You always loved Howl. So much even, yet you didn't know why. You already knew he had someone, that someone being Sophie; whom he searched for so long. You've know Howl even before he started looking for the 'one and only' of his life. It hurt you. He loved her so much, and yet you still have these dumb little feelings for him. You'd never break their relationship. So there you were...off to the side, the third wheel. So you just kept your feelings for him hidden

You were walking about the village, reading. You loved reading. As Howl would say; "You always have your little nose in your book". You smiled at the thought if him. Your mind lost as you kept walking about, well...that's until you hear a far too familiar voice behind you

"Hey!" You turn, seeing Howl. You smile

"Reading still?" He chuckled, ruffling your hair playfully "So! I wanted to ask you, or, invite you per say to a ball tonight. And it's always nice to have you join! Me and Sophie are gonna host it"

The name of her made your heart hurt a little

"So, what do you say?" He seemed excited, looking at you intently with a twinkle in his eyes