Born to Be Ch. 12

"Yes?" Selena asked, already coming up with her answer to what she knew was going to be asked.

"Miss Mills, who is this lovely lady here with you tonight?" He asked on his microphone as some more cameras and video recorders snapped, zooming in around them.

Selena looped her arm around Ashley's back, "This is my date tonight, Ashley. My girlfriend." Selena smiled, nodded and continued to move on, Ashley was surprised at how expertly she handled that.

Despite hearing the calls of the press shouting out more questions for her to answer, she just strolled right along, keeping Ashley close to her side. Up ahead, Ashley could see some other well dressed folk, speaking to the press on either side. Answering some questions and then moving up further into the building. So it appeared Selena was right about how this should be handled, answer some questions and keep moving up.

When she came to their next stop, this time she picked a woman with short blonde hair and a similar power suit to Selena's, only hers was white. "Selena! How long have you been with this woman, and is this you coming out to the world as Gay?"

Selena had to roll her eyes at that one, "Actually no, I'm not a Lesbian." She corrected her, Ashley almost wanted to snicker at her pointedness. Technically that was the truth, Ashley was a boy. No vagina down below, which probably was baffling the reporters, but Selena continued on. "I'm actually bisexual, and it's never been a secret. I know people who've seen me in public with Ashley have speculated on it online, and I never addressed it because frankly I didn't care. Yeah, I'm in a relationship with a beautiful Princess." She hugged Ashley closer, "Got a problem with it? Sue me." She shrugged and moved on again.

Ashley had to laugh out loud at that one while she tugged him further down the carpet, they weren't that far away now and were probably only gonna answer one more question before they made it inside. The trick of a red carpet was to keep moving not only to avoid answering a million questions, but also because more people were arriving behind you, and if you stood there trying to answer more and more questions on a smaller scale carpet like this one, you'd jam up the line.

There was a method and a professionalism to everything that Selena did, and Ashley loved it.

Finally they reached close to the tail end of the carpet in front of the doorsteps, two security guards flanked either side of the doorway ID checking the people entering the building as well as the itinerary to see if they were invited. But before they made it up there, Selena approached one last reporter to get a final question.

The last one, a man with simple brown hair and deep blackish blue tux leaned over the line with his microphone and to their surprise, addressed Ashley, not Selena. "Excuse me miss! Yes, we need to know, what's it like being with Selena Mills, owner, founder and operator of the Lunar Lifters franchise?" He placed the microphone right in front of Ashley's lips.

Ashley blinked in surprise at this, and on reflex she glanced up to Selena looking for her advice. However, since she appeared just as caught off guard as the rest of them, she looked down at Ashley, curious for his answer.

"Umm..." He hesitated for a second, looking down at the tip of the microphone. Big, black and bulbous, like the tip of her black fake cock that she drilled into him on a regular basis. "It's..." He looked up at the reporters, watching with baited breath for him to answer them. And there was this moment when Ashley realized, these people seemed so starving for anything that they could use for a story. Anything they could post on their blogs and rant about for the next day before they get something else to work with.

It was kind of hilarious, how in a sense, all these people, including Selena were at his mercy.

So he smiled and leaned into the mic, "She's the best Daddy a girl could ever ask for."

"OHHH YOU!!!!!" Selena's eyes widened and she looked down at Ashley with her best, bewildered expression she could muster.

The press in the immediate vicinity immediately erupted! The reporters seeming to break their unspoken pact and immediately charged forward, thrusting their microphones forward and shouting out their questions in hopes of Ashley staying to answer more. But Selena hastily hustled Ashley along the carpet further until they were ascending the stairs. "You little minx!" Selena whisper yelled, "You know I'm never gonna hear the end of that now?"

Ashley grinned up at her, "Looks like you're stuck with me forever." He cheekily replied, hugging her arm closer to his breast while they walked forward.

Reaching the glass door, the guards requested Selena's ID and full name to check the guest list. Quickly identifying her and recognizing Ashley as Selena's plus one, and they entered Apex tower.

