meme #004 | slow-dancing ( think outside the boxstep )

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slow dancing ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ a meme → COMMENT WITH YOUR CHARACTER'S NAME, FANDOM, AND PREFERENCE. → PICK A CHARACTER YOU WANT TO TAG AND GO FOR IT. → PLAY NICE; NO WANK, FLAMES, OR GENERAL HUMBUGGERY. ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ the deal FORMAL OR INFORMAL, WITH MUSIC OR WITHOUT, YOU COULD BE AT A GLAMOUROUS GALA WHILE A SINGER CROONS SOFTLY OR IN THE SILENCE OF YOUR OWN LIVING ROOM. WHEREVER YOU ARE, YOU HAVE THE URGE TO DANCE. DID YOU ASK YOUR PARTNER OR DID THEY ASK YOU? HAVE YOU GOT TWO LEFT FEET OR IS THE VIENNESE WALTZ YOUR JAM? IT COULD BE AWKWARD, IT COULD BE ROMANTIC. EITHER WAY IT'S CUTE AS HELL.

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[calibrating]

[IN GAME VERSE BLAH BLAH]

[Garrus is just entering their living room, holding something small in one of his hands]

Hey, Shepard. Got a moment?

[reigninginstars]

[Shepard perks up and glances over towards Garrus.]

Yeah, what's up?

[calibrating]

Well, I was just thinking about a few things... and it occurred to me that you really can't dance.

I mean, not even if your life depended on it.

[reigninginstars]

[Her brows furrow and she crosses her arms over her chest.]

Garrus, I'm not that bad.

[Keep telling yourself that, Jane.]

[calibrating]

Nnnn.... yeah, you are.

[Okay, Garrus, now it's time to save yourself before she gut punches you into the other room]

But that also gave me another idea that I think you're going to like.

[Without waiting for any response, he quickly trots over to the light switch, and lowers the lever until the room is not-quite-pitch black.]

[That thing he had in his hand? A little drive that holds way too much classical music]

[He really did his research for this one.]

[Anyway, Garrus is going to stride right on over to Shepard, bow, and hold a hand out]

May I give you a dance lesson?

[It's so perfectly cheesy how can you say no]

[reigninginstars]

[Shepard's eyes narrow in annoyance. What was the purpose of this? She has the right mind to just walk out before it gets any worse, but, she pauses when he turns the lights down.]

That I will... like? What are you getting at, Garrus?

[There's a look of confusion on her facial features and her arms uncross when he approaches her. The expression quickly changes to mild shock after he bowed and held his hand out to her.

Was he...

He was.

That sneaky bastard.

There's a pause before she extends her hand to his, the faintest of hints of a smile on her lips. Okay, she'll bite.]

Yes, you may.

[It's not cheesy at all, it's adorable and charming. Shepard will never admit that, though.]

[calibrating]

[Garrus grins (albeit in a very turian way) and guides her to that patch of barely open space]

I took the liberty of looking up one or two human dances. I thought this one was simple enough.

[And he takes Shepard's hand, wraps it around his waist, while holding the other in his own large palm. Garrus' remaining hand slowly makes its way to the middle of Shepard's back]

Comfortable?

[reigninginstars]

[Shepard isn't an expert on dancing, but she does know a little. Although, she does let on that she's a little nervous when Garrus guides her into the correct position for the dance. Her fingers curl against his hand and she nods her head, even though she's looking at him for guidance.]

Yeah, I am.

[It sent a bit of a fluttery feeling in her belly.]

How long have you been planning this?

[calibrating]

For a while, actually.

[He leans so his forehead gently taps hers]

Things have just been so hectic, that we haven't had a chance to relax.

[reigninginstars]

[Shepard laughs quietly, leaning in to press her forehead against his in response. Her eyes slip shut for a moment, a bright smile tugging at her lips.]

I hope you aren't expecting me to go change into my dress, Garrus.

[Her eyes flutter open and she glances up at him through her eyelashes.]

[calibrating]

Hmmm... that would definitely be a bonus, but I've got a feeling I'm already pushing my luck as it is.

[reigninginstars]

Honestly, I'm not so sure I can trust you around my little black dresses anymore, Garrus.

[She's obviously teasing, though.]

So. About this dance...