most of the situation.
The next song played next. William could talk at a normal level, but before he
could say anything, Lisa Carter approached David. She whispered in his ear. He
shook his head, but she grabbed his hand and led him to the dance floor.
“Lucky guy,” Eric said.
Casey and Abby reappeared through the crowd. Abby grabbed Eric’s hand and pulled
him toward the dance floor.
Casey hugged William, and they started swaying back and forth. He placed his hands
on her hips, and she draped her arms around his neck. They gazed into each other’s
eyes.
“You are beautiful,” William whispered into her ear.
Casey beamed with pride. “Why thank you,” she whispered back. “I love you.”
“I love you too,” he responded.
“Let’s wait for three more songs, then slip away,” Casey said. “And let’s not say
goodbye to anyone. Let’s just let them wonder what happened to us.”
“I’m great at leaving without getting noticed. Most of the time, people don’t even
realize I’ve left,” William said.
“I would notice,” Casey replied, tightening her grip.
They danced at the same pace through the next three songs, oblivious to any change
in tempo. Lost in their own little world, they focused on each other.
After the third song ended, Casey asked, “You ready?”
“Sure. And you’re positive you don’t want to tell anyone we’re leaving?” William
asked.
“Positive,” Casey said with a smile. She took his hand and led him out of the gym.
On their way out of the school, the vice principal warned them they wouldn’t be