The Lobby was all polished marble, their heels clicking loudly and echoing in the walls around them. A few others up ahead had already ascended the crescent shaped steps, heading up to the elevators. The party was taking place in the Ball room on the twentieth floor, nearly the top of the building.

When Ashley learned they were going to be going up a long elevator ride, he instantly assumed that Selena was going to try and jump his bones there. Probably as payback for the little confident stunt he just pulled with the press that was surely gonna haunt Selena for a few weeks at least.

So he already braced himself while they held hands and walked up the stairs. Eventually coming upon three sets of elevators with the third and furthest from them already closing and taking the people there before them up. Selena pushed the button for their own lift, and they waited patiently for the doors to open. Thankfully, it got there quick enough that other guests didn't arrive and wait in line with them, otherwise there would be no privacy.

The couple stepped inside and watched the doors close after Selena pushed the button again for the twentieth floor. Ashley took a breath, twenty floors, that was a long way up. Who knows what she could do to him in the time it takes to get there? He glanced over at her, catching her staring back at him. She flashed an innocent smile and looked forwards again, just watching the electronic counter tell them what floor they were on as it rose further and further up.

"Oh I see how it is. Act all innocent to try and catch me off guard. Mhm, I see Daddy...don't worry, I'll act surprised." He chuckled in his head, thinking he knew exactly what Selena was up to, and was ready to shift his thong out of the way. With this dress, it'd be a little complicated as the skirt needed to be hiked all the way up, no ripping of the dress could occur otherwise Ashley may cut a bitch.

He didn't know how or when she was going to do it, but he kept himself ready and eager, just waiting for the moment she turned and pounced on his smaller body. Ravishing him in whatever way she could in the time they had.

And he waited...and he waited...and he waited?

The dial was reading the sixteenth floor at this point, and all that Selena had done was just hold his hand. Lovingly squeezing every now and again and tossing him a few looks of affection. What was she up to?

Ashley was legitimately shocked that Selena hadn't jumped the opportunity, she was being nice and just holding him. Nothing wrong with that of course, it was just...surprising? He definitely worked himself up a little thinking that he was going to get speedily fucked in his most gorgeous outfit and makeup, but it didn't happen.

Did she have another plan for them? Granted the elevator was super risky because if somebody on a floor they were passing pushed the button, the elevator would stop and the doors would open. Which would be pretty awkward.

So she must have some other devious plan in her head to get him alone...or...maybe she just was planning on being good tonight?

At that thought, Ashley actually looked at Selena like she was an alien, even thought she had done literally nothing to warrant it. What in the world would have made her want to be good on this night of all nights? When he was at his prettiest, bringing his A game to the looks table.

He didn't know, but nor did he have time to think about it, because the elevator jostled as it came to a halt, an electronic 'bing' sound going off as the doors parted. Finally revealing to Ashley where this party would actually be taking place. And again, Ashley didn't know what this building was for, so he didn't know what to expect, but looking over it now, he was pretty sure this wasn't a business building.

The room was a massive Ball room, half the floor was covered in carpet and the other half, polished hardwood floors. Hanging from the ceiling was a chandelier that looked to be straight out of a Disney movie. Huge and glorious with dozens of bright shining lights. A stage was in the right side of the room with a microphone stand and a stereo system that pumped out tunes. Circular tables with white cloth covering them populated the side of the room with the carpet. Already there were about thirty people or so sitting at the various tables, and some others were out on the floor dancing a little to the beat of the music. Mostly couples, men and women sitting together and dancing together with a few odd ball singles sprinkled throughout.

Ashley and Selena were the only 'girl, girl' couple there.

However, rather than experience nervousness or anxiety from being essentially, the elephant in the room. The two just looked at each other, smiled, held their hands a little tighter, and proceeded forward. Seeking out the table with Selena's assigned spot on it.

A couple of the strangers recognized Selena and waved hello to her, welcoming her and her 'friend' to the party. Selena corrected them every time, calling Ashley her girlfriend, some people looked surprised, some people looked happy, and some even looked jealous. Adding to the hilarity that most of these people appeared to actually be couples.

