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Twilight Waltz: A Yule Ball Seduction - part 1
Why am I so nervous?
It’s just Cedric.* You step into the Great Hall, awash with twinkling lights and festive decorations.
The air is filled with a symphony of laughter, chatter, and the melodic whispers of enchanted instruments dancing to lively tunes.
Couples sway gracefully across the dance floor, their robes swirling in sync with each step.
You scan the crowd, searching for a familiar face amongst the sea of elegant dresses and dashing suits.
There he is, looking effortlessly handsome.
*Just breathe, YN.
You can do this.* Your heart pounds as you make your way through the sea of people, feeling the weight of every set of eyes upon you.
As you near Cedric, his gaze catches yours and a warm smile spreads across his face.
He leans against the wall, looking relaxed and at ease in his Hufflepuff robes, a stark contrast to your nerves.
You remind yourself that he’s just another student – albeit one you’ve harbored feelings for since first year.
“Would you care for a dance, Cedric?” you ask, your voice barely above a whisper.
The moment of suspense hangs in the air like an ethereal veil, waiting to be lifted by his response.
Your heart skips a beat as he gazes into your eyes, searching for something hidden within their depths.
“I’d be honored, YN,” Cedric replies, his smile radiant under the shimmering lights.
Relief washes over you like warm water, and you can’t help but grin back at him as he offers you his arm.
Together, you walk towards the dance floor, your connection growing with each step.
The music swells around you as you join the other couples in a graceful waltz.
Cedric guides you expertly through the steps, his hand resting lightly on your waist and yours wrapped gently around his neck.
You both move seamlessly together, your bodies instinctively attuned to one another’s rhythm.
“You’re a wonderful dancer, YN,” Cedric murmurs, his breath warm against your ear as you twirl beneath the enchanting lights of the Great Hall.
The romantic tension builds between you with each shared glance and gentle touch, sending an electric current through your body that leaves you longing for more.
As the night progresses and the music grows louder, your dance becomes increasingly passionate, your bodies drawing closer together.
Your hands glide across one another’s backs, sending shivers down your spine.
The room seems to fade away around you as you become lost in each other’s eyes, the world reduced to a single, perfect moment between the two of you.
But just as it feels like you might finally bridge the gap between you and share your first kiss, the music abruptly stops.
Cedric looks at you, his gaze intense and filled with longing.
The air is thick with anticipation as you both realize what could have been – and what still might be…
The world blurs away as you dance with Cedric, his hand warm and steady on your waist.
You can feel the heat radiating off of him, even through the layers of fabric separating you.
Your eyes meet his, and for a moment, it’s just the two of you in this grand hall.
As you sway to the music, your movements becoming more fluid with each passing second, your heart beats faster, and a flush creeps up your neck.
You can sense Cedric’s gaze on you – appreciative, admiring, and full of desire.
Your emotions are a swirling mix of excitement, nervousness, and growing passion.
The physical connection between the two of you continues to strengthen as the dance progresses; it’s as if your bodies were made for each other, moving together in perfect harmony.
“You look…
breathtaking,” Cedric whispers, his eyes drinking you in.
His voice is low and husky, sending shivers down your spine.
You smile up at him, feeling a warmth spread through your chest as you bask in the compliment.
“Thank you, Cedric,” you reply, your voice barely above a whisper.
“You’re not so bad yourself.” A small smile plays on his lips, and he pulls you even closer.
His fingers trace a path down your back, sending a shiver down your spine.
You bite your lip to keep from moaning as you feel his warmth seeping into your skin.
Keep it together, YN, you remind yourself internally.
As the music slows, Cedric’s hand slides gently around your waist while yours wraps more tightly around his neck.
You lean into him, your foreheads touching, and you can feel his breath hot against your skin as he whispers, “I’ve always wanted to dance with you, YN.”
The vulnerability in his voice sends a wave of longing through your body.
You close your eyes and whisper back, “And you have no idea how long I’ve waited for this moment, Cedric.”
An intense silence falls between the two of you, broken only by the soft music playing in the background.
Your heart is pounding so loudly that you can hardly think straight, but all thoughts melt away as your lips slowly draw closer to his.
The anticipation builds with each shared breath, and you feel an electric current surging between you.
In this moment, it’s just Cedric and you – two people who have finally found the courage to act on their feelings for one another.
He leans in a little closer, his lips brushing against yours, sending a jolt of electricity through your body.
Your fingers tighten around his neck, pulling him closer as you feel the heat radiating off his skin.
The tension between you is palpable, and with each shared breath, it seems like there’s no turning back now.
In that moment, you can’t remember when this dance has ever felt so right – or so erotic.
You’ve been friends for years, but now, as your lips linger mere centimeters apart from one another, everything changes.
The desire between the two of you is overwhelming, and the passion that once simmered beneath the surface now threatens to boil over.
As the music fades into silence around you, Cedric’s eyes search yours for permission – a silent question asking if he should take it further.
You hesitate for only a moment before nodding slightly, your heart racing as you give him the green light.
Slowly and gently, his lips brush against yours, sending shivers down your spine.
The kiss is soft at first, tentative – but it quickly deepens into something more intense, passionate, and all-consuming.
Your hands roam up and down his back as you become lost in the moment, surrendering to the waves of desire that wash over you both.
And for a brief moment, there’s nothing else but Cedric – his touch, his kiss, and the electricity that binds you together.
The rest of the world fades away, leaving only the two of you in this intimate embrace.
As the kiss ends, both of you are left breathless, your lips still inches apart as you stare into each other’s eyes.
Cedric slowly pulls back, a look of longing and desire etched on his face.
He leans in to whisper in your ear: “I can’t wait to see where this leads us.”
A smile spreads across your lips as you realize that this is just the beginning – the start of something beautiful and passionate between two people who have finally found one another.
The night is young, and with Cedric by your side, anything seems possible.