A/N: I can't put in words how amazing you guys are! I got TWENTY-FOUR REVIEWS LAST CHAPTER!!! I about fainted I was so happy! Thank you so much! And for those of you who didn't put a guess for Seth's dance teacher, it was none other than Edward Cullen!!! And he had the lovely assistants Bella and Alice! :-) Please, enjoy the chapter!

Chapter 12: Yes

"Say yes!" Several girls around us screamed.

"Yeah, girl, say yes!" The DJ chimed in over the microphone.

My face flushed bright red. I hadn't really comprehended that we had become the center of attention; I was too focused on the person holding me in his arms. I looked down at the ground, too embarrassed to move. It was almost paralyzing. Seth put his hand on my face, and I unconsciously looked up into his eyes. Those eyes, looking so close to heartbreak, but hopeful.

"Kayla?" He whispered.

"I will." I said, barely above a whisper.

"She said yes!" A girl shrieked. People started clapping and cheering. The paralyzing embarrassment took over me again. Then, I was pulled in a bone-crushing hug. His warmth surrounded me, freeing my motionless limbs. I hugged him back, tightly.

"Thank you, Kayla." He whispered in my ear.

"No, thank you." I replied, still quiet.

"What's the matter?" He asked.

"Super shy girl meets center of attention. And shock." I answered simply.

"Oh!" He said. He repositioned his body so his arm was across my back and we were both facing the same direction. I awkwardly placed my arm around him, and he led me away from the center of the room, and off to the side near his friends. We walked over to a bench and sat down, side by side. He grabbed my hands in his, the mass of intertwined fingers resting on his wide leg. I allowed a grin to break over my features and laid my head on his shoulder.

"This feels nice." I said, joy saturating my voice.

"I know how you feel." He said, a huge smile also on his face, complimenting his features.

Randomly, a guy, probably a senior, came over with a large camera.

"Hi, I'm from the yearbook committee. Do you mind if I snap a few pictures? You guys are the talk of the dance!"

"Um, sure, if Kayla doesn't mind?"

I nodded yes. As much as I hated pictures, having the moment in print would help me believe the night really happened. I tried to smile as prettily as I could.

"Hon, your smile is forced. Try to relax, it's just a snapshot!" Mr. Year Book Committee instructed lightheartedly. Seth squeezed me tightly and suddenly leaned over and kissed my cheek. I felt the all too familiar goofy grin spread across my face. The camera flashed.

"Now that's what I'm talking about! You guys have a nice time." He said, parting with a wink.

"Wow." I said, giddy. "That was unexpected."

"I didn't cross the line did I?" He asked nervously.

"Nope!" I said brightly. "It was very sweet and spontaneous!" I flashed him a smile.

"Good! Your dad scares me a little." He said, his ears turning red.

"Eh, he's just a big papa bear type. I don't think he could hurt a fly." I said honestly. "But I still wouldn't do anything too stupid." I added as an afterthought.

"Don't worry. My friends would kill me if I ever disrespected a woman. Plus my mom, plus my moms best friends, plus my friends' parents." He said with a chuckle. "And I don't think I could fend off any of them for very long!" "Good to know." I said lightly. There was a period of comfortable silence. His thumbs started rubbing my hands a little, soothingly. We struck up a random conversation about our families, our childhoods, our hobbies. Our time at the dance was about to end when the DJ came over the mike.

"Here is one last slow dance for all of the couples, lovers, and dates. I better see you out here with your girl Mr. Fancy Dance!"

Seth stood up. "Dance with me?" "Of course!" I said, jumping up. "Can we dance like we did last time?"

"Anything you want!" He said, just as excited. I stepped on his feet and we went swirling away. A few guys around us valiantly tried to dance with their partners that way, but they failed. Someone good had taught Seth, someone experienced.

"If I ever meet your dance teacher, remind me to thank them." I said with a laugh.

