Formal wear definitely suited him, she thought.
While Henry really did look quite charming in just about any outfit he wore, whether it was his uniform, more casual attire, or even a set of pajamas, there was something about the dark, freshly pressed suit he now wore that made him look… dashing.
Yes, dashing was an apt description, she decided to herself as she put the finishing touches into tying his bow tie. "There," she said, smoothing it out and smiling up at him widely as he straightened his cufflinks, "All done and ready for a night of dancing."
"I could have tied my own tie, you know," Henry responded, smirking at her slightly as she walked to over to her vanity and opened her small jewelry box, rooting through it while rolling her eyes at him in the mirror.
"It's a fair trade; I put on your tie, and you help me put on my necklace," she said plainly, pulling out a simple silver chain with a small blue bobble hanging from it. It was a pretty simple accessory, but it matched her eyes and her dress perfectly, so she thought it appropriate.
She held it up for him to take, which he did after a moment of deliberation. She swallowed quietly as his fingers brushed hers, but didn't let the dreamy expression onto her face.
He stared at her for a moment, eyes assessing her long blue dress – modest and a bit plain, but absolutely stunning on a girl like her – gaze lingering on her face, which slowly lit up with an amused smile.
"Well, come on then!" she giggled, turning around and lifting her hair to allow him ease in putting the necklace on.
Her heartbeat sped up as his arms came around her, hands caressing her shoulders and neck as he wound the chain around her skin to reattach it in the back. Once his fingers disappeared, she reluctantly turned around and smiled mildly.
'Dashing indeed,' she thought breathlessly.
A/N: Angst-free romance is the best romance. Part 1 of 2.
~Persephone