RIVER

The dance was awkward, with me constantly somehow stepping on his toes, even though we weren't slow dancing.

“I am sorry.” I finally stopped and took a deep breath.

“Wanna go out for some air?” he asked. His hand was stretched out to me first. I felt the lump in my throat harden as my hand took his. He held it, his thumb instinctively going over the back of my hand gently. He pulled me out of the room, and as we passed Lana and Elise, they let out a whistle and even winked at ...