Loki couldn't take his eyes off of her form as she moved around the stage in time with the music along with the rest of the talented cast. The tight fitting costume accented her figure generously making his heart leap. Her movements were slow a sleek with all the grace of a real cat. She really was brilliant.
Vanessa took the final bow with the rest of the cast of CATS all smiles. Their opening night had been a grand success. They all exited the stage exchanging congratulations and such as those with backstage passes came.
"Vanessa, you were amazing." Jean said with a smile as she hugged her and handed her a bouquet of blue lilies.
"Thank you, these are beautiful." Vanessa said as she breathed in the flowers sent.
"Did you have fun?" Scott asked.
"So much, I love singing and dancing on stage. It's one of the most brilliant feelings in the world." Vanessa said with a bright smile.
"Loki." Jean said spotting the tall man.
"Ms. Grey, Mr. Summers." Loki greeted with a nod. Vanessa smiled widely at him and hugged him.
"You came." Vanessa said.
"Of course I did." Loki said as he handed her bouquet of rainbow roses.
"Oh, Loki they're lovely." Vanessa said.
"You were beautiful up there." Loki said starring into her eyes.
"Thank you." Vanessa replied softly as she stared up into his eyes.
"Well we have to get back to school, Ororo can only hold down the fort for so long." Scott said and they exchanged goodbyes before leaving Vanessa and Loki alone.
"How about some dinner?" Loki asked with a smile.
"I'd love to, just let me change." Vanessa said.
"If you must." Loki said as he looked over her outfit making her blush like mad.
"I'll just…just be right back." Vanessa stuttered out backing away almost running into a few people.
Once she was ready Loki took her to a quaint Italian restaurant not far from the theatre. They walked arm in arm into the restaurant where they were seated in a quiet little corner.
"You really love spaghetti." Loki commented as Vanessa let out a hum of happiness while she hate.
"It's true, Italian food is my all-time favorite." Vanessa said with a large smile. "How are you enjoying your ravioli?"
"It's great." Loki said eating another bite. "I've never had food like this before."
"What do you usually eat back home?" Vanessa asked.
"Lots and lots of meat." Loki said rolling his eyes making Vanessa giggle. They talked well into the night and Vanessa as well as Loki had never had more fun.