From: ccimods	Date: April 13th, 2011 02:12 am (UTC)		(Link)
	7-8

We're just getting warmed up!

	From: howemuchtrouble	Date: April 14th, 2011 12:21 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Keegan/Rowan

While they were pretty much on time, Keegan usually did cause them to be a few minutes late. Even if it was just because he took his time in walking with her to the event hall. There were others that came before them and as every other time, his eyes scanned over them for anyone he knew. Surprisingly, he saw no one yet. Most of his own friends had a tendency to show up at least an hour late.

With her hand in his arm, Keegan smiled down at his date as he led her in. Instead of heading to the dance floor or off towards the chairs, the first place he guided her was over to the drinks. "Not as decorative as other dances, I've noticed."

	From: cabotine	Date: April 14th, 2011 01:01 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Keegan/Rowan

She liked being on time. Fashionably late was still late, and late was something that Rowan hated to be. Dances and parties were always a little different, and she didn't mind being a few minutes later than the starting time. Holding onto her purse with one hand, and the other on his arm, Rowan stepped into the hall with Keegan, and then toward the refreshments.

"I think it's nice. In an understated kind of way. And there's no real way to make an antiquated gesture of female empowerment into a theme. I don't think they make decorations for it, at any rate..." She joked with Keegan easily, smiling over at him.

	From: 867_5309	Date: April 14th, 2011 11:27 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Jenny/Charlie

Jenny really sure how she had let herself end up in this predicament. It wasn't that she didn't want to be there with Charlie but for the amount of drama it had caused her in an already overly dramatic week, it almost made the evening slightly bittersweet for her.

It was basically her own fault. Her mother had called, just the same as every second night, and for some reason they started talking about the dance. Her mother had asked her who she was taking, Jenny hesitated briefly, and Paula filled the void with a quick assumption of "Probably Charlie, I suppose. Stay out of trouble, lots of pictures on Facebook please!" before wishing her goodnight.

She could have said 'no', she could have corrected her, but she didn't. It wasn't easy to just blurt the fact that she had been planning on asking her girlfriend, being that it was her choice of date, not just choice of boys.

She hadn't meant anything by asking him, she just wanted to make her mother happy by having a few pictures and maybe getting him to dance with her once, but Sera was taking it all kinds of the wrong way. Coming from such a mother's girl, it was almost hypocritical. Jenny supposed she couldn't blame her though, if Sera had asked a boy to go, she might be a little jealous herself.. but this was Charlie. It wasn't like she was just going to jump into bed with him. She knew all of his tricks anyway.

Trying just to forget whatever sort of pissed mindset Sera was in, Jenny got ready for the evening and waited impatiently for Charlie to arrive. She had wanted to be picked up early, so they could leave early if they decided to. When they arrived at the dance, there weren't too many people around, and Jenny glanced curiously at him. "I know it's a stupid question because you're just going to be rude and make fun of dancing or something, but is there anything you want to do first?"

	From: walktheline	Date: April 16th, 2011 06:50 pm (UTC)		(Link)
	Jenny/Charlie

Charlie knew Jenny well enough to know there was a bug up her butt about something, but he wasn't going to bait her tonight. He'd even shown up with flowers and a goddamn bow tie which made him feel about eleven years old. He pulled on his collar uncomfortably all the way to the dance, a disposable camera in one hand , mailed special delivery from his mom for her photo albums. He had his suspicions she was more interested inw hat Jenny wore than the fact they were going together.

When Jenny asked him a question he shrugged noncomittally at the drinks table. "Thirsty?"

	From: ccimods	Date: April 13th, 2011 02:13 am (UTC)		(Link)
	8-9

Get out on that dance floor!

	From: redwritinghood	Date: April 13th, 2011 10:58 pm (UTC)		(Link)
	Sibyl/Akio

"Well, doesn't look like we missed much," Sibyl commented as she looked around the room. They were only about an hour late, but it was better this way. It was always a little awkward to be one of the first few there.

A bit self consciously, she tugged at the bottom of her dress with a little wiggle of her legs as she stood beside her date. She was perhaps a bit overdressed for the dance, but as she was there with Akio, she didn't want to disappoint. Despite the fact they were only there together as friends.

"So what will it be, Fox? Drinks, dancing, people watching?" Sibyl turned her brown eyes over at him with a curious look.

	From: akio	Date: April 14th, 2011 12:06 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Sibyl/Akio

Akio was pleased that Sibyl had helped him pick out his outfit, and was even more pleased that she invited him to begin with. He smirked at her comment, loving that she called him 'fox'. "How about a drink to start?" he offered, gesturing toward the refreshment table. He was so nervous and knew that if he danced with her now, he would have two left feet.

	From: thatmachineboy	Date: April 14th, 2011 12:42 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Casey/Colby

To say that Casey was nervous was an understatement. A severe understatement.

Somehow he had managed to meet Colby in Rienzi's common room to walk with her to the dance. He had even remembered to get her a small and simple corsage at the advice of Vinnie. It wasn't the most formal of dances, but he didn't want to mess up the first time he actually had a date.

