Chapter Nine: Careless Whisper

Author's note- okay, I know that wham! is über-cheesy but I really like this song and I think it totally fits EJami. If you have it, give it a listen while reading this chapter. By the way, has anyone done a montage to this song? *hint hint*

Sami hears Lucas clear his throat and looks at him. He seems to be staring at something and she follows his gaze. It's EJ, walking toward their table. As he crosses the room everyone turns to stare at him, waiting to see what's about to happen. EJ bows slightly when he reaches the happy couple, and holds his hand out to Sami. "May I claim this dance, darling, for old time's sake?" Sami feels Lucas' agitation and whispers to him to not make a scene. She offers her hand to EJ, although she looks anything but pleased at being addressed by him. He leads her to the dance floor; the other couples fall back- they'd much rather watch them than dance themselves.

I feel so unsure, as I take your hand and lead you to the dance floor
As the music dies, something in your eyes calls to mind the silver screen
And all its sad goodbyes

Sami and EJ keep their eyes locked as they dance together, both thinking of the first dance they ever shared. "You know," Sami says, "I already knew how to tango." EJ chuckles slightly. "Yes, my dear. I knew."

I'm never gonna dance again, guilty feet I've got no rhythm
Though it's easy to pretend, I know you're not a fool
Should have known better than to cheat a friend, wasted chance that I've been given
So I'm never gonna dance again, the way I dance with you

Everyone at the party watches EJ and Sami dance together. Even if they attempted to hide it, which they aren't, it was obvious that their bodies were meant to move together.

Time can never mend the careless whispers of a good friend
To the heart and mind, ignorance is kind
There's no comfort in the truth; pain is all you'll find

"Samantha, I want you to know that no matter what happens tonight, I regret nothing. I love you. I'd do anything for you." Tears swim in EJ's eyes and are already streaming down Sami's face. "Don't be afraid, Samantha, I would willingly give my life for you."

Tonight the music seems so loud, I wish that we could lose this crowd
Maybe it's better this way, we'd hurt each other with the things we want to say
We could have been so good together, we could have lived this dance forever
But now who's gonna dance with me?
Please stay

Lucas watches EJ dance with Sami and grows more and more irritated. He grabs Sami's unfinished glass of champagne and downs it. "Why is she letting him force her to dance with him?" he wonders, totally oblivious to how perfectly she fits in EJ's arms. He leaves his seat and walks towards the dance floor.

Now that you've gone
Is what I did so wrong, you had to leave me alone?

EJ and Sami stop dancing and stand still on the dance floor. He traces the outline of her face with his thumb. The two seem completely lost in each other as Lucas stands almost directly behind them. "EJ, we will always be together. I could not live without you. If we cannot be together in this life, then we will be together in eternity. I love you more than anything." EJ leans into her, hovering centimeters above her face. Just as he's about to kiss her, Sami is pried from his arms. "So, you love EJ, do you?" Lucas shouts loudly, throwing Sami behind him while he turns to face EJ.