A Night Out [yulracso]

Glancing up, Thalia quickly eyed the man in front of her. The glint in his eye and smile on his lips alerted her immediately that he was no newbie at charming ladies. Hmm, well it's been a week since my last boyfriend Thalia mused to herself before deciding to amuse the man and send him a quick, flirtatious smile.

"Hmm, and why should I let you show me around?" Thalia began with a smirk, trying to keep the full blow grin off her face as she taunted the man. If he thinks I'm just another bubble head he better think again Thalia thought, however she couldn't deny he did poses an intoxicating charm.

Thalia let her eyes give him another once over as subtly as she could. His neat appearance earned him a few points in her book and he obviously was not a lower Capitol citizen. Perhaps a few drinks... Thalia let her mind wander, but made sure to try and hide how much she was considering his offer. He doesn't need a big head.

Thalia nearly groaned in defeat. Brilliant, falling right into that, Thalia scolded herself as she saw the ID. He had managed to spike her curiosity and show that he was worth her time and more than just a charming smile all at once. He had her, Thalia realized with a slight pout forming on her lips. Oblivious to the small crease forming on her forehead, Thalia eyed the man again. He had her and he knew he did. Although his face never faltered, Thalia just knew that he was perfectly aware that there was no way she could refuse now.

"Well I suppose maybe a drink or two," Thalia began slowly before returning to her former, confident face. "On you, of course, being the gentleman you are." She finished with an innocent smile.

Thalia turned to head towards the drinks when she realized that the crowd had grown and she couldn't find which way to go through the mass of people. Easily playing off her falter, Thalia turned and raised a questioning eyebrow and the mystery man.

"Aren't you supposed to be leading me around?" she mused before stretching forth her hand in a 'lead the way' motion.

Crossing her legs, Thalia took a sip from her drink, stalling. What to tell him, Thalia wondered, debating on how much or how little she would reveal. Thalia was not normally overly cautious, but in a crowded party with a stranger, she was not too sure how much she was willing to share.

"First of all, I'm Thalia Wren" Thalia introduced, accustomed to saying her last name as most knew her family and it could get her out of any mess and into any party.

"Well, I'm aspiring to be a stylist," she began, pushing her drink away from her to keep the temptation at bay. She would normally be at a party with one of her weekly boyfriends and get drunk quickly, but alone, Thalia felt her self conscious side creep up and nudge her with worries such as what she may blurt out if she let herself have a little too much to drink.

"Of course as you can tell, my absolute favorite color is blue," Thalia continued with a smile letting the pulsing lights catch the shine of her blue lips. "And I enjoy long walks on the beach," Thalia finished with a laugh at the corny end. Thalia wasn't sure where she had heard that before but she had never been good at remembering things. After all, she had only gotten through school because of her father's money.

"So what about you? I don't even know your name yet," Thalia questioned.

Thalia felt her eyes widen briefly as she froze in shock. Feeling his mouth against hers, Thalia slowly let the alert part of her mind be pushed back. Thalia allowed her eyes to close and even lean in a little before she nipped his lip lightly and pulled away. Thalia felt a small smirk tug at her lips before she hid it away. Hmm, she thought before leaning close to William. It took all her might not to dive in again and let him kiss her more, but Thalia was having too much fun and the martini was beginning to go to her head with a thrilling buzz.

"Nice to meet you William," she began, peering through her lashes and pressing one leg against his as she fought back a triumphant smile.

"As far as keeping you happy, your offer might not be enough to convince me," she continued, pulling back slightly. "After all, I may find you terribly unattractive." Lie Thalia felt a voice in her mind mutter but she continued,"However, I do love martinis."

Thalia paused, sitting back slightly and taking a small sip before standing. "But I love dancing even more," she finished, sending him a quick wink before making her way through the crowd to the dance floor, letting her hips sway as she went.