Masquerade
1 a: a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes b: a costume for wear at such a gathering.
2: an action or appearance that is mere disguise or show
Their eyes never parted as the music played softly into the background...
"Why does it feel like I've met you before?" He asks, smoothingly grasping her hand in his.
He never wanted to forget this moment. Never wanted let go of her delicate hands.
"Maybe you have...." She goes into a fit of giggles, throwing herhead back. Her long curls bounced with joy as they danced across the ball room floor. She to never wanted to forget this night.
He ask, "Do you believe in love at first sight?" She replies seductively, curiving her lips into a half smile. "Now I do..."
He leaned down to her height, his curly hair over swept his and hers eyes. Without hesitation or thought, he kissed her. For a least five minutes, this lasted until they broke apart, staring back into each other's eyes.
That night they fell in love. Hopelessly in love. But at the stroke of midnight, the party was gone. They must never met again, not knowning anything about each other or even their names. They part their sperate ways. Exiting the ballroom, they leave in different directions. They turn to each other, eyes locked for the slightest moment. Then, without even a chance, they've been pulled away by the company they once came with...