Turning around, I saw Mark standing right behind. A sense of relief filled me as he stood so close.
“Where have you been?” I asked. Mark was standing only inches away from me, but I didn’t want to move away.
Mark shrugged. “Here and there. I was waiting for my opportunity to snatch you for myself. I didn’t want to bother you while you were with Jori.”
“Well, I’m glad you found me when you did.”
Mark held his hand out to me. “Would you like to dance?”
I looked over at the dance floor, which had finally filled up with other people. The idea of going back out there made me feel queasy. I didn’t like the idea of everyone looking at me again, especially after they all saw me dancing with Jori. “I don’t want people staring.” I looked at the ground, feeling guilty. I wanted to dance with Ma
