Heading to the double doors of the gym, the twosome stopped in front of a large desk, seating Ashley Kerwin and her best friend Terri McGregor. "Hey, great to see you two here," Terri said with a friendly smile. "Let me check your names off, and in you can go."
"Thanks. Ter, your hair looks great," Jimmy said, earning him a genuine smile from Terri, who had a self-esteem problem. "Hope to see you guys perform tonight."
"We definitely will. Have fun."
Jimmy and Krys waved to their friends, then opened the doors and stepped in. The music was loud, and the people were louder. All that could be seen was teenagers dancing, drinking soda, juice or water, and talking happily.
"I've never seen the school gym so crowded before," she commented as she stared at the banners hung all around the large gymnasium. "It's great!"
"Not as great as you," he said quietly, making her turn to him.
"You are SUCH a liar Jimmy. Let's go dance!" She yanked his arm, and they ran to the dance floor, where they spent three quarters of the night.
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"Okay, all you romantics out there, here's a special slow song for you to get your love jones on!" the DJ announced. "Grab your dates and drag 'em to the dance floor, cuz this is only for true lovers!"
He put on "How to Deal" by Frankie J, and Jimmy and Krys looked at each other slowly. "Wanna give it a try?" he asked, tossing a thumb in the direction of the dance floor, where they could already see Ashley and Craig holding each other as they rocked back and forth to the song.
"But it's for boyfriends and girlfriends," she said reluctantly. She wanted nothing more than to be held by Jimmy, possibly forever and ever.
"Let's pretend for tonight that we are," he said, then without warning, kissed her. When they came up for air, Krys had a starry look in her eyes, and she followed him without objection to the dance floor.