I'll See You Soon [COMPLETED]

The Awards Ceremony

*Disclaimer:* At certain point in their timeline, Mia and Jay break up for awhile. I have a story planned when they get back together after a few months of separation. This story vaguely references that time in their relationship.

Mia's already tight grip on Jay's hand tightened as they entered the largest room Mia had ever stepped foot in. They had left the chilly street behind and the vicious wind that whipped down the narrow avenues and tore through the best defenses of outerwear.

But at the sight of what lay waiting for them once they crossed over the plush carpeting of the hotel's lobby, Mia's mind started to yearn for the busy New York streets and the millions of tourists filling its sidewalks.

Even Rockefeller Plaza seemed a desirable option, despite the numerous Christmas decorations filling every inch where tourists weren't currently crowded. Anything other than moving one more inch inside the ballroom that lay before her.

Jay kept moving and Mia's hand refused to let go of his so her feet followed with a loud protest from Mia's brain.

The room before them seemed to sparkle. It helped that many of its occupants were draped in actual diamonds. The white light emanating from the multiple chandeliers that hung from the ceiling created a luxurious ambiance for the room and Mia didn't have to look far to feel inadequate.

The sheer sight and splendor of her surroundings were doing that for her and it took only one glance at a passing supermodel Mia vaguely recognized for the sensation of less-than to land hard in the pit of her stomach. Her only free hand clutched tightly at the train of her dress but it's cheaper material only intensified the sensation of nerves running rampant from head to foot.

A squeeze of her hand brought her eyes up from her surroundings. The heels pinching her feet put her at eye level with Jay for the first time since they had met. His eyes were looking for hers and he gave her a smile filled to the brim with warmth and understanding.

Mia released half of the breath she had been holding on to since they had filed out of the cab. Her eyes begged to stay locked on Jay's for the rest of the night and closed when he leaned forward to plant a light kiss on her head to keep the sight of him at the forefront of her mind for just a minute longer before she had to open her eyes again and face reality.

Her dress was the same when she opened her eyes. It hadn't undergone some magical Cinderella-esque transformation and become one of the many designer gowns she saw around her.

But the memory of the look in Jay's eyes when she had appeared ready to go in his hotel room less than an hour before returned to her mind and quickly flung out every thought of her older sister's senior prom dress from her mind. It matched the neat tie Jay wore quite well and that was all that mattered on that subject.

It wasn't the first time Mia had ever seen him in a tux but this time his suit was neatly pressed and tailored to perfection. He looked good and Mia was sure there had been several people in charge of making sure he did. For tonight especially.

"You look beautiful."

He was still in her sights as she opened her eyes and her heart only tore a little bit when his smile had to shed its light somewhere other than her. But her grip lessened and she followed him more willingly into the ballroom and the proceeding ceremony for the night.

An attendant appeared but addressed only Nate where he stood tall glaring at everything happening around their small entourage. Tommy followed behind Nate, his hand gripping Casey's just as tight as Mia was sure she was holding Jay's, and Jay followed right behind.

Mia's eyes threatened to take a proper look around as they wound their way through the multitude of tables and past the open dance floor but she forced her focus to remain on Jay, at least until they sat down.