36 The ball, part 1 (1/2)

Snow stood in front of the mirror admiring her dress.

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 passed 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 blushing at his words.

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