Chapter thirteen: Love is forever

Linda's POV,

"What are you-

But David isn't looking at me; he is looking directly behind Mother and Father. Suddenly, David runs onto the stage, heading towards a couple at the back of the club. Father turns and glowers at David as he flies by! Suddenly, a man jumps up from his chair and bolts towards the exit! All of the Holmes men jump up from their seats and head for whomever it is David is chasing. David lunges and tackles the man from behind!

The club is an uproar as David and the suspect are wrestling. The man pulls out a knife, which David easily knocks out of his hand. The suspect is cursing up a storm as David pulls him up from the ground to only send him back down with another punch! Sherlock and Father grab ahold of the flailing suspect as David read him his rights before slapping on a set of handcuffs on the man.

David escorts him out of the club, with Father, Sherlock and I following. I can hear that Mother is trying to get the club back under control. "So, what was that all about?" Sherlock asks. "You did wreck the place."

David exhales. "Elkridge Carter wanted for embezzlement and several charges of sexual assault."

Father glowers at him. "And you had to do this tonight of all nights?"

David smiles broadly. "Sorry sir, but you know how it goes. I hate letting these guys get away and I had no idea you guys were celebrating down here. Oh, and congratulations to you and Mrs. Holmes. Are you having a boy or girl?"

Father glowers at him. "Twin girls."

He glances at me. "That's good, two more beautiful girls to have around the house…. in case one leaves." The police car pulls up and two officers, Kelly and Landon jump out of the car. David opens the door and gets the suspect inside the car. "Here he is, I've read him his rights and the charges against him. I'll make out a report later." He turns back towards us. "Right now, I could use a drink." I can feel him studying me. "And I don't suppose I could have one dance with you before I go?" I glance up at him. "That is if your Father has no objections."

"My daughters objections are the only ones you have to worry about." Father bites out. "If I need to get involved she will let me know." I clear my throat and look down. "I believe we're making this awkward for Linda."

"No," I clear my throat. "I-I'm fine. I have no objections to…one dance."

David takes my arm as we enter back into the dining room part of the club. Mother is standing at the microphone, holding some sheet music in front of her. Father shakes his head. "I can't leave that woman alone for a minute in a place like this without her winding up in front of an audience."

I smile as he sits down. I would have joined him, had David not taken a hold of my hand. "Hey, how about that dance?"

I blink. "Now?"

A sultry, rhumba tune fills the club. David shrugs out of his coat and hands it to Sherlock. "Why not? I don't have long and there's no time like the present."

"Can you dance?" I ask as he pulls me onto the dance floor.

He shrugs. "Not really, but it is your job to follow." His eyes spark mischievously. "So, follow me."

My heart begins to pound in time with the slow music, and then Mother begins singing sensually. There's a quiet storm, I feel it in the air tonight. David pulls me flush against his body, his legs brushing the inside of my legs. I try to remain unaffected, but this is the rhumba, the dance of love. It is a very intimate, romantic and close. And the hunger's strong; can you feel it in the air tonight? I close my eyes, why did Mother have to pick this song to sing? It was like a trap that I couldn't get out of. We were the only couples on the dance floor, so I couldn't cause a scene. We've been here before, played this scene a thousand times. David moves to rest his cheek alongside mine. But this is so much more, the perfect kiss, a perfect crime.

David turns me around in a walk, maintaining eye contact with me the whole time. His dark eyes are penetrating like my Father's at times. It's the sweetest surrender when love takes control. This is everything I want in love! Suddenly, he spins me around three times before pulling me back against his chest. Love is forever, I close my eyes, hoping and praying for this song to end. Heat floods my body every time his upper leg flushes against my leg. Our steps aren't very big, so there isn't much space between us. love is for always. Love is the light I see shining in your eyes.

David switches from Rhumba to Argentine Tango. I force myself not to think, for there is no timing to Argentine Tango, I have to follow David and whatever timing he chooses. He chooses to take the more intimate dance hold. His arm is completely around my waist, holding me flush against his chest. I close my eyes and rest my head against his shoulder. His other arm is down on his side, holding my arm down alongside his thigh.

