<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/B3bJ8m5/Camila-Cabello-2.jpg)</div><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 16pt;"><strong>Phoenix Ramirez</strong></span><br/><strong>Blessed By::</strong>Hephaestus<br/><strong>Location::</strong>Hephaestus House<br/><strong>Company::</strong>Aries<br/><strong>Date/Time::</strong>Saturday Evening<br/><strong>Mood/Thoughts::</strong>Nervous, Am I falling in love with the one that could break my heart (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj2U6rhnucI)<br/><strong>Wearing::</strong>Dress (https://i.ibb.co/p0fTB5y/Red-Lace-Formal.jpg) and mask. (https://i.ibb.co/YdwKQyS/Black-and-Red-Intricate-Mask.jpg)<br/><br/><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong>HERE<br/><br/><br/><hr/><br/><br/>Phoenix made it back to the Hephaestus house and made herself a small salad and then retreated to her room. She really didn't say much to her roommate now that he was back, she had a feeling he wasn't fond of her any way. She had so much to think about before the ball and it wasn't just about what she was going to wear. So many things raced through her mind lately and she began questioning her relationship. Aristotle had been with her through a lot and even though she wanted to have an open relationship, she knew he wasn't a fan of the idea. He went along with it anyway though which continued to surprise Phoenix every day. She couldn't understand why he continued to stay if he wasn't fully happy.<br/><br/>However, whenever she considered him leaving, she felt ill. That was new for her. Normally lovers came and went and it never once phased her. Something with Aries was different though. Sure, the sex was always great, that was one thing. He also treated her like a person though, was willing to sit and listen to her go on about things she was making at the forge or just lay with her. He actually seemed to care about her where is others simply treated her like a quick fix.<br/><br/>She never got attached to one single person as a way of keeping herself safe from the heartache her father experienced. Then it just became a way of life after that. Could she truly be happy with just one person.... she began to think she could, if that one person was him.<br/><br/>She showered and got ready for the ball, her mind still reeling with everything her heart and mind were battling over. By the end of her shower she decided that she would tell Aries tonight that she might be ready to try something more... exclusive. Part of that idea scared her but she hoped he would be willing to work with her through those insecurities. She knew no one was guaranteed tomorrow and she decided she was ready to try her hand at something more... meaningful.<br/><br/>After doing her hair and makeup, Phoenix slipped into the dark red gown, her hair falling in loose curls over her shoulders. She went with a simple smokey eye and bold dark red lip that looked stunning against her tanned skin. She paired the gown with a pair of black pumps and then the intricate metal mask that she created with red gem accents. She looked herself in the mirror and took a beep breath, she could feel the nerves rising with her. She knew this would make things different and different was always a scary thing for Phoenix.<br/><br/>When she heard a knock at her door she went over and opened it, seeing Aries standing there with her favorite flowers looking smooth as silk. She bit the inside corner of her lip as she smiled.<br/><br/><strong>"You even brought me flowers?"</strong>she smiled and took them, bringing them to her nose for a moment. She quickly went and put them into a vase of water and sat it on the kitchen counter, she hoped Emil wouldn't mind them sitting there.<br/><br/><strong>"You look amazing as ever Aries."</strong>she spoke softly before wrapping her arms around him and pressing her lips ever so lightly to his.<strong>"You ready?"</strong>she spoke as she pulled back, looking up at him.