CHAPTER 5
"So what are we suppose to do here anyways?" Kaitlyn asked hesitant to Joey's excited expression.
"What do you think fancy? Of course what else? DANCE!"Justin blurted out trying to make sure she could hear him over the loud music.
(KAITLYN)
*DANCE! Oh he's got to be totally kidding!*
"That's ok! I'm just gonna sit here and watch you guys." She assuringly said.
"C'mon fancy, have some fun!" Justin remarked with his back turned to her and moving to the center of the dance floor.
Kaitlyn watched Justin and Joey party themselves to where JC and Chris had already started dancing with some girls. She was surprised to see Lance follow her to a table in the corner and sit next to her.
"Why aren't you out there dancing Lance? I'll be fine by myself over here."
Lance looked over at her with embarrassment and answered, "that's okay. I'm not exactly the world's best dancer. Compared to the rat pack over there, I'm Mickey Mouse with two left feet."
Kaitlyn began to laugh but suddenly stopped once she saw how her laughter made Lance feel shameful. "I'm so sorry Lance. I didn't mean it like that."
"Oh no, that's okay. I'm used to it." He said with a fake smile.
"Really, I'm sure you can dance. Probably even better." She said trying to make him feel better. Kaitlyn leaned near him to give him a hug when JC interrupted them.
"Hey you two. Why don't you have some FUN and live a little!" He smiled at her as his eyes twinkled in the glimmer of the spotlights.
"No, that's okay, I think i rather take things slow. I think I'm going to go powder my nose, excuse me." She said walking off in more of a strut then a walk.
"Geez, what's up with women and powdering their noses?" JC looked questioningly at Lance.
"Why you asking me?" He said curiously.
"I dunno, I thought you might know, I mean since you seem to be so close to her tonight!" JC added a a short laugh.
"What are you talking about?" Lance said kind of mad.
"Well, you seem to not want to do anything without her."
"Like what?" Lance said irritated.
"Well, you won't dance, you won't even mingle like you usually do." JC said as gently as he could.
"You know I never dance!"
"Okay then. Don't have to get so moody over it. So, since you refuse to dance for US, ask Kaitlyn for a dance then."
Lance looked at JC very tiredly, "will it make you happy?"
JC smirked and answered, "very."
Lance thought about it for a minute.
(LANCE)
*I don't want to look like a total fool especially
in front of
Kaitlyn, but it's the only way JC will get off my
back. And most likely everyone else too. Oh well.*
"Fine!"
"Good, here she comes, just leave the music to us."
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Lance walked up to Kaitlyn once she stepped down from the stairs outside of the bathroom. At first she was startled since she never saw Lance come up next to her.
"LANCE! You scared me." She said after she had jumped out of her skin.
"Oh sorry. A look, to make those guys happy, would you dance with me, just one of course. Since...well you know." Lance said looking at the direction of the four other guys rolling in laughter on the floor.
Kaitlyn followed his gaze and felt sorry for him, "of course. I'd love to."
*Poor Lance, those guys really do pester him on not dancing real well. Oh well, I'll find out for myself*
Just as the two were about to head to the dance floor the song "Have you Ever" by Brandy came on.
(LANCE)
*Oh yeah, thanks a lot guys. I have to remember
to knock them out for this*
Lance took Kaitlyn's hand and put it around his shoulders while he put his own on her waist. The two felt uncomfortable of course but Kaitlyn talked to him during the whole dance so that he wouldn't feel bad.
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"Geez, she's a pretty good dancer." Joey giggled.
"Yeah, but too bad Lance can't flow with her!" Justin laughed even harder.
JC, Chris, and Justin continued laughing while Joey tried to get the phone number of a girl at the bar.
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The dance ended and Lance and Kaitlyn walked over to the three little sneaks in the corner.
"So did you two have fun?" Chris barely asked in between laughs.
"Very funny!" Lance said and added a smack to the back of Chris' head.
"Well, if you aren't too tired may I have one last dance before we leave?" Justin asked holding his hand out to her's. So how could she resist the twinkle in his eyes.
"It'd be a pleasure." She said walking off while JC and Chris gave him the thumbs up. The two walked together arm in arm towards the dance floor and faced each other once they got to the middle. The song "I could fall in love" by Selena came on and Justin lifted Kaitlyn's hand and kissed it gently.
(KAITLYN)
*Such a gentlemen!*
Once his lips left her hand he took both of her hands and slid them over his head and onto his shoulders. His own arms wrapped around her waist and forced the two to come close. Their eyes locked for a few minutes while they swayed together to the music.
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"I owe you an apology Lance." JC said quietly.
"Yeah you do. But what for?" Lance said surprised.
"Well, we all thought you had a crush on Kaitlyn!" JC said kind of ashamed.
"ME? Well, I like her as a friend. But not like that. So anymore apologies coming my way?" Lance said with a smile.
Lance followed JC's gaze and knew what he was apologizing about...
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Justin and Kaitlyn were lost to another world practically. They were silent and resigned the whole way through the song. At times Kaitlyn would just rest her head on Justin's shoulders and Justin would look over to the other four cheering him on in silent satisfaction. When the song ended, Kaitlyn was hesitant to let go of him but she did anyways.
"Thanks for the dance Fancy."
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The car ride home was quiet since everyone was pretty tired from partying. They reached Kaitlyn's apartment and Chris got out to walk her up. She waved good-bye to everyone else. Chris and her used the elevator since they were way too tired to climb the stairs (even though the stairs were faster).
"Well, thanks for tonight Chris." She said with a hug.
"Anytime. It was fun. Bye!" He said as he walked off.
Kaitlyn walked into her apartment and changed into her p.j's. She was way too tired to eat, she just dropped into her bed. She was floating in the air after everything that had just happened.
Chris was great. He was funny and really immature. But that totally added to his personality.
Joey, well, he was flirty just as Emily warned her. But he was adorable. Just so much fun to be around with. Of course not one to bring to a sleep over or anything with a lot of females.
Lance was sweet. Shy but sweet. But his southern charm totally would sweep anyone (female that is) off their feet.
JC just was...JC! He was the mature and wise, yet funny and cool to be with.
And Justin, what could she say about Justin? Other than he had swept her off her feet. His blue eyes just couldn't leave her mind. The whole time they danced was on her mind. It was magical. Something she would always remember.
(KAITLYN)
*Watch it Kaitlyn, he's SEVENTEEN!*
But no matter what, nothing could keep her from having sweet dreams tonight. She drifted off to sleep and did dream sweet things!
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