Chapter 9: Dance the Night Away
And with the click of a button, the melody of Dearly Beloved began to play across the air, and Roxas took Namine's hand into his.
"Remember how I asked you for a date?" He asked, looking into her sparkling eyes. "Well.. This is it!" he grinned happily, sliding his other hand behind her waist.
She gazed into his eyes like he was a present from heaven, and her heart continued pounding in her chest. He took the first step, and they waltzed across the plains, laughing from the excitement in their hearts.
"By the way, you guys were totally late!" Roxas yelled into the distance, addressing his two friends behind the corner. "You made me call for drastic measures at the beginning of all this." He muttered under his breath.
Namine giggled in response, as they swerved along the bridge, and spun by grassy meadows.
"You're beautiful," continued Roxas, looping Namine into his arms. She stretched her arm out gracefully to her side, and completed the end of the dance.
Unable to resist, he gripped tightly around her waist, and pressed his lips onto hers once more. She accepted his desires, and fully enjoyed the moment, as she brought her chest closer into his. He kissed her in rhythm, sliding his arms along her back, and moving from her lips to her neck— until he realized he'd gone too far, and pulled himself away.
"Sorry about that," he whispered with eyes closed, still sweating from the heat of the moment. He struggled to catch his breath and embraced her in his arms, as her face turned pink as a rose.
"Dinner?" he offered casually.
"I'd love to." She answered nervously, taking hold of the hand in front of her.
He led her up the steps, and into the light under the roof of the gazebo. She took a seat at the table in the center, where a candlelit dinner was set for two.
"And whose lovely idea was this?" She asked.
"Oh, just an old pal of Sora's," He said, rubbing the back of his head. He laid a burgundy napkin over his lap, and prepped for a toast with his date.
"Hmph. And don't you forget it," said Riku, with his arms folded firmly across his chest. He was propped against a tree behind the gazebo, where he was watching the couple from a distance.
"Forget what?" beamed a playful Xion, who teleported to his side.
"Just the… hey, wait a sec!" He yelled, lifting an eyebrow on the spot. "How did you—?" He began, his face contorted in shock.
But just before he finished his sentence, she took control of his arms, and twirled them around in front of her.
"Dance with me, Riku?" she begged childishly. "I promise I'll call you sexy," she teased.
His face had turned an entire shade redder, and he attempted to halt her arms.
"Only… if you promise something else," he said sternly.
"Anything," she smiled, tugging at his arms.
"That you won't call me sexy," he grinned, pulling her close to his chest.
But she bit her lip and looked anxious.
"—Cause there'd be… no need?" he sighed.
He bowed humbly to make things clearer, and took her hand in his. "It'd be my pleasure to have this dance," He said holding his position, as he brought her hand to his lips.
They danced into the night, while Nam and Roxas enjoyed each other's company, chatting and laughing beneath the roof.
A/N: There you have it. ^^; Did you enjoy the story? Feel free to let me know if there's anything you'd have preferred, or if you want to see another story like this. Currently thinking of ideas for love triangles in my next one, but I think I'll spend more time on the plot next time (especially after all the difficulty I had messing around with this one). Your reviews have always been appreciated so much. Thanks so much for reading!
Kairi: Yeah! Thank you, readers! Don't you agree they're awesome, Namine?
Namine: I, um… well, yes I do…
Roxas: *takes Namine's hand* I couldn't have said it better. :D
Riku: Well- forget you guys, I'm all about the author. She didn't leave me stranded on the floor. :]
Xion: But it had nothing to do with her! It was all just my mystical powers! Gooo Oblivion Academyyy!
Axel: But I just got stuck in the background at the end. *sigh* Not that I need any help to get girls…
Sora: Well, I wouldn't say it's the end of our story *beams cheesily* I'm sure she'll write something again.
Kinoka: *snicker-snickers* … *eats more chocolate* All in due time, my friends. ^^;