I Don't Dance
Colorful lights lit up the whole of Main Street as both children and adults raced around from different booths and attractions. Laughter and classic carnival music filled the air as the people of Storybrooke celebrated a whole year of peace for the first time since the curse broke. Rides and games had been set up all up and down Main Street, Mr. Gold was putting on a magnificent fireworks show, and Granny was generously catering the whole event.
Everyone in town had shown up for the celebration, because no matter what had happened in the past there was no bad blood on this day. David and Snow were on a small merry go round with Baby Neal who was being sat up on a horse by his father while Snow smiled and took picture after picture. Marian was spending time with her new found love, Jefferson, and his daughter Grace as they watched Roland race around the petting zoo trying to befriend a goat. Ruby was manning the kissing booth as an excuse to make out with her boyfriend of the past three months, Whale. Belle stood with her hands on her very pregnant stomach and watched with a stunning grin as Gold set off more fireworks and preformed magic tricks for the small children. Emma, Hook, and Henry were all placing bets as they readied themselves for the hotdog eating competition between Tiny and Little John, while the rest of the Merry Men crowded around the shooting booth trying to show off their talent with firearms.
In the center of Main Street a giant space had been left open and a stage for music had been set up right beside it. Different bands had been playing through the night and the songs were all mixed between modern, country, classic, and extreme enchanted forest classic. The open space had become a magnificent dance floor where dozens of couples were now enjoying themselves.
Regina walked through the street smiling as she watched everyone's hard work pay off. The fair had been her idea from the beginning and many had immediately jumped onboard, it brought a smile to her face to know that she could actually do something truly and purely good that everyone could enjoy. As the mayor walked by the dance floor a new song began.
"Regina!" A voice called out and the raven haired woman turned to see Archie coming her way.
She smiled at him and said politely, "Yes Dr. Hopper, how may I help you?"
The man smiled and shook his head slightly, "Please Regina, call me Archie, at least for tonight." He said and then he held out his hand. "And I wanted to ask if I could have this dance?" He asked.
Regina was a bit shocked by the request but took his hand and returned the smile genuinely. "Of course Archie." She said and allowed him to lead her to the dance floor.
The two danced and laughed, talking as if they were the oldest of friends and former titles didn't matter. As they were halfway through their third song Archie felt a tap on his shoulder. The red headed man turned around with a smiled and looked at the man standing behind him. "Might I cut in?" The accented voice of Robin asked and Regina couldn't help but blush.
"Of course." Archie answered and stepped away with a nod to Regina to thank her for the dance. Robin took up Archie's place and held the beautiful woman's hips while she placed her hands on his shoulders.
"I must give you fair warning." Robin said and leaned forward to whisper into her ear, "I don't dance."
Regina smiled at the words and one of her prefect eyebrow rose. "Oh?" She asked with a playfulness to her voice. "Is that so?"
Robin smiled nodded, "I'm afraid so." He said. "I have been told that I have two left feet." He added and smiled wider as he watched the beautiful woman chuckle.
Regina looked up at him and smirked, "So why are you on the dance floor then?" She asked teasingly.
Robin acted shocked and looked at her. "Because I saw the most stunning woman on this dance floor, and I simply had to see if she would dance with me." He said with the upmost honesty.
Regina smiled and opened her mouth to respond when suddenly a new song started up. She gasped slightly and stopped dancing for a moment.
Robin stopped as well and looked at her. "Is everything alright?" He asked with concern in his voice.
Regina was suddenly snapped back to the moment and nodded with a smile, her eyes sparkling. "Yes." She breathed. "I just love this song." She sighed happily.
Robin smirked and said, "Well then, I would assume you would like to dance to it." He looked at her and took in the breathtaking beauty of her smile and her complete and utter joy.
"Yes." She replied and began to move again.
The two danced and Robin made sure to put his best foot forward. As the song played he didn't care that he wasn't the best dancer nor that he didn't like to dance, all he cared about was keeping that breathtaking smile on Regina's face. He spun her and swayed with her, he held her tight and his heart soared as he heard her silently singing along to the song. If any of the Merry Men had seen him in that moment, they would have sworn Robin had become a completely different man. Because dancing was never something Robin did, it wasn't his style, he had only ever done it once before out of necessity after his and Marians wedding. But now the archer was dancing willingly and smiling as he did so, because he had Regina in his arms and she loved to dance, and he loved her.
As the song began to end Regina rested her head on Robin's shoulder and whispered. "Why?"
Robin couldn't help feel confused by the one word. "Why what?" He asked.
Regina kept her head on his shoulder as his strong arms held her lovingly. "Why did you simply have to see if I would dance with you?" She asked.
Robin smiled as he swayed back and forth with her arms draped around him and his arms wrapped around her, he kissed her head gently and whispered, "Because you've got me in the palm of your hand."
Okay so I'm gonna start trying to do some OutlawQueen one-shots. Some will be happy and fluffy, others might be sadder. This one was based off of the song I Don't Dance by Lee Brice. It is like one of my favorite country songs. If you liked this one-shot leave me a review and let me know if I should write more one-shots. Thanks to you all! Love you!
