~ Emerald/Emmy ~
I saw Jessica and Franklin dance together. Jessica was glowing tonight. I think Franklin was the right guy for her. I wondered if we could go on double dates sometimes. Uh, oh, my mind seemed to get wilder after hanging around with Marco. I stared at Marco for a few seconds. Oh, he was staring at me too! He looked so handsome tonight. My heart, please calm down!
Marco seemed to think of something. His forehead creased, but he said nothing. Was there anything wrong?
“Marco?” Since Marco didn’t reply, I touched his arm and called again louder, “Mark?”
Either my touch, my calling, or both of them startled him. “Yes, Esme?”
“What are you thinking? You seem to lose in thoughts. Is everything okay?”
Marco stretched his hands and pulled my waist closer to him. Then he hugg
