Shard stares into space, and sighs before remembering her past, her ears drooped, and her eyes looked at the ground.

(Darkos's P.O.V.)

I saw her eyes grow sad, her fox ears drawing back, and I opened my mouth to say something, anything, but I couldn't, for I didn't want to say anything wrong.

I startled slightly as a waiter put down our order of drinks, and I nodded briefly to thank him before he moved to another table. I grabbed mine, took a few sips as I noticed out of my corner of my eyes was Shard looking up slightly to notice her drink, slowly grabbing it.

I sighed, feeling better as the bittersweet taste of mint and grape flowed through my throat. I murmured, "That hits the spot.".

Shade looked away, her anger and rage at the disgusting person who did horrible things to Darkos's mother was boiling like the fires of hell itself. 'I swear I'll make him pay sooner or later'. she hissed in her mind, her eyes filled with rage at the thought.

(Darkos's P.O.V.)

I frowned as I glanced at Shard, her ice blue eyes enraged. I softly spoke, "Are you going to drink that?", not wanting to intrude into her thoughts.

Shard shook her head. "I'm fine, thank you". she sighed before looking away, her eyes clouded by an unreadable emotion.

(Darkos' P.O.V.)

I frowned, wanting to cheer Shard up, thinking furiously on how to do that, then I saw Max with the DJ, and smiled widely. I touched Shard's hand gently, drawing her eyes back to me, "I gotta talk to Max about something on my mind. You sure you will be fine here?". with a gentle smile toward her.

Shard blushed and nodded. "Yeah, I'll be fine". she said.

(Darkos' P.O.V.)

I nodded, and left Shard, wanting to do this quickly. I walked up to Max, and he noticed me coming. "Hey, D. Can I help you?". I grinned.

"Actually, you can. I have a song I want you and the DJ to sing while I will try to ask Shard to dance with me.". I replied. The DJ smirked, "Anything for a friend of Max. Max, shall we?".

Max laughed, "Why not? I am a sucker for romance, after all. Now what song do you want us to do?". I smiled at the friendship between the boys, and I whispered my request to them, not wanting anybody to overhear.

The DJ looked thoughtful, "Yeah, we can do it. Do you mind if we put the disco ball to accompany the music?".

I nodded, "Anything to cheer Shard up, guys. Wait for my signal after I return to Shard, then you will start, okay?". Max gave the okay sign, "Gotcha. Go back to your girl. We'll be patient.". I smiled, and turned around, walking back to our table, where I noticed Shard looking around in better spirits.

Shard smiled happily as she saw Darkos. "Hi.", she said, trying to fit in with everyone around her.

(Darkos' P.O.V.)

I smiled as I saw her beautiful smile, giving the sign that she's feeling better. "Hey, Shard. You alright now?", feeling curious why she has became better in a few minutes while I was away.

Shard nodded "yeah, sorry I acted weird earlier" she said

secs ago(Darkos' P.O.V.)

I returned her nod, "Okay, Shard.". I gave a subtle signal where Max and the DJ could see, and soon the room darkened. Shard looked confused, "What's going on here?".

I shrugged, "Oh, just one of the special nights where people can request songs for Max and the DJ to sing.". Then I heard a whoop from Max as he grabbed everyone's attention.

"Hello, gents and ladies. You ready to have some fun?". The audience yelled to say yes. I felt a poke and I glanced over to Shard, who's raising a eyebrow at me.

"Did you do that?". she asked curiously. I sheepishly nodded, then the music began. The DJ announced, "This song is for anybody who needs cheering up. Enjoy!". Then the song began.

Lyrics:

Oh oh oh oh oh

Oh oh oh oh oh

I messed up tonight

I lost another fight

I still mess up but I'll just start again

I keep falling down

I keep on hitting the ground

I always get up now to see what's next

Birds don't just fly

They fall down and get up

Nobody learns without getting it wrong

I won't give up, no, I won't give in

Til I reach the end

And then I'll start again

No, I won't leave

I wanna try everything

Oh oh oh oh oh

Try everything

Oh oh oh oh oh

Look how far you've come

You've filled your heart with love

Baby, you've done enough, take a deep breath

Don't beat yourself up

Don't need to run so fast

Sometimes we come last but we did our best

I won't give up, no, I won't give in

Till I reach the end

And then I'll start again

No, I won't leave

I wanna try everything

I wanna try even though I could fail

I'll keep on making those new mistakes

I'll keep on making them every day

Those new mistakes

Oh oh oh oh oh

Try everything

Oh oh oh oh oh

Try everything...

During the song, Shard looked so awestruck by everybody dancing and the DJ rolling the music as Max sang. I smiled so widely, then blushed as I poked her. She focused on me, and I nervously chuckled as I drew out my hand, gesturing to dance, couldn't speak in the noise. Shard nodded, and touched my hand, and we then began to dance, a mix of boogie and waltz.