The Scarlet-Canary Collection

14. Run Away

She took one last glance at her sister's apartment, jumped on her bike and drove off. She was more than ready to try to start over, deal with her issues, to just go away and fight her inner demons but most of all, live. She was given a second chance and she didn't intend to waste it.

She was dressed in her full black suit, had her platinum blonde wig and black mask on because she didn't want anyone recognizing her and asking for her to stay. She wouldn't know how to say no, so it was better this way. It made her feel free, more than ever; since no one could ever tell it was her under that mask.

She drove lost in her thoughts, not knowing exactly where she would go. She just let her instincts call the shots.

After a while, she noticed she was back in Central City, she felt like something was luring her back to her hometown. She knew she didn't want to visit her mom, she didn't want to put anyone else in more danger, at least until she could control things better. She kept driving until she noticed a nightclub from the distance.

Maybe that's what she needed. To let go for one night, dance, forget about her problems just for a while. She smiled while she parked her bike.

She could hear the loud music on, she started feeling the vibe and got inside, ignoring the hostess welcoming her. She didn't feel like talking.

The place wasn't that packed so she walked among people easily, going straight to the bar and ordering a drink.

- Cool mask – The bartender told her, but was totally ignored

She kept staring around, analyzing mentally each person she laid her eyes on.

"He is trying way too hard. That's a lame move. Boring and boring!" – She thought to herself, finishing her drink and letting some money on the counter.

She went to the dance floor and just closed her eyes, listening to the music taking over her mind and body. She smiled as she started to feel the beat. She loved to dance; it was a way to get lost in her own world. She opened her eyes just to find a pair of blue eyes staring at her from one of the tables. There was something different about the owner of those charming blue eyes but she couldn't tell what it was, so she just kept moving with the music, not taking her eyes from him one second.

He noticed the way she kept staring at him from far away and just stared back. He was actually amazed by that masked stranger that had great moves, just like a pro. He would know, he was a musical theater nerd who loved dancing but avoided showing other people. He had been there for a while, asking why on Earth he decided to listen to his best friend and came to a nightclub, something that wasn't his vibe at all. But now, he thought, now maybe it was a good thing he came. He was extremely curious to know who that blonde was, she had such great moves and he couldn't help but noticing she wouldn't take her eyes off of him. At least it looked like it. He had a small bottle on his hand with a weird looking blue liquid and drank it all at once. He smiled, feeling a bit better and just got up, walking towards the blonde that now he was sure that was staring deeply into his eyes. He got even more curious.

The music was so loud, it would be impossible for him to talk to anyone, so he just decided to keep walking until he was closer.

She kept smiling and dancing, not having a single care in the world. She noticed the guy approaching her, not saying a single word, unlike many other guys that tried to get her attention while she danced. She felt intrigued. She reached her hand to him and he took it. She pulled him closer and he started dancing with her, still not a word between them. She felt a sudden excitement running through her body. He was a really good dancer and she really liked that. She put a hand on his shoulder and could feel him holding her waist, moving his body in sync with hers. It felt like they knew each other for a long time and danced together always, their sync was astonishing and people around them started to stare in awe. She just smiled as he brought her closer to him, still not taking his eyes from hers. It felt like they were challenging each other to try to look away, but neither could.