The house lights dimmed. A slight shift to her right, and his body heat invaded her space. Her breath snagged. The first song rolled towards them, chords rumbling over her heart. He swayed in time; she let herself follow suit. She sneaked a glance, to find him gazing back, smiling.

(In response to this week’s Weekly Writing Challenge.)

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      Thank you!

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  7. Leigh W. Smith Avatar

    You’ve captured well that nervous excitement of the moment, dancing closely &/or just feeling each other’s presence and essence. I think just about any reader could insert him/herself in this flash fiction; that is good work!

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      compassandquill

      Wow, thanks so much!

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