He snapped. Music began to play in his office. He stood up and grabbed her hand. He lightly pulled her to him. It elicited a giggle from the priestess. She stumbled a bit. Lacking her usual grace from his impromptu pull. Once she had righted herself, he pulled her close enough to wrap his arm around her waist. They moved together to the music. "Is this your way of making me feel better?"
"Of course, my dear! Music is my comfort; I'd thought considering you're a music lover too that this would help!" He gave her a large genuine grin.
She giggled. "Well thank you, Al." They continued to dance for a couple more songs. "Sorry I wasn't upfront about Bel. It's hard to talk about him. Let alone to someone trying to court me."
"Never fret, dear! With your charm and wiles, I'm not surprised! Albeit, slightly jealous." He decided to admit it to her. He was jealous.
"I didn't want you to be. That's why I tried to not mention it."
"Well, my dear. I'd like you to tell me more about him! He was important to you!" Alastor realized that he was a part of her past. And, unfortunately, if he wanted to get to know her, he had to hear all about this Bel character. He knew his jealousy was stupid anyway. The man was long since in the grave. Probably Oblivion, according to her story when they met. He had nothing to fear. She was giving HIM a chance. Not Bel. HIM. That brought some comfort to him. He spinned Selena in the dance and led her closer to him. He hummed along with the music.
"Well, for now. Thank you. For letting me talk to you. For listening. And for the dance."
They had stopped as the last song finished.
"No problem, my dear! As long as it gets you smiling again!" He let go of her hand and adjusted his monocle with a chuckle. She gave him a bright smile. The evidence of tears gone from her face.
"One more dance?" She gave him big pleading eyes. How could he say no?
He chuckled again and bowed. He simultaneously grabbed her hand and placed a kiss on it. A blush coated Selena's cheeks. "One more dance." He snapped to start the music up again. He grabbed her hand and placed his other on her waist. They began to sway to the music. He hummed along. Once the song got more upbeat, he would twirl her or dip her. Earning a giggle as a response. At that moment, she seemed so happy and calm. Not nearly as worn out as she had been. He was happy to see her so rejuvenated. That was when he realized he didn't want this moment to end. To see her so happy and less stressed again, brought out feelings in him he could no longer deny. As the song ended and he brought her close, he placed a swift, chaste kiss to her lips.
Selena was taken aback, but not unhappy with the situation she currently found herself in. His soft kiss ended as quickly as it began. When she looked up at Alastor, he had a blush on his face. He coughed and distanced them. "Sorry about that, dear. It seems I couldn't help myself." His hand began to cover his face. She was certain she was as red as he was. The kiss was so innocent and sweet. He cleared his throat and began to leave. He opened the door and waited. She realized he was waiting on her so she passed through the threshold. Ready to continue whatever mass chaos ensued outside of the comfort of their moment.