If you haven't seen this, FIND it and SEE it. It's so good!
I doubt this fits the song really well. But I do like the song and I can imagine it playing n the background of this. Don't hurt me if you hate it.
Dedication: You know who you are.
I was fixing her hair. I wished I hadn't taken the dare. But as smart as I usually am, my pride would not allow me to back down. Especially not now. The sexy, lacey (ew) black dress was on and there was no stopping me. The dance was just about to start. Tucker and Danny would be there to pick me up any minute.
None of us had dates. That wasn't much of a surprise. I was Goth, Tucker was geeky and most people assumed Danny was with me. Yeah… Good Times.
The doorbell rang. I stared at myself in the mirror. My violet eyes stood out and my hair was up in a sloppy, yet sophisticated fashion. So not me. SO not me.
But I did look pretty good…
I got up and headed downstairs before my nerves got the best of me. Tucker and Danny were waiting for me right inside the door. Jeeves must have let them in. M parent weren't home, so they were spared the long lectures of "proper" behavior.
I smiled and decided to put on a bit of a show. I sashayed down the stars, swinging my hips. Tucker grinned at his best friend, obviously holding in laughter. Danny's jaw looked like it was about to it the floor.
I smiled and when I reached the bottom I twirled for them. "You like?" I asked, in my most Paulina-like voice.
Tucker whistled. Danny still looked shocked.
What's the time?
Well it's gotta be close to midnight.
My body's talking to me;
It says "Time for danger"
"Yo, Danny!" I snapped my fingers in front of his face. He didn't even blink, just kept staring at me in my new outfit. It was very creepy, yet kind of flattering.
Tucker grinned. "It won't work. He's in shock at seeing his girlfriend all dolled up."
"He's not my boyfriend!" I hissed. Tucker can really get on my nerves sometimes. He knows I'm trying to get over Danny. Danny shows no interest in me, so there really is no point in me pining after him. And yet Tucker just won't give up. I swear I'm going to have to kill that kid someday.
Danny blinks and comes back to life. "Hi, Sam. You look… great." He mumbles, turning red. I noticed he didn't deny Tucker's girlfriend comment. I decide to stop thinking about it.
There's this thing called "wishful thinking" which I've been a victim of many times in the past. All of those times had to do with Danny. The ring escapade, the time he invited me to the dance, the time he went to the movies with me instead of going to Paulina's party… Not fun.
I shake my head to clear my thoughts. "Come on, guys, let's go. I'm going to need a lot of time for this to work." I walk out the door with my head held high.
It says "I wanna commit a crime.
Wanna be the cause of a fight.
Wanna put on my tight skirt and flirt
With a stranger."
Danny sprinted ahead of me and opened the car door. That's so sweet… Oh, god, Sam. Don't go there. I smile at him and get in the car. Usually I would start telling him off about how sexist that whole thing was, but he wasn't doing it to be polite, or because his parents told him to. He did it because he wanted to see me happy. Oh, god, Sam, don't fall for it again. Don't go there. Please don't make this more complicated than it already is.
He grins right back at me before closing it and climbing into the passengers seat. There he starts to talk about something as Tuck drives. Its so unfair Tucker gets to drive before me. Anyway, Danny starts rambling about something. I answer smiling. It really doesn't matter what we're talking about, because we're just trying to hold our ground, make ourselves feel more comfortable.
I'm not dressed like myself and I think I'm flirting with Danny more than usual and he's flirting back. We shouldn't be doing this. We're just friends and everyone knows it, all this can do is make it awkward. But it feels good and I want this.
I laugh at his comment and reach up to ruffle his hair. He nuzzles my hand like a do and gives me puppy eyes. I laugh and pretend to scratch him behind the ear.
Tucker grins at all this and breaks into our "moment". I feel like ripping his head off. Or kissing his feet from freeing me from this. "Okay, Sam. You know what you have to do?" His eyes are in the mirror, grinning at me. I know what he wants to happen, but it won't.
I roll my eyes and remove my hand from Danny's hair. "Yes, Tucker. I go to the dance without a date and try to get kissed before I leave." I snicker before asking, "Am I allowed to bribe anybody?"
He glares at me. "No. And you can't make lover-boy here your fail-safe."
My cheeks burn and I look out the window. Damn him for knowing that's what I was planning on.
I've had a knack from way back
Of breaking the rules once
I learned the games.
Get up life's too quick.
I know someplace sick
Where this chick'll dance in the flames.
We don't need any money
I always get in for free
You can get in too if you get in with me
My blood starts pumping as we get into the parking lot. A song is playing loudly and the warmth from the people in the gym is felt from here. Balloons and streamers are everywhere, but they are ignored and stepped on as people are drawn to the source of the incredible power.
I feel myself growing giddy, self-assured. I can do this. When Danny tries to grab my hand, I pull away. For the first time it's me turning him down. It's me in demand. I'm going to make the most of it, because Heaven knows school won't be like this tomorrow.
When I enter, there's not some he earthquake, no lightning. I didn't expect there to be. But a few heads turn and I receive my welcome in their wide, surprised eyes. Goth girl looks good. Goth-girl's out tonight.
The song is fast. No surprise. They play very few slow songs in fear of what mischief kids might make.
Surprisingly enough, a guy grabs my hand and pulls me onto the floor and I start dancing with him. I think he's from my geography class, but I'm not sure. I doubt he'll be the one for tonight.
The songs changes and just as fast do my partners. A guy I have never seen before grabs me around the waist. Once again, doubt it. Even if he is kinda cute. But this is good practice. At the end I smile at him, press close and spin away, escaping whomever else fate has lined up for me tonight.
