Hey guys! I'm back again! And this is a oneshot I've been looking forward to putting on here for a looooong time! So Ezra takes Sabine out on a date in his own very sneaky Ezra way by not telling her it's a date - and more like this surprise fun thing she doesn't know about. Sabine doesn't dance. And Ezra wants her to. It will be fluffy!
Because Sabine would totally sing "I don't dance" from high school musical. Oh yes. I can see you envisioning it in your mind, Ezra and Sabine dueting I don't dance. Ooh. Maybe I should write a song fic? But I'm getting ahead of myself. On with the fluffiness!
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(YOUUUUU NEVER KNOOOOW)
(Oh I know)
(CAUSE YOU NEVER TRY)
(THERES JUST ONE LITTLE THING THAT GETS ME EVERY TIME OOOHHHH COME ON!)
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Sorry. I'm sick, my mind is doing weird things today. Moving on.

Sabine could do a lot of things. She could do the quick draw faster than a veteran Mando such as Fenn Rau. She could somersault off buildings and blow up grounded tie fighters simultaneously, while eating a slice of pie if she really wanted to show off. She could jam the toughest Imperial signal if she had the right equipment and time. She was an expert sniper, fighter and artist all at once. With art, there was always improvement. It was the same principle for fighting, shooting, somersaulting. But there were things Sabine chose not to do. And Sabine didn't dance.

She used to, once. In a more civilised time when she had parents, a clan, one home. But now she didn't dance. What time did she have, what skills did she need for something as trivial as dancing? Especially with a partner. She could only dream of such things.

Ezra wasn't convinced. And he decided, as always, that he needed to take action. So when they arrived back on Lothal for a long supply haul with some of their contacts, Ezra knew exactly where to take her in the meantime. He pulled her along, saying "Come on. It'll be fun. It's a surprise and you'll like it,"
He asked, grinning a secret grin. She was clueless about where they were going or what they were going to do, but she trusted him. And so she let him drag her along just this once.

The annual Underground Lothal Festival wasn't big, as festivals went. They changed the date and sent it out in different code every year, and they had to be very wary of who they let in. The only celebration the Imperials really allowed was Empire Day, and that was never a good one.
But, since the organisers were old friends of Ezra's parents, they let him and Sabine in straight away. One such friend, a cheerful, big bellied and loud Devaronian named Kartal welcomed him in with open arms as Ezra shoved a large rock to the side and they entered the dark passageway.
"Eeeeezra! Good to have you back, my boy! Long time no see!" Kartal exclaimed, picking Ezra off the ground in a great hug, to which Sabine covered up a laugh. Ezra winced and gave him a nostalgic smile. "Heard you went into hiding, Kartal. How's this place still running?" Ezra asked. Kartal winked at him, and said secretively, "You heard right. But it wouldn't do to shut this place down. We all need a bit of light in this time. And dancing is light! Besides, it's what I can do to... erm, rebel without being caught. Speaking of which, nice broadcast. You inspired many people. Including us."
Sabine looked back and forth between the two, putting the pieces together. Ezra gave a half hearted, bashful grin. "Aw, thanks Kartal." Then the large Devarionian caught sigh of Sabine, helmet off and very confused.
"And who is your pretty friend here?" He exclaimed, shooting Ezra a delighted look. Ezra was only slightly embarrassed.
"Kartal, this is Sabine. She's a, uh, friend of mine who needs a lesson or two on how to lighten up."
Sabine punched his shoulder with a "Hey!" and then cleared her throat. "Ezra dragged me to this, um, lovely tunnel so I could 'let loose and have fun', as he put it."
Kartal's eyes twinkled, and he nudged Ezra. "And so you will! Right this way, miss."
He murmured something to Ezra when Sabine was out of earshot, making her way through the dark, slightly damp tunnel.
It was lucky it was almost pitch black in there, because Ezra grunted, "Uh, nope! Not yet!" And turned various shades of pink. She ignored him and carried on through the tunnel, when he grabbed her hand for her to stop. She whipped her head around, her hand meeting his shoulder. "Hey - this way, wise navigator," he said, smiling in the dark.
He was the only thing she could really see or feel, so when he pulled her towards a faint light she followed, and Kartal stepped into view.
"Welcome, my friends, to the Annual Lothal Festival!"

Sabine's eyes went round with wonder as she took it all in, and gasped.
It was a sight to behold - a circular cavern if dark rock, tinted brown by the rows of softly lit orange and yellow lanterns strung up, and the faded banners with depictions of loth-cats , loth-wolves and nerfs hung over stalls of the best of what limited food they had to offer, and all around, people were dancing to an old, sweet tune she'd often heard on the radio. Eza grinned at her, seeing her amazement. "Not bad, is it?" he asked her, amusement seeping into his voice, as well as nostalgia. She smiled, taken aback. "I never new this existed before! How did the Empire never find it? And how did you know it was here?
Ezra's eyes grew a little misty. "Kartal was an old pal of my folks. Haven't been back here since I was six. Saw Kartal around a few times living on the streets, but he didn't know... not until I was with you guys. It's a big planet.
It's well hidden. A real good secret."
She now knew one more thing about him. A secret dance floor. Then, a lively jazz number picked up both his mood and the atmosphere. He grinned again, and she felt the old Ezra energy come back to him.
"So, the reason why I brought you here. Wanna dance?" He asked, holding out his hand. Every nerve in his body screamed as he asked this, the moment he'd been waiting for what seemed like forever. She struggled with it, wanting desperately to say yes, but also nervous.
"Oh - not -  I don't dance. Not really."
He raised an eyebrow, a little crushed, but wasn't about to give up.
"Seriously? Come on. Everyone's danced before. Even me!" He exclaimed.

