Serena reached the two girls and gave a small wave as greetings. She felt slightly uncomfortable standing there in a dress, even if it was just for a party. She was about to compliment the two girls when Sebastian reached them. She laughed as considered himself lucky and Anna stole his hat, concurring. A moment later, the girl handed the hat back and turned to her, telling her she looked fantastic. She could help but blush. She smiled, “Grazie. You two look… Sfarzoso.”

She looked at Sebastian when he cleared his throat. She laughed a little and joked, “Do you like?”

Her voice trailed off a little, hardly noticeable, when Sebastian took hold of her hand and kissed her fingers. She smiled and shook her head, she wasn’t fully sure what it meant in American culture. After all, kissing cheeks was a very common greeting back in Italy. However, due to the flourish Sebastian did it with, she felt there was little to think about. 

There was a small conversation between Sebastian and Niya before Anna turned to her. She giggled a little and nodded, “I did not go to many parties like this at Santa Catherina’s.”

Anna seemed to catch a glimpse of something over her shoulder and was lost from their conversation. After a moment, she looked at Sebastian, reassuring him and there was a sudden change in the conversation. Serena felt like she was missing something…. She looked over her shoulder as Anna excused herself and tried to figure out who it was that had gotten Anna so flustered.

Gunner showed up shortly after, his hands in his pockets. He nodded to Sebastian but seemed a little distracted as he looked around the crowd and merely gave a wave to the two girls. When he made the joke about it being a night of miracles due to his presence, Gunner laughed and made a face, “Very funny. Surprising after two months of no one, I want to hang out with my friends. Even if that means… being here.”

Serena laughed a little at the comment and felt Sebastian’s arm wrap around her shoulders. She looked up at him to find him doing the same to Niya. She laughed again, “You are a very touchy person, Sebastian.”

Gunner nodded, “Ain’t that the truth…” He looked around the crowd again before looking at Sebastian, “I thought you said Anna was going to be here. I only came because you said how all of you were going to be here.”

Serena smiled, “She is. She just went to grab a drink.”

Gunner looked slightly disappointed by the information, “Damn… I was hoping I could leave.”
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Basil turned around and saw Anna. She grinned at the other girl and waved before walking over to her, “You came!” She laughed, “I honestly wasn’t expecting that… You and your friends…. Seem really serious. Good to see you loosening up a little,” She looked Anna over, taking in the girl’s dress and accessories, “My, my. Whoever you dressed up for is very lucky.”

She giggled and took another swig from the bottle she held, “Now, grab someone and dance, girly.”

She turned away again, still grinning and went back to the larger group of people who were dancing in less than proper fashion.