Danny and Tucker are sitting alone along the edges. I smile pityingly before heading over. I ask if either of them wants to dance? My heart's beating in time to the music now and I don't think I would be able to stop whirling if I wanted to. It feels so good.
Let's go out tonight
I have to go out tonight
You wanna play? Let's run away
We won't be back
Before it's New Year's Day
Take me out tonight! Meow!
When I get a wink from the doorman
Do you know how lucky you'll be?
That you're on line with the feline of Avenue B
To call my bluff, a slow song comes on. My eyes widen as I realize what I've proposed and I stumble over my words as I try to revoke the invitation.
But Tucker's already grinning and Danny's already standing up, mumbling slightly.
Whatever. It's my night, after all. I pull him onto the dance floor and put my hands on his shoulders, like I did that time in ninth grade. It's embarrassing how obsessed with him I was then. I bought that song just so I could remember the scene clearer. Now it just feels silly to dance this far apart when the couples around us are pressed close. Like brother and sister at an aunt's wedding.
He seems to have the same idea and pulls me against him. I'm so much shorter than him, I realize. But I conform to his dancing and wrap my arms around his neck. Here's to all the times missed out.
I smile and decide to act out. I run a hand through his hair and pull him close to kiss his cheek. Then I'm suddenly far from him, twirled away. But his scent is on me. My head is in the music and I can't describe it but, damn, does it feel great.
He looks shocked for moment and then pulls me back to him, picking me off my feet. I decide to make him blush and bends backwards over his arm, basically a dip.
He's on my wavelength now and follows my moves. The couples around us make room for our improvisation dancing. We're just having fun I have to tell myself. But it seems to be dangerous fun. Danny's eyes are a little heavy lidded and he's leaning towards me…
No. It can't be like this. It's not allowed. I worked so hard. I pull away. The ended, but we didn't and a fast song comes up. A partner presents himself and I'm only too happy to get away. Danny gives me a searching look but pulls out. I've won and it's powerful.
Let's go out tonight
I have to go out tonight
You wanna prowl
Be my night owl?
Well take my hand we're gonna howl
Out tonight
I go through three songs with different partners. A new song starts and I'm met with Tucker, surprisingly. I smile and pull back a little. He's the one guy I will NOT be practicing on. He's my brother.
"What are you doing?" he hisses.
I keep the beat, but multi-task. "What do you mean?"
"You just totally abandoned Danny out here!" He's just barely dancing, much more caught up with the drama of the situation.
"So?" I ask, my eyes hardening. We both felt something while dancing, but I refuse to act on it. "He's done it to me enough." I can't tell I'm being cruel. I fight my instincts to look where Danny's at. "I just can't, Tucker." I plead. "I tried for so long and I just can't now. He took too much time."
"Are you kidding me?" He can barely keep his voice to a dull roar. The people around us turn to stare. He quiets, seeing the unwanted attention. "He finally gets a clue and you want to abandon him? Sam, you guys are made for each other. You're confusing him, just as he gets a clue!" He's pleading to me now. He's using my weaknesses. He knows my obsession with Danny hasn't fully died and he's trying to get to my soft side.
But Danny doesn't like me. I'm sure.
I finally cross my arms. "What do you want me to do?
In the evening I've got to roam
Can't sleep in the city of neon and chrome
Feels too damn much like home
When the Spanish babies cry!
Eh pulls me close so he can whisper in my ear. We are quite near the same height, thankfully. Some idiot whistles nearby. "Just ask him to dance again and kiss the hell out of him."
I pull back and look at him incredulously. "You have got to be joking."
He shrugs. "I'll let you off the bet."
I weigh my options. I could see one of my best friends and potential boyfriend be miserable on the sidelines as I try to find a make out partner. Or I could kill to birds with one stone by making my unhappy friend/potential boyfriend my make out partner. But that would mean sacrificing my pride.
I sighed. I had made up my mind about whom I would kiss the moment I got into the car. Damn it all.
I headed over to my obsession, kicking myself mentally the entire way.
So let's find a bar
So dark we forget who we are
Where all the scars from the
Nevers and maybes die!
I took a deep breath and asked, "Danny, do you want to dance?" A slow song started. Of course. I'm starting to wonder if Tucker's controlling it or something.
He gives me an incredulous look. "Are you going to mess with me again?" He says, keeping a straight face. But his eyes dance. I love his eyes.
I considered it and then shook my head. "I doubt it." He grinned and stood u to take my hand and pull me out to the dance floor again. Why haven't I been the one to pull him out is my question. But oh well.
We resume he position we had before all the weirdness started. Me pressed against him. I rest my forehead on the side of his neck and he stiffens before relaxing slowly. I'm in power again and it's great. I get back into the music, but Danny's still distracting me. He's holding me so close; I think I can feel his heart beat.
I feel this weird thrum. Like this is how things are meant to be. Like we're doing something right by finally acting like we like each other.
Let's go out tonight uh-huh
I have to go out tonight
You're sweet wanna hit the street?
Wanna wail at the moon like a cat in heat?
Just take me out tonight
The time to act is now. Deep breathe. "Danny?" I have to pull back a little to look at him.
His arms loosen reluctantly. I miss them. It was nice to held. "Yeah?" He asks. His voice is low and husky. Really sexy. Focus, Sam.
It actually didn't take much focusing. I just pulled his head down and kissed him. He seemed shocked and then relaxed into it.
Wow, did that feel good.
Please take me out tonight
Don't forsake me - out tonight
I'll let you make me - out tonight
Tonight - tonight - tonight!
