Ch. 7: The Masquerade Ball
That morning, Kris woke up and heard someone knock on the door.
"Come in."
Kai walked in and sat next to Kris.
"Morning Kai."
"Morning. How was your sleep?"
"It was good. So tonight's the ball, huh?"
"Yeah. Can I ask you something?"
"Sure. What is it?"
"Well… I was wondering… If you'd like, um… Maybe you could be my date for the dance?"
"I'd love to!" Kris said quickly.
"Cool. Oh, I almost forgot. Hilary's waiting for you in the living room."
"Okay."
Kris was about to walk out of the room until she wanted to tell Kai something.
"Kai?"
"Yeah?"
"I'm glad you asked me. I was going to ask the same thing. Well, see you later."
Soon, Kris walked out of the room, shut the door softly and Kai heard her shout, "YES!"
Kai chuckled.
Hours later, Kris and Hilary came back from the mall and they were each carrying one shopping bag.
"We're back!"
"Finally! What took you so long?"
"Sorry, Tyson. Me and Kris had a hard time trying to find dresses."
"Well, at least you got something to wear for the dance. We have 20 minutes till the ball. So get ready." Kai suggested.
"All right. Let's go, Kris!"
"Right behind you!"
Soon, Kris and Hilary went to the bathroom and were getting ready for the ball.
Kris was doing Hilary's make-up and Hilary was doing Kris's.
"So, Kris. I have a question."
"What's that?"
"Do you like Kai?"
Kris blushed,
"I mean, I know it's none of my business but I'm just curious."
"Well…. I guess I like him."
"I knew it! I think Kai likes you too."
"Maybe. Who knows? I might find out."
Minutes later, Kris and Hilary came out and the boys were shocked to see how they looked.
Hilary was wearing a pink dress, wearing white high-heeled shoes and a pink bracelet. She had red lipstick on her lips, and had pink eye-shadow above her eyes.
Kris was wearing a black dress with no shoulder-straps, had black lace gloves that didn't cover her fingers, black high-heeled shoes, and had a black necklace with a light purple jewel in the middle. She had light-pink lipstick on her lips, and had blue eye-shadow above her eyes.
"You guys look amazing." Ray complimented.
Kris and Hilary blushed and smiled.
Soon, they went out the door and went inside the limousine that was waiting for them outside.
5 minutes later, they arrived at a huge building, and it had a sign that said, Welcome to the BBA Masquerade Ball. Please hand in passes and enjoy.
Everyone handed in their passes and went inside.
The room was enormous! There was a counter that carried food and refreshments.
There was a band playing on stage and ever guest was dancing to the music.
"Hey, Ray! Over here!"
Ray looked to his right and saw Mariah waving to him.
He walked towards her and they both started dancing.
"Hey, Max! Looking for me?"
Max looked to his left and saw Mariam also waving to him.
He walked towards her and also started dancing.
"Hey, Hilary. Want to dance?" Tyson asked.
"I'd love to."
Kris and Kai just stood there, feeling kind of silly.
Suddenly, slow piano music started playing (Kelly Clarkson: "Because of You").
"Want to dance, Kris?" Kai asked.
"I'd love to."
Kai put his right hand on Kris's waist, Kris put her hand on his shoulder, and they began to dance.
Kris felt like her brain was going to be turned to mush. But while looking at Kai, he looked more handsome than he did before.
'Kris looks exceptionally beautiful tonight.' Kai thought.
Kris smiled and rested her head on Kai's shoulder and Kai rested his head on hers.
"Kai?"
"Yes?"
"I'm really glad you're here. Thank you for making this night so wonderful."
"Y… you're welcome, Kris. I'm glad you're here, too."
Kris blushed, but closed her eyes and continued dancing with Kai.
Soon, the song stopped playing and Kris and Kai stopped dancing and looked at each other.
At first, they just continued looking at each other, and then Kris leaned her face towards Kai's and kissed him.