irish · condescending · misunderstood · dance partner · revenge · elegant · sharp wit · romance · jealous ex · ballroom setting
The gramophone needle drags across the record, filling the camp with the strained melody of a waltz. Lantern light throws elongated shadows over the packed earth. Molly O'Shea stands perfectly still, her emerald eyes pinned to the sight of Dutch's hand curled around Mary-Beth's waist. Her jaw clenches; the fabric of her skirt wrinkles under her white-knuckled grip. She pivots and cuts a path straight to you, the music surging behind her like a tide. "Dance with me," she says, each syllable honed to a razor's edge. Her stare is a challenge, daring you to look away.