Soul Searching

Majestic moves.

"Looking for you." I say sweetly.

"Good," he smiles. James drags me out to the dance floor.

There's a slow song on, so we start swaying to the music. I swear I heard him in my head telling me how sexy I looked, but I think it's just the booze speaking in mysterious ways. He has his arms wrapped around me so tight, making me feel secure and safe. As the song ends, he kisses my cheek. Shocked, I look up at him as he smiles back at me. He holds out his hand, and I take it in a heartbeat as we make our way back up to the bar. Ordering two more drinks each, we chug them down. I'm feeling pretty damn good about myself right now. After James finishes the last sip and sets down his glass, I grab his hand and pull him out to the dance floor.

I start dirty dancing on him as he's holding my hips and moving with the beat. And then a song that I consider to be my absolute favorite song to dance to comes on. "P**n star dancing" by My Darkest Days featuring Zakk Wylde. I break out in even more dance moves, dropping it low facing James. His eyes get wide. I giggle and continue moving to the music.

After the song is over, James tells me that he needs to use the bathroom.

I go out back for another smoke. As I am about done, I can feel a pair of eyes on me. I put out my smoke and toss it into the bucket. I look up and meet James eyes.

"Come walk with me?" he asks.

"Okie dokie," I reply, and he kneels down in front of me with his back to me.

"Piggy-back ride?" asked James. I giggle and remember when he used to give me piggyback rides all the time throughout our school. I nod and climb on. He starts walking towards the lake that's not too far from the bar. We reach the lake, and he sets me down. Taking my hand, he guides me to the water. My heart skips a beat at this as we sit down on the bench. He leans his head down on top of mine, and I snuggle into him. He gently moves my curly hair back and softly kisses my neck. I stiffen at this and look up at him.

He chuckles. "We should probably head back, huh, little Rose?" I nod in agreement as I don't trust myself not to blurt out my feelings towards him.

We get up, and he takes my hand, leading me back to the bar. We go inside and order one more double round of drinks before they holler out for the last call. We sit down at a booth, and James sits across from me. After we finish our drinks, he looks me up and down and smiles. I swear he winked at me too, but that could just be the liquid courage talking. James stands up after and extends his hand, I take it as he leads me out onto the dance floor. Slow dancing is back on for the end of the night. As we get onto the dance floor, Heaven by Kane Brown comes on. Next thing I know, James spins me around and pulls me to him quickly. He sways with me to the music once again. I am in complete and utter bliss.

He leans down, whispering into my ear, "You look so beautiful tonight, princess."

I turn as red as a tomato, "Thank you, you look pretty damn hot yourself." I instantly regret saying it. Damn liquid courage.

He chuckles, "I've always watched over you and had a thing for you, ya know."

I look up at him with wide eyes. Is he serious? Or did I not hear him correctly? I then hear his voice inside my head, 'I'm dead serious. I know things about you that no one else ever does or will.' I looked at him stunned. How in the hell do I hear him in my head?! I blush from the intestity in his eyes and look down.

He whispers in my ear once again, "I know you can hear me in your head, princess." I stiffen in shock. So it's not the booze talking. I've really heard him all night! 'Yes, it's not the booze, princess. It's me talking to you.' he responds. I look up at him, confused.

"I've had a thing for you for a while, and I would like to explain everything, but it's complicated." James says softly.

I look at him in utter disbelief. How long has he been able to enter my thoughts? Has it been since we were young? He nods at me, answering my question. How the f**k?

He chuckles and pulls me in close. "I'll explain everything in due time, princess."