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Tolkien's. But wouldn't it be cool if you could rent a character?
A/N: I apologize for the delay in getting this chapter up. Was dealing with a little writer's block. I'll try to get things moving a little faster.
Chapter 9 – Everyone Samba!
Breakfast was followed by the most strenuous workout and rehearsal Alania had ever put the group through. She was taking Legolas's suggestion and avenging herself for their behavior the previous night. Of course Alania told them it was because the choreography ideas she had for this particular song was to dance a seriously modernized samba.
After a few hours, Legolas and Georn started to wonder what Alania was doing to them in the studio. Watching the group being worked as a unit by Alania was an eye opener to the two of them. She handled them with stern determination combined with respect for their thoughts and abilities. She was clearly the leader, though her methods for leadership led the group to believe that they were working in a democracy. Alania had a gift for being in charge.
Seeing Alania in her element gave Legolas new insights to her capabilities for their mission. He had intended to tell her that he had decided against her taking the manuscripts for a time, but as he stood in her studio he reassessed the decision. She was keenly intelligent, sharp, determined, logical and kept alert to her surroundings. He decided to discuss it with Georn later that day. Returning his attention to the dancers, he realized that Alania was dancing way too close with Darnel. He was not particularly pleased with where Darnel's hand were either. Though he did not want to interrupt their practice, he found himself becoming more and more upset with what Darnel was doing with Alania. He waited until the song ended to interrupt the group.
For his part, Georn watched Roxy go through the movements of the dance with the eyes of a lover. He had surprised himself last night when he made advances towards her. There was just something about her that made him want to be in the same room with her all the time.
After they had cleaned the kitchen they went into Alania's study for a quiet place to talk. They spoke well into the night about many things, and Georn wanted desperately to tell Roxy the truth about himself and Legolas. He hated lying to her, but it was no longer just his decision. It was past midnight when they had fallen into a comfortable silence, and Georn found himself kissing her before he knew what he was doing. Her response to him had been immediate and fierce. The next thing either of them remember consciously focusing on was moving from the study to Georn's bedroom without anyone seeing them without clothes on.
She had been a powerhouse of sexual energy in the night, and he could very honestly admit that he had never enjoyed himself more. Roxy was a woman who let it be known what she did and did not like in bed. Georn remembered watching her sleep in the very early morning. Laying there with her hair spread around her, lips slightly parted and resting her face on one hand, she looked like the most vulnerable and fragile woman. He recalled thinking that seeing her that way was like seeing her essence. This was what Roxy tried to hide during her waking hours. Georn found her defense mechanisms endearing and was willing to let them be, even as he determined to give her the protection and affection she would never admit to needing. When she had awoken and rolled over to see him watching her she had smiled, wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him down for a kiss. They were hard pressed to get up for a time after that.
Seeing her dance now made Georn desire her all over and badly. He hoped no one would notice the bulge in his pants. He and Roxy had agreed not to say anything, but if anyone guessed they would not hide it. She was concerned because it had happened so quickly, and admitted that she did not want to be too apprehensive about what would happen after the weekend. She told Georn the bare minimum about her previous relationships, and from the information he garnered that she did not put much faith in men. Georn was willing to prove her wrong.
As the song ended, he heard Legolas clear his throat loudly. Looking at his friend, he was amused to see jealousy all over his face. Georn knew that if nothing else happened while they were here, he would be able to return to Middle Earth was enough fodder on Legolas to last his lifetime, and he was looking forward to regaling other elves with these tales. Georn wondered if Legolas was even aware he was jealous. He believed the elf was clueless about his feelings as he had never put this much energy, sexual or not, into any female. It was not that the elf was a libertine, but he had his needs and he met them easily. Alania was the first female who was a challenge to him. Georn was hoping it would end well, but he had his doubts.
Alania had seen the two of them come down and watch the group. Not sure if she was relieved or upset that it wasn't just her and Legolas alone again, she noted that Legolas did not look pleased this time. "What? I thought it was pretty tight for a first rehearsal. What didn't you like?" she asked Legolas.
"Does dancing that close to another person not hinder your movement?" he replied with some sarcasm.
Smiling as she realized that it wasn't the dance he didn't like but whom she had danced with, she called him over and said "No, it doesn't hinder the dance. That is the dance. It's a modified samba. Come on, I'll show you the basic steps and you'll see what I mean." She arranged them in a standard pose to start, and was pleasantly surprised to see him being a sport about it. As she walked him through a very basic samba, she explained the history and nature of the samba and why it's also called a lover's dance. After a little time she thought Legolas was ready to try the moves to some music. He was quite graceful on his feet, and Alania knew that she shouldn't have been surprised at how quickly he picked up the steps. His rhythm, on the other hand, needed a little work. When the music came on, Legolas had a little trouble working the steps to the beat of the song.
