"Dance with me?" Featuring Jemma. Hope you enjoy ( readwriteswim)
For once in the lives of the Blackthorn's things were going well. Mark had been returned from the Hunt, with no threat of being taken back, Helen and Aline had been brought back to the L.A institute for Aline to be its new head, and Helen to have easier contact with the clave with her knowledge of the wards. Livvy, who had been injured by Anabelle by the Mortal sword was making a good recovery, and had demanded that Jules throw a party to celebrate. Jules, not wanting to upset his sister, had taken upon himself to this the best party the L.A institute had seen.
He'd spent hours planning, with the help of his siblings. Everyone they knew had been invited. Jules, with the help of Cristina had spent the day cooking all matter of goodies for their guests to eat whilst the rest of the inhabitants decorated the institute. Jules had made Most of the decorations, but had allowed everyone to contribute one thing. Sure there were some questionable contributions but that didn't mean Jules loved them any left. They had been made with love by those he loved which made them all the more special.
Once the party had started, Jules found himself standing to one side watching a scene he had dared to hope he would see. Helen and Aline were dancing in each other's arms. Mark, Kieran and Cristina were cuddling on one a seat in a corner and occasionally kissing. Jules had a suspension they would sneak off to someone's room before the party was over which didn't bother him Mark was happy and that made Jules happy. Livvy and Dru, it seemed did not let the fact they were single bother them and were dancing together. Tavvy had joined Max and Rafe and the three of them were dancing with an energy only small children could produce. Magnus was attempting to get Alec to dance, but it seemed to Jules that where Magnus had experienced, Alec had none. Jace and Clary seemed to have more success however. Simon and Izzy were talking to Izzy's parents about their upcoming wedding. Diana was stood to one side watching the party, with Gwyn stood behind her with his arms wrapped round her. She seemed happy which made Jules smile. Ty had gotten a little bit overwhelmed so Kit had taken him somewhere quieter.
Jules was so caught up in his thoughts he didn't notice Emma come up to him until she took his hand in his asking "Dance with me?" There was nothing Jules wanted more in that moment than to dance with Emma, so he took her in his arms and they slowly started dancing. "Your family are happy. They deserve to be" she said, causing Jules to rest his forehead on hers. "OUR family Em. You're just as much a part of this family as the rest of them, and deserve to be happy as they do" he whispered, making Emma smile. "I love you Julian Blackthorn" she whispered. "I love you too Emma Carstairs" he whispered back.