October had rolled around soon enough. The last few weeks [color=crimson]Aurora[/color] and [color=00a651]Daniel[/color] had grown closer. Being around him, and thinking of him gave her butterflies in her stomach. Most of her work projects were almost finished, for the time being; which gave her some free time to spend time with Daniel and focus on coven duties between their dates. Their first date had been a fun one. Daniel had taken her out bowling. At that time, it was something she hadn’t done in a long while, and it didn’t take long for either of them to get playfully competitive. 

With an important coven Party, Aurora had spent days picking out her outfit. With it being a formal event, everyone needed to look their best. Even though she was attending with Daniel, as his date for the evening, her nerves had been building up. Mainly due to the fact that her family members were also attending. Trying not to think about that; Aurora finished getting dressed in her [url=https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/970xh/public/images/2020-02/GettyImages-1205143525.jpg?itok=mYoKpubd]silver dress[/url]. Just as she was starting to style her hair into light curls; she heard her phone beep.

Daniel had put on his dad's old [url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/03/Matt_Dallas_2011.jpg/1200px-Matt_Dallas_2011.jpg]suit[/url] for the occasion, his lack of nice clothes also applied to formal wear. But his dad's suit fit well and honestly it made him happy, almost like his dad would still be there to see in the new coven leadership with him. His mom almost cried, saying he looked just like his dad. She gave him a hug and said he could take the car to pick up his date, she would get a ride with some other friends.

Daniel texted Aurora letting her know he was on his way, it would only be a couple of minutes driving. Instead of a podcast he just had his Spotify playlist going. He and Aurora had spent enough time together for her to learn his music taste was all over the place, mostly seated in the early 2000s. 

He arrived at her house and parked on the street. He got out of the car and walked to her front door, knocking with his right hand and holding a small box in his left.

Picking up her phone, Aurora smiled at the text. [Color=Crimson]‘See you soon.’[/color] she texted back. Finishing getting ready, soon her hair was styled to her liking. Not going heavy on the make-up either. Keeping it simple; her best scented perfume and some light eye-shadow and some light lip-gloss. Simple, yet appealing.

From a young age; Aurora was used to having nice clothes and formal wear. Her parents had dragged her to a few formal coven events growing up. It taught her to be prepared later in life, for events such as this. Hearing the sound of a familiar car, pull up outside of her home. Aurora made her way downstairs with her small bag. Her phone tucked safely inside with a few necessities should she need them.

As she opened the door, she was met by a cute sight. Daniel in a suit bearing a small gift. From knowing Daniel, she didn’t strike him as a suit type of guy. But it was a look that suited him rather well. [Color=Crimson] “Wow, you look great.” [/Color] Complimenting his attire.

Daniel knew it was silly to think, but he almost felt underdressed compared to Aurora. [color=00a651]"Wow yourself, you look like a supermodel. And before I forget, this is for you,"[/color] he opened the box to reveal a simple wrist corsage of white and red roses. He took it out and waited for her to put her hand out so he could put it on. Daniel was glad he went with a wrist corsage because he was nowhere near comfortable enough to be putting it on Aurora's chest at this point in their relationship.

Once the corsage was on Daniel would take the opportunity to kiss Aurora's hand, [color=00a651]"if you're ready to depart our chariot awaits.[/color] Daniel offered his arm for Aurora to take, leading her down to the car, opening and closing her door for her before taking his spot in the driver's seat.

Her cheeks flushed bright pink at his compliment. [Color=Crimson] “Oh, far from it.” [/Color] Aurora didn’t think she looked that fancy. Still she was flattered by his comment. Looking curious as to what he got for her, she smiled seeing the wrist corsage. [Color=Crimson] “Aww, how sweet. I love it, thank you.” [/Color] It was beautiful. As he slid it around her wrist, it fitted perfectly around her slender wrist.

[Color=Crimson] “I am all good to go, Just need to lock up.” [/Color] With that, Aurora locked the door, before putting her home keys in a small purse that she had on her. Her arm linked with his, following him to the car. As he opened the car door for her, she thanked him with a soft smile, sliding into the car careful not to trap her dress in the door. Buckling up.

[Color=Crimson] “I should probably warn you, my family is coming to this party.” [/Color] Not wanting to make him feel nervous, but she also didn’t want him to be surprised if they’d run into her parents or grand-father. It was a Coven event after all. It’s not like she could tell them not to come; everyone was expected to turn up for the naming of the new coven leadership. Hopefully there’d be enough people mingling at the coven house, that they wouldn’t bump into her parents.

[color=00a651]”Thanks for the heads up,”[/color] Daniel said as he started driving them to the event. His music was on quietly, current Avril Lavigne was playing. Dan hadn’t met Aurora’s family yet, she had told him about how there was some tension there. Hopefully he could make a good impression if they happened to run into each other.

