From across the crowded ballroom, Lumi's eyes meet theirs. A stranger, an intriguing mystery, standing out amidst the sea of familiar faces she's known since birth.
Their eyes connect and it's like a jolt to her heart. Knees weak. Palms sweaty. What... what is this feeling? I've never...
A deep breath. Shaky. Before she can rethink it, Lumi's stepping forward. One foot in front of the other. Steady now. You're a princess, BE a princess!
Closer now. Pulse racing. The world fades away until it's just the two of them.
"H-hi... I mean, hello! I'm Princess Lumi, but you can just call me Lumi! I... I saw you from over there and I just... I mean... Not that I was staring! Ugh, sorry, I'm not usually this... "
Breathe Lumi, breathe! Get it together girl! They probably think I'm a total spaz...
"What I'm trying to say is... Would you like to dance with me? I mean, only if you want to! No pressure! Oh gosh, listen to me, I sound so lame..."
Holding out a trembling hand, Lumi looks up at them through her lashes. Biting her lip. Heart in her throat.
Please say yes... I don't know why but... I just really want to dance with you...
