The ball begins

[maliciousmillie]

Millicent twirled the fake tail of her cat costume around in a circle, waiting for Percy Weasley to step out of his private bathroom. She'd allowed him to pick his own costume, but made sure he would spend the entire evening occupied with various other Ministry personnel

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[girly_pansy]

As subtly as she could manage, Pansy followed Draco's nod, to eye the masked bloke. Not bad, though she couldn't say for sure without seeing his face.

"I don't know why they gossip about us anymore," she whispered to him. "People think we've been dating since Hogwarts."

[untamedragon]

"Haven't we?" Draco asked, feigning surprise. He grinned and spun her around, showing her off. "Maybe we can win cutest couple."

[girly_pansy]

Pansy laughed, "Maybe its because we're living in sin, and not even an engagement ring to speak of, you cad!"

[untamedragon]

"I have issues with commitment," Draco defended. "And for a while, I had monetary problems too, which are now thankfully solved." He started to smile. "You'll be getting that ring any day now."

[girly_pansy]

"Issues with commitment?" Pansy asked in mock-horror, "Does that mean you've been running around behind my back? Draco Malfoy, I am shocked!"

[untamedragon]

"I have not been seeing any other women," Draco said sincerely, trying desperately not to laugh. "I promise."

[girly_pansy]

"You don't know how reassured that makes me feel," Pansy deadpanned.

[untamedragon]

Amused, Draco leaned in slightly to press a kiss on her cheek. "You know I adore you, Pans."

[girly_pansy]

"Of course you do. What's not to adore?" Pansy fluttered her lashes at him.

In a much quieter voice, she asked, "Do you, Draco? Really?"

[untamedragon]

Draco blinked, looking a bit uncertain for a moment. "Of course I do," he said, almost mock-offended but not entirely sure whether the conversation had diverged into something more serious. "Haven't we been over this?"

[girly_pansy]

Pansy forced a laugh, "Sorry. I don't know what came over me." She moved closer to Draco, resting her head on his shoulder as they danced."

[untamedragon]

"You know," Draco said, frowning at her expression, "I think we could both use another drink."

[girly_pansy]

"I love the way your mind works," Pansy smirked against his collar.

[untamedragon]

Draco smiled again and led the way off the dance floor, through the crowds to find the waiter. He wanted something stronger than champagne, but getting absolutely smashed in public would be embarrassing. He plucked two glasses from the tray and handed one to Pansy, taking a large sip of his. "Much better."