"Why are you standing here all by yourself?" Rosaline approached Kyle.

He didn't reply. He wouldn't accept any of the insults Rosaline had saved up for him tonight.

"At least try to look as if you are having a good time. Have some champagne or do something." Her eyes met Kyle's in an uneven stare.

"Why do you care about what I'm doing?" Kyle tilted his head. "You've been dancing with suitors all evening."

So, Kyle was paying attention, Rosaline thought, ...