Gilbert: “Haha, so you’re aware of how bad your dancing is. But these clumsy steps of yours makes me think it’s the result of spending the last few days rushing to learn how to dance.”
(mn….)
I pressed my lips tightly together to try and hide just how shaken his words made me.
MC: “Your Highness, there are so many other partners you could’ve chosen from…”
MC: “Why wasn’t it that you invited me?”
Gilbert: “There’s only one reason to invite a woman to dance, no?”
His grip tightened around my waist and he leaned in closer.
Gilbert: “It’s cause I’m interested in you.”
Gilbert: “—So this time let’s have a nice and long conversation. What do you say, ‘Belle’?”