Georn couldn't help laughing under his breath at his friend's attempts. Truly he was impressed that Legolas was trying, and Georn did his best to keep his muffled laughter from being heard by Legolas's overly sensitive ears. "If you think it is so easy, why not try it yourself?" prodded Legolas, who couldn't help but hear his friend's giggles. Georn needed no further encouragement to put his hands on Roxy, and the two women patiently taught them the samba.
Alania was very impressed at Legolas's learning curve. He picked up the rhythm once she had told him to close his eyes, listen to the music for a little while and when he felt the beat in his body to start dancing. Not two minutes later he was doing a samba as though he had been dancing it since he was a child. Legolas was a natural dancer, and Alania wondered what else he was good at. Shaking her head and mentally scolding herself for the line of thought, she closed her eyes and let Legolas samba with her.
He had been alive for a very long time, but this the first new thing he had tried since sailing. He had not expected to learn anything while he was there, and he made a mental note to thank Alania afterwards. She was an excellent teacher, patient and encouraging. He could tell she was surprised that he had learned the steps so quickly. He smiled to himself as he watched her let down her guard when she felt comfortable that he knew what he was doing. She closed her eyes and relaxed her body to move closer to him and follow his rhythm. He now understood why two people had to be so close for this dance, and why it was enjoyable. He could feel every inch of her against him as they moved together, and he felt blood rushing to his groin. Knowing this was not the time nor the place, he pulled away somewhat quickly.
"Thank you for the lesson Alania. It was, um, very informative. I can see why two people would have to be so close" said Legolas.
"Well, now you can understand why sex is sometimes called the horizontal mambo. Different dance, but same premise" teased Allegra. Watching Alania and Legolas dance together it was obvious to all of them of their attraction. Allegra started a pool between herself, Jessica, Michael and Darnel as to when Alania and Legolas would sleep together.
Michael and Jessica complimented Georn and Legolas at their attempts as the group left rehearsal. Hanging back in the studio to tidy up a bit and stretch, Alania asked Roxy to stay with her.
"So what's with you and Georn?" asked Alania.
"What do you mean?" replied Roxy.
"Don't play stupid with me. I have eyes. What's going on?"
"We like each other is all." Seeing the look on Alania's face, Roxy knew that response wasn't going to cut it. "Ok ok. I like him a lot. He makes me laugh, he's smart, he's not intimidated by me and he's hot. Are you happy now?"
Alania laughed. "It's not me who has to be happy, it's you. I saw you two coming downstairs together for breakfast today. Did you sleep with him last night?"
"How the heck do you know these things?! Gads, you're like a mind reader. We were so careful last night."
"Yeah, you were careful last night. It was this morning that you two forgot yourselves. If I had turned on all the stereos and TVs in the house at full volume you guys still would have been heard. At least he satisfied you, right?" said Alania teasingly.
Roxy turned scarlet and just nodded her head in reply.
Alania laughed and hugged her friend. "Oh sweetie, I just want you to be happy. He's a wonderful guy and you deserve the best. What has he told you about himself?"
As the two girlfriends cleaned the studio they talked about what Georn and Roxy had talked about the previous night. When they left the studio Alania said to Roxy "Listen, there's a lot you don't know about him and Legolas. It's not my place to tell you their secrets, but it's important to me that you don't get hurt. I just want you to know that there's more to him than you think."
"I could tell. I appreciate your concern Alania. It's good to know that there's someone looking out for me. But I know that there's more to both of them. And if I couldn't have guessed from Georn I could tell from Legolas. You know what they say – still waters run deep, and he's a quiet one" said Roxy. "You know, you aren't the only one with eyes."
"What does that mean?"
"You are completely crazy about him aren't you?"
"Well, I have to admit I do like him. What's not to like? He's kind, thoughtful, smart and he's very easy on the eyes."
"Yeah, right. Girl, you are totally hot for him. And unless I'm wrong, and I'm never wrong about these things, he's got a thing for you too."
"That may be Roxy, but even if it's true there's nothing to be done about it. Anything between Legolas and myself would never last. It's impossible."
"Nothing is impossible Alania. Just highly unlikely. Maybe things will work out for both of us."
"We'll see" said Alania.