Once they were inside, Casey smiled over at Colby, and managed a, "You... look very pretty, by the way," without too much of a stutter. Just a slight hint of pink in his face for the moment.

	From: wantsthesky	Date: April 14th, 2011 02:03 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Casey/Colby

It wasn't like Colby to be so quiet, but her nerves got the better of her and so she was much more subdued than usual. She hadn't been able to come up with a single thing to say other than a mumbled and shy 'thank you' when Casey gave her the corsage.

At his compliment, she blushed and tucked a piece of hair behind her ear. "Thanks, you look pretty handsome, too."

	From: almost_famous	Date: April 14th, 2011 11:56 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Brody/Vinnie

Brody was actually pretty impressed with how her dinner had turned out before the dance. Most things she made came out pretty well, but it was actually her first time making her own sauce. It was lucky that spring was coming and she had been able to get all of the fresh vegetables she wanted, and even if it had taken her forty minutes to decide which type of pasta to use, it had all turned out great and Vinnie had seemed to enjoy it. That was the main thing anyway, really.

Entering the dance finally just a while after eight, Brody fiddled slightly with the flower that she had worn in her hair, looking toward Vinnie as they walked. "I bet you wanna dance, I bet you can really bust out the moves," she chided him, smiling fondly. "I bet you even know how to Dougie."

	From: ccimods	Date: April 13th, 2011 02:13 am (UTC)		(Link)
	9-10

It's girl's choice. So guys? Hush!

	From: gimmeskittles	Date: April 13th, 2011 06:29 pm (UTC)		(Link)
	Michi/Gael

Michi and Gael arrived to the dance fashionably late having gotten a bit distracted from arriving any earlier. She did a little spin, her dress looking like a purple flower when it fanned out a bit. "Want to dance or make the rounds or drink some pumpkin juice?" she asked, bouncing a little at his side.

	From: learntofly	Date: April 13th, 2011 09:29 pm (UTC)		(Link)
	Meka/Brian

Meka was surprised that she had actually convinced Ben to go to the dance with her knowing how much he disliked dances. She at least wanted Gabe's makeover to count for something. She had stopped in at Gabe's to show off his work before going to the dance with Ben. It had been a little quiet, a little awkward, but nothing truly out of the ordinary when she excused herself to get some punch from the snack table.

She looked over to see a familiar figure in the corner, he was by himself. With one last look over her shoulder to Ben she gave a little shrug she walked over to Brian. "Uh... hey Brian," she said quietly so as not to startle him. "How are you?"

	From: mylollipop	Date: April 14th, 2011 12:07 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Ginger/Sam

Ginger had taken longer than usual to get ready. For at least three hours of her afternoon, she'd had a mental break down concerning how fat every one of her dresses made her look. Then, on top of that, all of her shoes were wrong when she finally found a dress that didn't make her look as fat as the others. Her jewelry was wrong, her makeup was hideous and she was nearly in tears when Sam had knocked on the door.

Rushing, she brushed her hair with her fingers and steeled herself as best she could before flinging the door open in the most put together outfit she could manage for the night. Smiling she'd taken his arm, and followed him down to the dance with the bravest face she could manage.

And yet she couldn't help but think everyone was whispering about how fat she looked in her dress.

	From: hardluckwoman	Date: April 14th, 2011 11:38 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Erica/Stas

Erica didn't like to get anywhere early except for bed and the field. Dances were the worst for arriving early, when no one was there yet and there were just those few awkward couples milling around. She didn't want any part in all of that. She took her time choosing her dress for the evening and fixing her hair.

When she entered the room, hanging closely onto Stas by his arm as they walked in, the dark-haired girl was smiling widely. Everything was already in full swing, and the dance floor was crowded, although she didn't feel like dancing just yet.

She took her cursory glance around to see if she spotted any of her friends, maybe even her brothers, someone had texted her earlier and said they had seen them. That was a sight almost rarest to have to see, although she mostly hoped no one was messing with Brian. She really didn't want to have to mess up her night by getting into a fight or something.

She rarely went to two dances with the same date, but it had been some time since she had last seen Stas, and the news of his break-up with Sunny was just too good to resist. There was nothing wrong with a little rebound. She gave Stas' arm a little squeeze. "Do you wanna get a drink or something?" she asked him eventually, as if suddenly realizing he was still there. She had been off in her own world wondering about Brian. Did he remember to bring his own cups tonight? It was weird, sure, but better than the alternative to him having have to use a public cup.

	From: ccimods	Date: April 13th, 2011 02:14 am (UTC)		(Link)
	10-11

Leave some room in your dancing for the imagination, please.

	From: akio	Date: April 15th, 2011 10:39 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Akio/ OPEN

Akio had been having a marvelous time at the dance, thoroughly enjoying the company of Sibyl. She was a wonderful date, but the feelings he was having were confusing. Therefore, excusing himself from his stunning date, he meandered through the throng of dancing revellers to the side door, then outside to the courtyard.

