BECOMING: A Luna Awakening

Danika stared at herself in the floor length mirror. She knew she looked stunning with her white blonde hair and ice blue eyes. The little red dress hugging her frame beautifully left nothing to the imagination and the 3 inch heels on her feet added to her height. She picked up her clutch purse and turned to the mirror one last time. ‘This is it’ she said to herself ‘I’m ready to head out’ she called to Isabel, her best friend and roommate who was getting ready in the next room ‘I’d be right out’ Isabel replied. She was adding final touches on her hair. Isabel had on a pretty pink dress. It was strapless and stopped just above her knees. She had her dark hair in curls bouncing around her face and her hand held her purse. She stepped out of the room to find Danika standing in the hallway. ‘Damn, girl, don't you look hot’ she praised ‘Every eye will be on you tonight’ ‘Like hell yeah’ Danika replied ‘I'm going in for the K, I, double L’ she laughed ‘I’d give you the chance to take your pick first’ ‘Oh, Isa, that's so nice of you. I think I really need to let loose tonight’ ‘We both do, Dani, we both do’ Danika had met Isabel when she was in foster care and the two had grown as thick as thieves. She too, didn't know who her parents were and despite acting like it didn't matter, she knew there were times when Isabel wished she could talk to them. Danika herself had often been caught daydreaming of what her life would've looked like if she knew her parents. ‘We’re here’ the cab driver announced ‘Where is here?’ Danika asked ‘You know I only take you to the hottest of the hottest clubs there ever is?’ Isabel started wiggling her eyebrows. She loved exploring new places ‘And I found this new place just last week and thought we could try it out’ she opened her purse and handed the driver some notes as Danika stepped out of the cab ‘Okay, this place looks cool’ Danika stated staring at the building that loomed in front of her. It was a low roof building with a single light sign depicting a glass of wine. ‘I know, right?’ Isabel was already excited ‘Great find, girl' Danika said stepping unto the curb ‘Let’s go party' Isabel giggled. The cab drove off leaving both girls standing on the curbside ‘Well, what are we waiting for?’ The inside was dimly lit and the music was loud. There was a bar to the side and the dance floor was open with very few people. The booths were packed and scantily clad servers mulled to and fro carrying trays with wine glasses. ‘Where do you suggest we start?’ Isabel said to Danika. She had to shout a bit because of the loud music ‘We could start at the bar’ Danika yelled back ‘fill ourselves with some shots and get on that dance floor. I think these people need us to show them how to really get in the groove’ Isabel laughed ‘Sounds like a great idea’ They moved to the bar and sat on the stools by the counter. A bartender came up to them ‘What can I delight you ladies in tonight?’ he asked huskily ‘Shots’ Isabel and Danika said at the same time then looked at themselves and giggled ‘We're so in sync' Danika laughed Twenty minutes and five shots later, Danika was feeling the alcohol buzz in her system. She leaned over to Isabel ‘Let’s head over to the floor, shall we?’ Isabel grinned and stood up ‘Yes, we shall’ Danika could feel the beat of the music vibrate through her feet and she was determined to let loose. She swayed her body to the music and let it take over her completely until she was lost in it. Her feet and hips moved beautifully while her hands were up in the air. Besides her, Isabel also moved gracefully. They both were like goddesses gracing the humans with their presence and the guys in the club couldn't take their eyes off them. They danced for over twenty minutes before Danika decided to stop for a break. ‘I’m gonna go sit down. My feet are killing me’ She whispered to Isabel leaving the dance floor and going back to the bar stools. ‘That was one hell of a performance’ someone said from beside her. She turned to her left to see an undeniably good looking guy seated beside her. He had black hair and grey eyes that looked like the skies after a storm. The stubble on his chin also added to that rugged appearance and Danika could feel herself quiver in front of this man. ‘Like what you see?’ she taunted with a low voice He chuckled. Even his laughter was beautiful. ‘I definitely wouldn't mind another show’ She pulled her lower lip between her teeth and tapped on the table twice and the bartender dropped a shot glass in front of her. She downed it in one quick motion and stood up ‘Let’s see how well you can keep up, pretty boy’ she called out going back to the dance floor Pretty boy? He laughed following behind her They danced for a long time with their bodies grinding against each other until they were both sweaty. The man's hands were wrapped around Danika’s waist with her back flush to his front. He buried his nose in her hair and