I seriously love the Shinji/Hiyori pairing. Here's another story about them, this time multichapter. :D

Still dancing Shinji, still angry Hiyori, still owned by Kubo Tite.

Shinji looked ridiculous.

Or at least that's what Hiyori thought. Then again, she thought this whole idea was stupid. Stupid dressing up, stupid dance club, stupid Shinji.

Stupid, stupid, Shinji.

The club happened to be Shinji's favorite. It was his turn to pick something for the group to do that weekend and, just like every time it was his turn, they go to the same "old fashioned" dance club. A live band played trombones and saxophones as people in nice suits and dresses spun around on the dance floor. The lights were turned down low, and multiple small candles illuminated the guests from the dining tables. A smell of perfume and burning candle wicks filled the room. Anyone but Hiyori would have thought the scene was romantic.

Besides Shinji, Hiyori was currently ticked off at Love, Rose, and Hachi. Somehow, she wasn't sure exactly how, the three had managed to skip out of this little excursion. They would get a slap to the face once they all got home.

Mashiro and Kensei sat at a table in the corner, Mashiro ranting on something, most likely getting Kensei to join in the dancing, and Kensei ignoring her. Lisa was currently out on the dance floor, more socializing than actual dancing. And Shinji…

Hiyori's scowl deepened as Shinji switched partners again. If there was a girl in the room, Shinji danced with them. Once again, his excellent dance skills made him a very popular partner for the ladies. On top of that the black suit and top hat made him stand out, in a strangely attractive way.

Hiyori leaned against a pillar near the wall. Lisa shoved a dress on her before they left. If she would have had her way, she would have just worn her sweat suit. She did get away with flip-flops though; white ones with small fake diamonds on the straps. The material of the light blue dress was soft though, but not very comfortable. She didn't like the possibility of somebody looking up her skirt. Pants were the way to go.

The song ended, and the audience gave a round of applause. As the band got situated for the next song, Hiyori spotted Shinji walking toward her.

"Oi…Hiyori." She refused to make eye contact.

"Hiyori…" She turned her face away from him and crossed her arms for emphasis.

"…Fine." He grabbed her hand and started to drag her out on the dance floor. Hiyori felt the sting of panic. The music has started again. No…No! She didn't want to dance! Before she even realized it the entire room had encircled Shinji and herself. The light was on them.

"I was gonna ask ya first but you didn't let me-"

"YOU-!"

One sweeping motion later, Hiyori found herself starting to dance. Shinji led her around, doing simple, yet, entertaining steps slow enough so Hiyori could follow but fast enough to keep with the music. Hiyori made the mistake of looking in Shinji's eyes. They…were different. Focused and…and…

Loving?

LOVING?!

The music was getting faster. She didn't know what happened but her pace changed to match the music. Shinji danced just as smoothly, just as fast, but didn't take his eyes off of Hiyori. He smiled slightly and pulled her closer. "Ya pretty good at this, Hiyori…" His voice was low, low enough to make a shiver slip down her spine. How did she hear him over the music? Was the music still going? …Yeah, it was. She just wasn't paying any attention to it.

The music was reaching the final notes, loud, fast, and pulsing. Hiyori wasn't sure how she felt about the song ending. "It's almost done..Almost done, out of the spotlight…Almost-"

The final note sang, and Shinji swept Hiyori down so that her back and his back were literally parallel to the floor. The song ended…

And he kissed her.

A blur of movement around her, strange heat (his arms around her?), and a soft, yet meaningful kiss on her lips.

The two slowly stood up. Shinji smiled the most sincere smile Hiyori had ever seen on his face. "Hiyori…" Her inner hollow screamed. It screamed and thrashed about in her mind more than what it had done in a long time, making her body shake. Shinji's expression changed to worry as he tried to help her.

"NO…!" She backed away from him. Heart beat still up, the uncomfortable shaking, she ran to the bathroom on the second floor.

Yes.

Stupid, stupid, Shinji.

Will Hiyori deal with her hollow? What is Shinji thinking? What about the other Vizards? Find out next chapter.

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