The gym was dimly lit with few colorful lights. Music played from the end of the gym. On the side were long tables with food and confectionery that looked pleasing to the eye. On the other side were tables and chairs for relaxing. Everyone was wearing a formal outfit and mask or full-blown costume, either way, it was simple to tell who was who.

You three picked a table and placed down your things. "I'm going to get some food." April said.

"I'm going to get myself a drink." You said. "Donnie?" You asked.

"I'm fine at the moment, thank you." He replied. April made her way to the food table as you went to the drink table. There was a variety of sodas and fruity drinks. In the end you choose (type of drink). As you made your way back to the table, you saw Donnie surrounded with girls.

"Omg! Awesome costume!"

"You must be really smart to think of such a creative costume!"

"Do you want to dance with me?"

"No way, she's a lousy dancer I can show you a good time." The girls blabbered incoherently.

Donnie looked uncomfortable. You stride up to your table and wrapped a protective arm around Donnie's shoulder.

"Sorry, he's with me." You said clearly and firmly. The girls groaned in disappointment, rolled their eyes and trudged away.

"Thanks." Donnie sighed with relief. You rubbed his shoulder.

"No problem." You said sitting down next to him. April moments later came back with some food and began to eat as you three began to chat.

Sometime past and you three were enjoying yourselves. As Donnie was in the middle of his latest project story. A song came on.

"Oh I love this song!" April said excitingly. She got up.

"Be right back." She said as she left to the dance floor.

You and Donnie chuckled. "This place is nice." Donnie said.

"Yeah, everyone looks great." You replied.

"Yeah...although to be honest...I think you are best looking person here." He said shyly.

"What about April?" You asked questioningly.

"She is pretty ... but I find you beautiful." He said looking at you. Your eyes widened as you looked away blushing deeply. Your mind shut down to the compliment, any other persons comment would have made you feel nice, but hearing it from Donnie made you feel different. Your heart leaped and you gasped lightly as you felt Donnie's hand on your cheek.

"Do you mind?" He asked. Your throat felt dry but managed to say,

"No." He slowly stroked your cheek with his thumb. A light touch that made you suppress a sigh. He could definitely feel your hot cheeks yet said nothing. He seemed to be lost in thought as you subconsciously leaned in to the touch. You glanced at him who was seeming to study you closely. He then moved his hand to your hair, gently weaving his fingers to mess with it. You shivered at the touch. He slid his hand slowly down your arm and gently took you hand in his palm. Your hands looked small in his large ones. Using his other hand, he stroked your fingers gently and smoothly. Your heart beating loud and hard as you looked at Donnie longingly as he continued to examine you as if you were an exotic species. He removed his gaze from your hands and captured your eyes, his rusty brown ones studying yours. Being so close to him but so far made your heart wince in pain. Your eyes filled with complete adoration and love gazed back into his. No more hiding, no more pretending. You felt like you had to tell him right now or you should die.

"Donnie, listen, I," But you were interrupted with the sound of running footsteps coming up to the table. You jerked away and saw that it was April.

"Donnie, my favorite slow song is coming up, come dance with me?" She asked. It took a lot from you to not yell at her.

"But," Donnie started.

"Its fine Donnie, you are her date after all." You said.

"Just one dance, please?" April begged. Donnie reluctantly stood up as April dragged him to the dance floor.

You watched anxiously as the song began. April placed Donnie's hands on her waist and placed her own hands on his shoulders. Tears filled your eyes as you watched, April smiling happily as she looked up at Donnie. As you couldn't bear to watch anymore, you saw April tilt her head up a bit higher and slowly leaned in closer to his face. Your heart dropped to your feet as you shot up out of your chair and started to sob. You ran to the gym doors that led to the outside. You ripped off your mask and let it fall to the floor as you ran outside.

You ran across the lot and collapsed behind a tree. Feeling your heart wretch as you howled into your hands. Donnie now has April, the girl he wanted for so long to notice him. The pain was agonizing, as you curled into a ball to attempt to ease the sick, nauseating pain, taking short, painful gasps as you felt daggers fly into you like lightning. You feel light-headed and dizzy as you saw black spots pepper your vision. You took one more painful gasp, and it went black.