And it's sensual, he pauses, running his hand up my side, towards my breast, but he wisely chooses to go for my arm. so excited by your warm caress. And it's sexual, he suddenly grabs ahold of my hip and I grab his hand, shooting him a warning look. He merely smiles and brings my leg up and around to drape over the back of his knee. I relax, it's a dance move, nothing more, the music must be getting to my head. when I hear you tell me yes. Slowly, you take me where I've never dared. Suddenly he spins me free, advancing towards me with such a look in his eyes that I am frightened suddenly. I turn to head off the dance floor. Only desire is there! He grabs ahold of my wrist and spins me back towards him. Love is forever, love is for always. He switches back into that close Rhumba position, not granting me any distance. I can't protest, because I don't want to make a scene. Love is the light I see shining in your eyes! Love is forever! Love is for always! His hand slides down from my waist to press into my lower back, just above my hips, pressing my lower body against him deeper. Love is the rapture that I feel with you tonight! Love is forever with you.

We continue dancing, holding each other closely and tight. I hate to admit it, no matter how uncomfortable I feel, our moves are completely appropriate for this song. I do like dancing with David, but the music is driving me insane. Father had called Mother a siren on many occasions and I never had believed it until now. Her voice was so sensuous it was almost enough to make me believe that I was in love with David.

David spins me around so my back is pressed against his chest. He takes my left hand in his right arm, capturing me in a semi-sweetheart position. Love is forever. Love is for always. Love is the rapture that I feel with you tonight. I bring my arm up in a slow arch, draping it around his neck. Love is forever with you. David stops moving as he brings his hand up my back. I shiver at the contact. Sensual, sexual, physical, Mother's chant is enough to almost make me let out a cry of sheer pleasure. beautiful, mystical, magical. Love is forever! David leans forward and presses a kiss to my neck and I can't keep the moan at bay any longer. I feel as if I'm going to drown right here and now.

The sound of the audience applauding pulls us out of this dream world. David steps aside and pulls me into a clumsy bow. He doesn't give me much time to wake up before he grabs my arm and tightly pulls me towards the exit. I blink as he pulls me outside; it's cold so it's an instant slap across my face.

I open my mouth just as David's arms got around my waist, gently slamming me against the wall. "What are you-

"I'm going to kiss you."

"What?" He moves forward and I immediately beg. "No, wait!"

He does. He looks at me, curiosity in his eyes. He studies me for a second and I try to think how I can tell him that I've never been kissed before. I bite my lip and search for words. David places his finger on my mouth. "I see," his voice is soft and I tremble as he brings his hands up to rest on my cheeks. I cover his hands with mine. "I won't hurt you." My stomach jumps madly and for a second I fear that I'm going to throw up. I can't seem to breathe as he leans forward and I grip his hands tighter as the moment threatens to choke me. "May I kiss you?" I can't answer him. For some stupid reason I can't seem to form a single word. He laughs quietly. "I'm going to take your silence as a yes." David leans forward slowly, brushing my hair back from my face. But at that moment, his phone rings. David groans as he reaches into his pocket to glance at his phone; his eyes narrow as he pulls away to study the screen. He responds to the text before looking at me. He leans forward and kisses me quickly, briefly and light on the lips. The brief contact causes my face to flame instantly. "I'll see you soon…and we'll resume this lesson, bringing it properly to a close."

David turns and runs towards the street, leaving me leaning against the wall. A few moments later, I turn and walk in a daze back towards the club. I make my way back to my seat and sit down. The guys are gone, so my parents are staring me down as I reach for my water, which I gulp instantly. Mother studies me before saying. "All right, everyone can order now."

Father isn't as merciful as Mother. "What happened out there?"

I looked towards Mother as she gives me a knowing look. "He kissed you didn't he?"

My eyes bulge. "No!" She tilts her head to the side and I look down. "Kinda. Well…it wasn't really a kiss."

Father growls. "I'm going to kill him."

"Why don't you save it for a later date Sherlock? He is interested in your daughter and he's entitled to kiss her. Besides, I don't think she didn't enjoy it."

"It wasn't…the kiss that bothered me." I whisper. "It was what happened….leading up to the kiss."

"What happened?"

Mother smacks his arm. "That is none of your business Sherlock; some of your moments leading up to a kiss are more sexual in it's nature than the kiss itself. If it was something that disturbed her, she would have told us. Now, can we order before you whisk me off to wherever we're going tonight?" Mother's eyes bulged suddenly. "Sherlock, it is not what you promised to do to me after I told you I was pregnant with Alexander and Scott is it?!"