Jade and Cat weren't the likely kind to be set up together. Two girls with two completely different personalities. But the school had needed volunteers for the preparations for the dance. Cat had cheerfully volunteered and Jade had been lumped with her by no choice, no matter how much she protested. They were at Cat's house in her living room, just finishing up the decorations and Cat had suddenly said that she was a little shy at dancing. Jade was taken aback in mock shock. True that when Cat danced, it looked awkward but she looked like she was having fun. And everyone had fun with her. According to people, her energy made them want to have fun too. Jade was a little sympathetic. She scrunched up her fists and bit her lower lip, thinking if she would regret this.

"Well alright," She walked over to the stereo and flipped on the radio. She paused when she heard the song playing. She was going to change it when she heard Cat squeal and clap her hands. "They played this last time!"

Jade hesitated a moment then shrugged her eyebrows in dismissal at the radio and walked over to Cat. "Now, all you have to do is feel the music."

"But I didn't dance to this one… and, and this isn't your type of music, Jade."

Jade rolled her eyes and stopped to give her an exasperated, annoyed look. Cat quickly drew in a breath and shook her red head.

"I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm listening!"

Jade blew out her breath. "Okay, just like you have fun at the party, just try to think about the music and let it move you. Basically," Jade demonstrated a few moves and Cat was watching her feet with great attention. Jade shook her head and made Cat look up. "No, no, just try to move on your own. That way I can see what needs fixing. Try it."

Cat was a little slow moving and the music was a little faster than she was going. But soon she was imitating Jade and they danced circles around each other. Their backs faced each other for two seconds and when Cat came into Jade's view again she found her smiling at her. Jade nodded in approval. "There, see? Not bad."

Cat's smile grew wider and she found a spring in her moves now. She was feeling the music and this time she was having fun knowing that she was doing it right. "I love this song!" Jade rolled her eyes but smiled at the same time. She watched Cat's frilly purple dress twirl around her and the way she moved her hands. Cat was smiling the entire time, her dimple showing. Jade stopped dancing and stood with her arms crossed, nodding to the beat of the song as she kept her eyes on Cat's movements. Cat was shrugging up her shoulders and swaying her waist, doing a few twirls when the song called for it. She bobbed up and down making her red hair tumble on her bare shoulders.

There was one part of the song where Jade reached out her hand and smiling Cat took it and Jade twirled her in a pretty little pirouette. Jade threw her away from herself; hands still attached and twirled her back. Cat had gathered so much momentum that when she was pulled back in, she went crashing into Jade, tumbling them both onto the couch hard.

"Ow! Cat! That was too fast! That hurt!" Jade shouted over Cat's head, cursing as she tried to sit up and push Cat off.

"I'm sorry! I got dizzy! I couldn't see!" Cat quickly stumbled back off of Jade and onto the carpet. She shook her head to clear it. Jade rubbed her shoulder where Cat had slammed into her. She sighed and picked up a water bottle and gave it to Cat. "Here."

Cat looked up with her eyebrows furrowed and accepted the bottle with a thankful nod. Jade got up and groaned, rolling her shoulder. "You're a menace Kitty Cat," she said with a hiss. Cat stood up slowly and wobbled a few steps towards Jade. "Did I hurt you really bad?"

"I'm fine…" Jade hadn't expected Cat to be up in her face. Big brown eyes staring at her. Jade took a step back and ran a hand through her hair. "I'll live. It's getting late now, maybe I should go. Your parents should be home soon right?"

Cat only shrugged and looked around the room, pursing her lips. The radio was still playing greatest hits. Then a song came on that allowed slow dancing. Cat hopped over to Jade as she was gathering her things, stuffing them into her bag and holstered it over her shoulder. When she turned around, once again Cat was in her face. She darted her head back. Cat mockingly spread her arms in a ballroom stance and deepened her voice. "Shall we dance?"

Jade stared at her emotionless, but Cat wouldn't stop smiling. "No," Jade said simply and walked past her towards the door. Cat dropped her arms, slapping her hands to her sides, turning around. "But I'm good at this one!"