She laughed, "And you're not exactly coordinated."
He pointed to all the dancing people, laughing and swirling around. Butterflies soared in her stomach. She couldn't believe how nervous she was. It was Ezra, for kriff's sake. Silly, clumsy, flirty Ezra Bridger, who always managed to make her smile even when she didn't admit it. Especially then.
"Well - " she began, and then stopped. He took her hand, and she could see he was resisting the urge to laugh. Normally she was the one laughing at him!
His eyes were dancing, full of mischief and vibrancy and.. something else. Something that made her feel strangely good.
"I bet that if I can get everyone to follow this dance, you have to join me. Deal?"
She shook her head, smiling exasperatedly. "Deal. As if you'll do it," she said, folding she arms. He laughed, running off to Kartal.
"Oh yeah? Watch me!"

Sabine watched as he ran over to Kartal, and a disbelieving smile crept up on her face as Kartal and Ezra rounded up all the people and got a different song playing, one as full of energy as the padawan who danced in front of her now in a line with two little kids, and then the other adults and children joined in, clapping. Then they joined pairs, and Ezra beckoned for her to join him. She hesitated, then saw his ridiculous expression as he pulled the big eyes on her and she gave in, running towards his arms.
They danced - she danced, around and around, her hands and his hands connected as they leaned back and spun. He laughed again, a clear, happy sound that made her heart leap.
"I win! And you said you didn't dance!"
She beamed at him, feeling that glow of joy again.
"I do now."

They both laughed as tried dipped my her and almost completely failed. For Sabine it was exhilarating. She hadn't felt this free in years. For Ezra, well, just seeing her happy made him even happier. And he got to dip her! Which guy wouldn't have a big smile across his face if he got to do that?
Kartal watched them with amusement. So Ezra had gotten himself a lady. All was going well.
He decided he'd put on a slower song next. But something that suited the boy, all the same. They were started as the next song that played was a little slower, with a three beat. Ezra enjoyed it, all the same. Time to bust some moves!
He though. Sabine felt even more fluttery.
Oh, she thought as all the couples put their arms around each other. In most other things, she was the one in control. But here, Ezra for once seemed to know what he was doing. And he did so now, smiling at how flustered she seemed and feeling very manly for the first time. He knew it probably wouldn't last, but still.
"Re-lax. You put your arms around me like this - " he placed her arms on his shoulders, making her blush, and he gulped only slightly as he put his hands in her hips.
"There. Now just count 1-2-3 and we're good!"
She was uncomfortable at first, trying to copy everyone else, until he grinned and looked into her eyes. "Hey.
Trust me?"
She rolled her eyes and said, "Course, dummy."
He smiled wider and said, "So just - just focus on me. It's easy for you to do that, am I right? And the song, of course."
She tried again, looking into those sapphire blue eyes and feeling his hands on her hips, the swinging rhythm of the song.
"It's not so hard!" She exclaimed, and Ezra was pleased. "There you go! Now you can enjoy yourself."
It was lucky she was a fast learner, because now she could focus on him, and he on her, and not tripping over her own feet. She looked at his smiling face, tinged a little pink, and beamed at him. As they danced, they seemed to draw closer and closer to one another - but they didn't notice. All they saw was each other's smiles, and the warmth cascading over them where their hands touched their shoulders and waist. They were in utter bliss.

When the song ended, the two realised how late it was and prepared to say goodbye to Kartal, who was sad to see them go.
"Come back next year, eh my boy? Next time you must stay for the food! Give your friend a drink!" Kartal boomed, slapping Ezra on the back as Sabine sniggered.
"And you too, my dear. I have not seen Ezra this happy in a long time. You have brought him back to us!"
Ezra rolled his eyes and said, "Well now you put it that way... Of course I'll come. See ya, Kartal! Don't get caught!"
Kartal chuckled and said, "You too! Be safe, Ezra Bridger," as they walked out, unaware that they were holding hands.

Zeb saw them as they strolled out of the tunnel, and Chopper whistled.
Zeb grinned wolfishly.
"How was the date?" He asked Ezra, and Chopper clacked, making Ezra scowl furiously as if to say I told you not to mention it!
They broke apart, and Sabine looked incredibly embarrassed and flushed, but also... pleased? Happy? Ezra wasn't sure how many emotions he sensed, but they were all good, and he sensed one that he couldn't quite name.

As they got back to the Ghost, Sabine shyly thanked Ezra.
"Uh - I wanted to say thank you. For the dancing. It was actually pretty fun. I haven't danced since... since Mandalore."
Ezra showed his hands into his pockets and grinned.
"I tooooold you. Who's your best bud?"
She pushed him to one side playfully, and he pushed her back as they got to their rooms, giving each other one last smile as they said goodnight.
Ezra whooped and did a victory dance back in his room, singing "I went on a date with a girl cuz I'm AWESOOME!" while Zeb applauded.
Sabine buried her face in a pillow and screeched, whirling around, trying to remember it all before bursting into laughter for no apparent reason. The next thing she knew, she was calling up Ketsu, and her sister's words of "I told you so!" were celebratory enough. "Tell me everything."

Heyyyyy I DID IT! So please tell me what you think, and get ready for the next oneshot. It's a big one. So listen to Scar and BE PREPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARED (cue bobbing hyenas)
I'm in a very Disney mood today. I'll catch up with you guys in the next chapter while I go sob over The Lion King again.