Dark Paradise - Joel Miller x OC

Fuck it, I love her

Is it the alcohol or the presence of her friends that makes her so light-hearted? Music definitely has something to do with it. Under the stars, a new dance party was organized, on a large square in the middle of Jackson. Paper lanterns were hung, furniture moved outside. Surrounded by her friends, Chloe laughs loudly, probably encouraged by the few drinks she already had. When one of her favorite songs starts playing, she takes everyone to the dance floor.

Galantis – Runaway (U and I)

Letting music the wash over her, she forgets everyone around. Once again, it is through dance that she comes to life. Lost in the music, she's using every part of her body to regain control of her existence. At times, however, she opens her eyes and can't help but glance at Joel. Stealthy, as she doesn't want people to notice.

I wanna run

Chase the morning sun when I'm with you

Give it all away

He doesn't take this trouble. Leaning on a table, his hand on the glass in front of him, he cannot take his eyes off the young woman. He watches her every move, the lascivious movements of her hips, her waist. Yet he doesn't have a look of desire. He doesn't really think much about it, just enjoying this spectacle. She feels good and that's all that matters to him. He doesn't even turn his head when his brother comes next to him.

"You remember those cartoons when we were little? The wolf watching the chicken, picturing it on his plate?"

He sighs at the silence of his elder. He's still not sure that this is a good idea, but he finds himself powerless in front of his brother's desires. He can't help but comment.

"You should see your face Joel.

- That's not it Tommy. It's not envy or pure lust. It's not me having a midlife crisis, vampirizing an underage girl" He finally turns his head towards him. The song just ended, the young woman sending him a quiet wink.

"I know it's not what you want to hear, and I should probably not tell it. But I love her Tommy. And I don't give a damn about what people will say anymore."

I love her. It's the first time he says it out loud. It's even the first time he's admitting it to himself. He loves her. And he doesn't want to hide it anymore. He's pretty sure guys from patrols blabbed anyway. Tommy had spoken to them when they came back, telling them to keep their mouths shut about what they've seen and heard. But Joel has noticed their look, on her, on him. Slowly, people will start talking again, it would be easy to stop them.

"Well I hope you know what you're doing here Joel.

-I know Baby brother."

Lykke Li - I follow rivers (Magician Remix)

He puts his glass down and walks over to the young woman, already dancing to the next song. A smile lights up her face as he approaches. Yes, he's sure of himself now. Responding to her smile, he begins to dance with her. She raises a smirk and comes a little closer to talk to him.

"Aren't you afraid of people gossiping?

-That's exactly what I want.

-What?!"

Surprised, she stops dancing for a moment, not sure she understood what he is implying. He smiles before taking her hand to spin her around. She can't help laughing at this movement which has nothing to do with the music playing.

Be my only

Be the water where I'm wading

You're my river, running high