To the Rhythm of Our Laughter
@kronehaze’s prompt list day 10 - Dance
“I never danced before,” she said, softly under the wind’s hums as they observed the lace-adorned park from the safety of a patisserie’s terrace; the lanterns hung on the trees painting the dancing pairs in a haze glow.
“Do you want to?” It sounded steady enough, but in truth, his heartbeats were as erratic as the flickers of the malfunctioning lantern at the very edge of the park.
The way she stammered and how her eyes—moonlit under her crimson mask—briefly went askance flattered and boosted his confidence enough for him to remain steady on his feet when he stood upright, offering her his hand and bowing deeply.
“Milady,” he couldn’t resist saying, opening an eye to see her eyes sparkled with muffled laughter.
“Mon Chaton.” She returned the bow, placing her hand in his. Then she glanced up at him, smiling impishly, and grasped both of his hands to whirl him around her, getting a shriek out of his lips before laughter filled the air as he took hold of her wrists and pulled her backwards with him.
None knew what kind of dance they were doing or if they were in sync with the park’s ball music.