"You look like you're miles away," he said, loud enough to be heard over the silk-smooth vocals.
They didn't speak much after that. The extended mix gave them all the time they needed. They drifted toward the floor, caught in the hypnotic loop of the bridge. The world outside the club—the parked cars, the quiet streets of Kingston, the morning's responsibilities—ceased to exist. There was only the heat of the room, the steady pulse of the reggae-pop fusion, and the magnetic pull of being just a few inches too far apart. Maxi Priest - Close To You (Audio) (Extended Mix)
The neon sign above "The Blue Lagoon" flickered in time with the heavy, syncopated bassline of the extended mix. Inside, the air was a thick blend of sea salt, expensive cologne, and the lingering scent of coconut rum. "You look like you're miles away," he said,