A shadow of something crossed his eyes. Fear? Not quite. More like apprehension. I shook it off, making a mental note to ask him about it another time. I was too happy to spoil the moment. The song ended and I laid my head on his chest, content to stay like that forever, his warmth a warm cocoon around me. Then the lights flickered on. I sighed.

"So, does this date include a ride home?" I asked, feeling like I was intruding.

"Of course! I'm sure Jacob has room, he was driving me home anyway." "That sounds great!" I said with relief.

"Kayla!" Aimee screamed, running up and hugging me. "That was so romantic! With the dancing and the asking and the screaming and the DJ and the yes!" She said in one breath.

"Like I don't know it!" I said, half-sarcastic, half ecstatically happy.

We did a little happy dance and then we said goodnight. Her dad was waiting for them in the parking lot. I called my dad anxiously, to let him know I was getting a ride with a friend of Seth's. He sounded like he would have rather disagreed, but I assured him that the driver was eighteen and very responsible. Reluctantly he gave me the ok.

Seth escorted me to the car and sat with me in the back. His friend Jacob kept giving him pleased glances in the rearview mirror. The drive was quick and sweet, us cuddled up in the back, and Jacob leaving us be. When we arrived at my house, Seth unbuckled to walk me to the door.

"Wait!" I said urgently. Then I kissed him softly on the cheek. "I know my little sister, my mom, and my dad are going to spy on us, so I decided to take care of that in a little privacy!" He smiled, looking dazed, and then walked me to the door. He hugged me, squeezed my hand, and left, saying a quick goodnight. I opened my door, determined to not look overly excited, but on the inside, I was blissfully happy. I said a quick hello to my family, who mercifully left me alone after a few unobtrusive questions like how the game went and if I had fun at the dance. I turned on my laptop, wide-awake from the joyful feelings coursing through me. I noticed that Aimee was online.

Iluvsoftball12: Omg Aimee, most amazing time of my life!

Diabetic_chick: I TOLD YOU SO! :D

Iluvsoftball12: So, what was the thing you wouldn't tell me?

Diabetic_chick: I knew he was going to ask you out. He asked me if I thought you would say yes.

Iluvsoftball12: I can't believe what I great dancer he is! And that we drew a crowd! The yearbook photographer even came and took our picture saying we were "the talk of the dance."

Diabetic_chick: He wasn't kidding! And Keely was livid; after he asked you, she sat in a corner and glared at you two. Her date looked pathetic.

Iluvsoftball12: Yet another victory for Kayla! Hooray! So, how was your night?

Diabetic_chick: Really good too! Levi is a decent dancer himself. And he never let go of me the whole night, like he was afraid I would disappear. And of course, watching you and Seth get together was great too.

Iluvsoftball12: I'm glad! Oh, your cousin asked me to dance when Seth went to get me water. I said no, and he wouldn't leave me alone! So Seth and ALL his big scary friends asked him to please leave me alone. It was funny. I hope he doesn't feel too bad though.

Diabetic_chick: Wow. I'm sure he'll get over it, he isn't very egotistic.

Iluvsoftball12: Good. I feel bad, but I already have my dream guy, and I don't expect I'll be going anywhere anytime soon.

Diabetic_chick: Same here. Well I have to go, I have tennis tomorrow.

Iluvsoftball12: I should probably get to bed too, afternoon softball practice. Might as well get lots of sleep.

Diabetic_chick has signed off.

I shut down my laptop and curled into a ball under my thick comforter, Daisy curled up at the foot of my bed. I felt so happy lying there. For once, I felt wanted by someone besides my best friend. I was still warm from his embraces, my cheek tingling from his kiss. My head was spinning from our dancing and from the wild feelings coursing through me. I fell into the best sleep I had gotten for longer than I could remember, Seth and me dancing through my dreams.

A/N: Did you like it? Was it cute, boring, exciting, etc? Tell me, I want to hear from all of my fantastic readers! AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL OF YOU!!! Let me know what you're asking for/got/will get for Christmas, if you celebrate. :-) I'm hoping for a shiny purple iPod!