Eventually, their spot was located, right next to the dance floor with an excellent view across the room. Ashley also managed to see from here that there was a row of glass doors that led out to what appeared to be a balcony.

At the table with the both of them, were two other couples. Both greeted Selena with a smile and a handshake, introducing themselves as Mr. and Mrs. Carrington, and Mr. and Mrs. Truman respectively. Both husbands were dressed in Suits, basically the male version of what Selena was wearing. And the wives were in fabulous dresses of their own, one was pure white with a floral sparkling pattern laced along the very bottom, and the other was in a deep blue low cut dress, just high enough on her thighs to not be considered scandalous.

The Carrington's knew Selena from their trade in Vitamins and protein supplements, they owned a large supplier company of them. While the Truman's had a rather common 'rich people' foundation that supported them. Oil. Selena and them had no real business connections, but they knew each other through mutual friends in the industry.

Hearing about all these big shots and how they earn their money almost made Ashley feel a little small. With his measly three hundred bucks a week, listening to them banter with Selena about where they were going to vacation for Christmas, the Bahamas or London, he definitely sat in silence for the first few slightly awkward minutes.

"What about you Miss? What do you do?" Mrs. Truman leaned over in her seat to address Ashley finally, snapping him out of his silent phase.

Selena took Ashley's hand right away, "My lady here owns her own Yoga franchise." Ashley turned immediately to look at Selena like she was a crazy person, but she simply smiled back. "Well, it's just starting out, but I know she's going to go so far in the business. I've seen the amount of people she draws in, and soon she's not gonna need to be my plus one, I'll be hers." The group chuckled at that.

"Oh wow, Yoga. You know I've been meaning to get started on that again, I've been out of the stretching game for far too long." Mrs. Carrington added on.

Ashley sat up, "Well, I'd be happy to give you some tips or recommendations if you like? And...thank you Selena for upping my cool with your friends." He squeezed her hand, "But she's fibbing a little, I work in a yoga studio that's owned by Lunar Lifters."

"Mmm mmmmm..." Selena shook her head, "Not for long sweetie."

Ashley tilted his head, "What do you mean?" But Selena just giggled and shushed her gently, "Ah ah, no way you're not covering that up. You tell me right now Missy." Ashley put on a fake stern voice trying to get Selena to spill the beans.

"I have no idea what you're talking about!" Selena resisted while Ashley playfully pulled on her, acting like she was strangling her for information. "I plead the fifth! I never made love to that woman!"

Their onlookers began to laugh happily at the childish, playful nature of the couple. Mr. Truman leaned forward, "Wow Selena, I've never seen you so silly. I guess all it took was putting a ring on it to mellow you out?"

Ashley cocked an eyebrow at that, "Huh? Oh, we're actually not married." He said, Selena sadly nodding with a pout of her lower lip. "But someday!" Ashley added swiftly.

"Awww really?" Mrs. Truman said, "You two would look so great together at a wedding. And I apologize if my husband was a bit forward with asking." She nudged his side with her elbow, "Almost everyone here is a married or at least engaged couple. One of the pulls of the party is to be here with your significant other around the holidays. Have you two thought about it?"

Ashley nodded, "Yes of course! And we may not be married yet but we're still together." He grasped Selena's larger hand in both of his own now. "And we've talked about it, along with a bunch of other stuff too. But we've only been together for six months so far, I would never rush Selena into committing to me like that."

"So you would like to get married, but you don't want to pressure her." Mrs. Truman pointed to Ashley then to Selena.

"Well I..." Ashley glanced up at Selena again, she was staring down at him with a smirk. "...hey what is this some kind of quiz??" Ashley leaned away, and once more the group laughed amongst themselves.

There really didn't seem to be any planning that went to this party aside from the food service, the music, and its purpose. There were no awards or speeches going out, it was just a place for a bunch of wealthy people to go and just hang out with their spouses or otherwise. And for some reason, that made it way more relaxing to be there. Nothing was expected of any of them, they could just be with each other.

And that's all that Ashley wanted for him and Selena.

