Aurora: Derived from the Latin aurora (dawn). The name was borne by the Roman mythological goddess of dawn and by the princess in the popular fairy tale Sleeping Beauty.

Aurora's P.O.V

"Is it possible that a Goddess resides upon us? Or are you a making of Aphrodite's hand with such defined beauty."

The stranger's words made my body shiver, as the words escaped his mouth with that velvet texture, as he purred into my ear. I stood in shock, my eyes widening as the music continued playing in the background. His fingers slowly traced up my sides, giving that electric feeling to run inside me at his touch, as his fingers were now running up my arm.

"I know you, I walked with you once upon a dream." He purred.

His fingers were now on my shoulder, slowly tracing their way up my neck, as he pushed my hair to the side. The tension, building an intense spark within the small distance between us.

"I know you, that look in your eyes is so familiar a dream." He continued singing.

"Who are you?" I uttered out, yet I didn't dare turn around to look at him.

"Why, don't you remember me? We've met before."

"We have?"

"Indeed." He purred against my ear.

Before I can say another word, his hand quickly reached down to my wrist, gently turning me around to face him, my eyes coming in contact with a pair of chestnut hazel orbs, his lips curving into a small smirk. I cocked my head sideways as I inspected his features, the beautiful ivory tan colored skin, the perfectly combed quiff, and mainly just those eyes that drove me insane as they hid behind the black mask. Saying he looked good in a tux was an understatement.

"Zayn?" I questioned.

"Hello Aurora." He chuckled.

For some reason the way my name rolled of his tongue sounded so sexy to me right now, it was a turn on. Wait. What the fuck am I saying?

"You look ravenous."

"You mean ravishing?" I corrected.

"No." He laughed. "Ravenous."

"What are you doing here?" I asked annoyingly.

"What are you doing here?" He mocked.

"I asked first."

"Why are you here with Louis?" He asked.

"Because he asked me to be his date. Wait, how do you know about that? Were you eavesdropping earlier today." I chuckled.

"No." He spat, his jawline tensing.

"Are you jealous?" I snorted.

"Ofcourse not. I can care less Rora. Don't get carried away now."

"Says the asshole who avoided me for a week and is now talking to me like nothing." I spat out, as I turned around to walk away.

I felt a gentle tug on my wrist, making me to turn around and look at him.

"Dance with me yeah?"

"Malik, your mood swings are seriously driving me crazy, therefore I shall not dance with you. Now if you may excuse me, I'd truly appreciate if you let go of me." I snapped.

But did he let go of me? No he didn't. At my words, Zayn chuckled as he pulled me in to him, making me face him as he placed a hand on my lower back, his other hand entwining with mine, as I was forced to place my hand on his shoulder.

A beautiful waltz began to play, as Zayn and I danced and swayed gently in unity, my eyes never leaving his. At once my eyes never left his I knew that was going to be the biggest error in my life...my best mistake. As his orbs stared at mine, nothing else mattered, but me and him. The world no longer mattered but him, and for that moment it's as if the world stopped, and it was just us, dancing and waltzing in this ballroom. A smile crept upon my face as we glided from corner to corner, twirling here and there in perfect sync to the music, and that's when I realized everyone had stopped dancing to watch us. We continued gliding across the center of the ballroom, as we were now surrounded by watchful eyes full of admiration and awe, when suddenly Zayn twirled me and dipped me carefully in perfect coordination earning a clap from everyone around us as soon as the music was over.

Soon after, everyone began to do their own thing again, talking and laughing and I was still left in Zayn's embrace unknowing of what to do. Should I let go? Do I leave? So many questions yet so little answers. I looked up at his face, to find him already looking up at me, a small smile decorating his face.

"What?" I asked dumbfoundly.

"You're so beautiful Aurora."

For an odd reason I felt myself blush. What the hell. Can vampires even blush? Well I guess if I'm even allowed to blush, I would most likely be blushing right now. I looked away from him, breaking our gaze, as I looked down at the ground shyly, his touch still radiating an electric wave inside of me, the heat of his body causing a soothing appeal to me.

"I-I don't know what to say Zayn." I laughed nervously. "I just can't figure you out. You tell me to stay away from you, and now you're here, why?"

"Look, I'm so sorry. It's hard to explain. Things would be much easier if you knew but-"

A loud cough was erupted from besides us catching both of our attention.

"Zayn." The new stranger with the ocean blue eyes behind the grey mask smiled.

"Hello Louis." Zayn uttered out nicely, in a forced manner.

"You're with my date mate. If you don't mind, I'd like to spend time with her too." He said gently.

"Riiggghhhtt." Zayn said tensely as he lost his grip on me, the loss of body contact from him instantly making me cold again. "I'll see ya around Rora."

With my nickname rolling off his tongue with a small smirk, he walked away in elegance, leaving me with Louis.

"Hi Louis." I grinned.

"Hello gorgeous. I'm sorry if I interrupted a conversation. I'm selfish I know, but I really wanted to be with you, and I was searching for you until I recognized you dancing with Zayn. You certainly are the talk of this ball and I don't see why not. You are incredibly extraordinary."

Can Louis be any more perfect? I mean, he was a true gentleman. He had all the qualities of a perfect being. Tall, immensely good looking, sweet, funny, kind, with a pair of beautiful blue eyes, ok I'll stop.

