> > The rare instances she can see him in the light, he has a smile on his face > > and seems to be > > splitting his time looking at her and the stage. > > She doesn't let on, yet Shawn suspects that she knows that he's looking at her. He smiled at her anyway. > > "You are now associate members for a year. That entitles you to free tickets > > to one of a number of > > showing in the arts. Music, plays. And the option for better seats." > > Ilane shoots the man a big smile. "Thank you, Si!" "It is our honor, Sianna." > > "Thank you again and good evening." > > "Good night, and it was my *pleasure* to help." He bowed low again. > > Shawn smiled at the fragrance. Dancing was going to be *very* fun. > > > > Shawn and Ilane made their way out and soon the limo had them safely > > ensconced. Shawn put his hand > > on his own knee after a brief battle with himself. > > Ilane sits close to him and the scent of her perfume wafts over to Shawn's > nostils again. She gently puts her hand over his. Shawn struggled to remember what they were talking about. Her scent was intoxicating. 'Shawn!' he thought to himself. 'Get a grip, man! You'll start drooling and that will *not* be attractive!' > > "The club is not very far away. How are you feeling? Having a good time?" > > She smiles radiantly and looks into his eyes. "Shawn, I'm having a *great* > time!" There's a brief pause as she continues to gaze at him, and her smile > fades a bit as she contemplates his handsome face and wonders if she should > kiss him. He noted the fade in her smile and wonders if he just mis-stepped somehow. He leaned forward. "I am having the time of my life. Thank you for making this such a wonderful evening. I hope I don't bruise your toes too much." The limo pulled up in front of a brightly lit, obviously posh and happening club. A man in some uniform stepped up to the door and opened it. Shawn handed Ilane out and stepped out behind her. He leaned back in. "I'll page when we are ready. Thanks." He held out his arm and escorted Ilane inside. The club was more posh on the inside than out. Wood paneling and leather. The crowd was very well dressed. The music was not overpowering. A jazz dance tune was playing as the came onto the scene. The room is almost evenly divided between tables and dance floor. A massive bar with four bartenders fills the left side of the room. Couples are dancing and the crowd is a happy one. "Shall we get a table or dive right in?" Shawn
