Chapter 254 - 253: Dance
"Fine. Who’s afraid of a little dancing? Not me," Rex said, puffing out his chest like he was heading to a duel instead of a waltz.
"Good," Monica grinned, eyes sparkling. "Because you’d look really lame standing there like a decorative plant while everyone else floats around."
"Wow. A plant, huh? You really know how to motivate a guy," he groaned dramatically, but didn’t resist as she tugged him toward the dance floor.
The music swelled, wrapping around them as they reached the edge of the floor. Couples were already spinning and gliding in perfect harmony, their steps polished and effortless. Some were less graceful, hesitating on turns or moving slightly offbeat, but nobody seemed to care. This was about enjoying the moment. Still, when Rex and Monica stepped into the space, more than a few heads turned.
It was hard not to stare: she looked like a goddess in her sleek ivory dress, and he, with his careless charm and annoyingly good looks, seemed like he’d stepped straight out of a movie scene.
Monica placed one hand on his shoulder and raised an eyebrow, her other hand fitting snugly into his. "Don’t tell me you have two left feet."
"I’ll have you know I’m a natural at this," Rex said confidently.
That confidence lasted for exactly three seconds before he nearly tripped over his own foot and stepped on hers.
"Okay... maybe I’m just warming up," he muttered.
Monica bit back a laugh, though her eyes danced with amusement. "Right. Warming up. Try not to crush my toes, Mr. Natural."