I marveled at the change and heat rush to my cheeks as he asked me to dance, I held out my hand placing it gently into his smile up at him and nod. "I would be delighted." "There are some, who do not believe that chivalry is completely dead." He moved taking my hand, bringing it to his lips first to kiss it gently and then stepping forward and placing his other hand on my waist. Somewhere, in the distance I thought I heard a string quartet playing a gentle waltz as he began to lead me in the dance. "As I said earlier, I want to show you how I see you. A beautiful woman, worthy of any man's adoration." Was it really possible to swoon? The heat in my cheeks intensifies and I know I am blushing I look away slightly. "Thank you for the flattery. Though I am not sure I deserve such beautiful thoughts and words." I never really having danced before tried hard not to step on his feet. "Chivalry is not something I am used to. I work often and I don't have much time for anything other than studying and work. Not many men see much more of me than what they can get from me.". My thoughts touch briefly on Mr Parker and how I feels about him and yet I know he sees me only as an employee. "But please don't misunderstand I adore that you think you should show me this kind of chivalry. It's touching." I turned my face up to his and smiled softly. "Simply put..." I paused a moment and then whispered, "Thank you." I lean close and place a gentle kiss on his cheek pushing all other thoughts aside so that I may enjoy his company. He moved with a gentle, yet masculine grace, leading me in the dance. His eyes seem to get a little sad for a moment as your thoughts drift to Mr. Parker, before he leans and whispers, "The one you are interested in is a fool not to see you for the lovely creature that you are." He glides me around the floor effortlessly, in a slow waltz, giving a little smile when you kiss him on the cheek. "You are most welcome my dear Stephanie. Perhaps someday, when your heart tires of longing for one you do not think it can have, it may be kind enough to shine a little for a fool like me." I was more than a little shocked. "are you reading my mind... of course you are its a dream what was I thinking?". I bit my lower lip tilting my head to look at him a moment, then stated. "Its not his fault. He is in love with another. And I can see why he cares for her. She is bright, witty, and very good at her job. Whats not to like? I know I cant have him.. Hes not mine to have.. I guess.. but its OK.. I can move on. Knowing that its someone like her .. makes it easier. I cant compete nor would I wish to interfere. They care for each other and I respect them both and would never wish either harm. So I can move on knowing he will be just fine. I pause a moment. "Oh I know it may hurt from time to time a little bit... But you Octavian... do not strike me as a fool. Though I am sure your knowledge far surpasses my own, you have not made me feel intimidated." I smile and bit my lower lip for a brief secondbefore continuing , "You have made me feel quite welcome." I couldn't help but think myself stupid for I was telling the person everyone thinks is the bad guy that I felt comfortable in his presence. "But I speak too much Tell me more of you. How old were you when you met Fillomina, and the others.. did you all grow up together.. did you all awaken at the same time or close to it.. did you all know you would be friends or no.. gah I should slow down and let you answer before I continue on" I laughed at my eagerness to know more about him. He looked at me for a moment, "I'm sorry, I wasn't trying to read your thoughts about the who. I can respect that you wish to keep that private. I just, can tell by your body language that there is one that you are interested in." He listens to me speak about Mr. Parker, and his interest for Samantha. He whisked me around the dance floor, moving and twirling me around before bringing you back, just a little bit closer to him as he continued the waltz. "Thank you. I have not meant to scare you, or intimidate you in any means. And yes, you are correct in the assumption that my knowledge in certain areas does exceed your own, but then again, we all have areas that we are good with. I can probably guarantee that you are a far better cook than I." He leans over and I can feel the gentle tickle of his breath on my ear, his voice is very soft and inviting "I've been known to burn water after all... just don't have a knack for it." He laughs a little, before whispering again, "You know, that blush is most fetching on you. Perhaps I should keep you embarrassed the entire time you're in my company." My breath caught at his words. "There is not all that interesting things to tell of myself. As far as awakening, I awoke far earlier than the rest of them. We all actually met at Brown. I met Filimena first, she was very active her freshman year in various groups, wanting to change the world, and she got very dishearten, as she watched their efforts all in vain. After her and I got speaking, we were approached by Tics and T-zah, with some theories from them. And well, we sought out Kevin to join our cabal. We knew that at the time, the things that we were proposing were considered rather... radical, and shunned by most awakened society. So, we worked to keep things secret." As he speaks of burning water I had to stop the image from popping into my head... (one of him burning water and I just smile and assists him in cooking) again my blush deepens as he speaks of it especially after having that kind of a thought. "I would rather not be embarrassed in your company all the time.. I will of course make more mistakes than I should if that were the case." I couldn't resist so I winked at him. "But I can promise to blush every now and then just for you." I chuckled softly then and listens to him speak of Tics and T-zah. "I know that what your doing is frowned upon and I can even understand why its frowned upon but what I don't quite understand is why they wont listen or even ask questions or even want to for that matter. They seam to not know everything and what they do know scares them and confused me. I guess my question is Why is it to them what your doing is so offensive?" He smiled a little. "Perhaps, after this dream is done, whenever you blush in the fallen world, you will think of me. Or at least, allow me to tell myself that, to think that you would think of me beyond this."
(To be continued...)
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