Garrett’s soft skin soothed Eron’s rough face. He held Garrett in his arms, and swayed Garrett back and forth to the beat. Eron took in a deep breath. The dance had seemed a good idea at the time, if only to get a rise out of Fred. As he turned Garrett, Mary Ellen’s shocked expression gave a stark reality to what he faced when the song ended.
“Prepare yourself for fallout,” Eron said.
“What do you mean?”
“The ladies don’t appear appreciative of our dance.”
Eron pulled Garrett closer and rested his head on Garrett’s shoulder. He sang the final verse of the song “Cherish” into Garrett’s ear. It perfectly described the feeling he had inside for the man he loved.
Garrett pulled back to look into Eron’s eyes, where he found a sparkle. Eron nodded and grinned.
Dancing in front of everyone
