cassian andor oneshots

how to dance (javier from dirty dancing 2)

request by the-falcon

you walked into the brightly colored cuban bar. the dance floor was exciting and passionate, lights flailing and people flying. it was a new experience, but you liked it. the dancers looked free and happy. you wanted to run in and join them, but there was one problem. you couldn't dance.

sure, people say it's easy, but no matter how hard you tried you just looked like a flailing chicken. so you awkwardly stood in the corner watching your friends blend in with the locals. after a few minutes, you felt a tap on your shoulder. It was a man, who looked about 20, with thick black hair and deep brown eyes. he smirked and stared at you.

"no puedo dejar de notar que sólo de pie en la esquina. por qué no estas bailando?" he said.

"sorry what?" you asked, not understanding him.

"ah, sorry. you do not speak espanol. my name is Javier. i was wondering why you weren't dancing?"

"i...i can't" you stuttered, ashamed. "ah, but you see señorita, anyone can dance. come, let me show you."

he lead you over to a quiet balcony overlooking the beautiful beaches of Cuba. "you say you cannot dance, but try. feel the music." you listened to the latin pop blasting from the bar. you started to tap your toe, and then you started moving your hips. soon you were moving your whole body to the music. you sopped when the song ended and looked at Javier. he smiled. "you lie! you can dance very well." he paused. "have you ever danced with a partner?" he asked finally?"

you rub your arm and shrug. "it's been a while" you admit. "well I'm sure you can learn again."

he took your arm and held you in a waltz position. "are you scared?" he asked. "y...yes" you mutter. "forget your fear and just dance with me. feel the music and let it move you. we will dance better that way." you nod and hold tight. 

soon you were flying across the floor, moving to an upbeat flamenco in the background. he held you safely and touched you. he made you feel safe, and soon all your fears were gone. after a few songs, you both stop and sit at a bench, breathing heavily. you saw him staring at you. "what?" you asked smiling. "that was beautiful. you were...are beautiful."

you both lean forward. your lips connected, sparks of passion and hunger bursting between you too. after the kiss you both sat there, talking and dancing.when it was time to go,you asked "will i see you again?". he smiled.

"find me where the music is"