I'd been dancing for a solid two hours and I needed a drink. Like real bad. I danced my way to the bar. There you were. I noticed you watching me the whole night. It was interesting to have someone so focused on me. It made me a little nervous, to tell the truth. But there you were all the same. Watching my every move. You caught my eye and smiled, I gave you a shy smile in return. I got my drink and danced my way back to the dance floor.
You didn't say a word, just slid up behind me like we had been doing this all night. You rocked with me as I rocked with the music. You put your arms around my waist and danced closer, holding me tight. You danced around to the front of me. Still never saying a word. With you standing in front of me I could take you in. You had seen me all night. I wanted to see you. In the dark room, I could tell you were a little taller than me. You had your hair pulled back in a messy French Braid. You seemed a little older than me, or maybe it was the way you carried yourself. You had so much confidence in the way you moved. As if the room and the people in it were there just for you and your enjoyment.
You put your arms around my waist again, pulling me closer to you. The music picked up the pace, again we are rocking to the music. You moved with my every move. Suddenly the music stopped and the lights came on, you didn't let go of me. We were still rocking to the music that was once playing. You so close to me I can feel the beating of your heart. Your heartbeat matched mine. Fast. Frantic.
When I don't think we could get any closer, you pulled me closer still. You bend down and whisper in my ear,
"I've been watching you all night. Well... I've been watching you for a few months now."
My eyes meet yours. Hazel. "Why?"
"You're gorgeous and I want to know more about you", was your simple reply. I didn't know what to say. I was curious as to why you wanted to know more about me. I worked, went to school, and came to the club on Saturday nights. That's all I did. Nothing too interesting about that.
You told me we work in the same building. I'm one of the most compassionate social workers you've ever been in contact with. I remind you that we have never been in contact. Your laugh is rich and full of life. I want to hear it again.
At the same time, we realized we are the only people on the dance floor. The bartender looked on in amusement. He knew I would never talk to anyone while I'm here. You must have been something special to get me talking. We quickly got off the dance floor and headed for the door. When we got outside you asked for a ride home. I told you I'm walking. I don't drink and drive. "Very mature of you." You laughed that wonderful laugh again.