Lady in Red

By: Missfortune

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the charecters in the story someone else does. I also don't own the song.

Warning: This is a shonen ai fic. That means boy love, you know boys with boys. If this is not your thing then I suggest you leave know. You have been warned.

Notes: This struck me the other day while I was listening to this song and demanded to be written.The song is Lady in Red

I've never seen you looking

So lovely as you did tonight

I've never seen you shine so bright

I've never seen so many men ask you

If you wanted to dance

They're looking for a little romance

Given half a chance

He watched her move gracefully around the dance floor in the arms of some very important men. They all wanted to dance with her. He smiled. They could dance with her all they wanted but she was his. He had never seen her look like she did now. She was like a shining flame in a room full of darkness. All eyes were drawn to her. Even the women but whereas the men's looks were hopeful and lustful, the women's looks were ranged from jealous to wistful.

And I've never seen that dress

You're wearing

Or that highlights in your hair

That catch your eyes

I have been blind

He'd never seen the dress before. She must have gone shopping special for it when he'd told her about the ball. It was beautiful. It was a simple red satin gown with red rhinestone straps. She had long red satin gloves on over which she wore her ruby ring he'd given her and a delicate gold bracelet. She wore a ruby choker around her neck it was very wide and left only small patches of her tanned skin exposed, but they were such delicious glimpses of flesh. Here ebony hair was curled and held back with small ruby encrusted hair clasps. The bright lights caught in her hair and reflected back into her eyes which sparkled like blue sapphires. It made him ache for her. He couldn't believe that he'd never seen her this way before. He moved forward without conscious thought. He walked up to her and swept her off into the next dance before anyone could protest.

The lady in red is dancing with me

Cheek to cheek

There's nobody here

It's just you and me

It's where I wanna be

But I hardly know

This beauty by my side I'll never forget

The way you look tonight

They whirled across the dance floor. Now the looks were aimed at the both of them. The ladies glared at her for stealing him and the men glared at him for stealing her. Neither of them cared in the least. Their cheeks were pressed together as they swayed with the music. Everyone else and their jealous stares faded away. There was only the two of them in their own little world. Just the way they liked it. Just where they wanted to be. Though he'd been surprised at her the first time she emerged from their room for the ball he took it in stride. She almost looked like a stranger, but he would recognize the love in those big blue eyes no matter what she looked like. He knew she was beautiful, it was about time she started showing it off. He'd never forget this night dancing with his glittering fire gem.

I've never seen you looking

So gorgeous as you did tonight

I've never seen you shine so bright

You were amazing

It was amazing what a little makeup and some new clothes could do. She was really gorgeous. Tonight she was the glittering jewel of the ball. It was amazing. She was amazing.

I've never seen so many people

Want to be there by your side

And when you turned to me and smiled

It took my breath away

And I have never had such a feeling

Such a feeling

Of complete and utter love,

As I do tonight

The dance ended and he bowed and led her off the dance floor to the refreshment table. He turned and got them both a glass of champagne from a passing waiter. He handed it to her and the crowds descended upon them. Lots of people wanted to get close to the beautiful couple. Many people pushed their way through and managed to separate them in an effort to be close to them. They just wanted to bask in their aura. The men surrounded her but she had eyes only for him. She turned and gave him one of the smiles that were reserved only for him. It took his breath away. And he wasn't the only one. Some of their admirers seemed to melt under the onslaught of that beautiful smile. The smile told him how much she loved him. He had never felt it so much as he did at this moment surrounded by all these rich and important people she favored him. He also caught the subtle heat in her gaze and decided that it was time to go.

I never will forget the way you look tonight

The lady in red

My lady in red

I love you

They finally made it back to their hotel suite. It had taken them longer than expected to escape, but now they were alone. He led her to the bed and they stretched out next to each other. He stared into her eyes and she stared back.

"You looked beautiful tonight," he said. She blushed a color to match her dress. "You know this kind of reminds me of that song. Lady in Red." He began to sing it softly. She burst into laughter. "What's so funny?" he asked offended.

She smiled brightly as she looked up at him, blue eyes sparkling with mischief. "Lady?" came a soft husky masculine voice!

"Well you make a very beautiful lady Ryo," he complemented.

"Maybe Touma, but I prefer to be just me. A very handsome man, if I do say so myself." Ryo told him smiling wickedly.

Touma rolled his eyes. "Ryo have I ever told you that you have a big ego?"

"No, but you have told me that I have a big . . . mmph!" Ryo was cut off by Touma's mouth closing over his own in a hot kiss.

When Touma pulled back he said with a smirk, "Now don't talk like that. It's unbecoming of a lady."

"What? I was only going to say big mouth!" Ryo said

"Sure you were. I know what's going on in that head of yours" He said.

"Oh really, then do tell?" Ryo teased.

"The same thing that's going on in my head," Touma told him.

"Well, what are you waiting for then?" Ryo asked huskily.

"Lady's first," Touma said with an innocent smile. Ryo punched him playfully in the arm. Touma grinned as he moved in for another kiss. It was a slow exploring kiss. When they pulled back he buried his head in Ryo's hair. "I love you," he whispered. "I love you just the way you are. My Ronin in red."

THE END

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