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Outlaw Star: All in the Name of Love
Chapter 4: Part 3
Gene took another drink while watching Mel and Jim dancing. 'So that's what they called dancing in the 20th century, weird.'
''Do you find this as hard to bear as I do?'' A soft feminine voice said next to him.
Gene looked to see a tall, leggy blonde leaning on the bar next to him. ''Probably even more so.'' He replied while taking another sip.
''Let me guess, friend of yours thought it would be fun coming to a club like this.''
''Something like that.'' He took another drink.
''Hi, my name is Mindy.'' She extended her hand. Gene stood up straight, taking her hand into his. ''Hi Mindy my name's…"
"Everyone on this planet, let alone this town, knows your name, Gene Starwind. You're the outlaw that took on over 20,000 criminals and won."
"Well I had a lot of help."
"Don't be modest. You're a hero in this town, on this planet."
"There isn't a single woman in this town that wouldn't give everything they have just too be with you right now." She whispered seductively. Gene found he had to lean toward her to hear what she was saying. In doing so he got a good whiff of her perfume and an eye full of cleavage. This didn't go unnoticed by Mindy who smiled up at him; Gene returned the smile. But Mindy wasn't the only one to notice. From the dance floor Melfina could see Gene talking to some blonde.
'Even when I'm around Gene? Even when I'm around?' Sadness crossed her face.
"This music's really pretty good, don't you think Mel?" Jim asked unaware of what Melfina just saw.
"Yeah, I like it too," Melfina painted on a smile and kept on dancing.
"I'll tell you something,
I think you'll understand,
When I say that something,
I want to hold your hand,
I wanna hold your ha-an-and,
I wanna hold your hand."
"What kind of dancing is that?" Aisha asked out loud. Seeing most every one on the dance floor change how they were dancing when the song changed.
"Its called Go-Go dancing." Replied a tall dark haired guy dressed very similarly as the band, "it goes like this." He hopped from one foot to the other in beat with the music and waved his arm in front of him except when the band clapped, then he clapped as well. "Get it?"
"Got it!" Aisha began imitating him perfectly. "See Jim, Melfina," Aisha showed them. They had been paying attention when the guy was showing Aisha so they had the idea already but they weren't nearly as fluid and smooth as Aisha was.
"This is fun!" Aisha exclaimed.
Jim and Melfina agreed but out of the corner of her eye Melfina saw Gene heading up a flight of stairs. Along the second floor balcony she could see doors with numbers on them, 'Bed rooms, just like the ones at the clubs back home that Gene likes to go to.' Melfina wanted to break down and cry, she wanted to run back to the ship and lock herself in her room and never come out. But she did her very best to keep it all in. 'It wouldn't be fair to Jim and Aisha,' she looked at both of them. 'Their having such a good time. I don't want to spoil it for them.' So she forced a smile on her face and kept on dancing.
In room 2D, the music could still be heard clear as day through the paper-thin walls. Gene and Mindy were into some heavy kissing. Gene's tongue exploring every inch of Mindy's mouth. He had her dress half off and was pinching one nipple with one hand while forcing her dress passed her ass with the other. For her part Mindy had pulled his shirt up revealing Gene's chiseled abs and broad chest. Not wanting his hands to leave her body she gave up on the shirt and started undoing his pants.
Gene skillfully pulled off Mindy's dress and panties all at once; she scooted up on the bed and lied flat on her back, spreading her legs invitingly. "Get undressed and fuck my brains out." She said through hooded eyes while licking her index finger using it as a phallic symbol.
Gene smiled down at her and pulled his shirt off, he started undoing his pants when the band started playing a different song.
She loves you, - yea, yea, yea
She loves you, - yea, yea, yea
You think you lost your love,
Well I saw her yesterday-ay,
It's you she's thinking of,
And she told me what to say-ay,
She said she loves you,
And you know you should be glad, woow
She loves you - yea, yea, yea
She loves you - yea, yea, yea
With a love like that,
You know you should be glad,
With a love like that,
You know you should be glad…
Listening to the lyrics of the song for the first time, Gene hung his head.
'What am I doing?' He asked himself ' Well it's not too late,' he concluded.
He quickly redid his pants and grabbed his shirt, slipping it back on.
"Gene, what are you doing?" Mindy asked, sitting upright, surprised by Gene's actions.
