Danser Dans L'obscurité

Note: It wasn't intentional, but this chapter turned into a song fic. The song is called Love Heals Your Heart and it's by Third Day. The lyrics are in Italics. Oh and the reasons for the T rating are starting to show up.

Disclaimer: Je ne veux pas ceci, me rappelle cela. Je n'oublierai jamais à où vous êtes (1)

Dedication: Nisa and Rogue who have been sweet enough to review. Oh and to Angel who was nice enough to help me pick out a song for this chapter that fit the mood.

Chapter Four: Danser Sur le Bord de la Raison (2)

The music was familiar and the urge to dance to it was overpowering to Raven, like an addiction that she just couldn't shake. Unfortunately it was a slow song so Raven needed a dance partner and the only one she could find on such short notice was Lamort.

"C'mon Bayou Rat you're going to dance with me." Raven ordered standing up and reaching her hands out to the young man who had been bane of her existence for the past week.

"But what abou' your rule earlier abou' no touchin'?" Lamort asked in a cheeky tone.

Raven sighed. "Yeah like you were paying attention to that rule the whole night."

" 'Ey I was tryin' ta obey. Y're the one who was 'angin' on ta me when we were comin' out 'ere."

"You were driving a levabike. And you were driving like a bat out of hell. Of course I'm going to hang on to you when my only other choice is becoming one with the pavement." The violet eyed girl argued back. "So do you want to dance or what?"

Lamort, realizing that Raven was serious, took her hands in his and allowed himself to be led to the dance floor where other couples where already dancing to the music.

Did you think you were immune to this
Did you think you could escape without infection
You do all you're able to resist
Just to avoid the danger of rejection

Raven smirked as Lamort nervously placed one hand on her shoulder and held her hand with the other as though she was going to send him through a wall at any time. "You don't dance too much do you?" She quipped, adjusting his hands so they were in a more comfortable position around her waist.

The red eyed boy hardly met her eyes. "Eh, not too much." He whispered enjoying the feel of Raven's skin beneath his fingers. "I doan git invited out ta too many places."

Memory warns you of the past
When it all went wrong

"Don't worry then. Just keep your hands where I placed them and follow my lead."

"I'll try my best."

When you think your life is shattered
And there's no way to be fixed again
Love heals your heart
At a time you least expected
You're alive like you have never been
Love heals your heart

As the song played on Raven found herself relaxing in Lamort's arms and moving closer. It was as though she was slowly losing all reason by being so close to this exasperating young man. The music witch wasn't sure what to make of her sudden emotions towards the Bayou Rat, but she was sure she'd have to make a choice soon.

Everybody has a wall to climb
That was built to guard the pain that holds them captive
Every smile that they would hide behind
Will try to mask the hurt beneath the surface

However Lamort's mind wasn't troubled by anything close to what was running through Raven's. Although he did look down from time to time and wonder why those deep amethyst eyes were gazing at him so intently. But every time he went to ask any questions his throat dried up. There was something hiding behind her eyes that he was sure she wasn't about to share with him. Lamort wasn't going to push it though, he had plenty of things in his past that he'd like to hide as well.

Sometimes it's hard to understand
How we're trapped inside

As she danced the lyrics of the song worked their way into Raven's head making her think about past events. Confrontations with her so-called friends when she'd told them she was going to attend Cloud Tower. The not too pleasant reactions of her ex boyfriend when he found out she wanted to be a witch. And the fact that even though in many ways she was a social pariah Lamort probably didn't see her that way. And maybe he actually liked her.

When you think your life is shattered
And there's no way to be fixed again
Love heals your heart
At a time you least expected
You're alive like you have never been
Love heals your heart

Finding the song over with Lamort looked down to see Raven looking up at him with a strange expression on her face. It was almost as though she wanted him to kiss her, but if Raver wasn't really about to drop the rules Lamort wasn't going to get lost in that temptation.

"Eh, cheré are you okay?" He asked concern evident on his face and in his voice.

Raven shook her head a few times as though trying to clear her mind. "Uh yeah, I guess." She finally replied.

"You look like you need some air."

"You mean walk back outside with you? Alone."

Lamort shrugged. "Yeah, I guess I mean dat. Doan worry cheré I just need to take a break and I doan trust some o' de characters outside."

"And I'm supposed to trust you?"

"I've behaved myself so far, 'aven't I cheré?"

"Fair enough."

Breaking the no contact rule yet again Lamort led Raven out the door and into a side alley where they just leaned back against the cool bricks. The music was still pulsing inside so every so often Raven would catch the beat and sway to it and Lamort would pretend not to notice how her clothing shifted when she moved. In order to distract himself, Lamort lit up a cigarette and took a drag.

"You know those things take years off your life every time you inhale right?" Raven chided.

"I know dat."

"Then why do you do it?"

Lamort let out a cloud of smoke away from Raven's face and said nothing.

"It's just that there are cooler ways to die." The music witch argued.

"So are you having fun cheré?" the red eyed boy asked trying to change the subject.

"Yeah, in spite of myself I believe I am."

"I'm glad ta 'ear it Raven." He whispered, enjoying the sound of her name.

"Too bad the party's over." A new voice growled.

Don't blink because it's not over

Whew! A longer chapter and a cliff hanger. Sorry it took me two days to update. I hope you all liked it.

1.) Part of the lyrics from Glycerin by Bush. The translation is: I don't want this, remember that. I'll never forget where you're at.

2.) French for Dancing on the Edge of Reason. I think it fit the chapter. And in case anyone was wondering chapter three translated to Rhythm with Energy