I let the music take me and just as easily as we had the first time Edwin and I danced, we slipped into a perfect rhythm with each other. I let myself go. I let go of all that I’ve been holding up inside of me for so many weeks. After a few songs, I was thoroughly enjoying myself. I look up to the ceiling and laugh, really getting into the music.

“Wow, I’ve missed that sound.â€? Edwin whisper-yells in my ear to be heard over the music.

I just continue smiling and dancing. About half-way through the dance, everyone switches partners. Amber asks to with Edwin, and I let her. Then Claire takes Ashton, and so I’m left with Chris. I walk up to him.

“Guess it’s me and you.â€? He says, a hint of pain in his voice.