She reveled in the feeling of his arms around her, holding her close as they danced. She had her arms wrapped around his neck, her head leaning on his shoulder. He spun them around slowly, and for a moment she was afraid her ponytail would hit another couple dancing close to them. She suddenly realized that they were now the only couple dancing. Opening her eyes, she saw everyone sitting in their seats and watching them, mouths open in what seemed like awe. She felt her face heat up as a flush came over her, cuasing her to hide her head in Horatio's neck. She felt him laugh as he tipped her head up.
"Why don't...why don't we get some dinner?" he asked, noticing her discomfort. As reluctant as she was to leave his arms, she did want off the dance floor for a little while. She nodded, and took his offer of a table in the far back. The music grew fast again as they sat down, making themselves comfortable in the small booth for two. She put the menu down after a few minutes of process elimination and noticed him staring at her, hands folded in front of him. She smirked.
"What?"
"Nothing. Just noticing how the light above you makes you seem like an angel. You're positively glowing, Calleigh."
She blushed again, and again he chuckled at her shyness. She stuck her tounge out at him, and to her surprise, he reached out and grabbed it before it could retreat back into her mouth. He held it for a moment before letting it go, and Calleigh's eyes were wide as she covered her mouth with a manicured hand.
"Bad girls get only one glass of wine, and you've already had two. So you have to be good," he teased. She laughed freely, reminded of how much she loved this side of Horatio. The waiter brought their dinners, and they both dug in. For a while the only sounds were of silverware hitting plates and the crunching of various foods. After they were done, Horatio leaned back and smiled at her.
"So...do you like this place?" he asked shyly.
"Like it? Horatio, this place is amazing! How did you find it?" she asked curiously, noticing on the drive over how it was in the middle of nowhere. This time it was he who blushed.
"It was a local hangout when I was a teenager. It has changed a lot over the years, though."
She laughed at the image of a young Horatio in a club with flashing neon lights. He seemed to sense her thoughts and glared at her, but his look quickly softened as all the lights turned a calming blue, and a new band took the stage, starting off with a soft song that poured through the club. Horatio stood, extending a hand to her. He pulled her to the dance floor, wrapping his arms around her and she him. They swayed softly to the beat, the pulsing blue lights seeming to dance around them.
Seems the only one who doesn't see your beauty
Is the face in the mirror, looking back at you
You walk around here thinking you're not pretty
But thats not true, because I know you
Calleigh smiled on Horatio's shoulder, the woman's melodious voice and the heart touching words quickly reaching her. She looked up at Horatio to judge his reaction, and he smiled down at her.
Hold on, baby you're losing it
The water's high, you're jumping into it and letting go
And no one knows
That you cry but you don't tell anyone
That you might not be the golden one
And you're tied together with a smile but you're coming undone
A whisper against her ear cause her to look up at him again, her eyes questioning. He smiled shyly and repeated himself as they swayed.
"Maybe it wasn't just the light, Calleigh."
At first his words confused her, but as the meaning hit her she felt herself melt in his arms. And being the gentlemen he was, he held her tight as she cried softly in happiness.
