@heartsmelody: continued from (x)
❝ it isn’t truly sulking if you’re genuinely incompetent at dancing, is it? ❞ though laughter blossoms upon the edges of lips, turning upward from stonier expression to hint of a smile, it is only because of cosette —- the party itself was a touch rowdier than even marius would have suspected, or at least involving more dance-inducing situations than he would’ve thought possible. discomfort settles about dropped shoulders with a familiarity, a weight as intimately known as it was heavy, forcing his sharing of its burden with the nearest wall, the nearest corner in which only her company was allowed, given the barest hint of mirth ( albeit the self-depracating sort ).
a straightening of posture, a hand swept —- in long-established nervous gesture —- across the back of his neck, twining against hairline for brief moment’s touch. ❝ i could try, but i can’t guarantee it would be any fun for you to have your feetstepped on every two seconds. ❞
“ oh, c’mon, i’m sure you’re not incompetent. it’s really easy once you start to really feel the music. here, i’ll help you ---- “ she took his hand, tugging him near. the movement was so natural to her, she nearly forgot to blush at her forwardness. the din of the party settled into the rhythm of a slower song. staying within the private shadow of their secluded corner, cosette led him forward and slid his hands around her waist. tentatively, her own hands reached up to gently anchor around his neck.
“ ---- you won’t step on my feet. and if you do, it’ll be okay. just sway back and forth with me, alright? back --- and forth --- “ she whispered, looking up at him with glittering eyes. despite the careful swing of her hips in tandem with his own, cosette could feel her pulse cracking wildly. she felt greedy, looking into his eyes without shame. beautiful, was all she thought. she quietly prayed the song wouldn’t end. “ --- see, ” she cleared her throat, “ you’re doing great. “