It was just a bit of dancing, it couldn't harm anyone…could it? That was what was running through Serena's head as Nate twirled her around the dance floor. They had been doing this for hours now, and they were the only two left in the restaurant, but still they danced as if time hadn't passed. As he pulled her back to him he smiled as he looked at her.
"Have I told you how beautiful you look tonight Serena," he whispered as they moved.
The blond giggled lightly, "several times now Nate, and I've always countered it with how handsome you look."
He smiled at her and reached his hand up, "as beautiful as you may look," he said pulling her hair down, "I've always preferred when you're hair was down. It's one of the things I love most about you."
Serena's eyes glanced up at him sharply, "love?"
Nate nodded slowly, "I love you Serena…I always have."
Looking at him for a moment she paused and swallowed, "I love you too Nate."
The two continued dancing, holding each other close before they were kicked out of the restaurant and forced to go back to the apartment they were surprised to find empty. So, the two simply changed out of their evening wear and into their pajamas, deciding merely to cuddle in bed together, both of them not wanting the night to end. Neither wanted to be reminded that there was someone else waiting for them.