Lover II- ML

217. Wedding Celebrations Part Two

It was around 4pm that everyone finished with their dinners, the music turning a lot more upbeat with alcohol flowing a lot more freely and causing louder conversations full of laughter.

But before they got properly into the party, Kaia and Mapi had to christen the dance floor with their first dance.

They had finished their pizza pretty quick so it had settled, preferring to fill themselves with sips of champagne and feed each other refreshing foods from the plate Mapi brought them.

This would be the last song the classical band performed tonight before a DJ took over to play songs by the actual artists, so the singer of the Spanish band made sure it was special as he announced to them that the couple were taking to the floor.

Mapi was nervous, this wasn't a Spanish tradition and she knew she'd get teased to hell. But she'd do anything for Kaia, she'd slow dance in front of all their friends to see her smile and make today even more special.

It still didn't stop Kaia from being the one to metaphorically lead Mapi onto the floor even though all their dance lessons were done with Mapi as the lead.

The moment they were in the middle for all to see with only the piano playing, Kaia turned to Mapi and took both her hands, wrapping them around her own waist and using it as a way to pull them closer; and to peck Mapi's lips.

Mapi's hands easily settled on the back of Kaia's waist, her fingers brushing against the skin of the brunette's lower back.

"Don't think about anything other than me." Kaia whispers as her arms loop over Mapi's shoulders. "Only me."

"It's always been only you." Mapi whispers back, hypnotised by the eyes she's staring into and barely registering the fact they've already started moving; with her leading like they practiced.

Like a proud mother, Leah had her phone aimed at them as they danced to soft Spanish music under the now twinkling fairy lights strung above.

The sun wasn't quite setting, but the late afternoon brought the shade and the lights made the space feel a lot more intimate, cocooning all of them in the love Mapi and Kaia projected every which way.

"I always thought she had two left feet." Javi teases to his and Mapi's parents, getting a silent tap on the arm from Pilar telling him to be quiet. She was also filming them.

In fact, many phones were aimed their way, flashes on and creating a warm spotlight neither Mapi nor Kaia noticed.

They stayed in their quiet conversation, a casual chat about random things so they don't have to think about being the main attraction right now.

It was only when the romantic song ended and the singer encouraged everyone else to join as Arctic Monkey's Baby I'm Yours began playing that Mapi looked away and examined the faces around.

Those on the main table seemed full of pride and a content love, while the table of Mapi's closest friends seemed pleasantly shocked by the mature intimacy she just showed in front of them all.

The next song being a slower one too urged the couples up out of their seats which included both of Mapi and Kaia's parents.

The sight of Mariona and Lia getting up had Leah looking away and blowing a breath out through her mouth. Screw it. "Dario, we're dancing."