“Hey, Stewie,” she smiled over at him. Had she mentioned that she loooooved that she had attended the dance with him? Maybe Lisa asking Daniel because Serena had already asked Jasper had happened for one those big, existential reasons. Like maybe a higher power out there thought V was going to enjoy the dance way more with someone like Stewie rather than Daniel. Hmph.

Maybe.

She linked arms with her date and kissed his cheek. “It’s pretty here. And I thought it was a little more….remote than it is currently, Merlin,” she said as she glanced around. The dance floor was hopping, but there were still people lingering over here. Did they have the same idea as V? She doubted it since a lot of the children here - yes CHILDREN - were too young for songs. HmmmmmMMmmmm.

She nodded at Ash, deciding to not mention that Ash LOOKED like she had been crying or whatever. IT was the worst when you were trying to hide tears and everyone kept bringing it up. “Yeah, we are. We’re pretty, aren’t we?” She asked with a twirl and a small chuckle. A giggle, even. She felt pretty tonight, and even if seeing all the older girls look stunning made her feel…jealous? She still felt like the fairy princess she had wanted to be. I MEAN THE PUFFY SLEEVES. IT WAS GREAT! She blushed and smiiiiiiled at Jude’s words. “Thanks. And yes, Stewie DOES look handsome, doesn’t he? You too, Jude,” she turned to look back at her date and gave him a HUG.

A tight hug.

A ‘I am feeeeeeling the dance vibes’ hug.