"You look beautiful tonight Babydoll. Love the wings."
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I spin around coming face to face with Hunter. Narrowing my eyes at him and I whisper only loud enough for him to hear, "Hunt, you know you can't do that here. People could see you." Then I notice the costume he is wearing or rather lack of clothing that his costume consists of. "And honestly, where is your shirt?"
His lips brush against my cheek with the smallest bit of pressure and then he steps back some, removing his hands from my waist. "Calm down Shann. No one is looking this way, especially not your 'boyfriend'." The song is still going on as I glance over my shoulder biting my lower lip slightly to see Sebastian dancing around playfully to the music. He is so perfect, I swear.
I turn around to face Hunter again, the soft reply of fiancé falling from my lips. He laughs bitterly at me, "How could I forget THAT lecture. 'You may be dancing with her but I'm sleeping with her. I'm marrying her.' But he's not with you now is he?" I shake my head as he grabs my hand, interlacing our fingers with each other, pulling me towards him ever so slightly once again. He raises an eyebrow at me. "So I make Smythe jealous, do I? But what about you, Shann? How do I make YOU feel?"
I go to push him away but instead my hand lands on his bare chest and subconsciously I run my fingers across his skin, my eyes following their path as my nails rake down his chest and across his abs. Instantly I'm blushing, I know I am because I can feel the warmth on my cheeks. I glance up at him through my eyelashes and notice that he is too. My hand jumps away from his skin like it is on fire and I give a firm shake of my head. "How I feel is irrelevant here. You're trying to get us caught. But honestly Clarington, what are you supposed to be and where is your shirt?"
He raises my hand to his mouth and kisses it quickly before he responds, looking intently into my eyes. His moss green eyes trying to bore into my soul. "Well if anyone asks I'm a club kid at a rave." He gestures quickly to the glowing necklace. "But honestly it was an excellent excuse to showcase my body and steal the attention of every girl at the party. Especially yours." I just shake my head in disbelief, "You're crazy." He smirks back at me, "Only for you, Angel."
Suddenly his demeanor changes. He drops my hand and steps back slightly, folding his arms in front of his chest. I raise my eyebrow at him and he just subtly inclines his head in my direction. His voice is louder when he starts talking again. "So like I was saying, Diet Pepsi is so much better than Diet Coke. I'm not sure how you can drink that stuff!"
"Water Sprite!!"
I hear giggling behind me and now understand the reason for his sudden shift. My eyes go wide and I mouth to him while my back is still to them, did they hear us before? He gives an almost unperceetable shake of his head and I let out a breath I didn't realize I was holding in. Slowly I turn around to my friends, smile on my face. "Hi girls! That was a great performance. Why didn't anyone include me in rehearsals for it?" Quinn smirks at me, "You're always so busy with Sebastian these days. We didn't want to bother you."
Brittney launches herself at me in a hug. "Shanny, I knew you were a fairy princess. And Sebby looks so pretty in that red leather." I can hear Hunter snorting in laughter at my side and I turn to give him a dirty look. Rachel looks at me critically as I turn back towards them but the other three don't really seem to notice. Santana is busy looking around the room, "So Water Sprite, which one is that Hunter douche who keeps messaging you?"
I sigh as I see him look away and reach for a cookie. I point across the room, "I think he's over there somewhere. I'm not really sure. I haven't explored much." Rachel finally decides to address the proverbial elephant in the room and turns to Hunter, who is now holding a plate of cookies in his hand. She extends her hand towards him. "I'm sorry. I don't believe we've met before and you seem to already know Shannon. I'm Rachel Berry." He sneaks a quick glance at me out of the corner of his eye and I shake my head slightly, masking the movement by pretending to readjust my fairy wings. He gives her a large smile and shakes her hand, "I'm James. But sorry I can't stay and chat. Enjoy your evening girls. Shannon, it's been a pleasure as always." With that he walks away from the refreshments table and melts back into the crowd.
My eyes follow him until he disappears but thankfully so do those of the four girls. Santana lets out a low whistle. "What a body! What is it with these Dalton boys?" I just laugh and drop my empty can in the trash bin beside the table, pushing the girls towards the dance floor. "Not a clue Tana. But let's dance. I mean that's why we're here." They seem to forget about him as they rush to the dance floor.
I quickly pull out my phone and tap out a message before anyone notices.
To HC🔥: James? Really?
My phone vibrates instantly. He must have known I would ask. But now I'm curious as to where he was keeping it with his rather skimpy costume.
HC🔥: Middle name. Figured it was safer for the both of us. I'll talk to you later if I get a chance. If not I'll meet you tomorrow morning in the parking lot before dance. Maybe lunch at the diner after? To HC🔥: Maybe.
I slip my phone back into my purse and hurry on to the dance floor. My friends are already dancing around to All-American Rejects 'Dirty Little Secret'. A little too fitting if I say so myself. I join them although I can feel two different sets of eyes following my every movement around the room.
The faster songs eventually start to fade to more the slower tempo variety as couples start to pair off.
Rachel and Finn.
Santana and Thad.
Brittney with Puck.
Blaine with Kurt.
I am watching Jeff nervously asking Quinn to dance as I feel a pair of hands land on my hips.
"I've missed you, Pretty Girl. You look breathtaking out there. Dance with me?"
I spin around and smile up at Sebastian, throwing my arms around his neck. "Bastian, I thought you'd never ask." He swoops me into his arms and gracefully spins and guides me around the dance floor. "See now I know you're not really the Flash. Because Barry Allen isn't good on his feet. And you're a fabulous dancer. It's a pity you just tap..." He smiles down at me and kisses my forehead. "Well I'm even better off my feet and so are you, Princess." He bends down to kiss me and I have to restrain myself from getting too carried away.
I pull away breathless and raise up on my toes slightly to whisper in his ear, "Is it too early to sneak away?" He pulls back with a smirk on his face. "I've been waiting for you to say that since we got here..."
He disentangles my arms from around his neck, taking my hand and leading us towards the door. Thad stops us halfway there, "Where are you two going? The party is just getting good." Sebastian smiles down sweetly at me and then turns to Thad with a smirk. "We have a more private affair to attend. Gotta flash." With that he hurries us towards the door.
I catch Hunter staring at me as we pass, looking disappointed and upset.
