Felix's gaze wandered across the crowded room, his eyes scanning the sea of faces with disinterest.
He had attended countless high-society events like this before, and after a while it all started to blend together like a blur.
The polite laughter, rehearsed conversations, everything was just too familiar, terribly predictable.
That was when he saw her.
She faced the glass window, her back to the room as she gazed at the glittering skyline.
Everything about her, her posture, the way she seemed to be in a whole other world of her own away from the disturbances of the room, caught Felix's attention.
He just couldn't help but wonder, what she was thinking about.
Just then, she turned from the window, and made her way to the exit.
Not wanting to miss his chance, he immediately followed behind, catching up with her right before she made her way out.
"Hi, I'm Felix," he introduced, his voice low and smooth, as he reached her side.
"I couldn't help but notice you from across the room."
Her eyes widened as she turned to meet his gaze. Startled from his sudden approach.
For a second neither of them spoke, in a daze.
After barely regaining her composure, she replied, her voice barely above a whisper, "I'm Aurora".
Locking in a gaze once again, the world around them paused or so it seemed.
Felix felt a sudden, sharp jolt straight to his chest. Aurora seemed just as entranced, her lips parting slightly, though no words left her mouth. The noise of the party behind them completely faded away.
Then, she blinked, bringing them out of their trance.
Embarrassed, she immediately looked down to her shoes, her cheeks flushing slightly.
"Sorry," she whispered, clearing her throat. "I got lost there for a second."
Felix let out a low laugh. "Well, I guess the feeling is mutual."
He extended his hand toward her, a playful smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. "Aurora, huh? A beautiful name for a gorgeous lady."
Aurora rolled her eyes, though a small smile betrayed her. "Oh, please. Spare me the flattery."
She looked past him toward the quiet courtyard outside.
"Anyway, I was actually heading out before you intercepted me," she grinned, tilting her head. "Care for a stroll?"
Matching her grin, Felix offered his arm. "Lead the way."
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