Chapter Ten: Surprising
Hanji sat at home Sunday morning after being dropped off by Levi, they had such an amazing time this weekend together. The surprise date really was surprising…
The cab pulled up to dark building, there were women in dresses and men in dress suits at lined up from the door all the way down the sidewalk "Where are we?" Hanji asked curiously. A slightly amused look spread across his face "You'll see soon enough" Levi replied taker her hand and leading her towards the front door "Levi…I think there's a line" Hanji said nervously while motioning to the large winding line of people behind them. "Not for us" Levi replied, then turned to the door man who greeted him like an old friend "Levi! It's been awhile! Oh! Who is this lovely lady? It's not usual for you to being anyone" He said with a large smile and a wink, the man was tall and burly man, but with kind eyes and a bright smile. Hanji reached out her hand "Hello, I'm Zoe Hanji" she said with a bright smile and a firm handshake "Hello Hanji, I am John" The man said while escorting them into a dimly lit hall, the sound of live music grew louder as they walked closer and closer towards the door. Hanji could feel butterflies in her stomach as John opened the door to reveal a club, the room was full of people dancing to the live music that played from the stage, the lights were dim and lights twinkled from above "Wow" was the only word that came to mind "Right this way" John said motioning towards the seated area on the left of the stage.
They took their seats at a small table with a tea light candle "I'll send a waiter by in a few minutes, enjoy" John said before leaving the two alone."What is this place? It's amazing!" Hanji said with bright eyes looking over every inch of the room "It's a dance club, not many people know about it and those who do usually cannot get in…its exclusive. They do different music every night of the week. Friday is Jazz" Levi explained "You dance?!" Hanji replied surprised "Do you want to dance?" Levi replied "Um, i'm not very-" Hanji began but was cut short by Levi standing up taking her hand and leading her towards the dance floor. A slow ballad played 'Cerulean Blue' and Levi and Hanji swayed slowly Hanji Looked into his eyes, then suddenly he pulled her close as the songs tempo suddenly increased, Levi dipped Hanji down then spun her, moving quickly in time with the song leaving Hanji breathless as he spun her and moved with the sound of the band, then the song slowed once more and they swayed slowly "Did I catch you off guard there?" Levi asked with a sly smile "Not at all" Hanji replied with a glint in her eyes. The song slowly came to an end. "Now I can see why they would know who you are here, you are pretty amazing" Hanji said as Levi led her back to the table "You kept up nicely, which is nice for a change. I don't generally find many dance partners who can keep up" Levi replied. Soon after a waiter came by "Can I get you anything?" he said politely "Yes, I'll have my usual" Levi replied "Anything for you Miss?" Hanji thought for a moment "Ill have what he is having" She replied with a smile. Levi stared as she turned and settled back into her seat gazing up at the stage in awe "I love live music" she sighed with a dazed smile "I'm glad you are enjoying yourself" he replied quietly. Soon the waiter was back with two glasses filled with an amber liquid, Hanji grabbed the cup and downed it instantly, while Levi stared at her with wide eyes "Let's go dance some more!" Hanji insisted, Levi took a drink from his cup "Lets" he replied while taking her hand.
They danced for what seemed like hours, he even taught her a few moves, by the end of the night Hanji was exhausted and a little bit tipsy. Levi called for a cab to take Hanji and him home "Levi! I don't want to go home alone" Hanji whined "I wasn't going to leave you alone like this" Levi replied brushing the hair off her dazed and sleepy face, the cab pulled up to his townhouse. Levi opened the door, paid the cab driver then proceeded to open the cab door for her, but she was fast asleep. Levi picked her up and carried her to the front door where he struggled to get the key from his pocket, the cab driver sat there laughing "OI! QUIT YOUR LAUGHING. WHY DON'T YOU BE USEFUL AND HELP ME? ILL GIVE YOU A TIP" Levi yelled with glaring eyes. The man got out of the cab "There's a key behind that flower pot, open the door" Levi muttered. The man searched behind the flower pot and retrieved a key and placed it in the lock then turned, with a click the door was unlocked and opened "Wait here" Levi instructed. Levi walked up the stairs and into his living room where he placed Hanji on the couch. On the way back he reached into his wallet and pulled out 15 dollars and handed it to the cab driver who thanked him. Levi shut the door after the man had left and he walked back to the living room where Hanji was asleep on the couch. Levi sat on the edge of the couch "Hey, Zoe wake up" Hanji's eyes fluttered and opened "Levi" she said in a groggy voice "You can stay here tonight, but you need to change first, you cannot sleep in a dress" Levi said quietly "I'll get you something you can sleep in, you go wash up" Levi said helping Hanji up. Hanji walked to the washroom, turned on the light and shut the door behind her. she turned on the faucet and splashed water on her face, washing off all the make-up. Once her face was clean there was a knock on the door "I have clothes for you" Levi said through the door. Hanji turned off the faucet and opened the door, Levi handed her the same jogging pants and t shirt she wore the first time she came here "Thanks" Hanji replied "Its fine" Levi replied as he walked towards his room. Hanji shut the door, the clothes still fit small but they smelled like Levi, which made Hanji feel butterflies in her stomach remembering the first time she came here. After she was dressed she walked back to the couch and curled up, soon Levi came in and sat beside her, Hanji sat up and moved close resting her head on his shoulder, Levi wrapped his arm around her pulling her close, her heart was beating fast "Are you okay?" Levi said turning to look at her, she did not respond she just pushed him down on the couch kissing him suddenly, catching him off guard. When she pulled away she looked into his eyes with a tired smile "Thank-you for tonight" she said before curling up with her head on his chest "Anytime, Shitty Glasses" Levi whispered hugging her close. Levi reached for the soft blanket on the arm of the couch and covered them both, soon they both drifted off to sleep.