Things That Go *BAMF* in the Night (Belladonna)

[belladonna]

Kurt mentioned that everyone had to do what they had to do in order to live.. However her choice of marriage wasn't necessarily because she needed him to live.. No he was more like a convenience. He owned many nightclubs and other joints in the area and had a rather well known name. She used him just to build up publicity, to get her name out there and well of course him being rich only provided security in her ability to live out in the world. And of course he used her because she was fair and attractive.. Both were for selfish reasons but he developed a need for her..

Bella felt Kurt's touch, softly at first as if a slight stir.. However the warmth of his hand drew her attention to it right as he pulled away. His words came out quickly and though they may have sounded dreadfully horrible to him her response was even worse, "Nor would have I been offended if you had." Of course that moment was odd, that feeling where you were sinking and couldn't find a hole low enough to cover yourself.. And at that moment she held her breath.. almost like she wouldn't be heard or seen if she found a way to cease to exist...

Still she couldn't stop that deep rose color from spreading to her cheeks.. The air about her echoed with her heavy and ill chosen words.. But they were true. Why did the truth have to be a double edged sword? Bella was awaiting Kurt's reaction and though it had been no time at all it was more than she could bear him looking at her.. So she turned her gaze around to in front of her, politely staring at nothing, disbelief and perhaps regret of what she said washing over her.

[nightcrawler]

Kurt had been aware of the attraction that he and Bella shared for one another, but to hear such words from Bella, the words which brushed that attraction to full awareness, well.....things seemed to change very rapidly. Kurt had been dancing around this subject since his first meeting with Bella and although, this was technically only the third time the two had been together privately, Kurt still could nor would not deny what he felt toward Bella. Love at first sight is often talked about and mostly joked about, but Kurt....he believed in such things but still had enough sense to play things safely and not jump head first into the unknown....well....maybe.

He grew still and very quite for just a moment and then turned his head slowly toward Bella, looking at her, studying her. He smiled as he watched Bella fight to keep her grace and composure and even though he thought about saying something else to further the moment, he held back....slightly. "When you spoke of us seeing a play together.....did you mean it?," he asked her, voicing the question which had been eating at him for a few days now. Kurt had always been so careful to avoid being seen in public, well, ever since his departure from the circus anyway, and now, Bella had seemed to stir something in him, a desire to go out and present himself...unashamed and proud.

[belladonna]

Bella waited patiently as Kurt remained silent, wondering what was going on through his mind. Her words were bold, perhaps too bold but she didn't mean it to sound crude. She had an attraction to him but it was beyond physical.. she felt safe around him and like she couldn't get close enough. The heart of a woman was a mysterious and needy thing.. Some fed this desire with material possessions and some needed the affection of another.. Bella was the latter.

His voice broke the air and her blue eyes found him again, wondering if he thought that she had just been saying that to make him feel better. She gave a smile, wondering if he was having the same kind of self doubt that she was. Of course it was only natural, rejection was one of the most hurtful things in the world. "Yes." She responded softly, hoping that he knew that she was being honest, "With my whole heart.. It would mean so much to me Kurt.. And I am hoping that it would mean something to you too." She offered him a faint smile, genuine but she was still nervous... Nervous about what he would say, do .. or even feel.

[nightcrawler]

No turning back now, Kurt had delved too far into this delicate subject and so, it was all and then some. He released his breath when Bella answered him, smiling as he mentally kicked himself for acting like some school kid flirting with his crush. It seemed the odd love scenarios floating about the school just wasn't confined to the students, oh how rich. Kurt had only been back around two weeks now and already he was finding himself in some sort of potential relationship situation.

"Perhaps you vould allow me to escort you to a play this veekend then fräulein? I have heard of a place called Broadway....I think," he said as he stood, making this request a formal as he could, putting his best blue foot forward. His demeanor was calm and soothing this time, the face and tone he usually used when he was counciling some of the students, however, this belied the chaotic nervousness he was feeling deep down inside, his tail being the only outlet for that emotion, as the constant swaying and waving would show.

[belladonna]

Bella watched him, wondering what he would say or how he would react to her words. When he stood up and asked if he could take her to Broadway this weekend she gave a slight laugh, almost like a girl did when she was delighted, however she did suppress it and she placed a hand over her lips, smiling brightly at him.

