Kel stood in front the mirror in total awe. She looked beautiful. Her hair was held back with a small sliver tiara, given to her by her mother for Midwinter. She loved it. Her dress was ruby red, and she had let Lalasa put cosmetics on her face. It was hard to keep a straight face; it tickled. Kel was going with Matt to the ball because he had asked her before Cleon and Neal had. She said yes to Matt because it didn't occur to her that someone would ask her, let alone three boys. 'It's to late now' Kel thought. She heard a knock at her door. "Just a moment, Matt!" she yelled. She put on her slippers and earbobs, which were rubies, to match her dress. She took a deep breath and opened the door. Matt's jaw dropped.
"You look...nice." Matt finally managed.
"Thanks," Kel said "So do you."
"Thanks." He said, when he was over his shock. "May I escort you to the dance, fine lady?"
"Yes, you may, fine gentleman." Kel said as she took his arm and laughed. When they arrived at the hall, Matt went to get drinks. As Kel sat and waited, she looked at all the nobles in all their finery. Diamonds sparkled and sliver shone. Matt then returned and handed her a cup of fruit juice. She took it and drank. It was good.
"Would you care to dance?"Matt asked.
"I would love to." Kel said and the walked onto the dance floor. They whirled around for at least an hour.
"It's stuffy in here." Matt said "Lets go walk in the gardens."
Kel agreed and they walked outside. Kel yawed. She suddenly felt sleepy. She told Matt and he suggested that they go to a bench so she could sit down. Kel put her head on his lap and instantly fell into a deep sleep. Matt knew he had to act fast.
