Chapter 4

I went to the graduation party and had a lot of fun. I danced with Jessie. After we finished a dance, I led her outside.

"Jess, I want to thank you for believing me earlier. You know, about my folks being there."

"I never doubted you. I knew your dad well, he'd move mountains to be there for you."

I wrapped my arms around her and hugged her tight. We pulled apart slightly and she looked up at me. I leaned in and kissed her. I wrapped my arms tighter around her. I felt her hands move up and down my back. I knew then that I loved her.

"Jessie," I said, breaking the kiss. "I love you."

"Really?" she said. I was afraid she'd hand me my heart in pieces. "I love you, too, Jonny." And she kissed me again.

"Come on!" she grabbed my hands as the song Don't Take the Girl by Tim McGraw started. "Let's dance!"