Is This Man a Hero or a Zero?

"Is this man bothering you, honey?" The mystery man asked. Eleanor made no reply. She just nodded. "I thought so." He replied looking at Marty. He didn't wait for the man to pick him up out of his chair. Marty got up without causing any trouble. Eleanor was speechless at his attempt to defend her honor. No one had ever stood up for her before. Of course there was never any need for her to be protected. "Thank you!" She replied shyly.

When he stepped into the light she became awestruck. He was more than she expected. The man was tall with dark hair and eyes, and more handsome than any Hollywood actor. "You don't have to thank me!" He replied with a slight smile. He was about to walk away. Eleanor got up and tried to stop him before he was gone forever. "No, please you don't have to go just yet!" Eleanor pleaded in a small sweet voice. He smiled once he got a real glimpse of her innocent beauty. This stranger looked directly into her bright brown eyes. "I will only stay on one condition," He said. Eleanor hesitated.

After being physically ogled by Marty she wasn't sure she wanted to hear his request. "It depends on what your conditions are." She replied. "May I have at least one dance with you?" He asked. Eleanor said nothing, she simply replied with a smile. He took her hand and led her to the dance floor. The band was playing only slow songs, so it was a good excuse for him to hold Eleanor close to him. Once he took her in his arms, Eleanor put her head on his chest. Even though she had just met this handsome stranger she was convinced that this night had happened for a reason. Nothing could explain how she felt about him. She only met him five minutes ago and she was already falling for him.

As the night went on they danced and danced. The magic of the night brought them together, it was destiny. The two were so enthralled with each other that they didn't even bother asking for names. His identity was the last thing on her mind. Eleanor didn't care much about anything at the moment. All she could concentrate on was being held gently in his warm embrace. Eleanor looked up at him and smiled. She was never this close to a man before. He looked down to find her staring lovingly up at him. "Did I do something?" He asked. "You will probably think I am stupid for asking you this but, what is your name?" Eleanor asked. "I didn't tell you? I could have sworn I told you." He replied light-heartedly. Eleanor shook her head slightly. "Well, in that case it's Neil Albecroft." He replied.

Eleanor looked down at the floor. "Then I guess I should apologize too because I have not told you who I am either." Neil smiled. "I am Eleanor McDonald." Neil took her hand and kissed it. "It is a pleasure to meet you." Neil smiled as he dipped her. Of course tonight names didn't really matter all that much. All that was important was that they were both falling for each other. Eleanor felt more comfortable in Neil's arms for every minute that passed.