"Blair, come on already" Serena shouted through to Blair who was still preening herself in the bathroom
"You can't rush perfection" Blair shouted back
"No? Well then you should have been out ages ago" Serena joked
"Ha, ha" Blair did her best 'fake laugh' as she opened the door. "I'm ready" she twirled
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"What are you ordering?" Serena asked never taking her eyes off of the menu
"I don't know. What's safe to eat?" Blair replied
Serena laughed and shook her head. "Everything's safe to eat, Blair"
"Hmmm" She raised her brow and continued reading her choices
"Can I take your order please?" A man with a thick broad Cuban accent took out his notepad and pen
"Hey, yes" Blair smiled. "Can I just ask? Are your chickens born and bred here?"
As soon as the words left Blair's mouth Serena looked down disbelievingly 'oh my god'
"Excuse me?" The waiter smiled unsure
"Chickens, you know 'quack'" Blair quickly flapped one arm
Serena's face reddened, clearly embarrassed. She placed her hand across her mouth to stifle her giggles. Unable to suppress them, she excused herself from the table and walked outside to get some fresh air
"Never mind, can I just order a salad please"
"What about the other girl? She escaped before I got the chance to ask" he gave a small nervous laugh
"Oh she'll have the same, thanks"
After making sure the coast was clear, Serena made her way back to the table. "I can't believe you just said that, Blair"
"What?" Blair held out her hands totally oblivious
"You know what, it doesn't matter. Since I had to leave the table I'll go tell him my order now" Serena pushed out her chair and placed her napkin back onto the table
"I ordered for you" Blair said stopping her in her tracks
Serena sat back down. "What did you order? I hope something tasty because I'm really hungry"
The corners of Blair lips turned when she thought of the dish she had chosen for Serena and said innocently "Very"
"SALAD?" Serena said as the waiter left the table. "This is your idea of something tasty? I wanted some real food I'm not a rabbit"
Blair looked on amused "Just enjoy, S"
"I predict I'm going to be hungry again in oh what, 15 minutes" Serena muttered to herself and dug her fork into a lettuce leaf. "Forget going out after I think I'll need to sleep off this heavy meal in my rabbit cage"
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"Do you really want to go?" Blair asked, her face turned slightly
"Yes, I do" Serena pulled one of her famous pet lips hoping to sway her best friend. "It will be really fun and a chance to do something different; something we've never done before, and if all else fails you could always just watch and mock me and the others. But quietly"
"Serena, maybe there's a reason why we haven't done it before" Blair said. But Blair being well Blair, she knew she couldn't resist a chance to snigger at others. "Snigger? Laugh at your attempts? Now we're talking"
They walked down the few steps leading to the beautifully lightly lit beach. They immediately caught the attention of the handsome man who they had met earlier in the day. He smiled at them both and silently motioned for them to join the class
Four times a week the resort would hold a nightly dance class on the beach. This activity was not for the competitive, serious dance people but for the folk who were looking to have a bit of fun while on vacation and also to learn a few moves which they could take home with them. It was a wonderful activity for all ages to enjoy, whether it is couples, groups or friends everyone could join in. It had been a massive hit since its launch 7 years ago. There was no cost that came with this fun the only thing they ask from you is that you enjoy yourself
Dan assisted Fidel, the dance tutor in every session. He enjoyed every aspect of dance and over the years he had picked up many skills. They dedicated the four sessions a week to one particular dance and would then move on to another the following week so that those who were just vacationing for 7 days would get the opportunity to finish a routine before they departed
"I see we have some newcomers, welcome" Fidel gave a welcoming smile to Blair and Serena. They both gave a nervous wave
Including Blair and Serena there were about 10 others couples around them
"I'm sitting this one out right?" Blair said
"OK let's begin" Fidel clapped
"Nope" Serena tugged on her arm and pulled her back holding her in the frame in which they were currently being shown at the front of the class. Tonight they were being taught the Cuban Salsa, the easy version of course. Since Blair and Serena missed the first lesson they had to try and catch up to the others
"I was brought down here under deceitful circumstances" Blair whispered but Serena just smiled at her
Blair, despite her initial impressions thoroughly enjoyed herself but didn't fully let on to Serena just how much
"I'm starting to sweat and as you know Blair does not so I'm gonna sit down for a bit"
"But I have no partner now" Serena replied but carried on regardless. After a few minutes though she was clearly struggling without the aid of a partner. She couldn't coordinate her arms without Blair
"Want me to be your partner?" Dan came to her side and asked
"Sure" Serena smiled and took hold of his arms. She was impressed with the muscle underneath her touch
"Ok so, you go from here to here" Dan showed her one of the steps. "You got it?"
"Yeah, I got it" Serena smiled once again. Whenever Dan smiled at her a sudden rush of heat raced to her cheeks making her blush
Blair watched as Dan and Serena laughed their way through each step. Anybody looking at them would assume they were a young couple in love. Blair decided it was time to interrupt them
"I hope you haven't stolen my partner?" she smirked
"No, just offering my assistance" Dan let go of their embrace very aware of how the moonlight lit up her eyes. "I guess I'll hand you back"
"Thank you for your help" Serena sweetly smiled at him
"Anytime" Dan said before he took off to help another pair
"I hope I get the chance of private tuition from him" Blair gave a devilish smirk obviously trying to tease Serena
"Huh" Serena was too caught up in the moment to notice or pay attention to Blair's words
"I hope……..nevermind" Blair rolled her eyes and mimicked her previous actions placing one foot in front of the other trying to find her rhythm
"Do you think he does do private tuitions?" Serena asked trying to sound nonchalant and not as interested as she was
"So you were listening" Blair laughed
"Maybe" Serena joined in her giggles
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