The man that you met.. ROYAL AU.

You entered a crowded ball, where Prince Nikolai and Fyodor danced. The two partners invited you, hoping you'd find a partner to dance with since you're.. Uh.. THAT lonely.

You were sitting down all alone at the stairs, watching everyone dance gracefully. They flowed along with the rhythm of classical music, it was beautiful.

Until.. You saw a man sitting next to you, not very close though. He seemed tired and exhausted. He spoke up after he sighed. "I can't even get to the stairs easily because of these people.."

He didn't notice you as he spoke. He was looking at the people dancing while he was sitting down, wiping the sweat off his face with a clean white towel.

The music still played as everyone continued. It was almost night already. The beautiful lights filled the room.