High heels, of course. Black knee-high leather boots, not the ones she used to wear when battling, but clearly designed for going out. Elegance, that is the word. Unfortunately, this wasn't all she was wearing; a tight black mini skirt emphasized some of her most sexy parts, accompanied by a top that was as tight, as black and as leather as the boots and the skirt.
"Uh... Gothic, huh?" I said, as soon as I had recovered enough to be able to breathe again.
She gave me a sultry look, which made me swallow heavily.
"You have a problem with that?" she asked.
"Uh no, absolutely," I replied quickly. "So, then, shall we?"
I glanced out through the window, seeing Luca already underneath us. Then I turned back to Paine, smiling faintly. We descended the stairs together, and I walked behind her, which allowed me a good view of her -- oh well.
We stood on one of the docks that surrounded Luca. The summer was approaching its end now, and though the days were still warm, the nights began to be chilly. I assumed Paine was feeling cold in her mini outfit, and suggested we'd get in the nearest bar we see. She seemed suspicious.
"Why?" she asked. "It's probably going to be some filthy harbor pub."
I could already hear her say she wasn't the least bit cold. Problems admitting weakness? Hell no.
"Um...just, just come on!" I said, and began walking towards the city itself.
Fortunately, the first bar we encountered was a stylish-looking nightclub called Yzeè. The outside of the building was light blue and white, giving a frosty expression right away. On the wall there was a huge graffiti that pictured us a naked Shiva. I would probably have just passed the offer, thinking it was some porn club, if the graffiti hadn't been so stylish and covering all the critical areas with the arms and legs.
"Care to give that one a shot?" I asked Paine.
"Well yeah, why not walk up to Mt. Gagazet and party?" she replied, sounding ironic.
"Um, well, if you prefer someplace else we can always..." I started, but got interrupted by a small and unbelievably sexy laugh.
"No. It's all right, honestly," she said, and so we entered the club.
The music was loud, and I could feel the bass deep inside my chest. The pulsing lights made me feel a bit light-headed, even though I hadn't drunk anything yet. Paine made her way to the bar straight away, and of course I followed – but seriously, I was going to dance tonight. With the lady of my dreams? Maybe.
We sat on stools and I let her order. Over the music, I couldn't even hear what she said to the bartender. Soon a glass appeared in front of me, a glass full of blue liquid.
"What is this?" I shouted to Paine, and still had to repeat it until she heard me.
"Taste it. You'll love it," she replied.
I glanced at the beer she had ordered herself.
"What about you? I'll love it and you don't?"
She shot me a brief glance, and I shrugged. Might aswell try it. And, preparing myself for everything I could imagine, I lifted the glass on my lips and drank it all at once. The liquid burned its way down to my stomach, but yet it felt good. The taste was sweet, perhaps a little lemon in it, and by now I could tell the alcohol would soon have an effect on me.
"Ooh, sweetheart, how did you know I like lemon?" I thanked Paine, who just shrugged.
"I've been around," she replied, and I was so happy to hear it hadn't been just a wild guess.
I bounced up from my stool.
"Hey, let's go dancing!" I suggested. I didn't give her a chance to object, I practically dragged her to the dance floor with me. At first she seemed hesitant, but then proved to be a magnificent dancer all the way. And I had thought perfect women do not exist.
After four or five songs of completely lunatic jumping and bouncing around, the DJ decided to play a slow song for a change. Paine didn't even ask me anything, she just turned around to leave. I quickly grabbed her arm, pulling her back closer to me.
"Not so fast," I said and hoping to sound playful, "Come on, please don't go, I was just starting to have fun and all..."
Paine glanced around. Happy couples leaning on each other everywhere.
"Um, I'm not sure..." she started.
"Please, this song is my favorite...?" I begged. Get your act together, you sound pathetic, I said to myself. And yet I stared at Paine with begging puppy eyes.
After what seemed like an eternity, she sighed and grabbed my arm.
"Just this once, OK?" she said glancing around again as if to assure no one saw her.
I felt like bouncing straight up to heaven. I put my arms around her waist and pulled her close. To my great surprise, she didn't seem too tense, though she tried to keep some distance still and not literally lean against me. It felt good to have her body this close, to feel the warmth and realise the fact she was so much taller than me, especially with those high heels. I breathed in her perfume, and the world seemed to cease to exist around me. Now this is what I consider heaven.
The beat changed, it got more rapid. I would never have wanted to wake up, but of course I had to. I reluctantly let go of Paine, throwing a quick glance in her burgundy eyes, not knowing what did I wish to find. I saw only confusion, maybe due to the beer, dancing and lights, maybe only because of me. How could I know, when she would never speak about her feelings or anything about herself.
She went to the bar, and I followed her without a word. She ordered another beer, and asked if I wanted something. I shook my head, knowing that alcohol did not suit me. I always began talking too much and say ridiculous things when drunk. She shrugged and sipped her beer. I just sat there, looking around and stealing glimpses of Paine's profile whenever possible, but trying not to show it.
"If you wanna go dancing, go ahead," she said, not looking at me.
Was it only my imagination or had the situation became awkward?
"No," I said and shook my head. "These lights are giving me a headache. Care to go for a walk?" I suggested.
Paine finished her beer with one big gulp.
"Yeah, why not," she said, sounding like she couldn't care less.
We proceeded to the front door, and I sealed my coat more tightly around me. A walk on the docks of Luca can be pretty chilly, especially when it's fall.
A/N: You finally got your lemon xD In her drink at least... Well you can't blame me, Paine offered her liquid with lemon, that's sexy huh?