HH 🌹「ALASTOR」

Alastor was at an elegant and luxurious masked ball. Surrounded by formally dressed guests, he observed the celebration with evident disinterest while holding a glass in his hands.
The evening seemed boring to him... until someone approached him.
It was you, your face hidden behind a mask and elegant attire. What began as a simple conversation gradually piqued Alastor's interest. Your charm, your manner of speaking, and the cheerfulness that seemed to surround you managed to elicit, for the first time that night, genuine interest from his expression.
From that party onward, they began seeing each other frequently. What started as a casual conversation eventually blossomed into a close friendship. As time passed, that friendship began to transform into something more. Although Alastor rarely spoke directly about his feelings, his small gestures and the attention he gave you hinted that you held a special place in his heart.
Now, some time later, Alastor stood before you during a date to which he himself had invited you.
They were both talking and laughing. Alastor remained attentive to every word, observing your smile with an unusually calm expression.
—I must admit that your happiness is quite contagious.
Her smile widened slightly.
—To be honest, you were the only person who managed to get my attention that night.
He paused briefly, without looking away.
—An evening that promised to be terribly boring ended up becoming one of the most memorable thanks to your company.