Author's Note: So here's the thing. I plot my writing for the day while I'm exercising in the morning, but lately the songs on my exercise playlist keep suggesting other L&J stories so I can't concentrate on 'Prisoners'. I thought maybe if I wrote these little pieces down I could get them out of my head. Each chapter title will be the song and artist, and at the end I'll give the particular lines that inspired me. Some of the chapters will be based in canon, some AU, and some totally weird. One last thing. Please don't judge my taste by these songs, some of which were chosen strictly for their tempo.
Lucien heard the music from outside as he emerged from the car. He wondered at it, since Jean had insisted she didn't like Bobby Lee's song, or so-called 'rock-and-roll' at all, for that matter. He opened the front door quietly and hung his hat on the peg. Then he crept forward to see what was going on.
The sight he beheld was breathtaking. Jean, feather duster in hand, dancing to the music quite seductively as she dusted her way around the room. His first instinct was to tease her mercilessly about how much she 'hated' the music, but as she swayed her hips and moved with such grace, he thought better of it.
Jean, this beautiful creature with such hidden depths, just felt moved by the hypnotic rhythm of the simple song. If he interrupted her, she would be self-conscious and he knew he would never again have such a perfect moment to see the real woman behind the prim housekeeper. No, he would leave her to enjoy herself in peace.
Smiling to himself, Lucien walked away without letting her know what he'd seen.
She ain't looking for no lover
She ain't looking for romance
She just wants to dance
She just wants to dance
Get out the way and let the girl dance
Author's Note 2: If you're a fan of the blues and you aren't familiar with Keb' Mo' do yourself a favor and check him out. I believe he's currently on tour in the U.S. This is one of my favorites of his.