"Leaving you alone? While your own family is holding a party? Not a chance, Anastasia." He whispered. "If I am going to have fun, it would be with you."
She gave him a small, playful push.
"Oh, don't be absurd, Alex." She took a step backward. "All of my friends are coming to the party. You won't feel so guilty if you choose a girl we both know to pass the time, won't you?"
His eyes darkened, but he pulled her closer.
"Would it be too late... if I INVITE you to your OWN PARTY?" He whispered into her ear. "I don't think-"
His lips came upon hers before she could finish. And then she was swooped into his arms. Her feet left the ground.
Enormous snow-white wings spread out from his back, and then she was in midair, the wind blowing her hair back, and her heart swelled. Pinkish-gold tain
