She tipped her head up, catching his eye as the lights around them dimmed and the next song began.
“Do you know how to dance?” Ava asked, her lips curling into a playful smile as she tugged at Giovanni's hand, pulling him further into the crowd. They drifted into the center of the dance floor, bodies brushing past them, as if the world had shrunk down to just the two of them.
Giovanni gazed down at her, his expression soft, a glint of amusement lighting his dark eyes. He didn’t respond with words, just wrapped his arm around her waist, holding her close. It was as if the music wasn’t there, only the quiet intensity of his gaze that seemed to answer in ways his voice didn’t.
Ava laughed at his silent charm, her heart fluttering as she matched his movements, swaying effortlessly with him
