What Makes You Different Ch. 18

Two hours later.

The dance went along smoothly. Terry was unable to pull out her claws on Theresa due to her plans on holding Fox's full attention, which was harder to do than she predicted. He would hardly take his eyes off of Theresa, but Terry was going to put a stop to that, no matter what it took. With that thought in mind, Terry continued to dance seductively around Fox, plotting her revenge against Theresa.

"Is everyone enjoying the dance?" asked the MC.

"Yeah!" cheered the crowd.

"I can't hear you. I said is everyone enjoying the dance?"

The crowd yelled "Yeah!" enthusiastically and louder than they did before.

"Now that's what I like to hear. Before we play another song, we have a little announcement to make. The auction we held a few months ago was such a success thanks to those who participated. We were able to raise enough money to grant one child's wish. We wanted to thank those who participated in the auction by playing a special song. Each girl who bought a basket and the person who prepared that basket will now share a dance. Thanks again for making the auction such a huge achievement. Now would everyone please make room for these couples on the dance floor."

Theresa was about to escape to the bathroom until the dance was over, but Michael nudged her forward to the dance floor.

There was a time when I used to run away

Anytime I started to fall

"Theresa, don't you want to celebrate the success of the auction. After all, it's what got us together. I ought to thank Fox for making such a delicious basket which enticed you to buy it and not being able to show up."

Cause love's never been very kind to me, no baby

Not very kind at all

"Actually, I'm kind of tired. I would rather..."

"May I have this dance Theresa," Fox said as he held out his hand. He held his breath as he nervously waited for her response.

Until you

You stole my heart away

Seeing that she had no way of escaping, Theresa took Fox's hand in hers.

"I'm going to make a phone call. I'll see you after the song ends," informed Michael. Theresa nodded.

Somehow you helped restore my faith

And something I thought wasn't for me

Now comes so easily

Fox pulled Theresa's hands to his lips and kissed it before leading her to the dance floor. Theresa's heart skipped a beat even though she hated to admit this to herself. Why am I acting like this? Why do I get nervous whenever he's around? Get a hold of yourself Theresa. After all, he's no good for you. He's probably still trying to seduce you. Remember, you want to tear him into tiny pieces and feed him to the dogs.

Because I love you

You're the flame that sets my soul on fire

But as hard as she tried, she failed to remember the letter incident when he was only inches away from her. The fact that he looked so unbelievably hot that she could feel the breath get knocked out of her. He was wearing a white collared shirt and black dress pants. It took all her will power to be able to keep her expression completely blank, not wanting Fox to see how she responds to him whenever he was near her.

That special girl I pray for every night

That pretty melody

That plays over and over again in my head

Reaching the dance floor, Fox placed his arms around Theresa's waist, leaving plenty of space between the two of them. Theresa wrapped her arms around Fox's broad shoulders.

Because I love you

(Forever stare at you and never get tired)

She instantly felt electric sparks fly down her spine once she felt his arms touch her waist. At that moment, she looked into his eyes and thought she saw Fox feeling the same spark, but it quickly disappeared and was replaced with sadness. Unable to pretend she didn't notice his feelings, she asked, "Fox, is everything alright?"

Honey I'm ready to spend my whole life with you

Cause I love you

(Yes I do)

"Yeah," lied Fox. "Why would you assume otherwise?" He was beginning to regret asking Theresa to dance. As much as he knew he shouldn't have, he couldn't resist the opportunity to hold her in his arms one last time.

"Well, you just look sad. It's as if you just lost your best friend or something."

I never thought in a million years That I could feel the way that I feel, no

Fox was surprised by how well Theresa was able to read his feelings. He did lose someone special. Unfortunately, that someone was the only person he loved and will ever love. Fox tried to think of something believable to say.

How I get butterflies (get butterflies) Whenever your lips touch mine

"Fox, does your dancing partner bite?" asked the treasurer who helped with the auction.

"No," responded Fox, slightly embarrassed that he was asked this in front of Theresa.

I must confess my dear That it was instantly right from the start A special bond between you and my heart

"Then why is there enough room for the entire school to dance between you two?"

Fox's face turned slightly red at this remark. He then pulled Theresa closer to him until they were only inches apart. "Is that better?"

How it skips a beat whenever our eyes meet And simply said the reason being

"Definitely," smirked the treasurer as he continued dancing with his date, moving to the other end of the dance floor.

"Actually Fox, I do bite when I'm provoked," whispered Theresa in Fox's ears, smiling coyly.

"Oh really?" asked Fox, smirking devilishly. "Well I guess that remark deserves some sort of response."

"And what are you planning to do Mr. Crane?"