From: ccimods	Date: April 13th, 2011 02:13 am (UTC)		(Link)
	8-9

Get out on that dance floor!

	From: redwritinghood	Date: April 13th, 2011 10:58 pm (UTC)		(Link)
	Sibyl/Akio

"Well, doesn't look like we missed much," Sibyl commented as she looked around the room. They were only about an hour late, but it was better this way. It was always a little awkward to be one of the first few there.

A bit self consciously, she tugged at the bottom of her dress with a little wiggle of her legs as she stood beside her date. She was perhaps a bit overdressed for the dance, but as she was there with Akio, she didn't want to disappoint. Despite the fact they were only there together as friends.

"So what will it be, Fox? Drinks, dancing, people watching?" Sibyl turned her brown eyes over at him with a curious look.

	From: akio	Date: April 14th, 2011 12:06 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Sibyl/Akio

Akio was pleased that Sibyl had helped him pick out his outfit, and was even more pleased that she invited him to begin with. He smirked at her comment, loving that she called him 'fox'. "How about a drink to start?" he offered, gesturing toward the refreshment table. He was so nervous and knew that if he danced with her now, he would have two left feet.

	From: redwritinghood	Date: April 14th, 2011 12:25 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Sibyl/Akio

"Good idea," Sibyl replied with a smile. She snatched up his arm and went to pull him off in the direction of the drinks. Not that she needed to pull very hard, as it was his suggestion after all.

Sibyl took a deep breath in those few steps and silently hoped nothing would go wrong. It was pretty much a hope she made every time she was out in public since the fiasco at New Years.

This time, she not only hoped she didn't make a fool of herself by having a spell, she hoped she didn't make a fool of herself with Akio.

	From: akio	Date: April 14th, 2011 03:37 pm (UTC)		(Link)
	Sibyl/Akio

Akio allowed himself to be pulled, inclining his head politely to those he knew. He was so nervous that he was sweating, but thankfully not in any places Sibyl would be touching anytime soon.

As they neared the table, he pulled her to a stop and took the lead. He would never allow a woman to make her own drink - his mother had taught him better. He made them each a cup of juice, handing hers over.

He raised his glass, saluting her. "Here's to a magical evening," he said with a crooked smile and quick wink.

	From: redwritinghood	Date: April 14th, 2011 10:35 pm (UTC)		(Link)
	Sibyl/Akio

She had very little problem standing to the side to allow her friend to get the drinks, and she patiently watched him as he did so. Sibyl often found herself just idly watching him. It was a bad habit she needed to break.

The drink was accepted with a polite word of thanks and she returned the salute with a small smile. "Magical indeed."

Sibyl took a sip and turned her attention to the rest of the hall, leaving the drinks table at her back, though she continued to stand next to Akio. "Let's see who we have around," she looked around for someone they knew, even having to push herself up onto her toes for a moment in an attempt. Then, she pointed. "Ooh, there's Rowan, for one..."

	From: akio	Date: April 14th, 2011 11:21 pm (UTC)		(Link)
	Sibyl/Akio

Akio took a sip from his cup, watching Sibyl from the corner of his eye. He couldn't turn off the feelings he had for her, no more thn he could make himself ride a broomstick. It was a ingrained of his DNA. At her mention of Rowan, he perked up, hoping she didn't take his excitement at seeing a friend as something more. Though, she probably didn't care.

"Would you like to talk to her, or you think she and Keegan need some time together for now?" he asked, glad the three of them had grown close in the last couple of years.

	From: redwritinghood	Date: April 14th, 2011 11:27 pm (UTC)		(Link)
	Sibyl/Akio

Sibyl watched her friend for a moment as she took another sip of her drink. Then, she just shook her head a bit and looked back over at Akio. "Nah, we can bother them later."

A smile spread across her face before she continued. "Besides," the hand without her drink playfully and lightly hit Akio in the arm, "I have yet to pull you out on the dance floor."

	From: akio	Date: April 15th, 2011 10:30 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Sibyl/Akio

He chuckled, trying to relax. "I don't know, Sib. You may not want me stepping all over your toes," he teased, winking. Truthfully, he hadn't danced in a while, having missed the last couple of years of dances... so he really didn't know for sure. But he definitely didn't want to hurt Sibyl, of all people.

"Maybe if it's to something not too fast?" he offered, arching a brow as he looked over at her. It was unnerving how close to his height she was. Thankfully, she had chosen to wear heelless shoes for the evening.

	From: redwritinghood	Date: April 18th, 2011 08:33 pm (UTC)		(Link)
	Sibyl/Akio

Sometimes, being the same height as Akio had its advantages. Sometimes, it didn't. Tonight it didn't in the fact she couldn't wear that pair of cute heels she had sitting in her closet as it would have made her a few inches taller than him. But when it came to resting her arm comfortable on his shoulder, it was perfectly convenient.

"Alright, I'll give you that much. Something not too fast." Sibyl smiled before she finished off her drink and looked back out at the crowd for a moment. "First one that comes on, I'm dragging you out."

	From: akio	Date: April 18th, 2011 11:51 pm (UTC)		(Link)
	Sibyl/Akio

"Deal," he said, draining his drink and chunking it into the trash. He took her empty cup and tossed it as well. Sure enough, the next song slowed down and couple began to come together to slow dance. He could feel his face heating, as he glanced over at Sibyl.

"Looks like it's time," he said softly, taking her hand and leading her a little ways into the dance floor. He was so nervous, but he tried to concentrate on the beat of the song. He placed his hands lightly on her hips and began to sway.

	From: redwritinghood	Date: April 24th, 2011 11:06 pm (UTC)		(Link)
	Sibyl/Akio

She turned and tossed her empty cup into the trash bin. The smile that came over her face when Akio took her hand couldn't be helped and she let him lead her out to the dance floor. It was a better alternative than dragging him out, too.

