Let Them Dance

  Verbally and physically, isn’t she? It’s okay, sweetie, I understand.

       [He pouts playfully at her] You're the only one, Audrey. 

          [She ruffles a hand through his hair playfully] Don’t I know it, darling. I’ll hole up in my room with my record player and not come out - or even really do anything - for hours. No, nothing fun, just studying. For some reason it seems to take me twicee as long to do my readings, I just can’t get the information into my head. 

     [Alexander nods, a sympathetic smile gracing his lips] I feel that. The other night, I think I read the same line in my head about 6 times before I gave up and went to sleep. 

  Everyone likes music. I mostly listen to Arctic Monkeys.

   [Alexander nods, his lips pursed] Awesome! They're a pretty cool band. Have you ever listened to Hozier? Because I think there's a song you'd really like; it's called the Arsonist's Lullaby. It's amazing. You'd probably also like Jackie and Wilson. Also a very good song.

       ”I’m what? It’s really not that big-a deal. My planner’s in my locker, it’d be ten minutes wait tops.”

         [Alexander shrugs, grinning wildly] Still worth it. 

  Wow. You really like music.

      [He nods excitedly] Yeah. Yeah I do. Do you like music? What kind of stuff are you into? 

  Yeah. That’s… a pretty scary thought to have.

       Scary and freakin' cool. Just imagine; one event could completely rewrite to course of history. Have you seen Days of Future Past? You know, the X-Men movie? That's how I imagine it would work. I mean.... I could introduce bands and singers that haven't even been born yet! Hoe crazy would that be? 

            [She grins back at Alexander] Silly, silly boy. Your health is more important, Alex!

        [He looks down sheepishly] I know, I know. Music does strange things to people, Imogen. Strange things... [He looks up at her with a grin] SO, what have you been doing since we last talked? Anything fun? 

  Honestly, there’d be too many things I’d want to do if I could travel through time.

       You could... you could change history. One event could alter everything. It's crazy how much power you actually have. 

       Oh! I completely let that fly over my head— I’ve been so busy. I— yeah, I’ll have to check my planner.

     [Alexander nods] That's fine! Whenever you're free; you're worth the wait, Aria. 

  Yeah, they’re still working on that. But it’s possible, sure. It just doesn’t look very likely right now.

        That's awesome. I'd love to travel back and meet Led Zeppelin. Ooh, and Frank Sinatra. 

  Exactly. There’s better things to talk about. Like the possibility of time travel.

      Oooh, time travel! Is it actually possible? I've heard a lot of people saying otherwise, but... anything is possible, you know?

       Well, I do have a long list of things that I hate, but I don’t think you’re capable of doing anything on that list. You still have a soul. 

     Oh. Well, that's nice to know. Souls are a good thing to have. I think. [He pauses for a moment, before leaning in slightly and giving her a sweet smile] So...when are we gonna go on that date? I'm still keen if you are. 

  [Oakley’s eyebrows rise at Alexander’s statements but he goes on to listen. Eventually, his brows relax, only to be replaced by the squinting of his eyes in minute suspicion, but he has significantly lessened his hostility.]

       [Alexander raises his eyebrow] Uh... really? Because, first of all, I'm pretty sure she told me she's an only child. And secondly, you look absolutely nothing alike; I've met her cousins, and they all have red-hair. [He sighs, looking at Oakley with a soft expression] Listen, I know you must really, really love Aria to talk to me about this stuff, but I promise you, I am not going to hurt her. Yeah, she's a bit intimidating 'cause she's so smart, and yeah, she could probably do better than me. But... I do really like her. 

  Yeah, but then again, there’s also college and college sounds just as stressful. More, even. But whatever. I don’t wanna think about it.

      Hm, yeah. I guess you're right. But, it can't be much worse than this; can it? [He shakes his head] Yeah, let's stop talking about it. I'm gettin' shivers thinking about my future. 

  I can’t either, it’s going to be amazing! I can feel it. [she laughs softly] Is it only an instrumental composition that you’re writing, or is it lyrical too? 

       It's instrumental, at the moment. I've never been too good with lyrics. I can remember them back to front in about 10 minutes, but... writing them is a little harder. 

  [Laughing at his statement, she retracted her hand and held her book close to her] It really would be tragic, especially if I fell into a ditch. I’m sure that won’t be the smoothest of landings, but I suppose if the book really is that good than I guess I can make that sacrifice, at least once. Granted, that’s assuming I don’t end up with major injuries from the fall.

      [Alexander chuckles lightly] If the book is that good, then yes. Sometimes, falling into ditches is worth it. Injuries would be a probably, but you could just read some more in the hospital.