Chapter 7 Woman
A/N: Before you read this chapter, I highly suggest that you look up or find the lyrics to "Woman" by John Lennon. If you know the song already, you know why I chose it. It's also one of my favorites :) Other than that, enjoy this next chapter. Review please :)
Daphne and Niles continued dancing and laughing until they were nearly breathless and dripping with sweat, always keeping each other at arm's length.
But that was all about to change.
The heavy-metal song that had everyone at the club jumping and dancing like maniacs faded as the lights dimmed and a new song began to play. Niles immediately recognized it because it was a song his womanizing friend Dale often played for the girl he was dating at the moment. He never paid much attention to its lyrics but every so often found himself humming it as he walked through the college campus after class.
Niles turned to Daphne and judging by her reaction, she also knew the song and liked it...a lot. He also noticed how they were the only two people who hadn't coupled up to dance this obviously romantic tune.
Even though their attraction to one another was palpable and the answer was obvious, Daphne and Niles awkwardly looked around the room weighing their only two options: leave the dance floor or dance together.
When their eyes met, he went with the latter.
Niles took a deep breath and grinning confidently approached Daphne. "May I have this dance?"
Wordlessly and with a smile as devastating as her beauty, Daphne accepted his request by placing one hand on his shoulder and the other in his extended hand. And so they began to dance.
But there was something bothering Niles.
He couldn't stop wondering what that damned song's name was.
"Daphne?"
"Yes?"
"What's the name of this song?"
"It's called 'Woman' by John Lennon. I love it."
He smiled, feeling the warmth of her body as she inched closer. Nervous about how she would react, Niles loosely wrapped his arms around her waist. She reciprocated by wrapping her arms around his neck, resting her cheek against his. Something was happening between them; something that had been building from the moment they met. They knew it couldn't be denied anymore as they danced closely, quietly, romantically.
I NEVER MEANT TO CAUSE YOU SORROW OR PAIN
SO LET ME TELL YOU AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN
I LOVE YOU...
Daphne pulled back a bit, soothingly running her fingers through his rustled blond hair as they held each other's steady gaze. She inched closer still, brushing her soft lips against his ear whispering "Kiss me."
Niles tentatively kissed her forehead, the unmistakable scent of her hair filling his senses, and slowly began trailing kisses across her cheek until he reached the corner of her mouth. Not wanting to wait a second longer Daphne drew his mouth to hers and kissed him with an eagerness and passion she'd never known before. He immediately responded, holding her closer than he ever thought possible. She tilted her head slightly to deepen their kiss as they continued to dance completely oblivious to the world around them and the harsh reality of what that glorious kiss meant.