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Frowning, Tess hurried to keep up

Savannah remained in the doorway She stood frozen, paralyzed by self-consciousness

Jeffie was across the hall Their gazesShe twisted her hands together to keep the

He pushed through the people and cah-pitched squeak "Uh Sorry" He cleared his throat "H-How are

you?"

Savannah sed thickly "Fine"

He cleared his throat again "You lookpretty"

"I do?"

His voice fell to an earnest whisper "I never seen anyone so pretty You wanna dance?"

She nodded "Yeah II mean yes, I would"

He reached for her hand She hesitated only a heartbeat, then slipped her hand in his It felt warm and nice

He led her to the middle of the dance floor All around the, but neither of the at each

other

Jeffie cleared his throat "II'onna put my hand

hereon your back"