A/N: So this week's inspiration is dancing. The first thought when I saw the word "throat" was Cheetah Girls 2. I know, I'm weird. Anyway, please read and review! Thanks!

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It takes two to tango or so the saying goes. But I didn't think that we literally had to tango.

"This is stupid," I voiced my opinion under my breath. My body locked up in fear as a hand rested on my mid-back and the other one in my outstretched hand that was away from my side.

"Come on, relax. When you're performing an art like this, it has to be fluid and you're not being fluid right now," the Ox chided me with a small smile.

"Don't you see something wrong with this picture?" I forced my words out.

"What picture are you talking about, kitten?" He was so smug about this!

". . . The idea of two guys dancing tango together. You don't find that disgusting and not normal? If you hadn't noticed, tango is a dance that's supposed to be romantic between a man and a woman. If people were to see this -!"

"Hey, calm down, kitten. Just remember that we're cousins. Everyone here knows that, so why are you being so ashamed?" the Cow wondered.

"Because . . ." I flushed under the scrutiny gaze of my younger cousin.

"Because . . ." Haru prodded.

"It's not normal," I replied after a while. Haru sighed,

"Okay, it's not. But we're partners in this and you can't really do these type of dances alone."

I was stuck and he was right.

"Fine."

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The upbeat music began and the whole dance studio was alive. Pairs of dancers were all around us, holding their partners tight. I was still a little tense about this.

"Everyone get ready!" our dance teacher announced. Haru drew me tighter towards his body. I gasped at the closeness.

"Oi!" I hissed. But the cow didn't listen. I took a step back and he took a step forward, following me as I immersed myself into the music. I let my body relax, feeling the rhythm flowing through me from my fingertips all the way down to my toes. In one instance, where I had my back against his front, I felt a light kiss on my throat that I had exposed. I twitched with anger and stomped on the Ox's toes. I smiled when he stumbled slightly.

When the music was over, I turned to my dance partner,

"What the hell was that?"

"A kiss," the Cow answered truthfully.

"Was that part of the dance?" I glowered. Haru shrugged,

"It should be."

"You . . ."

"I couldn't help it. You were baring your neck to me and I took the chance. Who knows when I'll get the opportunity again?" the Ox said smoothly.

"You won't! So get another partner! I quit!" I shouted, storming out of the dance studio.

"Would you rather risk having our secret exposed? If it's not you, the teacher will pair me with a girl. You know I need this credit. So, will you please continue to be my partner? I'll try not to touch you inappropriately," Haru replied following after me. I stopped and glared back at the Ox,

"Promise. You have to promise."

"I can't," the Cow said after a while. I narrowed my eyes,

"And why not?"

"Because I can't control myself around you."

I bit my lip in frustration and regret, "Whatever."

"Thanks, my kitten."

"Tch."

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A/N: A very weird ending, forgive me. Oh! If you haven't noticed, I changed the theme for the letter C. Instead of Cheek, I changed it to Chin instead. I have my reason known on that page. So get over there! Also, the original version of "S Is For Shoulder" will be up sometime this week. Just a heads up!