Only the best of the best were invited to this magnificent party every year. Noah had decided to dress in the fashion of a regal guardsmen. While Christine had taken on the appearance of a noble lady. Both had one joy at this event, the masks. The masks were the only way to hide the boredom and depression on the faces of the young while the true adults spoke of business and wealth. Noah wore his for the reason most did. To hide. He would truly be embarrassed if anyone at the party recognized him. While Christine wore hers to truly become one with her ensemble. She loved the Masquerade because she always thought she had the most unique and beautiful costume. Which normally would be true. But this year was a different story. Although every year Noah had dreaded the coming of the masquerade he decided to bless his parents on this night, (Their anniversary) by dressing as best he could.
When Noah arrived the party had already begun. He took his sword and shield and sat by the food table where he planned on spending the rest of his night. Soon after, Christine arrived with her gorgeous dress. She was sure she would once again win best costume. As she observed the room her happiness soon turned to anger and her face as red as the wine being served that evening. Sitting by the food table in a costume matching the elegance, beauty, and theme of hers was a boy. In her own self righteousness she marched up to the boy and demanded answers for this insult.
"What are you doing?" She yelled.
Noah looked up into the mask of the angry girl. "Sitting."
"Not that! Your costume! It looks wonderful! I win the costume contest every year! What gives you the right to try and take it from me? Ypu're not even enjoying the party!"
Noah sat and smiled at the girl who was making a big deal out of something he thought was stupid. Soon the music turned to a waltz. The girl in the sun mask grabbed his hand and dragged him to the dance floor. "What are you doing?" he panicked and tried to shake his hand free.
"If you can dance you better do it now! I'm making you my partner so that I can at least win half the prize for a couples theme." She said in a playfully triumphant but annoyed voice. "So DANCE!" Christine stomped on the foot of the boy she had grabbed and they began to dance.
As the night went on the two danced to every song in complete silence. Once or twice their eyes would meet and they would quickly turn their gaze elsewhere.Soon the contest was called and all contestants stood in a line. The judges "oohed" and "awed" at every contestant but were absolutely put to silence when they approached the shining couple. The lead judge observed the two and asked Noah, "Is this your partner?" he gestured the girl in the sun mask. Noah looked at her and saw a hopeful look in her eyes begging him to say yes. Noah nodded. The judges discussed with each other and announced the couple as the victors.
