A wonderful night

Flora swallowed upon reaching for the elf's hand, their skin making contact as their fingers locked and crossed each other. One look and she could tell that he was much more nervous than she was, it was cute to watch. The young boy seemed not so much reserved but more of a bashful type, that little smile never left his face as they approaced the crowd of dancers before joining them.

"I assume you know how to dance?" She asked as he nodded.

"Of course haha, and I noticed you certainly knew your moves."

Flora raised an eye as they begin moving their feet, "You were watching me earlier?"

"Um, observing is what I would call it. You caught me eye ahaha, so to speak. Sorry if I mess up or something, I'm not too experienced on this."

"You seem to be doing well, your footwork is good." Flora remarked.

"No, I mean this. Asking out a woman haha, I do that rarely, actually this is my first. I don't know if that's weird to say, but well-"

"Well you can't take it back now, so just go with it." Flora replied with confidence, a smile and a nod to assure him that he was doing well. They moved around in circles as the music kicked up, she had forgotten where Alice was or where any of the other vampires were as they soon were entranced in their act.

Soon the music slowed down to a more romanticized one, with a slow tone and beautiful sounding notes. All the couples slowed down and took a more loving approach, holding each other close. The elf paused before letting go of her hands and looking at her with curious eyes. "May we?"

Flora smiled, taking hold of his hands and placing them to her waist as she herself hooked her arms behind his neck, pulling him close. Both were now inches away from each others faces, she could see his features more clearly now. Along with light brown hair, he had light blue eyes that looked like staring into the bright sky on daylight, a small scar on his lower lip, and low cheekbones. His hair was a bit messy, no real style to it which she found amusing, and in regards to clothing attire he wore a green tunic with brown trousers, not something of romance admittedly. He was definitely an odd one.

"Gosh, you are really pretty."

Flora blushed at the sudden compliment. "Careful, we don't even know each others names yet."

He smiled. "Let's change that. I'm Vaalyun, it is a true pleasure to have this dance with you."

"Flora hehe, you sure are quite the flatterer."

He nodded and stared into her eyes. "Flora? Not an ordinary mame for another elf."

"I guess you can say I'm not an ordinary elf."

"That I can agree with, you certainly aren't from around here. I would recognize you from a mile away if you did."

Flora's eyes widened. "Vaalyun, what are you inferring with that?"

Now it was his turn to blush. "Y-You know where I was going with that. You're just really pretty, probably the most beautiful woman I've seen, elf or other."

This left Flora with a permanent red hue on her face as she caught her breath. "Vaalyun, what age are you?"

"18 years."

"I am six years your superior, Vaalyun. Do you still find me attractive?"

Vaalyun blushed and hung his head down. "To be honest, it sort of makes you all the more hotter." Flora chuckled and pushed him away playfully, slapping his arm. This boy was a flatterer and a slight bit of a perve, but in his core he was honest. It most definitely was not the response she imagined to recieve, and she would be lying to say his compliments didn't make her feel better about herself.

"I just can't seem to beat you, can I?"

He shrugged with a playful nature. "Don't see why you try, I am only speaking from the heart haha. Would you rather we continue dancing or perhaps we may take a stroll?"

Flora sighed and looked at this elf in front of her, this boy who likes her, who sees the beauty in her somehow, who seems blind to what she truly is inside now. Or did he not care? Is this how monster girls get away, do people only see them for their looks and attributes, or do they see only the good in them?

What does it mean to be a monster, what makes you good or bad?

"I um..."

A slight thought of worry crossed her mind, she did like this person but perhaps it would be safer if he were to leave without her. Deep inside, her stomach growled with hunger and she was worried that food wouldn't satisfy. Maybe it would be safer to depart from Vaalyun while there is time.

"Ugh, I'm hungry."