d not dancing with her partner in the auditorium,

e same question, my

e who was not only just a boy but also a strange

l alone and be by yourself while everyone else is having su

don’t want

here and play with th

there and have a great time

as not enjoying it

to understand why she was not enjoying something that ever

g here with you than dance

one such friend, it was exciting to her. She wanted to hug Jean right away but controlled herself from doing so because sh

ecting on her face, whereas Jean was thrilled about being with Marie. Once they got comfortable, they started talking about their

o two-hour drive from school. What overjoyed them even more was the fact that where they lived was within walking distance away from each

lse in school. After some time, while they were continuing with their talk, Jean kept her hand on Marie’s back making it seem unintent

hand on her own legs and then on Marie’s back or shoulder before bringing them again to her to maybe crack knuckl

chmates did and how happy she was about starting her senior high years. Then as so

dance. In spite of that, Marie wanted to dance because she had her mind made up for this event. But because she got

ked, Jean stated, “You look beautiful, girl! Do so

ant by what she said. Not wanting to already create differences, and because she re

and dance with me?” “Is that what you

stead, I want to dance with you over here, on th

deration, she repli

Jean wanted them to dance on their own or if she was referring to the couple dance that was happening inside. If

the back, which was falling on her forehead from the side, and she took a step forward where Marie was standing. She placed he

th an open palm for Marie to lock her hand straight. As Marie followed and held the other han

mething that she didn’t want to do. Regardless that Marie was skeptical about this whole

did not know how to dance very well. Jean was flawlessly covering up for

She was feeling extremely comfortable with Jean because Jean was not pulling Marie towards her. She was being

len leaves were flying everywhere. It felt beautiful to them, and Jean was also showing it on her face how proud she w

aving a great time together. Never in all these years had any of them enjoyed so much with a friend. Their cheeks were hurting because

Jean asked Marie as s

am,” rep

hop and pick up somethi

s for the event a

n,” responded Jean and pulled Marie’s h

rank half a bottle of the juice which they liked and wanted to, Marie mentioned, “I have

for change, which the shopkeeper did not have to give her, she looked at Marie and r