He stood and why shouldn't she? She placed her feet down on the floor and stood in front of him giving him a nod, "I'd love to." she answered as she offered him her hand. She was almost glowing, excited because she hadn't felt this way.. perhaps ever. Or at least too long ago for her to remember properly. "And it doesn't matter what play it is as long as it's you taking me, Kurt." She could compliment him because he wasn't the type to let it go to his head.. Besides she knew that he was long over due the appreciation that he deserved... Good people like him were.

[nightcrawler]

Kurt took Bella's hand, softly and closed his large long blue fingers around her more normal appendage. Granted this was such a strange sight to see and a reference to the tale of beauty and the beast was quickly brought to Kurt's mind, something which made him smile despite the face that he would be the beast. Bella had gone out of her way to make Kurt comfortable since day one, just as the others had, but her intentions seemed a bit more....romantically inclined?

Letting his hand fall from Bella's, Kurt seemed to get a bit lost in her gaze, admiring her beauty, and the way she treated him. He was still so confused why one as she would lock herself away from those around her, after all, she was beautiful and very desirable. She would have no problem fitting in with those around her, she seemed so....normal. Ah, but there was that thought again, that self pity which Kurt had vowed to do away with and with a shake of his head, he put that hurtful thought aside and stepped back from Bella. "I guess I should see about getting something nice to wear then," he said with a nervous laugh, unsure of just how he would go about such a thing, but the face of Hank and Ororo popped in his mind. Surely between the two of them, they could solve his problem there.

[belladonna]

Bella's smile brightened a bit as he took her hand, and though some may not like the awkward feeling of his hand.. well it was warm and gentler than any she could recall. Now whether that be a reflection of his true nature of just the way he chose to respond delicately with her because they were so different, the rule of uncertainty defining reaction more so than in a natural state.. well it was unclear, but then again it didn't matter, not to Bella.

Kurt stepped away from her a bit and it was enough to give one that awkward feeling like perhaps they aren't inclined to feel the same way you are.. Still it was possible that he was just uncertain himself. Of course Bella didn't mean to go into very deep physical interaction, nothing that would really make him feel uncomfortable.. Women were delicate creatures and they longed for affection.

Her lip gave a slight purse, not reaching a pout and certainly not a quiver. It was a slight reaction, one that would more than likely be overlooked and one she actively stopped before it became something too noticeable. A nod of her head and a soft response issued first. "Sure, although don't get too worked up over that type of thing. The main thing is to enjoy the show for yourself and forget about the others around you.. Well at least those whose opinions don't matter."

There was a definite hesitation, then she stepped forth and hugged Kurt, close to her. Sure he may not find it so welcoming.. but chances are he would and how do you fight that instinct, that feeling that it's what's needed. Either way she wrapped her arms around his neck and hugged him close to her, her cheek pressed up against his. "Thank you.", a soft response that would not have been heard if her lips weren't so close to her ear. She closed her eyes, just enjoying this feeling and hoping that he was doing the same.

[nightcrawler]

Kurt looked away from Bella rather quickly as she gave him what appeared to be a rebuking look and statement. He realized he might have sounded as if he were downing himself once again, but in truth, he was just curious if he could actually find something more appropriate for his date with Bella. He himself had quite a collection of loud outfits, but most of them had been designed to attract attention to him, clothing left over from his days in the circus. Obtaining new clothing could be done, however in a difficult way, but he was sure someone at the manor would be willing to help him out.

Before he could reply to say anything to Bella, Kurt found himself locked in her embrace, being pulled close to her soft and warm body. He pale skin against his was a stark contrast but the moment the both of them shared was one of total agreement. Kurt closed his eyes and smelled Bella as he slowly wrapped his arms around her and then his tail. He intertwined his strange and unusual appendage up her body and let the pointed end rest across her shoulder.

"I should go," he said after a moment or two of silence and as his tail slowly slipped away and he let go of Bella, backing away from her slowly and somewhat hesitantly. "Perhaps I vill see you for breakfast," he said with a nervous smile, a trademark of sorts just before he disappeared, leaving Bella alone in a moment of black smoke.