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 Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 3:01 pm
Ellic, a demon who hated to be touched. Ellic, a demon who was slowly finding it more painful to breathe each day. Ellic, a demon who was far too removed for his own good... Was learning to dance.
Crazy? Yes. But the dark-skinned, pretty boy was learning his steps at the community center, where such classes took place, among other things, of course. He wasn't learning modern dance, no, he was learning salsa.
To conquer his dislike of touch, he was learning a very... Physically interactive dance, and hoped it would make him more open, and warm to others. So far, it was going both well, and horribly.
The moves were easy. His body seemed to naturally want to memorize them. But he had yet to be able to work with a partner. They didn't know about his chest pain. He didn't trust them. He'd chosen a structured dance, so he'd know what sort of step was coming next, so he would worry less, but it'd all be worth nothing if he didn't find a partner!
Frowning slightly, the stoic boy left the room during the class' break, and sat at the juice bar, sipping a drink once it arrived. Perhaps, things would get better. If not... Maybe this'd been a bad idea all along.
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Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 3:12 pm
Iasc ran into the room panting slightly. On her back was a little kit bag. She looked around widely and it took her a while to noticed that it was class break and slightly disoriantated she sat down at the juice bar holding a little hair tie between her teeth and trying to tie her hair up in a pny tail before the class. She was wearing simple pink sweatpants and a small t-shirt. After finally tying her hair up she caught her breath. She looked over at the boy beside her. He seemed familar. "Ellic?" she said squinting slightly. "You do salsa dancing?" she said, trying to stop herself laughing.
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Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 9:38 am
The beautiful boy was wearing dress slacks and shoes, in uniform, other than the shirt, and raised a slow eyebrow at Iasc's stifled laugh, running a hand through his hair before responding.
"Yes, Miss Iasc. I do, indeed."
There was a long pause, until her chuckles faded, and he almost smiled, looking toward the instructor.
"I have not yet found a partner though."
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Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 9:47 am
Iasc looked him and smiled. "Would you like to be my partner? I don't have one either...but be warned I'm not very good" she said laughing again, but at herself this time rather then the boy beside her. She noticed that her ponytail was completely sideways and thus had to redo it with slight annoyance.
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Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 9:53 am
"As long as you... Avoid my chest, Miss Iasc."
A quick smile, and he looked as if he was about to say something, when the instructor clapped her hands, gathering everyone's attention, and clicked on the music, quietly.
"Once everyone's back in here, we'll get started on the second half of class! Remember, everyone,"
A wicked gleam shone in her eyes, as she turned up the volume.
"The key to salsa, is showing how much you want your partner."
With a chuckle, she closed the door to the hall, after a headcount proved everyone's attendance.
Ellic blew green strands of hair from his eyes, then stretched out a hand to Iasc, his stiffness showing once more his uncomfortable attitude about touch.
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Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:10 am
Iasc smiled and took his hand, much more relaxed and hoping it would rub off slightly on her new partner. "Don't worry" she said brightly. "I'll make sure not to hurt you" She put her other hand on his shoulder, lightly, as not to hurt him in any way. "Ready?"
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Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:19 am
He nodded, stiffly, but once the music began to blast, and the instructor counted time, he relaxed, the steps coming to him naturally. As always, he was a fast learner, seeing as how he repeated when he'd been taught until he got it right. Just like with the surfing. He was actually a good dancer. After all, it was simply following a pattern, wasn't it? Ell' was good with patterns.
His hand moved to slide around her waist, supporting her lower back as she was spun, then dipped, however, his dark face was solemn, rather than happy, or sensual, like the other dancers. He wasn't doing this to dance, he was doing this to learn how to accept touch.
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Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:25 am
Iasc, on the other hand, was not quite as good a dancer as her partner. Though she was quite co-ordinated dancing just didn't come easily to her. She tried her best though and eventually got the hang of it, still making sure not to touch Ellic to much. The last thing she wanted to do was to hurt him. Eventually as she slowly got better she started to enjoy herself a little, laughing as she was spun around.
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Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:35 am
Ellic couldn't stop the smile flickering across his features, causing his bright eyes to almost glow, and a flash of white teeth, the canine's rather sharp. The dark boy twirled the other demon, before pulling her closer, obviously a lot more comfortable. When their chests touched briefly, he winced, and hid the sharp pain, carefully making a small adjustment to their positions to accomadate, and winking.
"Having fun, Miss Iasc?"
This dancing thing wasn't too bad after all.
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Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:40 am
Iasc looked and him and grinned "Yeah for sure! You having fun?" she said. She though he was, the hand that was around her waist had now relaxed and he was actually smiling. She grinned as she was spun out again. She noticed that Ellic was a very good dancer indeed, much better then her. She couldn't believe that it was his first dance lesson. "How you ever danced before Ellic?"
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Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:50 am
"Of course, Miss Iasc."
He used it as an answer to both questions, and his expression turned thoughtful as they swayed together, moving around another couple in a pattered demanded by the instructor.
"Never with a partner before, though, it's... Nice."
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Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:57 am
Iasc smiled. "I've never danced....propperly before. I mean I've danced around my room singing into a hairbrush type deal but never dancing with partners or anything. I think its much more fun this way though" she said, a big beaming smile playing across her soft bright features and she was twirled out and in again.
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Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 6:21 am
"I have not danced outside this room, Miss Iasc. I simply memorize the patterns of movement, since they are rather simple."
Ellic was good at recognizing and memorizing patterns. After a few more spins and dips, the Instructor cut the music, motioning to the clock as she spoke.
"This week's class is OVER! Ya'll are coming back next week, RIIIIGHT?"
A chorus of 'mmmhnn's from the group, and they dispersed, chatting, grabbing gym bags, starting to exit... Ellic strolled a short distance away from Iasc, to pick up his knapsack, before flicking long hair from his eyes, and smiling at her over his shoulder.
"Are you going right home, Miss Iasc? I would be happy to walk you there."
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Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 10:01 am
"Really?" Iasc asked amazied. "Because you're really really good. I'm kinda clumsy" she admited blushing slightly.
Iasc looked up, it was obvious that she had enoyed herself alot during the class and seemed a little annoyed that it was over.
Iasc smiled back and she walked over to him, getting her pink gym bag and threw it over her shoulder, before untying her pink her and getting out a bottle of water.
"If you wouldn't mind that would be great" she said happily taking a glug from her drink before offering it to Ellic.
"Want some?" she asked while blowing a strand of pink hair from her eyes grinning.
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Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2006 11:21 am
"Ah... No thank you, Miss Iasc..."
Actually touching her as he slid a smooth palm from her shoulder down her arm, he removed the strap of her gym bag, and lifted it to his own shoulder, obviously going to carry it himself, as he opened the 'classroom' door for her.
Knowing it'd be rather rude to walk his... Friend... Home in silence, he cleared his throat, attempting to get her talking, so he could speak minimally.
"What have you been doing with yourself since our last encounter, Miss Iasc?"
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