dazed & confused (leila ouahabi)

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You've been dragged to the go out by your friends after a stressful day. Declining at first, they insisted, so you were now at the bar, drink in hand.

The bass was thumping in the dimly lit club, tension radiating off of everyone. Watching everyone let loose, your eyes lock on a mysterious figure from across the room.

You came in swinging like Apollo
I'll be feeling it tomorrow
No, I ain't seeing straight, hyperventilate
Knees begin to wobble

Igniting a spark of curiosity and attraction, your feet began to move, pushing you through the crowd of people, with determination in each step.

You cut my brakes and hit the throttle
I couldn't stop it if I wanted
Dizzy silhouette, makes me break a sweat
I'm in trouble

"Mind if I join you?" you shouted, over the music, giving her a charming smile.

She glanced at you, lips quirking up in a grin. "Depends on whether you can keep up."

It was a challenge that you willingly accepted. The club was dark, bar from the little spotlights all over. You matched her movements, bodies syncing as one in a dance of seduction and intrigue. Tension growing with each beat.

"So, what's your name?" You lean in closer, lips brushing against her ear.

"Leila."

"Leila, hmm." You smirk, leaning back, face still close together. "I like that." Leila shakes her head, flustered, but trying not to make it obvious. "So, what brings you here?"

"Maybe I'm just here to look for a dance partner." She shrugs, a look of mischief on her face.

"Well, you certainly found one."

Your bodies moved in perfect symphony, Leila could feel your breath against her neck as you moved to the beat. As you lean in closer, Leila pushes your face out of her neck and puts you face to face.

"It was nice dancing with you, but I gotta go."

With that, she bids her goodbye, leaving no trace of her. Days turned into weeks and Leila was someone who you couldn't get your mind off of.

People would call you pathetic, but you've been back to that same club every few days hoping to catch a glimpse of her again.

Oh, I've been dazed and confused
From the day I met you
Yeah, I lost my head
And I'd do it again

Nursing on a drink, the ice began to melt as you swirl the glass around. Sighing, you look up, eyes scanning the crowd for a second before they're back staring down at the glass.

"Who're you looking for?"

Your head shoots up, eyes widening at the sight of her.

Either I've seen the light
Or I'm losing my mind
There's something 'bout you
That's got me dazed and confused

"You look like a lost little puppy." Leila jutted her bottom lip out in a pout.

"Leila." You manage to get out.

"That's me."

I bet you know just what you're doing
You're not the type that's used to losing
First, you build me up, then with just a touch
Leave me here in ruins

Her eyes meet yours and you swear that time stopped.

Something 'bout your eyes
I can't even walk in a straight line
Under the influence

You felt your knees buckle, barely able to keep yourself upright. The world around you is spinning while Leila was the center of it all.

She grabs your arm, dragging you to the dance floor. You forget about everything else, focused solely on her. The whole night felt like a blur.

You've picked up where you left off, the heat between the two of you was undeniable. You've, once again, surrendered yourself to her, following the way her body moves against yours.

I don't know if this is real life, real life
What happens if I open my eyes, my eyes?
Will I ever get my head right, head right?
I don't know if this is real life, real life

You wonder if all of this was just a dream, that once you open your eyes, everything disappears. But it wasn't a dream. You have this beautiful girl in front of you, dancing with you. You are in euphoria.

"Hey."

A whisper breaks you out of your thoughts. Leila pulls you in by the neck, noses touching.

"Why don't we get out of here?"

Goosebumps littered your body, words getting stuck in your throat. She grabs your hand, leading you out of the building.

It was a question that never needed answering.

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