Strings of Fate

Megan 1- Dancing and drama

I know I am not the most patient person, but I can’t help but wonder how long my idiot brother is going to take before he asks Ryann to dance. He thinks he’s been playing it cool but even a blind man could see that he’s gotten attached to her, and I suspect that she likes him too. Although she is much better at hiding it. She is a strange person, Ryann. An unusual combination of reserved and bold. She fights and resists my brother like it’s easy, but then struggles to talk back or look someone in the eye when she’s uncomfortable. Still, they’re sweet together even if they have been sneaking around to spend time together since the moment we met. Bellamy courting my new friend has been entertaining to watch, although I do wonder if he’s ever going to actually admit it to her. I suspect that he thinks she already knows, but I think her confidence is so low that it won’t occur to her until he does something

really obvious. Which brings me back to my original thought, why isn’t he asking her to dance? I picked the most perfect dress for her and she looks perfect, if a little uncomfortable

in the clothing she isn’t used to. I watch as some of the Shifter women approach my brother and he sends them away without a care. I can’t stop an eye roll. He really can’t think he is

being subtle… Can he? Either way, I’m done watching. Moving quickly to avoid being caught. by well–wishers, I dash through the crowd and make a beeline straight to my brother and my friend, greeting them brightly.

“Hey! What are you both doing hiding over here? You should be dancing! Someone needs to get things started around here and Tristan is a terrible dancer.” I don’t actually care about his dancing skills, I would happily dance right now if only he would actually ASK me. But he is busy socialising and I don’t want to interrupt. Ryann laughs and blushes.

“We aren’t hiding Megs, just sitting, and I’m perfectly happy right here.” I roll my eyes and wave as Kelly calls out to me. Clearly working on Ryann will get me nowhere, I’ll have better luck pestering Bels. I turn to face him.

“Ask the girl to dance Bellamy Kane.” I rush away before either of them can object. I chat with Kelly but I keep an eye on the two of them. I see my brother hold out a hand to Ryann and her shaking her head. I watch them bicker for a minute, then to my amusement, Bellamy steals one of her shoes and holds it in the air. The two of them are so cute together. Ryann looks annoyed, but not really upset. I think she secretly enjoys his teasing. I’m proven right when she finally lets him lead her onto the dance floor, a reluctant smile on her face. The two of them make a cute couple. I hear some of the other women grumbling about it, but even they seem reluctantly charmed by the pair and their antics. I suppose Bellamy usually hides

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I don’t think anyone does, although to be honest, Ryann SHOULD. She would know if they’re meant to be together. Then again,

her time.

let him stumble around the dance floor clumsily for an entire song before I let

dancing isn’t really your thing.” I tell him graciously. I love to dance, but this is my party, I can find other partners. He shouldn’t have to be miserable to

a group of men I only vaguely know. I glance around for my live action drama of the night and it doesn’t take me long to locate my Bellamy and Ryann. Bel has led her off of the dance floor but he is still holding her awfully close. I watch as he leans in and I have to repress a squeal as he k*sses her. I watch Ryann run outside and Bellamy follows her. I was right, they are guaranteed entertainment. Although I’m not sure about seeing my brother k*ss a girl, I am a little jealous of how besotted they clearly are with each other. How they can’t seem to stay away from each other. I sigh. I want that. Wait…. What am I even thinking? I HAVE that. This is MY engagement party. I have no reason to be jealous. The only reason Tristain isn’t with me right now is that he doesn’t like

I realise that something is off. He’s always so pleasant but right now he looks upset. Irritable, honestly he looks pissed off. Maybe he is upset that he has to work during a party? But that doesn’t mean he can’t still enjoy himself. There is plenty of food and drink and he could always socialise or ask someone to dance if he really wanted to.. I wonder if he would be a good dancer or not. I suspect he probably would be. He is always very controlled in his actions in a way that I think would lead itself well to coordinating dance steps. But why isn’t he dancing? And why is he so unhappy?

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calls only Mu

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a text message and then they leave together. I notice Aaron lingering nearby so I know that Darrien didn’t leave without considering my safety first. Still, it hurts a little to watch them