Getting ready for a very fancy ShinRa party was harder than Alex had expected. As much as she anticipated it, she wanted to get it over with. Everyone was making too much of a big deal out of it. Women flocked the building, fan girls to be exact. They waited for their heroes to come out so they could ask them to the dance. Imagine everyone's disappointment when magazines announced the three First Class Soldier's dates. It wasn't pretty… to say at the least.

Alexandra was constantly attacked by rabid fan girls who threatened to do 'stuff' if she didn't turn Sephiroth's offer down. Of course, Alex being the stubborn one, didn't, much to Genesis' dismay. Sephiroth seemed slightly irritated by the girls but didn't let it get to him. Angeal was always on missions so the whole situation barely bothered him while his gorgeous date was safely under the care of the Turks, (Tseng owed Angeal a favor). Genesis, on the other hand, had trouble ignoring the girls. Much like Alex, the girls attacked Melinda. Stalking was only the beginning. Melinda already had three near death experiences since the dates were announced. Alex was much cleverer and escaped the girls half the time. Genesis kept a wary eye out for the both of them.

Alex found it. Alexandra had found the perfect dress! The luscious, shiny red dress was enough to drive any man crazy. Her curves were nice and snug in the dress but the zipper only zipped halfway up. She felt daring and bought it anyhow, even though she swore that her pocket lost half its weight. So what does any girl do to fit in the 'perfect' dress?

Diet.

Alex had started no carb diet two days after Sephiroth asked her to the dance. She knew that by the time the dance would come around, she would be in perfect shape. She had to look gorgeous, now didn't she? She was going with Sephiroth after all. Genesis had questioned her about her strange eating habits she suddenly formed. She would just respond, "Just trying something new."

So the day came. Butterflies swarmed in her stomach angrily. Alex zipped her dress up, fitting perfectly in it, just like she had expected. The dress hugged her form nicely. She smirked in the mirror and nodded. She was going to go all out. She knew most everyone regarded her as a nerd or a loser but she was going to prove them all wrong.

Alex's brown curls bounced as she walked around her apartment frantically, in search for her heels. She finally spotted them hiding under the bed, ready to be pranced on. She applied the final touches on her makeup and put on a bright red lipstick. Alexandra knew she looked drop dead gorgeous.

"Ah… the wonders of makeup." She sighed as she grabbed her clutch purse in one hand. Just in time, Sephiroth knocked on the door. Alex opened the door to see a very… fine looking Soldier. She grinned when she saw him. He looked hunky yet dangerous, hot yet perilous. Sephiroth smirked as he examined her from head to toe. He took her hand and led her to his sports cars.

Genesis straightened his collar as he waited for Melinda to get ready. He groaned as another twenty minutes passed.

"Come on Melinda! We're going to be late." He hollered as he knocked the bathroom door impatiently.

"I'm coming! Gimmie a minute!" she yelled back.

"You said that an hour ago." He muttered under his breath. He glanced over at the digital clock propped on top of his nightstand. A click indicated the bathroom door finally opening. Genesis' eyes widened and his mouth turned into a smirk.

"So… how do I look?" the blonde woman asked, biting her lip nervously. Her sapphire dress was a rather nice compliment to her gorgeous figure.

"Let's just say… it was worth the wait." Genesis murmured in her ear as he wrapped his arm around her waist.

The vast and glorious dance floor was filled with nicely dressed people of all sorts. The Solders brought dates. The younger ones clumsily danced with their partner. The Turks stoically stood by, always near the president. Sephiroth and Alexandra glided on the floor, aware of the many eyes on them. Alex was lost in his eyes. She couldn't understand how such eyes could exist. They seemed to glow even in the strongly lit room.

"You look very nice tonight although it does not seem like you, Alex." Sephiroth whispered to her as the music played in the background.

"Well, I couldn't just wear some ragged old dress. I am dancing with the Great General Sephiroth after all." She responded calmly, a smile on her lips.

"I suppose."

Genesis slowly walked around the party, Melinda in his arms. He sighed in a bored manner. This was just another boring ShinRa dance. Very few danced while the rest chatted amongst themselves. He didn't know how many more of those parties he would be able to tolerate.

Then he saw her.

Genesis eye's widened as he say Alex twirling around with Sephiroth. What the hell was she wearing? It was like she had no shame. She was overly exposed in his opinion. Sephiroth's hand was dangerously low and his serpentine eyes studied her intently. At the same time, Genesis felt as if Alexandra was trying to taunt him. She looked ridiculously fine. She was nauseatingly gorgeous. Her dress was too tight, showing her curves. Genesis gritted his teeth as Melinda watched him with worry.

"Gen? What's wrong?" She asked, her green eyes anxious.

"Nothing." He softly snarled as he pulled Melinda onto the dance floor, getting close to Sephiroth and Alex.

Waltz music started and Sephiroth pulled a clumsy Alex into an intricate dance of the forsaken waltz. Sephiroth led her, incredibly patient. He gave her a rare and reassuring smile. After a short while, Alex finally got the hang of it. They waltzed as many people watched them. She felt the scornful glares from the women inspecting her every mistake.

Genesis pulled Melinda into the dance, gracefully dancing. When he was close enough to Alex, he quickly scooped her and traded Melinda. Genesis watched the confused Alex look around.

"Hello Alex. You look beautiful tonight." He said with an arrogant smirk.

"Er… How did I end up with you?" She inquired as she followed his steps.

"Fate, love…" he whispered in her ear seductively, making her blush a cherry red. "Fate."

Alex felt another arm wrap around her middle and rapidly snatched her out of Genesis' arms. She was once again in Sephiroth's arms, still trying to grasp what was happening. She was spun around a few too many times.

Genesis growled softly as he watched the other two. He wouldn't give up that easily. He didn't have even the faintest idea what he was doing but he did it anyways. He lunged and grabbed Alex, forgetting to switch Melinda. Now with two bewildered women in his arms he acted on instinct. He got rid of one of them. So poor Melinda was left alone on the dance floor, completely wide eyed. In politeness, Sephiroth took her and danced with her.

"What are you doing Genesis?" Alex asked, downright frustrated.

"I only want one dance with you." He softly explained, a small smile on his cute lips.

"Are you trying to ruin my time with Sephiroth?" She inquired, an eyebrow perfectly raised.

"Not at all." He defended himself. "He was getting a little handsy." He muttered the last part to himself.

Unfortunately for him, she heard him, causing her to frown.