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Kindly review. I need to know what I'm doing right and wrong. Thank you.
A/N: I apologize for the delay in getting this chapter up. Was dealing with a little writer's block. I'll try to get things moving a little faster.
Chapter 9 – Everyone Samba!
Breakfast was followed by the most strenuous workout and rehearsal Alania had ever put the group through. She was taking Legolas's suggestion and avenging herself for their behavior the previous night. Of course Alania told them it was because the choreography ideas she had for this particular song was to dance a seriously modernized samba.
After a few hours, Legolas and Georn started to wonder what Alania was doing to them in the studio. Watching the group being worked as a unit by Alania was an eye opener to the two of them. She handled them with stern determination combined with respect for their thoughts and abilities. She was clearly the leader, though her methods for leadership led the group to believe that they were working in a democracy. Alania had a gift for being in charge.
Seeing Alania in her element gave Legolas new insights to her capabilities for their mission. He had intended to tell her that he had decided against her taking the manuscripts for a time, but as he stood in her studio he reassessed the decision. She was keenly intelligent, sharp, determined, logical and kept alert to her surroundings. He decided to discuss it with Georn later that day. Returning his attention to the dancers, he realized that Alania was dancing way too close with Darnel. He was not particularly pleased with where Darnel's hand were either. Though he did not want to interrupt their practice, he found himself becoming more and more upset with what Darnel was doing with Alania. He waited until the song ended to interrupt the group.
For his part, Georn watched Roxy go through the movements of the dance with the eyes of a lover. He had surprised himself last night when he made advances towards her. There was just something about her that made him want to be in the same room with her all the time.
After they had cleaned the kitchen they went into Alania's study for a quiet place to talk. They spoke well into the night about many things, and Georn wanted desperately to tell Roxy the truth about himself and Legolas. He hated lying to her, but it was no longer just his decision. It was past midnight when they had fallen into a comfortable silence, and Georn found himself kissing her before he knew what he was doing. Her response to him had been immediate and fierce. The next thing either of them remember consciously focusing on was moving from the study to Georn's bedroom without anyone seeing them without clothes on.
She had been a powerhouse of sexual energy in the night, and he could very honestly admit that he had never enjoyed himself more. Roxy was a woman who let it be known what she did and did not like in bed. Georn remembered watching her sleep in the very early morning. Laying there with her hair spread around her, lips slightly parted and resting her face on one hand, she looked like the most vulnerable and fragile woman. He recalled thinking that seeing her that way was like seeing her essence. This was what Roxy tried to hide during her waking hours. Georn found her defense mechanisms endearing and was willing to let them be, even as he determined to give her the protection and affection she would never admit to needing. When she had awoken and rolled over to see him watching her she had smiled, wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him down for a kiss. They were hard pressed to get up for a time after that.
Seeing her dance now made Georn desire her all over and badly. He hoped no one would notice the bulge in his pants. He and Roxy had agreed not to say anything, but if anyone guessed they would not hide it. She was concerned because it had happened so quickly, and admitted that she did not want to be too apprehensive about what would happen after the weekend. She told Georn the bare minimum about her previous relationships, and from the information he garnered that she did not put much faith in men. Georn was willing to prove her wrong.
As the song ended, he heard Legolas clear his throat loudly. Looking at his friend, he was amused to see jealousy all over his face. Georn knew that if nothing else happened while they were here, he would be able to return to Middle Earth was enough fodder on Legolas to last his lifetime, and he was looking forward to regaling other elves with these tales. Georn wondered if Legolas was even aware he was jealous. He believed the elf was clueless about his feelings as he had never put this much energy, sexual or not, into any female. It was not that the elf was a libertine, but he had his needs and he met them easily. Alania was the first female who was a challenge to him. Georn was hoping it would end well, but he had his doubts.
Alania had seen the two of them come down and watch the group. Not sure if she was relieved or upset that it wasn't just her and Legolas alone again, she noted that Legolas did not look pleased this time. "What? I thought it was pretty tight for a first rehearsal. What didn't you like?" she asked Legolas.
"Does dancing that close to another person not hinder your movement?" he replied with some sarcasm.
Smiling as she realized that it wasn't the dance he didn't like but whom she had danced with, she called him over and said "No, it doesn't hinder the dance. That is the dance. It's a modified samba. Come on, I'll show you the basic steps and you'll see what I mean." She arranged them in a standard pose to start, and was pleasantly surprised to see him being a sport about it. As she walked him through a very basic samba, she explained the history and nature of the samba and why it's also called a lover's dance. After a little time she thought Legolas was ready to try the moves to some music. He was quite graceful on his feet, and Alania knew that she shouldn't have been surprised at how quickly he picked up the steps. His rhythm, on the other hand, needed a little work. When the music came on, Legolas had a little trouble working the steps to the beat of the song.
