After some time, the music stopped. The DJ got on his bullhorn and said, "I hope everyone had a great time tonight. It's always sad when the dance ends, and we're forced to go back to reality. So before I leave you, I'm going to play a song to say goodbye. Here's Dionne Warwick's 'That's What Friends Are For'. And as you know, we all need our friends when times get rough. Will all of our dance contest winners come out to the dance floor? Anyone who wishes to join them may come as well. Thank you, and have a good year."
Bit led Leena out onto the dance floor, and held her in his arms. Across the floor, he could see Brad and Naomi, and Leon and Julianna doing the same thing. He also caught a glimpse of Jamie and Fara, Jack and Kelly, and Jacob and Chris not too far away. The music began, and everyone began the final dance of the evening.
Leena let out a smile. Those words were just like what was in her heart every time she saw one of her friends in turmoil. Was that why this was the final song of the evening?
Her head rested on Bit's shoulder. She could feel Bit's on her shoulder as well. It almost felt like they were dancing on the clouds high up in the sky. 'Love is a beautiful thing,' thought Leena.
Naomi gave Brad a small kiss. She smiled at how the night had turned out. "I wonder," whispered Naomi, "What would've become of us if we never went to this dance?"
Brad replied, "Don't know, but I'm happy we did come."
Jamie and Fara weren't that good at slow dancing, but they did have a few laughs. After falling down for the tenth time, the two went out to the vestibule to finish their snacks and sodas. There, they saw Harry and Mary, both still in bandages.
"Wonder how long that'll keep them quiet," commented Jamie.
Leon and Julianna were dancing a waltz on the other side of the gym. A few people actually stopped dancing to stare. But they knew that Brad and Naomi were getting stares too, as well as Bit and Leena. It just comes from being the winners of the dance competition.
Bit and Leena picked their heads up. They looked deep into each other's eyes for about a minute. Then, they kissed, just as the spotlight covered the two young lovers.
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Aww…I just had to make it cute. The ending is meant to bring out the romantic mood of the whole dance.