"This is funny," Wendy said, her voice barely above a whisper as she moved closer to Xavier, his serious expression hidden behind the black mask that covered half of his face. Gently, she placed Xavier's hands around her waist, drawing him nearer, and spoke into his ear.
"What is funny?" Xavier inquired, his eyes scanning the guests around them, who watched their dance with keen interest.
Wendy chuckled softly. "This," she replied, her gaze locking with Xavier's even through the masked facade. In this intimate proximity, they felt like strangers, their closeness stirring unfamiliar emotions within them.
"I've dreamt of this a hundred times, but now that we're here, it's strangely amusing," she confessed, a hint of laughter tugging at the corners of her lips.
Xavier shook his head, remi
