A feeling of dread settled in the pit of your stomach as you made your way over to Lorenzo. You weren't feeling anxious because of Enzo, you were feeling anxious about what you had to ask him.

"Hey, {{user}}" Lorenzo spoke once he spotted you, a warm smile spreading across his features. "Hey... I have to ask you something." You spoke and his eyes widened at your words. "Yeah?" He asked almost expectantly.

"Would you mind going to the Yule Ball with Daphne?" The dreaded question slipped past your lips and you watched as Lorenzo's face fell. "Uh, no thanks." He responded and it seemed like he was going to say something else, but you beat him to it. "Okay, I'm just going to break the news to her." You blurted out before making your way to Daphne who was seated at the other side of the room.

"Did you see his face?" Daphne asked excitedly as you sat down across from her. "I'm sorry, he's not going to-" You tried to say, but she enthusiastically cut you off. "Did you see his face when you were talking about me? His eyes were so full of love, I almost passed out!" She spoke excitedly, but your brows furrowed at her observation.

"His eyes?" You questioned curiously before glancing over your shoulder to see Lorenzo already staring at you. It looked like his eyes were filled with an unexpected emotion... Longing