Stretch on Into Infinity
By SMYGO4EVA
"Shall we dance?"
Michiru looked up from her glass of champagne, to see Haruka, dressed immaculately in her suit, her hand outstretched, waiting for an answer.
For only a moment, it was as if they were the only ones in the ballroom.
Smiling, Michiru stood up from her seat, her dark blue dress glittering in the light, the chandelier high above them, and she took Haruka's hand with her own.
"I would be most honored, Haruka."
Haruka smiled, her eyes twinkling, and Michiru could not help the small grin on her face as they walked together to the middle of the ballroom, amongst many other couples. They were off in their own worlds as the music played, strings and percussion as their guide.
"It looks like we have some competition," Haruka spoke as they moved closer, their steps in tune and in perfect harmony.
"Indeed, we just have to stand out more," Michiru replied, her voice soft as she guided Haruka's hand to the small of her back, bringing them even closer.
She leaned in closer, so that her mouth was close to Haruka's ear. "In the meantime, just focus on me, alright? It's just you and me, Haruka," She asked, a coy tone in her voice.
Haruka nodded, no need for words this time.
They knew the dance by heart, they practiced enough times; forward, side, together, back, side together.
Their hands clasped, their movements precise, and in perfect sync, the steps practically muscle memory.
At the corner of her eye, Michiru saw herself and Haruka dancing in the gilded mirror, the ballroom more spacious now.
The time for their special move was now.
"It's almost time, are you ready?"
"Yes, yes I am."
"I've got you, it's alright," Haruka reassured, murmuring.
Without further ado, she moved to dip Michiru, her hair almost touching the ground. Michiru let out a shaky breath, her face pink, and she grasped onto Haruka tightly, feeling all the more exhilarated. Haruka swooned forward, their hands together, and she gently pulled Michiru upright, back on her feet.
They moved together, forward, side, together, back, side, together, and glide.
Their feet on the ground, Haruka and Michiru finished with their dance together. Winded but satisfied, they turned to see themselves right in the very middle of the room.
The rest of the couples who had danced before, they had stopped; they were just watching them with both awe and wonder, and then they broke into applause.
"You never cease to amaze." Haruka said with a light chuckle, and a kiss on her wife's hand.
"Oh, I'm well aware of that," Michiru replied, smiling, letting out a soft laugh.
This was not the first time they danced together, and this was not to be the last.