"I'm sorry Mindy. If this had been another time, another place perhaps but I have someone downstairs who loves me and I think I love her too. I can't blow this, not this time. You're a really hot babe. Maybe in another life." With that Gene walked out the door.
"Gene Starwind!" Mindy screamed, her face flush. "Arrrrrr!!!" She threw herself back onto the bed, banging her arms and legs against it.
Melfina's back was to the stairway so she didn't see Gene come up behind her. He placed his hand on her shoulder.
"Auu!" She turned around startled but quickly recovered.
"Gene!" She smiled, realizing that there wasn't enough time between when she saw him head up the stairs till now for him to have done much of anything.
"Jim," he looked over her shoulder, to his partner. "mind if I cut in?"
"Not at all Gene." Jim turned toward Aisha who was sort of dancing with a tall dark-haired guy.
"Aisha, wanna dance?" Jim asked
"Sure," Aisha turned toward Jim and continued dancing. Gene placed his arms around Melfina; dancing at a much slower pace while, "He Loves You" was still playing.
"I thought you didn't want to dance?" Melfina stated
"I was just waiting for the right song." Gene smiled
"What happened to your blonde friend?" Melfina asked with a serious expression on her face.
"Oh, you saw that?" Gene responded with surprise in his voice. "Sorry about that."
"Sorry you went upstairs or sorry that I saw you go upstairs?" She said with a hint of sadness in her voice.
Gene paused for a moment. "Both, I'm sorry I even thought of going upstairs with anybody but you and I'm sorry you had to see me go upstairs with someone else. I can only imagine how it made you feel."
"I was upset, but I didn't want to ruin the evening for Jim and Aisha." She replied with a weak smile.
Gene smiled and shook his head. "That's what's so amazing about you Melfina, you always put other peoples feelings before your own. I don't think I've ever met a more selfless person. You really are amazing." Gene stroked her cheek gently. Melfina blushed and stared down at his chest unable to handle the power of Gene's gaze.
The song finally ended and another started up. "Come on Gene dance. Like this," she should him how to go-go dance.
Gene raised an eyebrow and looked at Melfina as if she had lost her mind, but gradually a smile crossed his face as he saw how happy she looked. "Oh, what the hell." And he joined in.
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"Thank you, thank you ladies and gentlemen. Now don't go away. We're just taking a short brake and we'll be right back." John said removing his guitar strap. The other three members of the band came up to him. They spoke briefly then Paul jumped off stage and headed toward the bar.
Gene, Melfina, Jim and Aisha were already at the bar enjoying a drink and a laugh.
"And you two didn't want to come in here," teased Melfina.
"Who knew something so old could be so much fun," responded Aisha.
"So how are you enjoying the show so far?" Paul asked as he came up in front of them.
"It's wonderful! You guys are really good." Melfina responded.
"Yeah, I haven't had this much fun, well in a while." Aisha added.
"Yeah!" threw in Jim.
Paul nodded his head obviously pleased by their reaction. "And what about you Gene? Have you been enjoying the show as well?"
"Well, I've got to say it's a lot better than I thought it would be. Yeah I'd say I'm enjoying it," Gene gave Paul the thumbs up.
"That's what we like to hare." Paul smiled. "Aisha, do you have a moment?"
"Ugh?"
"The Lads and I would like to ask a favor."
"Ugh, sure, what is it?" She set her drink down.
"Well, would come this way please, so we can talk?"
"Okay, see you guys in a few minutes."
Watching Aisha and Paul walk off to a room next to the stage, Jim inquired, "What do you suppose they want with Aisha?" Gene just shrugged.
"Maybe they what her to dance on stage with them," Melfina speculated.
"You think so?" Jim replied.
"Sure, she's a natural dancer. And the way she moves, very seductive. Don't you think so Gene." Melfina asked.
Gene's eyes shot up from under his drink.
"I wouldn't know Melfina, I was too busy watching your sexy moves." He gave her a crooked smile. Mel gave Gene back a half grin that said, "Yeah! Sure!" without needing a word. Gene leaned over and kissed Mel on the cheek. Her smile changed from one of suspicion to one of genuine affection.
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AN: Plenty more fun at the club to come. Be sure to enjoy the brevity now. Things will get much more serious later.
By the way, thank you for your comments and reviews. I was beginning to wonder if anyone was even reading this story. Thanks for letting me know that it is being read and enjoyed.
A. Amishi