prince was heading their way, but as he pa.s.sed them, their smile faltered. They were staring at his back to see where he is headed.

Snow finally looked up and saw the prince standing in front of her, smiling a soft, small smile.

She curtsied in respect, greeting the prince, "your highness."

Noctis did the same, "Snow. I'm glad you could make it, you look absulutaly stunning tonight."

Snow smiled at the compliment, she could feel herself slightly blus.h.i.+ng at his words.

Noctis then suddenly lifted his hand and slowly tucked a lock of hair behind Snow's ear.

Everyone was shocked at the prince' open display of affection towards the girl. The other girls shot daggers toward Snow, but she didn't even notice.

She gave Noctis a small smile, trying not to look too shy. She didn't know how to react at his action, but one thing she knows for sure, is that made the b.u.t.terflies in her stomach flutter.

She looked into the prince' eyes, and it made her breath hitch in her throat.

Noctis held up his hand, asking Snow to dance, that made the girls go crazy, they couldn't believe what they saw, the prince is asking a lowlife to dance.

Soon Snow and the prince were on the dance floor dancing a Waltz. This reminded Snow of the carnival, when Noctis showed Snow how to dance, and she was particularly glad that he did.

Everybody just watched how the two danced, none of them making a move on joining them.

"Why is it just us dancing?" Snow whispered, her eyes was darting around, never staying on one place for too long.

Noctis chuckled, "it's how it works, there is always an opening dance, where the prince and a girl of his choosing, must be the first to dance, then when they are finish dancing the Waltz, everybody else can dance."

Snow only nodded in understanding, returning her eyes back to the man in front of her, "and you chose me, knowing full well I can't dance."

"Of course you can dance, what was I busy teaching you at the carnival then?" Noctis asked, smiling.

"It's been awhile." Snow stated.

"Well I think you're doing just fine." Noctis said, making Snow smile.

They continued to dance untill the song ended, when they were finished, the people clapped hands and after that the couples began to dance, and then the ball was in full swing.

Noctis led Snow through the crowd to somebody that he would like Snow to meet.

Snow wondered where Noctis was taking her, well aware of the fact that he hasn't let go of her hand.

They stopped behind an oldish man, Snow knew he was on the old side because of his gray hair, his back was toward them, speaking to someone who Snow didn't recognise.

She tried to see if she could locate her friends, but she only saw Yuna, who gave a thumbs up after she danced with the prince. Snow could still feel some eyes burning into her back.

Snow heard a voice that broke her out of her thoughts, "father, I would like you to meet someone," Noctis said, catching the man in front of them' attention.