Chapter 13

When we get on the dance floor, it's packed with people. We look around and finally find a corner that we could dance in. We mainly just sway our bodies. We talk about school and they give me some tips. So far I know to always behave in Mr.Barleys class, always participate in Mrs. Quinn's class, never chew gum in any classes because they will find out, and don't run on the second floor because the principal is in the hallway watching.
"So, arn't you like, Joshes neighbor?" Ashley asks.
"Yup."
"That's cool."
We dance for a few more minutes laughing at each others silly dances.
"Do you guys wanna go sit?" Ryan asks.
"Sure, this dancing is getting me thirsty," Ashley says out of breath.
"Yeah. Same here," I say panting.
We walk through the crowd and then go and take a seat on the couch. It really is hot in here. Ryan leaves to get us all a drink. I scan the room looking for Josh. After a few minutes, I spot him in a crowd of people. It's like everyone is trying to talk to him! Ryan comes back with three drinks. We pass them around and chug them down. That was really refreshing. I look over at Ryan and catch him starring at Ashley. I don't think that he realizes that he's watching her. Ryan must really like her. Ashley is really pretty so I can understand why. A slow song comes on and everyone grabs a partner. We all just sit there like rocks. Ryan still is staring at Ashley. I think that he wants to ask her to dance. He really should! He looks over at me and I nod. He takes a deep breath.
"Um, Ashley?"
"Yes?"
"Do you, um, want to dance with me?"
"I was waiting for you to ask!"
A grin appears on his face and then a grin goes across hers. He grabs her hand and they run to the dance floor. Okay, well now I'm alone. I look around and notice a bunch of guys staring at me. It's kinda creepy. One guy comes up to me.
"Hey," he says to me like one of those guys that want to flirt with you.
"Hi...?"
Wow. I'm pretty confused. What does he want from me??
"I was looking at you from over there and I just want to say that you are really hot."
He winks at me.
Well, this is awkward. I don't prefer to be called hot.
"Uh, thanks."
"Do you wanna dance?"
"I guess."
He grabs my hand and brings me over to the dance floor. Right when we get there the song stops. I'm actually pretty relieved.
"Oh, well the songs over. I guess we can't dance."
"Hold on babe."
Babe. Really? He walks off. I don't really like him. I turn to the side and see Cassie with her jaw dropped. She walks up to me and looks really angry.
"That's my boyfriend!"
My stomach drops. This can't be good.