ALEX POV I stood outside Alice's dorm, my heart pounding in anticipation. The sunset painted the sky in hues of pink and orange, casting a warm glow over the campus. I checked my watch for the fifth time in the past minute. She should be coming out any moment now, and I couldn't wait to see her reaction to the evening I had planned. When the door finally opened and Alice stepped out, my breath caught in my throat. She looked absolutely stunning in the midnight blue dress, the silver embroidery shimmering under the fading sunlight. The dress hugged her curves perfectly, and the heels made her long legs look delicious. I couldn't help but stare, momentarily forgetting everything around me. Even Leo was speechless. "Alice," I managed to say, my voice thick with emotion, "you look... breath