"May I, Lettie?" asked Ruediger once he and Lariette reached the dance floor. He hovered one palm, asking to hold her waist.
Smiling, Lariette nodded, "You may, Eddy."
Ruediger placed his palm on Lariette's waist, his touch was firm with a hint of gentleness. He held her hand as she rested her other one on his broad shoulder.
As they faced each other, ready to dance, his mirthful emerald eyes met her bashful sapphire ones.
"Now that I think about it," Ruediger mused, a grin tugging on his lips as his eyes remained on Lariette's face, "Maybe tonight's dance can compensate us missing the bonfire one before."
Lariette laughed softly in response, understanding what Ruediger meant. He was referring to the time they visited the summer festival back in Moonville[01].
"Hehe, you're so right," Lariette tilted her head, the luscious locks in the back tousled around her waist, "I gonna apologize first before I start stepping on your feet."
