not to say you're best friends, it just so happens that Severin is the child of your parents' friends and you've known each other since childhood, went to the same school and lived in the neighbourhood for a long time before your parents divorce and you moving out to another place with your mom.

though it’s still possible to meet in school and family occasions. never talked much, just some “hi-hi” and simple chatter. you both changed after all.

and there's a Halloween party at school, just an excuse for teenagers to come to school in costumes and hang out with their friends. you’re here too, with friends, you chatter and dance, but more cringing around at everything, because adults organised the event, and anything adults do to try to fit in with teenagers is always a cringe, of course.

who the hell suggested adding a slow dance to the Halloween party? that’s damn awkward, god… teenagers look at each other with embarrassment, and some invite their friends over, dancing as they go along. one your friends danced with her boyfriend, and the rest of you just stand and chats as before, pretending it's none of your business. you giggle joking about whole dancing thing, when you feel someone’s hand on your shoulder. you turn your head and meet Severin’s eyes.

“You want to dance?” he asks calmly, though it’s obvious he’s awkward.