Hey everyone! It's been a while since I've written anything, but every time I hear this song I think of Arthur and Ariadne. So I had to write a songfic for it. Hope you enjoy it. I also changed the title of the story and made it a multi chapter instead of a one shot songfic. So if you have to, go ahead and re read the first one. Review please!
Inception isn't mine :(
Hey - Matthew Morrison
I wonder if she's here with someone, a girl like that can get attention I could just go walking her way, all I've got to do is figure out the words I need to say…
It had been over a year since Arthur last saw Ariadne. He had informed her of the no contact rule after the Inception job and reluctantly parted ways with the young, beautiful architect. He had half the mind to stay around and keep an eye on her, but he couldn't bring himself to be like Cobb and break his own rules.
He had promised to give her a call and check up on her, but he got caught up in tying up loose ends with different companies he and Cobb had worked for. He was constantly on the move, never having time to settle down and relax. Now that he finally finished up his work he wanted to get out and do something normal.
Cobb had given Arthur a call and invited him to a dinner party he was having for Miles. The older man was retiring from teaching and Cobb wanted to throw a party for him.
"So what do you say?" Cobb asked. Arthur froze, Ariadne most likely would be there and it would be his chance to do the very thing he had wanted to do since the day he met her.
"I'll be there." Arthur replied.
"Great! I'll see you soon." Cobb gleefully said before hanging up.
Arthur sighed and paced around. He knew it was going to be formal, and he had plenty of suits for it, but he couldn't decide on which one he wanted to wear. Of course he wanted to impress Ariadne.
The flight to Paris was excruciatingly long. He was used to flying, but he had always known what he was going to. He had control of things, but not knowing if Ariadne would be angry with him was driving him close to insanity.
As he prepared for the party he nervously stopped by a flower shop and bought two corsages. One for him and one to give to her.
The party was nice and sophisticated. Everyone was dressed to the nines. Arthur spotted Cobb and happily made his way towards him. Cobb smiled and pulled Arthur into a hug.
"Hey! It's been a while." He greeted.
"Yeah, I've been busy." Arthur rubbed the back of his neck.
"Tying up loose ends?" Cobb asked. Arthur nodded.
"Hey! If it isn't the stick-in-the-mud!" Eames loud voice caused Arthur to freeze. He glared at Cobb when Eames patted him on the back.
"Mr. Eames."
"Oh come on Arthur, that's no way to greet your favorite and imaginative Forger."
"You're not my Forger."
"I'm hurt Arthur. We've worked jobs together, and you don't think of me as your Forger?" Eames placed his hand on his heart and stepped back, but Arthur's attention was lost elsewhere.
Ariadne had walked in wearing a beautiful navy dress. Her hair was up in a messy bun, and a few curly strands were framing her face. Eames and Cobb both turned to see what caught his attention. Cobb grinned and Eames smirked.
"Ah, the lovely architect has arrived." Eames said, trying to urge Arthur over.
Arthur turned. "What?"
"Isn't she looking quite lovely tonight?" Eames motioned towards Ariadne and Arthur turned to hide the redness on his cheeks. Of course Eames would notice her, she was absolutely stunning.
"Are you going to go talk to her?" Cobb asked knowingly. Arthur gulped and nodded.
"Uh yeah." He said, stepping towards her but turning around suddenly. "She isn't here with someone, is she?"
"I don't think so. She said it was just going to be her." Cobb replied. Eames smirked.
"Go on lover boy. Talk to her."
Arthur growled and stepped away from the two men. He pulled at his collar and began to wonder what he'd even say.
…woo ooh, woo ooh I just need an introduction, woo ooh, woo ooh I keep coming up with nothing, woo ooh, woo ooh, why do I lose my voice and choke, when all I wanna say is…
"Alright Arthur, just greet her." He mumbled to himself, her figure getting closer as he approached. She turned around and her eyes widened when she spotted him.
His heart stopped for a moment, unsure if the look was out of anger or surprise. When her mouth turned into a smile he exhaled and smiled back. She walked towards him and suddenly his throat was dry. He gulped and smiled sheepishly.
"Well, if it isn't Mr. Point Man." Ariadne whispered, grinning.
"Hey." Arthur smiled and looked down, mentally cursing himself for the lame greeting.
Ariadne chuckled. "Cat got the tongue?" She teased.
Arthur laughed. "Sorry, it's just been a while."
"It has." Ariadne nodded, waiting for him to keep the conversation going.
"How have you been?"
"Fine. Busy graduating and moving into a new apartment. Yourself?"
"Busy myself actually. This has been the first time in a while since I've been able to enjoy myself." Arthur replied.
"Tell me about it. Finals week was hell." Ariadne groaned, remembering the long hours and lack of sleep.
"I'm sorry I didn't call." Arthur blurted out, snapping his mouth shut afterwards.
Ariadne looked up slowly. "It's ok." She quietly said, her eyes avoiding his.
Arthur cleared his throat. "You want to dance?"
"Oh no!" She exclaimed. Arthur looked down, hurt. "It's just…I don't know how." She admitted.
Arthur smiled. "I'll teach you."
She looked at him uncertainly and carefully took his outstretched hand.
…hey hey I gotta be with you, hey hey, you're beautiful in every, way way, so what I need to say is, hey hey, and change the world in a day…
The words were on the tip of his tongue. He just had to open his mouth and say them, but he couldn't. His nervousness was getting the better of him.
"I should have known you'd be a good dancer." Ariadne mumbled.
Arthur smirked. "It's part of the look."
"The look? Really?" Ariadne raised an eyebrow.
