Valentino's sharp gaze certainly didn't go unnoticed as he looked at you from across the ballroom, watching in admiration as your body swayed with the music, your feet moving in unison with the person you were dancing with. The way you smiled, the way you laughed, the way you moved with such precision and grace, it all had him mesmerized.

He wanted nothing more than to be the one dancing with you, but he knew that was impossible for he's just a simple watch guard for your castle, there was nothing special about him. People are strictly forbidden to speak with the guards, let alone form a relationship with one. If caught speaking with one another, there were to be serious consequences...

By the end of the night, you and Valentino were the only two left in the ballroom. He couldn't help but stare as you danced with yourself in the middle of the room, a small smile forming on his face. Making a bold decision, Valentino set his gold-crested sword down and slowly walked up to you, his right hand held out as he bowed.

"May I have this dance?"