He inhaled deeply, glad to be this far south. It was one of the perks of going to school here - being able to enjoy the sights and smells of the Big Easy. It was something only someone who lived here, or had visited here could appreciate.

He seated himself on a bench, crossing his legs at his ankles and leaning back against the outside wall. He gazed up at the starry sky for a moment, before closing his eyes to bask in the night's glory. This, and only this, was why he hadn't heard the approach of the newcomer.

	From: ccimods	Date: April 13th, 2011 02:14 am (UTC)		(Link)
	11-12

Dance is winding down. Get in that last song!

	From: samtheman	Date: April 13th, 2011 10:58 pm (UTC)		(Link)
	Sam/Keegan

Sam had been having a good time with Ginger though he had noticed there was something a little off about her tonight. He was a little worried but they were in good enough spirits. He left her to her friends momentarily to wander around and say hello to everyone. It didn't take him long to run into his buds at all.

"Hey Keegan," he said cheerfully. "Having a good a night?" he asked as he approached his friend.

	From: whodoo	Date: April 14th, 2011 12:35 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Quinn/Brian

There were several things, by this point in the evening, that became abundantly clear: a few important people were not in attendance. Most of her usual amusement targets were nowhere to be seen, Alex was missing, and Emilie was missing. She thought she might have seen Stas earlier but had lost sight of him before she could corner him.

So naturally, Quinn decided to find out where her darling brother was. Yevgeni was nowhere in sight, but she did spot that other freshman boy she believed Alex knew. If she was right, it was Alex's roommate. Brian or something.

Before the boy could dodge out of her sight, she moved around a few of the other students and came up beside him. "Not interrupting anything, I hope?" Quinn said with a smirk. It was rather obvious this kid was the socially awkward type.

	From: meandmyuke	Date: April 16th, 2011 06:34 pm (UTC)		(Link)
	Apple/Frankie

Apple had been meandering, dancing, and sneaking out every once in a while for a smoke all night. He had to admit he was starting to like these things. He left Janis to her friends for the last bit of the dance to go out for one last smoke before he had to head home. With a little stumble he stepped outside and found a nice little spot in the shadows where he could light up undisturbed by the teacher chaperons. He figured he had been in trouble enough this semester, no need to add to the laundry list of things he was going to get in trouble for once he got home.

He leaned against the building with a little sigh, taking a hit and letting the smoke out slowly.

	From: ccimods	Date: April 13th, 2011 02:14 am (UTC)		(Link)
	12-1

The dance is officially over. That doesn't mean the fun is stopping!

	From: itsnotjessica	Date: April 14th, 2011 11:46 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Hunter/Open

Planning yet another successful dance was a call for celebration. Hunter had been looking around everywhere for Michi, ready to attack her with a much needed supply of high-fives, but since the blonde was already half in the bag as the saying goes.. finding anyone wasn't really working.

She was pretty sure she had been outside for a while, at least before the dance ended, but it was definitely over now. There was no noise coming from the hall other than the last few people heading outside, and Hunter watched them closely with her arms crossed, hoping to recognize someone. It was Friday night, just because the dance was over didn't mean that everyone had to go back to their rooms and go to bed. What was with all of this no one partying?

Turning slightly away from the crowd, the tall girl carefully extracted the flask from where it had resided on her thigh. Taking another gulp, she closed her eyes tightly. Tequila that she had at least been able to charm to keep it cold. Warm drinks were out. She wanted a cold drink and someone to talk to. Where the hell was everyone? People were still leaving the dance in small packs, but no one cool enough yet.

It was almost like it was one in the morning or something..

	From: porcelinaofvast	Date: April 17th, 2011 02:36 pm (UTC)		(Link)
	Tatum/Sam

Things weren't exactly going to Tatum's plan. She had finally give in and let Sera's words get to her, and now here she was at the dance, except that it was basically over and she still hadn't found Frankie. She had gone to Frankie and Rowan's room first and after getting no answer, she had retreated to her room to get dressed.

When she looked in the mirror, it was great and she couldn't help but smile. No big dress. She wore what she wanted; her step-mom didn't even know there was a dance, Sera had been so pissed at Jenny she had forgotten all about telling their mother about Sadie Hawkins entirely. Tatum had gotten there around eleven, hoping that since neither Frankie or Rowan were at their room, they might be around here, but she had zero luck.

Now people were starting to leave, and Tatum was among them, aimlessly wandering out of the front door in the crowd. When she was far enough away from anyone, she began to blaze up the joint from her blazer pocket, puffing thoughtfully and considering what her next step was. She just wished she had caved in a bit earlier, maybe she could have found Frankie.. assuming Frankie had come at all.

Maybe she had asked Gray. Or already left with him.

Tatum immediately chased the thought away, squinting her eyes shut. That was what most of their fighting had been about. She needed to trust her, and she did.. she just didn't see what chance she had against a popular guy like him. Sighing, she took another drag and looked up, seeing someone waving at her from a distance. She couldn't tell who it was yet. Reflex, she waved back.