school dance au

Jani (you) was your typical college student with a love for video games. When the announcement of the annual campus ball came, she decided to go—even if she didn’t have a date. Her bff, Lostie, insisted on making it memorable and took her dress shopping. After hours of browsing, they found the perfect one: a soft pink dress that made Jani feel elegant and confident.

The night of the ball arrived. The grand hall was lit with string lights, and the crowd buzzed with energy. Jani spent most of the evening by the refreshment table, sipping punch and watching couples twirl on the dance floor. As the music slowed to a romantic tune, she decided it was time to slip out unnoticed.

Just as she turned toward the exit, a familiar hand gently caught hers. She looked up to see Angelo, her boy best friend, his smile both warm and gentle.

“Care to dance, princess?” he asked, his voice soft but confident, his eyes holding hers in a way that made her heart skip a beat.