I looked over at Alex. He frowned, though his expression lightened when he caught me staring.
"Shall we?" He offered his hand.
"Sure." Suddenly nervous, I turned my attention away from Alex. I was going to step on his foot, I just knew it.
"Do you know how to dance?"
"Yeah, a little. It's been a while, though." I made myself look at him.
He grinned. "I'll try not to step on your feet then."
I giggled. I couldn't help it. How had he known what I was worried about?
The song ended before we got to the floor, and the band started a country ballad.
Alex held my right hand up and put his left hand on my waist.
"Usually, they play a bunch of fast ones first, but I'm not complaining." He grinned as he pulled me closer, and we moved around the floor. He led slowly at first so we could get used to each other, and then a little faster once neither one of us stepped on the other's toes.
"Ready?"
I nodded, and he spun me once before bringing me back and catching me neatly in his arms.
I couldn't help grinning and enjoy the feeling of gliding over the floor and his strong hand on my waist. He was a good dancer, and I managed to keep up. He twirled me again, and I laughed.
I focused on his sapphire blue eyes, and only caught glimpses of others on the floor, as more people joined us.
When the song ended, I almost expected him to sit down and rest. I was a bit out of breath. Another fast song started, and he kept a hold of my hand and spun me faster.
For a while, we circled with the other dancers, but I was grateful when another slow dance came on.
Sweat slicked my hair and ran down my back and between my breasts. Alex also sweated, so I wasn't worried about that. I needed to catch my breath and get some water. The altitude was catching up to me.
He seemed to sense my energy flagging, and kept this dance easy, though he held me closer.
His hands were warm, and his eyes lured me in. I smiled and he did, too.
"Having fun?"
"Yeah. Unfortunately, I'm going to need to rest," I replied. I hated to admit it.
He tilted his head slightly.
"I'm from like, almost sea level."
"Oh, right." Alex laughed. "Sorry. Let's get you some water, and we'll sit a few out."
"Thanks."
He didn't let go of my hand as he walked me off the dance floor, and we both got water from the jugs before going back to the table we had claimed.
Victoria and Ash weren't far behind. Both smiled broadly, and Victoria laughed at something Ash said as they came over to join us.
"I will bring water for you," he offered to Victoria.
"Thanks, Ash. I actually need to go to the restroom, come with, Sofia?"
"Uh, oh, sure. Be right back."
We headed to the restroom together, and I tried not to glance over my shoulder to see if the guys were watching.
They probably were.
"Having fun?" I pushed open the door to the restroom. Victoria followed behind me. It was currently empty.
"Yes. You?"
"Sure. You and Ash look really good out there."
"He's a regular Viking." She laughed. "You and Alex are tearing it up, too. You weren't lying when you said you could dance."
I shrugged. "Did you drag me in here to talk about the boys behind their backs?"
"A little." She giggled. "Isn't that what bathroom breaks are for?"
"I guess."
"I did want to say that we probably should talk them into taking us back soon, though. Sunday night and all. How do you feel about that?"
I glanced at my phone, surprised that it was already almost seven. "Wow, yeah. Good call. Thanks, Victoria."
She grinned. "Wouldn't want you to miss your history class."
I groaned. "You are as bad as Ed. You know that?"
"At least I'm not trying to make you pick."
"Ugh. That's an impossible choice. Besides, I don't even know if anyone is really that interested in me."
"Girl, really?"
"How can I choose?"
"Want my advice? Take your time, get to know them all, don't get too serious with anyone, and don't hide that you're going out with the others. It'll sort itself out eventually."
"Are you actually suggesting I should date Doc?"
She winked.
"Ugh," I said again, and opened a stall door so I could use the restroom while I was here.
She laughed. "It's good advice."
"I know, Victoria. It is. I'll see how it goes."
"And I suppose I'll continue to arrange your social calendar."
I snorted. "You sure you don't want one of them?"
"Naw, I got someone at home. He won't mind me hanging out and stuff. He's got girl friends and I've got guy friends, but we're not in an open relationship."
"Well, let me know if you change your mind. I seem to have plenty of options right now."
She laughed. We both washed our hands and headed back out to Alex and Ash.
∞ ∞ ∞
"Hey guys, one more dance then we should get back. Classes in the morning." Victoria grinned.
"Sounds good," Alex replied as he stood and held his hand out to me.
I took his, smiling happily as we went out for one last dance. It happened to be another slow one, and he drew me close, only inches separating us as we waltzed around the dance floor. He held my gaze, eyes twinkling.
His hand pressed against the small of my back, and his other held mine lightly. Our movements synced so well, that it felt like we breathed in the same rhythm. My skin tingled similar to when I used my magic. Alex's eyes widened, and he glanced at our hands. I followed his attention. Green and lavender sparkles danced their way down our arms.
I gasped, dropped his hand, and stepped back.
Alex kept a hold of my waist and spun me smoothly off the dance floor. "Are you okay?"
"Um, yeah. I..."
"Don't worry about it." He smiled. "Let's go."
I gulped down another glass of water, heart racing. Had anyone seen? What would Alex