inhaled. She smelt like strawberry and peppermint despite the fact that she was sweaty. There was also a hint of something else - something he couldn't quite lay his fingers on. Damien had seen both ladies walked in and immediately noticed how the eyes of every guy in the room had honed in on them. He watched them take to the dance floor after their round of shots and decided he was going to make a move. The blonde one intrigued him. She had an air of mystery about her and somehow he knew she wasn't quite human. She looked like she was ready to have a really fun night. He was pleasantly surprised when they started dancing. They were goddesses and those moves were sensual. Damien was itching to get laid but this woman was a mystery he was eager to unravel Danika swirled the straw in her glass and looked up flirtingly at the man sitting beside her. He was talking but she couldn't hear what he was saying. She was staring at his lips - they were so plump and firm and she imagined they could do so many other things than just forming words. His eyes were hooded and she felt he was looking at her like she was a meal, his last meal. ‘How does that sound?’ he asked She spluttered ‘I'm sorry, what?’ He chuckled ‘I was saying, how about I get you ladies your next round of drinks?’ ‘That doesn't sound entirely bad’ Isabel answered. Danika didn't even notice Isabel slide into the stool on her right. She threw a glance her way and Isabel smiled knowingly. Turning to the man, she stretched out her hand ‘Dannie, my name is Dannie’ ‘Damien’ he took her hand and slowly placed a kiss on the back of it. She felt shivers run down her spine. This man knew what he was doing for sure ‘And this here is Isabel’ she introduced ‘Pleasure’ was all he said before the bartender dropped off another round of drinks. Danika turned to Isabel ‘I think you've found yourself a catch for the night’ Isabel whispered ‘I think I did’ Danika answered ‘I’m gonna go find mine. Have fun’ Isabel sing-sang taking her glass and going away. Danika turned back to Damien ‘How about we leave this place?’ she asked with a sly smile on her face ‘Sounds like a great idea' he answered standing up. He took her hand and led her to the door. ‘What about your friend?’ he asked ‘She’d be alright’ was her reply. She couldn't wait to learn the things he could do. They stumbled in through the door of the room in the inn two blocks over locked in a passionate kiss. His hand were roaming everywhere on her body but her hands were fixed on his shoulder. They broke away to catch their breaths and that gave Danika the chance to take a good long look at him. He crossed his arm and pulled off his shirt in one swift motion leaving his upper half exposed to Danika's hungry eyes. His torso was chiseled like a stone sculpture. ‘You look like you do this often’ she said breathlessly trying to start up conversation ‘Not really’ he answered ‘only when I need to’ She hummed Damien slowly crossed the room and stood behind her. His hand creeping from her back to her shoulder. Fingers drawing lazy shapes over her skin. His lips nibbled on her left ear as his other hand worked it's way down her hips. Danika stood there flustered. She inhaled deeply ‘And you really needed to tonight?’ she breathed out ‘Not at first' he replied honestly ‘but then I saw the woman who snagged my attention so hard my mind went completely blank and I knew I just had to come closer' Danika flushed two shades darker. ‘Is this just you filling me up with compliments so you could get me into bed with you? She asked ‘I’m just saying it as it is. Bedding you is not my end goal here, Dannie. The option is there if you'll take it but you've captured my interest and kept a hold on it that I, for the life of me can't understand.’ His lips were at the shell of her ear and his hands were still going their slow rounds around her body. She slowly turned to face him and he let her taking note of how she stood less than five inches below him. ‘So, tell me, what do you plan on doing?’ she was getting increasingly bold. The alcohol was really getting into her system She let her hands run through his black hair. They felt silky to the touch and very soft. Hers were….. fine, it was thick but got tangled very easily. His hands had stopped roaming around her body and now rested on her hips ‘First of all,’ he said turning her back around again ‘I intend to get this beautifully tormenting dress off your body and then I. Will. Make. You. Scream’ he whispered the last part directly in her ear punctuating every word She shuddered as she felt his hands position themselves at the zipper of her dress. It fell to the ground revealing her in just her matching underwear and shoes. ‘Absolutely stunning’ he gasped. He took a deep breath and in the next second, he was upon her kissing her with a fervour she matched. They were a blur of tangled limbs and murmured words and Danika could swear that in that moment she felt more than a human.