24. Posturing – WW/FL (102 words)
He looks so grown up with his hair actually combed and his lean body framed in a tailored suit. Diana was sure she was going to have to tie him up. Or drug him. Or both. Wally simply grins as she takes another drink and slips his hand all that more tightly around her waist.
"Smile."
It's forced and automatic, but, she smiles so prettily that no one really minds. Yet, behind the flashing bulbs Diana can see herself drinking a little too much and her dashing escort taking her in some small alcove. She smiles, again, and for once it's real.