Glancing up at him, she saw the red lipstick mark was still on his cheek but faded. It practically swallowed her hand, making her feel incredibly delicate. She had no idea that his hands were that big and warm. Jack’s free hand came to rest on her hip, causing her to jump and him to grin widely. The other, he held in his other hand gently. He took her hand in his and put it on his shoulder. Laughing, she waved a finger at him knowing he’d won this round and bested her. “Good, now loosen up and enjoy it.” Jack spun her around once and pulled her into his arms. You look plain scared of me and a little bit of boot scootin’.” “Think of it as another one for your bucket list, Miss Charlie. I will lead us, and you just let me do the dancing,” he offered politely with a teasing glint in his eyes. She pulled back nervously, feeling her stomach rebel briefly. “I really can’t…wait!” she balked as he took her hand and led her out onto the floor. “Yes, you! That’s what people do at these things. “People should want to do things and experience life. “Nice.” He nodded approvingly with a smile. I could check it off my bucket list that I’ve gone to one and satisfied my curiosity.” “Well, because I could go and I’ve never been before. She’d rather sit at home watching Jeopardy or some old re-runs. While it was exhilarating, it wasn’t her thing. She realized that people must go for the thrill of excitement and the sport. “Why’d you come then?” he asked, looking surprised at her answer.
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