Georn couldn't help laughing under his breath at his friend's attempts. Truly he was impressed that Legolas was trying, and Georn did his best to keep his muffled laughter from being heard by Legolas's overly sensitive ears. "If you think it is so easy, why not try it yourself?" prodded Legolas, who couldn't help but hear his friend's giggles. Georn needed no further encouragement to put his hands on Roxy, and the two women patiently taught them the samba.
Alania was very impressed at Legolas's learning curve. He picked up the rhythm once she had told him to close his eyes, listen to the music for a little while and when he felt the beat in his body to start dancing. Not two minutes later he was doing a samba as though he had been dancing it since he was a child. Legolas was a natural dancer, and Alania wondered what else he was good at. Shaking her head and mentally scolding herself for the line of thought, she closed her eyes and let Legolas samba with her.
He had been alive for a very long time, but this the first new thing he had tried since sailing. He had not expected to learn anything while he was there, and he made a mental note to thank Alania afterwards. She was an excellent teacher, patient and encouraging. He could tell she was surprised that he had learned the steps so quickly. He smiled to himself as he watched her let down her guard when she felt comfortable that he knew what he was doing. She closed her eyes and relaxed her body to move closer to him and follow his rhythm. He now understood why two people had to be so close for this dance, and why it was enjoyable. He could feel every inch of her against him as they moved together, and he felt blood rushing to his groin. Knowing this was not the time nor the place, he pulled away somewhat quickly.
"Thank you for the lesson Alania. It was, um, very informative. I can see why two people would have to be so close" said Legolas.
"Well, now you can understand why sex is sometimes called the horizontal mambo. Different dance, but same premise" teased Allegra. Watching Alania and Legolas dance together it was obvious to all of them of their attraction. Allegra started a pool between herself, Jessica, Michael and Darnel as to when Alania and Legolas would sleep together.
Michael and Jessica complimented Georn and Legolas at their attempts as the group left rehearsal. Hanging back in the studio to tidy up a bit and stretch, Alania asked Roxy to stay with her.
"So what's with you and Georn?" asked Alania.
"What do you mean?" replied Roxy.
"Don't play stupid with me. I have eyes. What's going on?"
"We like each other is all." Seeing the look on Alania's face, Roxy knew that response wasn't going to cut it. "Ok ok. I like him a lot. He makes me laugh, he's smart, he's not intimidated by me and he's hot. Are you happy now?"
Alania laughed. "It's not me who has to be happy, it's you. I saw you two coming downstairs together for breakfast today. Did you sleep with him last night?"
"How the heck do you know these things?! Gads, you're like a mind reader. We were so careful last night."
"Yeah, you were careful last night. It was this morning that you two forgot yourselves. If I had turned on all the stereos and TVs in the house at full volume you guys still would have been heard. At least he satisfied you, right?" said Alania teasingly.
Roxy turned scarlet and just nodded her head in reply.
Alania laughed and hugged her friend. "Oh sweetie, I just want you to be happy. He's a wonderful guy and you deserve the best. What has he told you about himself?"
As the two girlfriends cleaned the studio they talked about what Georn and Roxy had talked about the previous night. When they left the studio Alania said to Roxy "Listen, there's a lot you don't know about him and Legolas. It's not my place to tell you their secrets, but it's important to me that you don't get hurt. I just want you to know that there's more to him than you think."
"I could tell. I appreciate your concern Alania. It's good to know that there's someone looking out for me. But I know that there's more to both of them. And if I couldn't have guessed from Georn I could tell from Legolas. You know what they say – still waters run deep, and he's a quiet one" said Roxy. "You know, you aren't the only one with eyes."
"What does that mean?"
"You are completely crazy about him aren't you?"
"Well, I have to admit I do like him. What's not to like? He's kind, thoughtful, smart and he's very easy on the eyes."
"Yeah, right. Girl, you are totally hot for him. And unless I'm wrong, and I'm never wrong about these things, he's got a thing for you too."
"That may be Roxy, but even if it's true there's nothing to be done about it. Anything between Legolas and myself would never last. It's impossible."
"Nothing is impossible Alania. Just highly unlikely. Maybe things will work out for both of us."
"We'll see" said Alania.
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