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“We’re just going to the washroom,” Jade says.
“And I’m just going along to make sure she doesn’t fall in,” Taylor adds, following her.
Pressing my lips together, I nodded as if I believed them. “Well, Logan and I will watch your drinks.”
“Good idea,” Taylor said, placing her hand on my shoulder before she ran after Jade.
Once we’re alone, I eye him, and after a moment, he swings an easy grin my way. Noticing the way his eyes wandered towards me every chance they got, they lingered a little longer each time, which made it nearly impossible for me to read him in between the scowls and playful smirks.
Logan’s eyes briefly meet mine and his lips raise into a small smile. “What’s going on inside that gorgeous head of yours,sweet girl?” he asked, and I couldn’t stop the blush from creeping up my neck at the compliment.
Looking for a way to cool down, I needed something to sway my thoughts. Instead, I used the fresh drink in front of me as an excuse to let my thoughts wander a little further. Visualizing Logan’s powerful hands, I couldn’t help but wonder what they’d feel like all these years later? Or how they’d feeltrailing over my skin.I sighed, and when he caught sight of me looking, he winked.
He was always the charmer. Wasn’t he?
Returning my drink to the table, Logan’s hand brushed against mine, sending a wave of pleasure through my body. Feeling it too, Logan held my gaze, and the intensity I found hidden behind his eyes infiltrated my defenses.
“You haven’t said anything in a while,” he whispered in my ear and having him this close to me was making my mind spin out of control.
“I don’t know what to say,” I shouted over the music.
Shaking his head, humor lines his features as the DJ's voice comes over the speakers. “Hey all you party people, here is a dance mix for all the ladies, so get on the dance floor and let us see your moves.”
“Yes!!” Jade cheers upon her return. “Come on, Steph,” she urges, reaching out for my hand.
“No, I’m good. You go ahead,” I said, waving the girls off, as Andre led Anne Marie onto the dance floor.I take notice that while Bradly pairs up with Taylor, Jade pulls Seth from his seat taking him out on the dance floor. Devyn and Ronnie join the mix, leaving Logan and I alone.
Watching the way Andre held Anne Marie, an ache swelled in my chest as I longed to be wrapped in someone’s arms the way she was in his. To feel wanted and loved without effort.
Pushing up from his seat, Logan brushes against my left side. “Dance with me?” he asks, motioning to the dance floor.
“I couldn’t,” I shook my head in protest.
“Come on,” he whines, his body swaying to the music. “You wouldn’t let me dance out here all alone, would you?” He asks, his eyebrow-raising in question.
Knowing this was his way of getting me out of my head, a wave of chills washed over me as he extended his hand. Pressing my lips together, I gave in. Placing my free hand into his, I let Logan lead us onto the dance floor. Worried it’d be a mistake once we got out there, we found a spot as the music grew louder around us. Feeling a mixture of adrenaline and bass course through me, the music was heavier the closer we got.
Realizing no one had any objections to Logan and I being there, I took a minute to look at the man standing in front of me.
It’s taken us so long to get here.
I smiled as Logan reached for the power button on my chair. Curious about his intentions, I followed his lead by slipping my hand up to his chest, resting it firmly on his shoulder as I pushed to my feet.
Succeeding at bringing me out of my thoughts, Logan entwined his fingers with mine as the song turned slower. Moving in closer, Logan’s eyes softened as they looked down on me, and I felt a shift in our physical presence.
Swaying to the music together, one song faded into another as a buzz of desire pulsed through me with every breath I took. Being this close to him, smelling his cologne, feeling his body against my own. This is what I've wanted for so long.
Smiling at me with pride, the dimples I fell in love with all those years ago appears as he takes me deeper into his arms.
Wishing that one day Logan would hold me for real, I smiled inwardly. For as long as I could remember, I was just thesweet girlsitting on the sideline, waiting for him to want more… and now he does and I can’t help myself. I never thought I’d actually ever be with him.
Now that we’re here together, it’s like the most natural thing in the world.
“What are you smiling at?”
“Just this,” I replied. “You on the dance floor with me. Who would have thought?"
Logan’s brown eyes held mine as we stood there dancing for a long moment. Leaning closer, Logan speaks in my ear, his warm breath brushing against my earlobe. “It makes me happy that you're happy."