Sibyl turned once they were on the floor and lightly placed her hands on his shoulders while his own went to her waist. It was easy enough for her to fall into the same sway. "See?" Sibyl kept smiling. "This isn't so bad."

	From: akio	Date: April 25th, 2011 01:38 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Sibyl/Akio

Akio couldn't stop the blush that spread across his cheeks. He was thankful the room was dim, and she may not notice. "No, not too bad," he confirmed, barely above a whisper. His eyes locked with hers as they swayed slowly to the song. He admired her, and he had for years. She was interesting, smart, and beautiful. Any man was a damn fool not to think so.

To break his own feeling of tension that had arisen from holding her even this close, he said, "At least you haven't stepped on my feet yet."

	From: redwritinghood	Date: April 25th, 2011 10:29 pm (UTC)		(Link)
	Sibyl/Akio

It was certainly an advantage for him that she couldn't see the blush in his face,. As curious as she was, she would have asked. At the same time, it was also lucky for her that the lighting was dim enough that he probably couldn't see her own blush as she found herself looking into his eyes.

Sibyl blinked for a moment and glanced down between them, seeing that there was no danger of her stepping on his toes. "True," she grinned playfully and looked back at him, "But I can if you want me to."

	From: akio	Date: April 26th, 2011 02:59 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Sibyl/Akio

"I'd like to keep my toes in tact, but thanks for the offer," he said, giving her a lop-sided grin. He found himself wanting to be closer to her... deciding this space between them was too large. He subtly shifted his hands so they no longer rested on her hips, but a couple of inches back, onto her lower back. They were only marginally closer, but it was enough for now. He hoped the song didn't end too soon. And, if it did, that another slow one played afterward.

"Are you having a good time so far?" he asked, acutely aware of her hands on his neck and the sparkle in her eyes. If he didn't know any better, he would think that she had feelings for him too. But nah... that was impossible. Wasn't it?

	From: redwritinghood	Date: April 28th, 2011 12:12 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Sibyl/Akio

Even though it was only marginally closer than before, Sibyl noticed that as well as the new placement of his hands. She covered the brief moment of nerves with a small laugh that was meant as a response to the well being of his toes.

Sibyl nodded. "Of course I am. And," she briefly moved a hand from around his neck to give him a light poke in the shoulder to emphasize her point before replacing it, "The night is still young."

	From: akio	Date: May 1st, 2011 12:52 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Sibyl/Akio

"So, you're saying I have plenty of time to mess everything up? he teased, arching a brow at her. She was so cute when she teased him, and his heart plummeted with the knowledge that she probably only saw him as a close friend and maybe a brother-type figure. But he wouldn't ruin the mood now. He intended to give her the best dance/ night of her life.

"Besides dancing, what other fun things do you enjoy at these dances?" he asked, pulling her even closer, his eyes darting around for a chaperone. They weren't grinding after all. but he wanted to be even closer to her,

	From: thatmachineboy	Date: April 14th, 2011 12:42 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Casey/Colby

To say that Casey was nervous was an understatement. A severe understatement.

Somehow he had managed to meet Colby in Rienzi's common room to walk with her to the dance. He had even remembered to get her a small and simple corsage at the advice of Vinnie. It wasn't the most formal of dances, but he didn't want to mess up the first time he actually had a date.

Once they were inside, Casey smiled over at Colby, and managed a, "You... look very pretty, by the way," without too much of a stutter. Just a slight hint of pink in his face for the moment.

	From: wantsthesky	Date: April 14th, 2011 02:03 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Casey/Colby

It wasn't like Colby to be so quiet, but her nerves got the better of her and so she was much more subdued than usual. She hadn't been able to come up with a single thing to say other than a mumbled and shy 'thank you' when Casey gave her the corsage.

At his compliment, she blushed and tucked a piece of hair behind her ear. "Thanks, you look pretty handsome, too."

	From: thatmachineboy	Date: April 14th, 2011 11:03 pm (UTC)		(Link)
	Casey/Colby

The smile remained on his face as he looked at her for a moment, before needing to turn his eyes away just a bit. "Yes, well, you p-probably just make me look b-better." Damnit, there was that stuttering again.

In a horrible attempt to cover, Casey glanced around before turning to look back at her. "So how do you want to start the evening off? There's people on the floor, I could go grab us some drinks...?"

	From: almost_famous	Date: April 14th, 2011 11:56 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Brody/Vinnie

Brody was actually pretty impressed with how her dinner had turned out before the dance. Most things she made came out pretty well, but it was actually her first time making her own sauce. It was lucky that spring was coming and she had been able to get all of the fresh vegetables she wanted, and even if it had taken her forty minutes to decide which type of pasta to use, it had all turned out great and Vinnie had seemed to enjoy it. That was the main thing anyway, really.

Entering the dance finally just a while after eight, Brody fiddled slightly with the flower that she had worn in her hair, looking toward Vinnie as they walked. "I bet you wanna dance, I bet you can really bust out the moves," she chided him, smiling fondly. "I bet you even know how to Dougie."

	From: che_bel_viso	Date: April 22nd, 2011 10:22 pm (UTC)		(Link)
	Brody/Vinnie

Vinnie had likewise been impressed with the dinner that Brody had prepared. There was always something about a woman who could cook that made Vinnie feel like he was right at home. There was something about Brody that made him smile too. She was a good friend of his, and he felt very comfortable just talking with her.

Even when it was about dancing. "Baby, you know I wanna do anything you wanna do. I can dance any way you like me to. And yeah, I do." Making a mockingly serious look, and pulling briefly at the lapels of his jacket, he set about actually doing the Dougie for his date's amusement.