"It's ok Louis. You didn't interrupt anything." I lied. "But thank you. You're very sweet. If I do say so myself, you look very handsome tonight."

"Stop, you're going to make me blush." Louis grinned.

I laughed at his dorkness.

"So who's ball is this anyway?" I asked curiously.

"It's the Payne's residence. My best mate's father is throwing it for some business occasion, and since I'm practically family I was invited."

Business occasion? Then why the hell is Zayn here?

"So is everyone from school invited?" I asked curiously.

"Sorta. Not really. A very small selection really. Only Liam's closest friends you can say." He informed. 

"I see." I chimed, before a new song began to echo through the ballroom.

"May I have this dance?"

"Ofcourse." I smiled.

Louis held on to me the exact same way Zayn had, but for some reason his touch didn't feel the same. The warmth was there, but not the heat. The gentleness was there, but not the comfort. Most importantly I couldn't help but notice that the electric feel was no longer there. I felt none of that with Louis, and that's what probably disappointed me. I felt incomplete. Was it bad if I was here dancing with Louis, yet thinking of Zayn the entire time?

We waltz around smoothly, smiling and laughing as I stared at a perfect flawless human in front of me. After two more songs, we finally decided to take a seat, since my feet were killing me. Get it? Killing me. I'm already dead. Ironic right?

"Would you like anything to eat or drink?" Louis questioned beside me.

"It's ok Louis. I'm not hungry. Thanks for asking."

I looked around the ballroom curiously, in search of Zayn, wondering where he was. Not so long after my eyes landed on who I was looking for, instantly recognizing him. He was a few feet ahead of me, talking amongst a group of business men hiding behind masks, therefore I obviously didn't recognize them.

I wonder what they're talking about.

I continued watching carefully, as all the men began to laugh, including Zayn who held a fancy glass of wine, when he turned, his eyes meeting mine, licking his lips in the process.

Lovely mother of God. Is he trying to kill me right now with his sexiness? Lord, Jesus I just want to kiss those plump lips and die again, go to hell or heaven come back and kiss them again.

As if Zayn knew what was running across my mind, I watched as he licked his lips once more, wetting them, raising the glass of wine to them, taking a sip of his drink, and shot me a wink, making me secretly to swoon over him.

Yep. I'd bite that.

I bit my lip seductively, as I gave him a small smirk, reaching over to my hair, to lay it over my shoulder, as Zayn and I continued our stare down.

"Aurora." A loud murmur said beside me making me jump in my seat.

Holy shit. I forgot Louis was here.

"Yes?"

"You spaced out." He laughed.

"Yea I do that a lot lately. I'm sorry." I apologized.

"It's ok." He grinned.

"Louis. Uhh, I'll be right back. I need to use the restroom." I brushed off as I quickly got up from my seat walking away.

In all reality, I needed air. I needed to breathe. What's happening to me?

I made my way across the room in a heck of nerves, in search of any door or exit. Maybe my father was right. I shouldn't have came, yet not for the reasons he gave me, but because he didn't warn me I was in possible danger of falling in love. I finally saw a door, rushing to it as I opened it, to step outside finding myself out in the balcony with a clear view of the beautiful moon, litting upon my face.

I was standing upon the balcony railing peacefully until a small cough interrupted me from my peaceful trance, causing me to startle a bit as I saw I was not alone. In the far dark corner, out in the chilly air, sat a stranger.

"I'm sorry. I didn't see you. I should be leaving." I spoke quickly as I made my way to the door.

"No don't leave." The stranger spoke. "I noticed you came out here for some air, I do the same as well."

"Oh?"

"Oh, I'm sorry for not introducing myself. How unlikely and rude of me." He said, as I heard him stand up from the dark corner he sat in. 

Slowly, he made his way towards me, allowing the moon to shine upon his face, to find someone of my age, wearing a fitted suit with no mask standing before me.

"I'm Liam. Liam Payne." He smiled as he stretched his hand out to me.

"So you're Liam Payne." I said as I shook his hand.

"I suppose you've heard of me?"

"I came here with Louis."

"Louis! My best mate! So you must be-"

"Aurora. Aurora Knight." I smiled.

"So you're the famous Aurora Knight. I would have never known I'd meet another vampire in my own party." He smirked.

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A/N: Hello loves! Sorry for the wait. Leaving ya'll in a cliffhanger! ^.^ I'm sorry if this chapter sucked? I mean. I loved how it started. Lol! I pictured it so perfect in my head. It was beautiful. For those who haven't heard Lana Del Rey's version of "Once Upon A Dream" go listen to it! I even attached the video on the side! Like its so dark and beautiful yet gives you the chills. That's how I imagined the beginning of this chapter. Anyway. Anyone else like Louis? Zayn? Any shippers? Ship names? Leave any comments below :) I'd love to hear from you. I love my active readers. For those who have commented so far, I love your comments bc they truly make me smile, because you guys are so awesome and amazing. Like you guys have no idea how much they make me smile, when I'm feeling down. <3 Oh! I saw this idea in another novel and it seemed fun to do, so I'd like to do it with you guys! Ok here goes. So like leave any questions below that you'd like to ask any character in this novel, and I will pass down the message and the character will reply to your question on the next chapter ;) yes. Any character or me! Love you alll my bbys! ~Ashley xx