When we got there, there were streamers, balloons, and tables everywhere. A bunch of our schoolmates were there as well, either alone or with their dates. I saw Emily, Josie, Brittany, Heather, Josh, Lorena, Morgan, Red, Ela, a lot of my friends. We found tables near the front and sat. The music hadn't started yet and neither had the lights. I guess they wanted to wait for others.
I look over to DD, he was pulling at his hat nervously as he looked around at all the others. I grab his chair and pull it over so the back faces me. "Relax, DD. It'll be fine." I grab the tip of his hat and start to pull on it a bit, just like I'm styling hair. He turns and looks back at me, confused. "Fine? Hannah, this is a social event, they expect everyone to dance and I have no strength in the lower region of my body.
I laugh, shaking my head. "DD, look. I don't expect you to dance. Heck, I don't dance myself. I stink. Let's just relax and enjoy ourselves.
He smiles weakly and turns back around, I move his chair back where it was.
Pretty soon, Paula comes into the gym, with Eddy following behind her pouting. He is back in his usual yellow, red striped shirt and blue shorts. Paula sits beside us, Eddy sitting beside her.
"I just had to get him back into his usual clothes...that tux was nice but way too much.
The last remark was directed at Eddy, who continued to fume. "That was my best suit, prime clothes, Paulie.
Paula shrugs. "Oh well. It was too much.
Then the lights start and the music starts as well. I smile and gesture with my head at Paula and Jackie. "Go dance!
They both look at each other, grab their Ed by the arm, and drag them off to the dance floor as DD and I giggle. "I almost feel sorry for them..." I say as my foot starts to tap.
DD looks down at my foot and then back up to me. "You should go dance as well. I shouldn't be keeping you.
I shake my head. "Shush. DD, I like the beat, that's all. Besides, I never dance in front of anyone.
Well we had a fun time throughout the rest of the dance time. DD and I shared funny stories, drank punch, and giggled over Jackie and Ed, who were both doing a silly dance around each other. That's Jackie, always spontaneous.
Suddenly I notice a blonde head and a red baseball cap in the crowd of people. I look harder and notice it is Kevin and Nazz! My eyes narrow as I watch Nazz giggle and laugh as she dances, swinging one arm out side to side as she wiggles her hips. "Aw crud...
DD looks at me confused and looks out into the crowd, noticing the same thing I do. "Oh, it's Nazz." He says, sighing. "What's wrong?" This time directed at me.
"What's wrong? She's such a fake...what do you boys see in her, anyway?
DD shrugs. "I don't know. Her beautiful hair, her laugh...
I roll my eyes. "Oh please. Beautiful hair and a nice laugh a great girl does not make.
DD thinks for a moment and nods. "I agree.
My eyes spark and I sigh, putting my head in my cupped hand.