Whispers of the Heart: A Dance to Remember

They reached the center of the crowd, and he extended his hands, kneeling down as he asked, "Would you like to do your first dance with me?" A crescent moon smile adorned his face. Ember was rendered speechless, unable to take her eyes off him. "Ember," he prompted, noticing her lack of response. "Yes, I mean, I will," she finally managed, taking his hand.

Looking into his emerald eyes, she confessed, "I told you before, and I'm telling you now too, truthfully, I don't have any confidence in my dancing ability, so help me." He chuckled, holding her hand and placing it on his shoulder while his hand rested on her waist, pulling her closer. As their eyes met, a spark ignited between them, and she tried to avoid his gaze.

The music started, and they began to dance. Ember struggled to coordinate with him, already stepping on his feet four times. "I told you from the beginning I am really bad at dance," she admitted with embarrassment in her eyes.

"Excuse me for doing this," Adrien said, lifting her slightly from the ground to prevent her from stepping on his feet. Amazed, she remarked, "I don't think my feet are on the floor right now."

"Yes," he said with a chuckle. "Did you not like it?"

"No, it's not like that," she replied, her blush revealing more than her words.

Amidst the silence and the soft music, she danced with the man she wanted to be with. The dazzling ceiling adorned with gold and black leaves, the sprinkling lights – it felt like a different world. Ember thought, 'I really am in a different world right now.'

"You know, Adrien," Ember hesitated.

"Yes, speak," he encouraged.

"Actually, I got this sense that I only need you. After receiving one-sided help from you, I realized that I am so happy when I am with you, and you make me value myself," she paused and continued, "If you need any help from me, just ask, and I will do that for you. "she say in excitement but for a second , She looked into his eyes with disappointment, adding, "I know that time was not coming, but still, I want to be a special person in your life." She looked away.

"You are—" Adrien began but was cut off by the applause signaling the end of the song. "And you always will be," he muttered.