Stella was still lost in her thoughts as a hand gently pressed itself to her cheek. For some reason, she leaned into the warm, gentle touch and closed her eyes all of her toubled thoughts disappearing. Her body visibly relaxed as she leaned into Claude's touch, as if he was the only person in the world that could make all her worries, fears, and pains disappear. Slowly, she reached up and placed her soft hand over his lightly as he told her he wanted to make her happy. A smile graced her lips and she opened her eyes to look at his. Feeling his body shudder as a ray of moonlight danced on his arm, she knew he was shifting, but even then she didn't want him to let go.<br/><br/>Suddenly he pulled his hand away and Stella felt the world crash down onto her shoulders again. Watching him, she looked shocked when he suddenly pulled away and got up. Parting her lips to say something, she was cut off by Claude taking back what he said and she felt the familiar sting of tears pricking at the corners of her green eyes. Turning her head to look away, she bit her bottom lip and swiftly left her seat. "T-Thank you for dinner.." she murmured before escorting herself from the room, though her food was untouched. As soon as she was out of sight, she picked up the hem of her dress and ran to her room. Shutting the new door hard, she leaned against it and bowed her head to look at the floor. Holding back the sobs that wanted to escape, she punched the door out of frustration for letting herself actually hope. Quickly pulling her hand back, she shook it out and winced. "Okay..Stella the door is harder than your hand.." she muttered to herself. Kicking off the stupid shoes she had found in her closet, she crossed her room and kicked the now empty washbin, that she had almost drowned in, away from the fireplace.<br/><br/>Starting a fire in the fireplace, she crumpled to the floor in front of it and sat back on her legs. Gripping her dress hard, she bowed her head and let her hair drape in front of her eyes. Sniffling softly, Stella scolded herself for all of her stupid day dreaming and wishing. The night was ruined for her and she almost wished she had never stayed. Then she wouldn't have fallen in love with Claude, only to know there was no way he would want her.