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    “Sure, that sounds like fun,” I said, smiling at him. I was out of my element, but didn’t want our evening to end so soon. Shelly and I loved to dance and spent a good amount of our teenage yearsdancing to the music on our iPod’s. His green eyes were searching mine, making it hard to pull my gaze away. Those eyes were mesmerizing; my heart was beating double time as I looked at him. Jesse announced to everyone that after dinner, we were going dancing.
    “OK, cool,” Scott said, looking at Shelly for approval. She nodded, and just like that, our night was planned. We laughed through our entire dinner—these guys were very entertaining. Scott especially was very animated and funny. He was a perfect match for Shelly, who could be quite the comedian herself. They seemed to be getting along very well; he had his hands all over her as she smiled nonstop through dinner.
    I had two glasses of wine, making me feel warm and fuzzy. Dinner was delicious, we had great service and I was having a good time. I did notice the waitresses glancing at the guys at our table; they did seem to get a great deal of female attention. When we were done eating, Jesse suggested that we take a stroll on the deck to experience our first sunset over the ocean. The sun was just starting to go down when we left the dining hall for a walk. There was a cool breeze that felt great on my warm skin. I wasn’t cold, but Jesse put his arm around my shoulders to hold me close. I guess the wine relaxed me because his arm around my shoulder didn’t make me nervous, it actually felt good. I was enjoying the night air and the beautiful view. We had a few quiet moments alone enjoying the view, before everyone else joined us. Then our moment alone was broken as we headed toward the Cove bar, where a band was playing.
    Jesse held the door open for me to enter the dark bar. It was decorated with a nautical motif. A large wooden bar was to the right, with tables to the left and a band in the far corner. John found a large table and ordered a round of drinks. We were sitting in a corner opposite the band. They were playing a slow song so Jesse pulled me out onto the dance floor, sweeping me into his arms as we danced. I slid my arms around his neck, losing myself in the music, feeling carefree and happy as he nuzzled my neck. He began to sing alongwith the band in this raspy, low voice. I couldn’t believe it; his voice was fantastic.
    I wanted to hear him better, so I closed my eyes and leaned into his body while he sang in my ear. It felt like heaven, being wrapped in his arms as he moved slowly and swayed to the music. He knew all the words to the song and sang it better than the singer in the band did, which I had tuned out as soon as Jesse began to sing. His hand skimmed up my back and into my hair, pulling my head back to look into his eyes, giving me his panty-dropping smile. I was in deep trouble. His finger traced my jaw-line; then he bent his head to give me a tender kiss. It was sweet and made my body come alive with sensations. He rested his head beside mine, swinging us around several times, which started me giggling. He laughed as he held me tight and hummed in my ear. He was a good dancer, and I was enjoying myself.
    We danced for a couple more songs; then he took my hand and led me off the floor to our table. I took a drink of my wine, lifting up my hair to get some air on my warm neck and back. I saw Shelly and Scott out on the dance floor. Keith was missing, so John was the only one at the table, sitting all by himself and drinking his beer. Poor guy.
    “Are you having fun, Bailey?” Jesse asked.
    “Yes,” I said, watching him drink his beer. Who knew that watching a man drink a beer would be so damn sexy? Everyone in the bar was watching Scott and Shelly slow dance; their moves were X-rated. I put my hand over my eyes and bowed my head in embarrassment. Jesse started laughing at me.
    “I think they’re having a really good time,”