He Didn't

On the night of the O.Z. ball, Cain and DG's relationship changes with what they both don't know. CDG Fluff.

AN: When an idea hits, you have to write it. I'm a slave to inspiration. This is my first published Tin Man fic, but there's a second part on the way as well as a series of one shots I'll be posting soon. Hope you like it.

As she got ready for the ball, he didn't know she was thinking about what his opinion of her would be.

He didn't know that when she said he looked nice, she wanted to say hot.

He didn't know that when he said she looked beautiful, her stomach filled with butterflies.

He didn't see her small grin when he offered his arm to her.

He didn't see the point of receiving an award tonight, even though DG insisted that he deserved it.

He didn't mean to end up next to her in the carriage.

He didn't mind though.

As they walked into the ballroom, he didn't understand where his feelings of nervousness came from.

He didn't know how excited DG was when she got to present him with a Medal of Honor.

He didn't know that after placing the medal around his neck, DG's hands felt tingly and her face felt like it was on fire.

He either didn't notice, or didn't want to notice, how DG kept catching his eye when a new dance started.

He didn't show, but certainly felt, jealousy rise in him when others asked her to dance.

He didn't expect Glitch to whisper "And I'm the brainless one?" while passing him.

He didn't think he could stop himself after that.

He didn't know that when he asked "Would you like to dance?" that she wanted to say "It's about time!"

Once he had her on the dance floor, he didn't want the dance to end.

He didn't see the smiles on Glitch, Raw, and Az's faces; he only saw the sparkling eyes and brilliant smile of the girl in his arms.

He didn't leave her side after that song.

He didn't seem to care about the disheartened looks many men were sending their way.

He didn't realize how late it was until he saw DG yawn and Ahamo signal the time to leave.

He didn't mind supporting a good amount of DG's weight as he escorted her to the carriage.

And as she fell asleep, he didn't know that the soft smile on her face was due to her thoughts on their dance that night.

AN: Stay tuned for part two, She Didn't.