Sarah reached the dance floor with Jack behind her and whirled on him.
"Who is that guy?" She asked her hands were still shaking, though she wasn't sure if it was from anger or fear.
"Who, Jay? He's… I don't know, he's Jay. I've known him a long time. Why?" He crossed his arms and waited, watching her. Sarah bit her lip, she knew that she couldn't tell Jack why Jay unnerved her so much.
"He.. He just…" She hesitated and couldn't think of anything to say that didn't sound bitchy or crazy, "forget it. We should dance, it looks weird that we're just standing here." He paused a moment giving her a considering look, but then stepped into her and wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her tight against him. Sarah's eyes widened but she didn't fight him. Jack started to move against her and Sarah had little choice left, she lifted her arms to his shoulders and tangled her fingers in his hair.
The music was hard and fast and Sarah quickly lost herself in the movement and in the feel of Jack pressed against her. She didn't know how much time passed or how many songs they had danced to, but she didn't care. She felt like she could spend the rest of her life dancing with Jack. She closed her eyes and threw her head back reveling in the music, she could feet it thrumming through her body. Jack's hand went lower on her back and his fingers found their way to her ass as he ground his hips into hers. Sarah's head was still buzzing and she couldn't find the resolve to ask him to move his hand. It'd been a while since her last boyfriend, and even when she did have one, she never really let them touch her. She blamed Jack, with all of his peachy drinks, but wasn't mad at him, instead she giggled as he leaned in and his lips tickled her neck.
Sarah opened her eyes and was shocked to see Jay over Jack's shoulder. His eyes were narrowed and for a moment, Sarah thought he looked enraged as he watched them dance, but when she caught his eyes, the look dissolved and was replaced with amusement. Jay started in their direction and Sarah could feel her movements become less fluid with each step he took. He unnerved her. The music changed, slowing as he stopped beside them. Jay leaned into Jack and whispered something that Sarah didn't catch, but Jack pulled away from Sarah, he frowned and nodded at Jay.
"I'm going to go get us some drinks," he said to Sarah, yelling to be heard above the music, "why don't you dance with Jay until I get back." Sarah wanted to tell him no, but he didn't give her a chance as he turned and was lost in the crowd. She watched his retreating form longingly, trying to ignore Jay as he stood beside her.
"I won't bite," Jay murmured into her ear and Sarah jerked back, the movement only causing him to grin widely at her, and she knew he was laughing at her again, "come now, Sarah dear, dance with me." He held out a hand to her. She bit her lip and contemplated marching off the dance floor, but she didn't want him to think that he intimidated her, so she begrudgingly put her hand into his. He grasped it firmly and pulled her in against him. She gasped and had to place her hand on his chest to steady herself and he smirked down at her.
"I told you not to call me that," she grumbled at him, "you don't know me, so don't call me dear." The music was slow and she found that Jay was really a very good dancer, he kept tempo and moved with the music, rather than the awkward swaying that most boys did to a slower song.
"As you like, Sarah." He whispered into her ear, and even though he hadn't called her dear, she still didn't like the way he said her name. He said it like he knew her, like he owned her and it sent a chill up her spine. He started to sing softly into her ear and though she couldn't make out all the words, she was fairly sure she knew what he was singing. She pulled her head back to look into his eyes.
"What song is that?" She demanded and he quirked an eyebrow at her.
"Why? Do you know it?" He was laughing at her and Sarah was getting tired of it.
"I do, my question is, how do you know it?" She implored him, and Jay just smiled at her but didn't answer, instead he continued singing and Sarah watched him as he sang the words from a dream.
"Life can be easy, it's not always swell, don't tell me truth hurts little girl, cause it hurts like hell." He whirled her around and Sarah struggled to stay on her feet, "but down in the Underground, you'll find someone true, down in the Underground, a land serene, a crystal moon." Jay pulled her close again and leaned his face into hers, his lips were mere inches from hers and she inhaled softly, "it's only forever, not long at all…" He pulled back suddenly and Sarah found herself standing alone, as Jay turned and disappeared into the throng of dancers around her. She was breathing way too hard and could feel her heart beat in her throat.
"The lost and lonely, that's Underground." She finished the words in a whisper.
"Are you ok?" Sarah turned at the voice and Jack was looking at her with concern. She nodded and carefully took the drink he offered. She downed it quickly, and was grateful that it was non-alcoholic. Her head was buzzing enough already.
She and Jack danced some more, but Sarah found that her mind kept wandering back to Jay, she couldn't shake the feeling that he was toying with her. Somehow he knew about the Underground, the true Underground, and it didn't matter if was a dream or not, either way, he shouldn't have known that song.
** I wanted to take a minute to thank all of my followers and reviewers. Hopefully, I will answer any and all questions you have. :) (looking at you TheChronicLiar). I'm trying to update daily, but sometimes life gets in the way... also, I've had one or two people tell me that they are a bit confused, please let me know if anyone else is having a hard time, I didn't realize that there were so many 'J' names. lol I guess I just gravitated that way. If it's too confusing I can change a name or something. (Although Jay is not going anywhere.) Thanks again for reading. :) :) :) xoxo***
