Show us mere mortals how the gods dance

The party was great. Everyone was enjoying the music, snacks and drinks. A lot of people were dancing and the others relived the championship game. The football players were in high demand, everybody wanted to revel in their victory and fame. Everybody wanted to hear their story. When Mike and Tina come in the party was already in full swing. They got in nearly undetected. Just a few Glee members saw them come in. Mike and Tina then went to sit in the stands. Mercedes, Rachel, Kurt and Blaine immediately came to sit with them. After they had installed themselves Mike and Blaine left to get some drinks. "so did he take good care of you? How are you feeling?" Mercedes asked as soon as the two boys had left. Tina laughed: "Calm down 'Cedes. Mike gave me an amazing massage, he's really good with his hands."

"You started without us." Santana said as she Brittany and Quinn sat down. "Who is really good with his hands?"

"Mike, obviously." Kurt said. The girls giggled, all a little giddy. "Well anyway, he learned to give massages after I had and he's really good. I always feel amazing after he's given me a backrub." Tina explained.

"A backrub? Is that what they call it nowadays?" Santana said, wiggling her eyebrows.

"Santana!... Well anyway, I feel a lot better, but I'm still sore and unbelievably tired. But I'm hoping the tiredness will go down a little during the party." Tina replied. "Just come dancing, that'll give you lots of energy." Brittany said, barely sitting still. "I think I'm going to pass on dancing today. Although I wouldn't mind a little slow dance to snuggle up to Mike." The girls and Kurt giggled again. "What's funny?" Mike asked walking up the stands to the group, handing Tina her coke. "She wants to snuggle with you." Santana said, getting up. "So I'll let you two get your Asian snuggle on. Come on Britt, time to show those people what dancing is."

"Hang on, we're coming too. Come on Kurt." Blaine said, holding his hand out. Kurt looked at Mercedes and Rachel, who just gestured for him to go with Blaine. Tina leaned back in to Mike watching them go and then taking in the gym. Rachel was obviously doing it also: "Look at our guys. They look so proud." Finn and Sam were at the center of a group girls and football players, beaming. Puck was talking to some other football players, his arm flung over Laurens shoulder. Artie was happy and smiling behind his dj-booth. "You're right Rachel. It seems like it really helped." Mercedes commented, keeping her eye on Kurt and Blaine.

Soon a group had also gathered around Mike and Tina. Coach Beiste and mr. Shue were the first to come and have a quick word with the couple. The students quickly figured out that Mike was going nowhere, while Tina laid in his arms. So the students who wanted to hear Mikes story came to the couple. While the boys gathered specifically around Mike, the girls were all curious about Tina's story, wanting to know how it had felt playing the game and getting tackled. After quite some time of holding court in the stands Tina felt Mike getting anxious. "Mike, if you want to dance, then go ahead and show your moves on the dancefloor. I have enough people here to keep me company." She encouraged him. "You are sure you don't want to dance? You love it."

"Mike! I'm still sore, no I'll sit this one out. Or, well, a slower dance I would like to do." Tina admitted.

"I'll wait." Mike said, hugging Tina closer to him. "No, go ahead and celebrate." Tina practically shoved him off the stands, Mike just smiled and kissed her: "I'll come and get you for the first slow dance." Tina nodded and fondly watched Mike bounce off to the dance floor. The people surrounding her continued with their conversations, but Tina was only focused on Mike. As always watching him dance made her love him more. The joy she saw on his face warmed her, this was who Mike was and who she loved.

After a couple of songs Arrie took the mic: "Okay everybody, before we slow things down for the couples, we have to see how dancing together is really done. Mike, why don't you ask your lady down here and show us mere mortals how the gods dance." Tina saw Mike making his way to her, she had to keep herself from laughing at Arties antics. "I heard she forbad fast routines so I'll find you a nice romantic tune." Artie continues as he turned the volume down. The lights dimmed and Tina saw only Mike holding his hand out for her. Acutely aware of her Glee friends, especially the girls, watching closely, probably oohing and ahhing in their minds, Tina gently placed her hand in Mike's. The people on the dancefloor backed away as they took the center and then Tina heard the first notes of Beauty and the Beast. Artie was one of the few people who knew that she and Mike were taking ballroom classes together. Before she really had time to think about everything, Mike was leading her into a beautiful waltz. As always in dancing he was very confident and lead her softly in the dance steps. As they waltzed and he spinned her, dipped her and lifted her everyone else seized to matter. It was just Mike and her sharing what they loved.

As the last notes of the song filled the hall Mike dipped as he had done a year ago during 'Dream a little dream'. And like that moment back then Tina was mesmerized by Mikes warm brown eyes and the love and caring in them, but this time that didn't surprised or confused her. This time she enjoyed it. And unlike last time Mike could nan dd id give her the loving kiss he wanted to give her then. The kiss was short and sweet and then Mike lifter her out of the dip. This somehow broke the spell they had cast over the present people and the students and teachers applauded and cheered for the couple until Artie urged the student to join them and put on the next song. Mike and Tina still with their arms around each other moved with the music: "That was beautiful Mike, I loved it."

"Me too Tina. Those lessons really paid off." Tina hummed and then closed her eyes to enjoy the rest of the dance.