The drive to the coven was relatively short, Daniel sang along to his music as they went. He was comfortable enough around Aurora at this point to reveal he was a big dork who loved to sing along to songs. [color=00a651]”Oh we have to do karaoke at some point, I love karaoke, as you’ve probably guessed.”[/color] As Daniel approached the coven house he saw the street was getting pretty full, luckily he found a spot not too far from the house, only a couple minutes walk. He put the car in park and said to Aurora, [color=00a651]”don’t open your door, allow me, I insist.”[/color] He exited the car and made his way to Aurora’s side, opening the door and offering his hand to help her out.

His calmness at the news was something she had needed. Appreciating it almost in a new way. If he had freaked out, it would have made her more nervous. [Color=Crimson] “Thanks for being so calm about it.” [/Color] her hand reached out, giving his a soft squeeze of gratitude. Aurora had always felt comfortable around Daniel, maybe even more so in the last few weeks; so she was always honest with him. Especially when it came to her relatives. Not wanting there to be any secrets, should he run into them.

But she tried not to worry herself. She wanted to enjoy the evening with him and their friends. Smiling to herself as Daniel sang along to a song. His cheeriness did always put her in a better mood. [Color=Crimson] “I could have guessed. You have a nice voice.” [/Color] Aurora smiled at his suggestion.  [Color=Crimson] “I don’t think I did karaoke since I was a kid.” [/Color] Thinking back if she could remember the last time she did. It’s been a long while. As they arrived, Aurora saw the amount of cars parked already; Spotting a familiar car in the near distance. Her parents and grand-father were already here; must have arrived shortly before herself and Daniel. Before she could say something, he was out of the car and by her door.

[Color=Crimson] “Such a gentleman.” [/Color] she beamed with a warm smile. Not that he needed to open the door for her, but it was still sweet. Getting out of the car with his help. Aurora shut the car door behind her, before her arm wrapped around his. It was a slightly breezy evening. Her blonde curls swaying back and forth in the light wind.

[color=00a651]”Well it’s a formal event, this feels like the appropriate time to crank up the charm,”[/color] Daniel said as they walked to the house. They got to the entrance and Daniel noticed Carlisle had Mary at his side, not Amanda. Though given how his mother could be it wasn’t the most surprising thing. Speaking of Amanda, she was leaned against a wall, seemingly knocked out. [color=00a651]”Well it looks like we missed some excitement. Carlisle, Mary, good to see you’re both doing well,”[/color] Daniel greeted the two politely. Aurora did the same before they made their way further into the house so they weren’t blocking the entrance. [color=00a651]”How about I get us some drinks? Then we can theorise on what exactly we missed before we got here.”[/color]

In her eyes, he didn’t need to try so hard. As his charms seemed to come naturally when he relaxed.

The sight at the front door was an interesting one. She rose a slight eyebrow at Amanda’s predicament. [Color=Crimson] “Looks like the party has already kicked off in high gear.” [/Color] she mused lightly. Turning her attention to Mary and Carlisle, she greeted them both with a warm smile. Miles’s mother had always been more of a kinder woman, so no wonder she was here greeting everyone. It just made more sense. No one felt welcomed by Amanda’s coldness in comparison. After exchanging a few pleasantries with the pair at the front door, she and Daniel found herself further in the coven house.

[Color=Crimson] “Wine would be wonderful.”[/color] Aurora said, at the mention of drinks. [Color=Crimson] “My best guess, Amanda’s bitchy mode had turned on rather quickly already.”[/Color] Only guessing what they might have missed, before their arrival. Having arrived a few moments after Amanda’s outburst.

[color=00a651]"Red or white?"[/color]

[Color=Crimson] "Red."[/color]

[color=00a651]"As you wish,"[/color] Daniel went off to the refreshment table and grabbed himself and Aurora both a glass of red wine, before finding her in the room once again. [color=00a651]"You know, some people swear by the health benefits of drinking a glass of wine everyday,"[/color] Daniel said as he gave Aurora her glass. [color=00a651]"I'm not much of a wine drinker myself, but it's interesting to think about how alcohol, which is technically a poison, can still be good for us in certain quantities."[/color]

As Daniel went to grab them their refreshments, her eyes scanned the room. For a second she had to do a double take when she spotted a familiar woman mingling in the crowd. It took Aurora a few seconds of squinting to make out the features to realise that it indeed was Claire Montgomery. How was she alive? Aurora might have not seen Liliths mother in years but she recognised her clear as day.

Finding herself a little distracted when Daniel came back with their drinks. [Color=Crimson] "Oh yes, something about the tannin count in wine." [/color] She spoke once she snapped out of her shock. Thanking him for the refreshment. Taking a sip or two, trying to wash off her shock.

Aurora seemed surprised by something, Daniel glanced over to where she seemed to be looking before he got back. Daniel wasn't the most observant when it came to spotting someone in a crowd so whoever or whatever had caught Aurora's eye went unnoticed to him. [color=00a651]"Well done on knowing your wine trivia, 10 points,"[/color] Daniel said jokingly, [color=00a651]"now back to what happened with Amanda, I wonder what it was she did that got her in that state? I'm hoping we didn't miss anything too exciting."[/color]