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    “Gavin, this is Chrissy. Chrissy, this is my friend, Gavin.” I introduce them and Chrissy politely puts her hand out while Gavin exaggeratedly shakes it up and down.
    “Where have you been hiding this one?” He steps forward and stands between us. Chrissy’s eyes look past him to me, scrunching her forehead.
    “It was nice meeting you, Gavin. Dex, I’m sure I’ll see you around.” She begins to walk away, and I place my hand on Gavin’s shoulder, pressing him down into a chair, which he happily does willingly before his head flops on the table.
    “Chrissy, wait!” I holler, jogging to catch up to her.
    By the time I reach her, she’s halfway across the dance floor. I grab her wrist and she turns, looking at my hand holding onto hers before her vision reaches my eyes. “Yeah?” she asks.
    Unsure of what to say, except I don’t want her to leave. I don’t even know if she is leaving, but for some reason, I want to spend more time with her. “Dance?” I ask, and she cocks her head.
    “You want to dance?” Her lips turn up and a small giggle escapes. “I’ve witnessed you dodging your girlfriend’s attempts all night, Dex.” I like it that she’s been watching me.
    Tugging her toward me, I surprise myself with my dominating actions when her hands land on my chest to stay upright. “I asked you ,” I say, and she bites her lip.
    “Okay,” she agrees softly.
    Just then the song changes from fast to slow. “The One” by Static Cycle begins playing from the speakers, and I place her in my arms, similar to how I held my mom only a few minutes prior. At first we’re stiff, keeping our personal space in check as though there’s a balloon in between us. As the lyrics start resonating between us, our walls seem to crumble down with the meaning of the words. She closes her eyes and opens them, wetness surrounding her hazel irises. Without thinking of any consequences, I move my hand up from the small of her back to her hairline. Nudging her my way, she willingly sways into me and places her head on my chest. Her arms move to wrap around my waist while mine encase her body. One hand splayed in her hair and the other on her hip.
    Our feet shuffle back and forth, never truly leaving one spot—our spot. Her breathing seems to match mine in a slow and steady stream similar to our feet. I forgot how good I feel with her by me. How she brings out such a different Dex than others see. I’ve never put anyone in front of my own needs or wants … except for Chrissy. She’s the one who I’d give my last piece of food or clothing to if she needed it. But she’s so alone, and I’ve been such a shitty friend. Now that we’ve gotten older, we don’t have to go to the Saturday betting. Sports, school, and my friends have taken up all my time. As the word one continues to flow from the speakers, I can’t help but think Chrissy’s mine—my one.
    When the song begins to fade, her head comes back and we’re forced back to reality.. Staring down at Chrissy, I wish I had the guts to tell her everything I just felt. If we could only stay in this moment forever. Her eyes peer up at me proclaiming the same thought. Then my arm is torn away from her and the last thing I see is her eyes widen in fear.
    “Dex!” Tori screams, and I close my own eyes, wishing I would have remembered she was here, or, better yet, never had invited her. “What the hell?”
    “Tori,” I address her, hoping like hell I can think of something. Chrissy could be my cousin, maybe that will work.
    Tori’s eyes narrow at Chrissy, who begins to step back from the escalating situation. Shit, Tori is known to be the meanest bitch at the school, and I fear she’ll unleash a stream of venom on Chrissy if I don’t diffuse this immediately. When Bree comes over and stands next to her best friend, her eyes now focused on Chrissy as well, she’s no doubt ready to join in the cat fight if she needs to.
    Glancing back, I find Chrissy’s widened