When about fifteen minutes or so of talking with the group passed, suddenly a song came on the radio and it had Selena's head jump up like an alerted animal. "Ooou!!! Ashley come on! I love this song!" She was suddenly up and reaching for her boy toys hand before he could react.

"Oh geez! Okay be back guys!" Ashley called out before he was muscled away by his taller girlfriend.

Ashley didn't recognize what the song was, in fact, the lyrics sounded like they were in Spanish? This had to be from a playlist of some kind, cause most songs playing over the radio were all Christmas songs this time of year.

Not this one though, this one was fast, and had almost a tango like rhythm to it, and Selena quickly dashed them across the dance floor into the center where she turned and took Ashley's hands in her own. "Ready? Follow my lead!"

He shook his head, "Okay miss crazy Spanish song lover!" He teased her.

Selena gave him a wink, "Muy Caliente." Ashley rolled his eyes.

The beat was quick, and while Ashley and Selena had danced a bunch together, this was a little harder to keep up with. But the younger one managed, watching Selena closely with each step. Pulling away, only to be twirled back in a few times. Jumping into her arms and dipped far down, dipped again and swung in a whoosh of motion that had Ashley squealing out of slight fear and a lot of joy.

Finally some lyrics came on and that's when Ashley recognized where he had heard this song before. The only English Lyrics that he could discern at least, 'The way you walk, the way you talk, the way your smile sets me off! The way you move, the way you groove, makes me glad I'm with you!'

"The Ugly Truth!" Ashley had a massive 'Oh!' Moment as the beat picked up, and now that he remembered the movie where they had first heard this song, he was able to get even more into the beat of it. The pair whipping and twirling, tearing the fuck out of that dance floor together. Selena kneeling down while holding onto one of Ashley's hands and letting him twirl in a full circle around her body before standing and picking him up bridal style. Swinging him around for a second and setting him back on his feet.

A few claps matching the beat picked up in the background while they danced, but the two were focused entirely on each other now. Keeping their bodies close, as chest to chest as they could be with the height difference. Selena's head bent over to be leaning her forehead against Ashley's. Their fingers interlocked while they sashayed and swayed about. It was almost like they were making love through dance, showing Selena's strength with hauling him around and Ashley's nimble flexibility. What they were good at and challenging each other, having a wild ride the whole time until it came to a final spin, ending with Ashley dipped. Very reminiscent of the night they went out on a date to the little bar with some of Selena's local friends.

They paused in that pose for a bit just heaving for breath for a little while. Enjoying the closeness and staring into each other's eyes before the contact was broken by Ashley leaning up and stealing a kiss from Selena. Again, throwing back to the first time they danced together. Looking at how far they'd come to be here now.

"Woooo!!!" A few voices cheered and some claps began a round of applause for the two. None of the others picked up the energy to dance on this dance floor like that. Not all of these people were into fitness and energy like Selena and Ashley were. They had something special, something so unique that most others only dreamed of having with a significant other.

And even just being seated, watching these to experience something as magical as what they had was enough to warrant the cheers from the crowd. Not like a standing ovation or anything, but everyone in the room was happy and excepting of this display. And again, some were probably a little jealous as well.

Now with their impromptu dance/tango session done, Ashley almost wished a rose was thrown at them so one of them could hold it between their teeth during the dance. Oh well, missed opportunity.

They righted themselves, and still panting and a little sweaty, made their way off of the dance floor as the next song in the playlist started up. Heading over to their table, they sat back down, now earning an abbreviated slow clap from the group awaiting their return.

"Wow...that was...definitely a show." Mr. Carrington started, breaking the stares with some chuckles and smiles from the star couple of the hour.

Selena shrugged a shoulder, "When you know, you know." And that was all she offered for an explanation as to her desire to spontaneously initiate a dance.

Misses Truman however didn't let it go that easily, she seemed fascinated with Ashley's ability to dance and started to interrogate him on where he learned to move like that. Selena was happy to see him getting along with these people who essentially were strangers to him a moment ago. She smiled watching him talk, listening to him explain how Selena helped him with couples dancing, and their date night at the bar. Reminiscing over their past and all the fun they've had together.