Chapter 21
I twined my arms around Matt’s neck, and we swayed, mirroring the other couples on the floor. A smoochy dance, as my Dad would have called it.
Once I felt steady, Matt twirled me out, then back in. As my gaze whizzed around the room—I really needed to get better at spotting—I noticed Jeremy over talking to the MC. What he was up to became apparent when Christina Aguilera began singing “Candyman”. I’d never noticed how fast that song was until I was dancing in three-inch heels on a slippery parquetry floor.
Matt was my rock. He kept our moves simple, small, and tight. The other people on the dance floor took a step back and gave us some space. They continued dancing but watched us as well. We were the centre of attention, and it actually felt pretty good.
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