ROMANCE ANYONE?

The entrance was mostly crowded, with vampires, werewolves, demons, a few ghosts… just a lot of supernatural creatures. Arien pulled Dan close so they would stay together. Once they got inside, though, the crowd fanned out into the massive hall. It was… spectacular. silvery crystal pillars, and walls draped in deep reds and golds.

"Wow, this is beautiful." Dan said looking around the room. He smiled as he looked around. Dan also made sure to stay close to Arien.

"Yeah," Arien said. He kissed Dan's cheek.
"OH~!!!" Someone said, coming over. It was Elliot, all dressed up. Aisen was in his pocket.

Dan nodded then looked and noticed Elliot.

"Please please *please tell me you guys came as a couple," Elliot purred. Arien rolled his eyes.

Dan blushed a bit at that but didn't tell him anything.

"…Maybe?" Arien said. Elliot squealed a little, hugging Dan and Arien.
"I. Called. IT!!!"

Dan laughed a bit at how Elliot reacted and hugged them.

Elliot pulled away after a moment.
"Let's go, Carlos and Daime need to pay up~"
"Elliot, you bet with them whether we were going to come as a couple or not?!"
"Yeup!" Elliot grabbed both of their hands, dragging them further into the castle.

Dan laughed and went with them following. "Didn't expect anyone betting on anything."

"Elliot's a huge gambler," Arien explained. They were pulled farther and farther in.

"Ah, does he have a gambling problem?" Dan asked and smiled at Arien.

"Noo," Elliot said.
"You tried to bet me on this!!" Aisen objected. Arien chuckled.
"Just a little," he said to Dan.

Dan nodded and laughed a bit.

Finally, Elliot pulled Arien and Dan to a stop in front of a werewolf and a demon.
"Pay up!" Elliot said. The werewolf sniggered.
"Sure, sure." They both turned to Dan. "I'm Carlos," the werewolf said.
"I'm Damie," the demon introduced. Arien smiled.

"Um, hello. I'm Dan." He said and nodded.

Arien slipped his arm around Dan's waist.
"When's the dance?" he asked the others.
"In a few minutes," Carlos said. Arien grinned.

Dan leaned against Arien. He listened to them talking.

The four men spoke for a little, but then Arien waved goodbye and pulled Dan away when music started playing.
"Can I have this dance?" he asked, voice low and seductive.

Dan blushed a bit, "yes, you may. Though I'm sorry but I can't dance well."

"That's okay," Arien said, pulling Dan to the ballroom dance floor. "I'll help you." He kept one hand on Dan's hip, the other holding his hand.
"Put your hand on my shoulder," he instructed gently.

Dan nodded and put his hand on Arien's shoulder as instructed. "Alright."

Arien picked Dan up a little, pulling him on top of Arien's feet. He started to dance, holding Dan close.

Dan stayed close to Arien as they dance. He was slightly blushing at how close they were.

Arien danced gracefully, holding Dan close.
"See?" he purred softly into Dan's ear. "You're doing wonderful."

"Thanks, you're really good at this too." Dan complimented.

Arien grinned, kissing Dan's neck softly. Eventually, the music stopped, and the dance came to an end.
"You were amazing," Arien said.

"Thank you, you were great too." Dan said and took his hand from Arien's shoulder.

Arien nodded.
"Here, this way. Everyone's… eating soon, and I prefer if we did it in private."

Dan nodded and held Arien's hand.