"Every well dressed man should know how to dance." Arthur reasoned.
Ariadne rolled her eyes. "If you say so."
"I do."
They continued to gracefully move across the floor, much to Ariadne's surprise.
"Ariadne I…"
"Well if it isn't our little architect. My you look ravishing. May I have this dance?" Eames asked, gently prying her away from Arthur and pulling her to the middle of the dance floor. Arthur sighed and turned away, bumping into Cobb.
"You know he's just doing this to bother you." Cobb said, grinning.
"It's Eames, of course he is." Arthur replied. "She does look beautiful tonight."
"Did you tell her?"
"Eames stole her away before I could."
"Why don't you skip all the formalities and just ask her out?" Cobb asked.
"I can't."
"Why not?"
"I open my mouth to say it and I lose my voice and choke. I'm never like that."
"Well love does strange things." Cobb smiled as they both turned to watch the Architect and Forger.
"Go steal her back." Cobb pushed Arthur into the dance floor. He grunted and brushed himself off before nudging Ariadne.
…in your eyes I see you're lonely, look at me I want you only, we belong together, this I know, just gotta find the words to tell you so…
"Sorry, but I think I'm going to have to steal her back." Arthur said, bumping Eames away and spinning Ariadne around into his arms. Ariadne giggled.
"Thank you. He's a horrible dancer." She dramatically said.
"Well he's not well dressed." Arthur reasoned playfully.
Ariadne laughed but quickly turned serious. "What's going on Arthur?"
"What do you mean?"
"I mean this. Us. You didn't call. You didn't so much as email me. I can't keep waiting for you and turning away great guys." She said, her eyes locked with his. He could tell she was serious. She was lonely without him. He was missing her just as much as she was him.
"I…"
"Ariadne! You look lovely!" Miles' voice rang through the air. Ariadne smiled widely and let go of Arthur, turning to her professor.
"Miles! It's so good to see you! I'm so glad you waited until I graduated to retire. You're the best teacher I've had." Her eyes shot back to Arthur briefly.
Arthur stood by patiently, his hands behind his back. A thousand curses running through his head at his stupidity.
"Well I couldn't let my best and brightest be taught my anyone less than me." Miles teased. "Did I interrupt something?" Miles asked knowingly, glancing at Arthur.
Ariadne blushed and looked down. "No, you're fine."
"Just be careful." Miles warned before leaning in and kissing her softly on the cheek. "You're like a daughter to me."
Ariadne smiled and nodded. "I can handle myself. Don't worry about me."
Miles chuckled. "I don't think I'll have to. The way he's watching you makes me feel intimidated."
Ariadne turned red again and excused herself. She walked back to Arthur who held out his arm for her. She wrapped her hands around it and walked with him to a table. He pulled out a chair for her and she carefully sat down.
The time Miles was talking to her gave him the chance to think of how to get everything out in the open, sitting down across from her he inhaled deeply, ready to speak.
…I have my lines and story set, you look at me and I forget, thoughts are running through my head, jumbled up and left unsaid…
Her eyes snapped up and she stared at him. Suddenly everything he had ready to say disappeared and the only thing that mattered was her, sitting in front of him, looking at him like that. He shook his head and picked up the glass of wine sitting in front of him, taking a sip to calm his nerves.
She leaned forward and rested her head on her hand, her gaze still lingering on him. He was certain her eyes lingered on his lips. He shifted uncomfortably in his seat and cleared his throat. Her eyes met his again and he sighed. So much for easy.
"Ariadne, you're awesome."
Ariadne raised her eyebrow and burst into a fit of giggles.
"Awesome? Really Arthur? Smooth talking Arthur."
Arthur looked away embarrassed. "I didn't mean for that to come out that way. I actually have a whole list of things I want to say, but they just don't seem to want to come out."
Ariadne turned serious and scooted closer to the table. She reached for his hand and he squeezed hers when it made contact.
"Try."
…woo ooh, woo ooh, I just need an introduction, woo ooh, woo ooh, I keep coming up with nothing, woo ooh, woo ooh, why do I lose my voice and choke, when all I wanna say is, hey hey I gotta be with you, hey hey…
"Those eyes…" Arthur trailed off. Ariadne looked taken aback and looked down.
"They're beautiful. You're just making me a bit nervous." Arthur admitted, squeezing her hand again.
Ariadne looked up from under her eyelids causing Arthur's heart to flutter. He opened his mouth again, ready to tell her just what he wanted to say.
…woo ooh, woo ooh, I just need an introduction, qoo ooh, woo ooh, I keep coming up with nothing, woo ooh, woo ooh, why do I lose my voice and choke, when all I wanna say is, hey hey, so what I need to say is, hey hey, and change the world in a day.
"Ariadne all those weeks getting to know you made me realize my feelings towards you. And all the time apart I spent from you were torturous. I didn't have a chance to call you and it broke me knowing that I broke my promise to you and probably hurt you in the process. But it also helped me realize that I have fallen in love with you. I have to be with you and I don't know if you've heard this enough, but you're beautiful in every way." Arthur finally allowed all of his words and feelings to come out.
Ariadne smiled, her eyes watering up. "Well it's about time you said something." She sniffled and stood up, Arthur following not far after. He pulled her into a hug and rested his cheek on her head.
"I love you too." She whispered, looking up.
"Good." Arthur said, leaning down and capturing her lips with his.
Cobb and Eames watched from a distance, raising their glasses in a toast to a happy future for the two.
Well I hope you enjoyed this :) Any song suggestions you have please let me know! Review!