She was assaulted by the noise and energy gathered into the main room. Dark oak tables where littered here and there along the black silk draped walls, leaving a large dance floor in the centre of the room. Directly to her left was an impressive bar, handled by what looked to be a team of professional male models: hair styled to perfection, skins flawless, tall, muscular frames and melt-in-your mouth dazzling smiles. She felt her body being to sway in time to the sensual music, its bass pulsing in time to the blood surging through her veins. She felt light headed and giddy, but more importantly she felt free; able to do anything and everything she wanted. The clusters of voices in her head were suppressed under the music, leaving her to her own thoughts and desires. A tingle shivered down her back that had the ends of her hair standing up, before a feather like touch removed her of her white lace shrug. She pivoted her head around and was met by a penetrating stare from two forest green eyes. She took a step forward and couldn't help shivering as his fingers glided across the available skin on her back before letting his hands drop away. She pivoted the rest of her body round till she stood facing him, her gaze drinking in his appearance like he was the salvation to all her problems and maybe he was. Her gaze dropped down to the black and white converses on his feet, up his jean clad legs, the jeans hanging low on his hips and showing a hint of white boxers before meeting a black t shirt. He had finely sculptured cheekbones and his lips were soft and pink and glistened as he ran his tongue over them seductively. Her eyes shot up to meet his forest green ones. His hair was spun gold that he'd spiked up on top while cut short along the sides. He was a delightedly sinful temptation, but she wasn't that easily persuaded. She spun on her heels and strutted towards the bar all the while feeing his eyes boring into her back and when she glanced over her shoulder the stare he was giving her was so intense, made her feel so hot she had to check that she hadn't spontaneously combust.

A flash of white at the corner of her eye alerted Serena to the presence of a bartender and she quickly diverted her attention to the drink that was placed in front of her. Raising an eyebrow questionably, she was rewarded with a smile and a tip of the head that drew her eye to an exotic woman sitting at one of the tables, her dove grey eyes staring directly into her aqua ones. Usually being 'noticed' by a female sent Serena's cheeks flaming, but for some reason she felt relaxed, unable to get worked up about simple things, it was as if someone had drugged her and even that thought just floated away, leaving her blissfully happy. Giggling gently she kept her eyes locked on the woman's as she downed the drink in one smooth motion suppressing a shudder as the fiery liquid scorched her throat before anointing it in delicious warmth. Another drink was placed in front of her as soon as she'd finished her first one and this time the bartender directed her attention to the guy she'd met before, his green eyes dancing mischievously as she met his gaze. Tipping that one back too she nodded her head in his direction before scooting off her chair and slinking her way onto the dance floor, weaving in and out of the heated bodies as she found space to dance.

Long lost words whisper slowly to me
Still can't find what keeps me here
When all this time I've been so hollow inside
I know you're still there

Whether it was the alcohol rushing through her system or just the fact that she was finally able to leave the stress of her life behind Serena found herself becoming enthralled in the music, her blood synchronising to the bass of the song, its haunting melody sending goose bumps down her arms. Closing her eyes, she gave herself over to the music, a languid smile fleeting across her lips as hands curved round her waist, pulling her back until she was resting against a muscled back, the body moving in tandem to hers. A soft sign escaped her lips as she felt one of the hands brush her shoulder free of hair before the velvet caress of lips was placed on her pulse, over and over again. Their bodies swayed in perfect harmony and Serena felt herself becoming more and more relaxed, as if his mere presence was weaving a spell on her that was making her more and more compliant.


Watching me, wanting me
I can feel you pull me down
Fearing you, loving you
I won't let you pull me down

Turning around to face her dancing partner, she found herself staring into the forest green eyes of before. His eyes darted down to her pink lips before darting back up. His tongue flickered out to lick his own lips before he dipped his head down and captured her lips in a soft kiss. His tongue tracing the seam of her lips, coaxing her mouth to open and their tongues battled furiously for the upper hand. His hands tightened on her waist, pulling her closer into his body. She pushed herself away from him, winked and made her way back to the bar. Turning back round she saw him laugh before going to join the exotic woman from before with dove grey eyes. She watched fascinated as he leant towards the woman and engaged her in a steamy kiss, his eyes holding hers captive as the kiss rose in its intensity. As if she knew that she was being watched the woman drew her head back and turned to face Serena, her lips glistening under the smear of her pink lipstick. His mouth was smeared in the lipstick and for some reason Serena found herself walking towards them. His hand reached out to draw her to sit by his side at the table, but before any conversation could flow between them the woman gripped Serena's chin and pulled her forwards across the guy until her glistening lips were pressed against hers. The kiss was soft, slowly easing its way up from something innocent to something erotic.

Hunting you, I can smell you - alive
Your heart pounding in my head

Serena felt the woman's hands tangling in her hair to pull her closer, but she also felt another pair of hands roaming over body, stroking, tickling, squeezing her body until her mind was clouded in a haze. She pulled back from the kiss and found the man staring directly into her eyes. "Let's go somewhere………" His dulcet tone seemed too flow through Serena's defences as she felt her barriers crumbling, allowing the voice to compel her to nod her head in acceptance.

Watching me, wanting me
I can feel you pull me down
Saving me, raping me, watching me

Watching me, wanting me
I can feel you pull me down
Fearing you... loving you
I won't let you pull me down

The song (italics) is "Haunted" by Evanescence, it's quite a chilling/ haunting melody and I love it!