"You haven't looked away from me either," he answered, leading her effortlessly. "Relax," he instructed, having not missed her rolling her eyes. "You might find that you actually enjoy yourself tonight if you do."
As he spoke, he couldn't help but smile. Theodore Nott was in rare form tonight, even amidst the crowded room, and guests of this ball who never should have been invited. He felt at ease, and the reason for that was moving across the floor with him in time with the music.