It All Started With A Slow Dance
So this is for a Village Square contest, the theme is 'Dance'
"This is just to teach them... It doesn't mean anything" Ina said, though she was having a hard time convincing herself.
"Yeah, I mean it's not as if we would ACTUALLY do it for any OTHER reason" Rutger said, though he also was not believing his own words.
If you were wondering, both Ina and Rutger had been selected to teach a dance class. This was an awkward situation, as they both harbored feelings for the other.
Rutger's feelings started around the time of his divorce, same for Ina.
Anyway, it was time to get the class started. They put on the music, and got into their rightful positions. Ina placed her hands on Rutger's shoulders, as Rutger placed his hands on Ina's waist.
Rutger started to lead Ina, swaying as he did so. Ina also swayed, keeping her eyes on the ground for more than one reason. She knew if she looked at his face in this position, she would lose it and kiss him.
'Why doesn't she look up?' Rutger thought. Although he was counting on her keeping her head down, as he new that if she DID look up, he would lose it and kiss her.
Without thinking, Rutger pulled Ina closer, making her blush. Rutger realized what he had done, and began to loosen his grip. However, Ina squeaked in protest and buried her head into his neck, making Rutger turn bright red.
'What am I doing?' Ina couldn't help but think. But she couldn't think, so she just listened to the sound of their hearts beating together, as one.
Neither of them realized they had stopped dancing. Their students whispered to one another, wondering what was going on.
Slowly, Ina looked at Rutger's face. They began to slowly lean in, meeting their lips in a passionate kiss.
'Why? Why is she kissing back...' Rutger thought. As they pulled away, they looked into each others' eyes.
Ina realized what had just happened, and ran. She ran all the way back to Konohana, tears stinging her eyes. She heard the sound of footsteps echoing her own, but knew it was her imagination.
Finally out of breath, she collapsed on the grass. She heard someone sit down next to her, and she didn't have to look to know it was Rutger.
"I'm sorry" Ina whispered.
"For what? I'm the one who's sorry" Rutger said.
"What do you mean? I kissed you!" Ina screeched.
"What are you talking about? I kissed you!" Rutger said. They rolled over on the grass, and a realization sprang before both of them. They sat up.
"Are you saying... That you're in love with me?" Ina asked, heart pounding.
"Only if you're saying that you're in love with me" Rutger said. Ina nodded. They both grinned.
And to think, all this started with a slow dance.
