Chapter 4 - The Dance

Claire's POV

I was getting ready for the dance and thankfully, it was a masquerade ball and my sister's were coming. Amy took a lot of convincing to come but me and Alyssa finally convinced her to come. Alyssa came quietly but still scowled at the dress. She hated wearing anything revealing.

I smiled and wore the peachy coloured dress that I bought before with my hair down and curled. I had a sparkly necklace on and a few bracelets on and high orange heels.

"Were going to be late!" I exclaimed while getting a small orange bag,

Amy came down, "We have twenty minutes left, and we have plenty of time." She smiled and lifted her dress a bit up, "Alyssa!" She called out,

"I'm here." She said quietly,

I smiled, "Well the dance starts in thirty minutes," I gave them their masks, Alyssa had a purple mask with wavy patterns around it and three feathers sticking out. Amy had the same design but hers was yellow and with leaves with a stick for her to hold. I had an orange on with butterflies on and a knot behind it.

"Well the limo's right in front of the door," I gestured to the door and we all nodded and walked to the limo.

When we were there I stepped out and adjusted my mask, "We better go in," Amy stated and I looked at her weirdly, what did she think we were doing?

'Oh shut it." Amy said annoyed,

I smirked, 'Make me.'

'You know I can't' She whined,

I rolled my eyes at her and walked in, I saw lots of people in their dresses, purple, and green, purple, pink and many others, I scanned the room and smiled when I could see a few familiar faces in the room. I walked towards the table to get a drink until I saw someone come up to me with a drink.

"Drink?" he gave me a cup,

I smiled and took it, "Thanks," I drank a bit, "Nice party, who's the one who organized it?" I asked curious,

He shrugged, "Dunno but whoever did they've got to be pretty fancy to do this," he whistled,

I chuckled, "Names Claire," I smiled,

He smiled, 'Names Xav.'

I nearly dropped my glass and I'm pretty sure my jaw dropped, 'You!' I hissed in annoyance and glanced at the crowd.

'No-one is listening to us.' He smiled,

I inhaled a sharp breath, oh gods this wasn't happening to me,

"You can hear me can't you?" he whispered quietly looking around for someone who might intrude,

"I don't hear anything, now go away," I tried to step around back but he stepped forward,

"Many people can't hear me but you can, can't you?" he asked seriously, "You can hear me can't you?" he repeated,

"I-I don't know what you mean?" I stuttered and stepped back nervously to the wall,

'Your... her, the one in my dreams...' he said softly,

I bit my lip, dreams... "W-what are you doing here?"

'That's for me to know and for you to find out.' He crossed his arms amused,

I croaked out, 'I- l better be off.' I tried to turn around but he grabbed onto my wrist.

'Why are you trying to run away from me?' he asked curiously holding me still with his gaze,

I inhaled a shaky breath, 'W-who said anything about running?'

'You always want to run from me like your afraid of something...' he trailed off,

I chewed the back of my bottom lip, 'That's ridiculous.' I tried to get out of his grip,

'Is it?' he asked me softly,

I glared at him, 'Go away.'

He sighed and let go, I smiled grimly and rubbed my wrists, he was about to open his mouth until someone behind me came up, "Is there a problem here?" he asked curiously,

I turned around and saw a man in a golden mask, I smiled, "No, no problem, he was just leaving." I glared lightly at him,

He sighed and smiled sadly, "Bye Claire," he waved and walked away,

I grimaced when he called me that but someone tapped me on the shoulder, "May I have this dance?"

I smiled and answered, "I don't think that would be appropriate, I don't dance with strangers."

He chuckled, "But you know me quite well,"

I frowned and tilted my head, "Do I?"

He smiled, "Yes, in fact were quite close,"

I smiled, "Well I probably shouldn't, considering I am a horrible dancer," I lied,

He laughed, "I for one, know that your one of the best dancers yet,"

I sighed, "Alright I'll bite, who are you?" I asked,

He smirked, "You'll have to guess..."

I frowned, "That's not fair, you know who I am," I stated,

"Alright then, here's a clue, do you like the Trevi fountain?" he asked,

I widened my eyes in delight and hugged him, "Luke?" I asked bewildered,

He nodded, "So... how about that dance?" he gestured to the room,

I shook my head, "No thank you, I just came here to pay my respects and all." I answered nonchalantly,

He sighed, "Me too."

I smiled and gestured to the seats, "Why don't we grab something to eat?" I tilted my head sweetly,

He nodded, "Sounds good."

We were about to walk to a table until someone tapped me on the shoulder, I turned around, "Yes?" She was a small girl with blonde hair and had a dark haired boy with him.

"Um..." She fidgeted,

The boy coughed and interrupted, "My family would like you to join us on our table," he gestured to the big table,

I smiled sadly, "That's nice, but me and my friend are going to sit somewhere else, give them my apologizes though," I stepped back a bit but he stepped forward coldly,

"My family would like to see you, I'm sure you wouldn't mind meeting them for a few minutes?" He asked sternly,

I was about to open my mouth to protest but Luke beat me to it, "I'm sure she wouldn't mind," he answered smoothly,

I glared at him, traitor, I sighed and smiled, "I'm sure a few minutes won't hurt."