this may have been your most challenging mission yet.

his calculating gaze fell upon you as you tried to hide yourself away between the attendees of the party. of course he would notice you, given that your eyes bored into his form like a hawk stalking its prey.

you couldnt let him catch onto you — you couldnt get complacent.

even as he offered his glove-hugged hand to you in an invitation, you had to play the part. you had to keep your cool.

"may i have this dance?"

it was you or him.