Jade paused, turned to look over her shoulder. "I'll see you at the dance Kitty Cat. Night."

The upcoming Friday that night the dance was well underway by the time Jade and Beck got there. As they entered they were looking around at the balloons and lighting, amazed at how good it came out. They went to greet the rest of the crew. Andre and Tori were dancing with Robbie watching them. They all stopped to chat up Beck and Jade when they joined them. Jade wondered where Cat was and as soon as she mentioned it, she heard giggling on the dance floor over the music. Cat was dancing with three boys who were all having a good time with her goofy moves. Then Jade saw her think for a second and actually listened to the music and began to move to the beat. Jade nodded with an approving look that most teachers gave their students who succeed. After a few minutes Beck went to get her a drink and all of the sudden a slow song started. Cat was seemingly having trouble choosing who to dance with. Two of the boys were coaxing her to dance with them instead of the other, perplexing her with choices.

Jade strode up and tapped her on the shoulder. Cat turned, surprised to see her, greeting her with a vibrant smile. Jade mockingly spread her arms in a ballroom stance and deepened her voice to sound manly with a grin on her face. "Shall we dance?"

Cat then smiled and also deepened her voice, "Why I'd love to." Both laughing, they took their positions. Jade leaded, making Cat twirl out and in. Cat was careful not to get too carried away. She was too busy smiling at Jade as she was pulled back into her arms. They swayed together, the hems of their dresses being squished against their thighs. Jade eventually lost her smile and just stared down at Cat with soft but cool eyes. Cat's smile wasn't as wide anymore but she still kept smiling up at Jade. Jade moved them forward then back again, swaying their hips and raising Cat's hand to rest on her shoulder so that she could hold her waist. There was no one in the room according to them. They were in their own world. Still dancing to who knows what beat, they stayed glued to each other. Jade lowered her head to touch Cat's forehead with hers, gently gazing into her chocolate eyes. Cat had stopped smiling entirely now and only staring up her, biting her lower lip. Jade glanced down at her strawberry lips and noticed how inviting they were.

Jade realized her grip had tightened on Cat's waist, pulling her intensely close and her heart was in her throat. Cat was amused by this; just a day ago Jade had been dismissive and cold and now it seemed that she needed Cat to warm her up. Cat obliged and smiled teasingly at her, tilting her head to the side. That small movement broke the spell and Jade let go of Cat quickly when she realized the song was long over. A fast song had taken its place and a few people were staring at them, while others still danced not caring at all.

Jade looked around with sharp movements of her head, as if just realizing where she was. Had she been dreaming?

"Jade, what's wrong?"

Jade looked back at Cat, suddenly aware she was in front of her. "Huh? Oh…"

Jade took a few steps back. "I should go… I should go." She hastily left Cat confused on the dance floor, exiting the hall and out of the building. Beck followed her, grabbing her wrist. "Jade what's going on?" Jade wrenched her wrist free but stopped in her tracks at seeing her boyfriend's face. "Nothing, I just feel sick all of the sudden." She wrapped her arms around her stomach as the butterflies only got more fluttery at the thought of Cat's smile. Beck looked at her carefully and gently guided her to the car. "I'll take you home." Jade nodded in agreement.

On the ride home they were quiet the whole way. Jade kept staring out the window, sinking into her seat; the radio was on low to break the silence. Beck kept glancing over at Jade, concern on his face. When they arrived at Jade's house, he offered to take her to the door. She declined saying she was fine and would see him on Monday. Rushing through her front door, she avoided her parents, who asked why she was home early. She rushed into her bedroom and closed the door, saw her bed and threw herself on it. She lay on her back still in her dress with an arm slung over her face. What just happened?

Suddenly Cat's happy face, as she danced, sprung into her mind and she groaned in annoyance. She rolled on her side. "Go away," she grumbled as she started to feel drowsy.

"I won't. Tell me what's wrong Jade."

Jade's eyes sprang open and she bolted upright. But no one was in the room. Did she just imagine Cat's voice?

"Great, now I'm schizophrenic. Damnit," she hissed under her breath, tossing herself back on the bed.