At prom I was the only girl

He tilted his head. « You hiding over here? »

Then he held out his hand.

« Is it hiding if everyone can see me? »

But his face just changed. Softer.

« Fair point, » he said. Then he held out his hand. « Would you like to dance? »

I stared at him. « Marcus, I can’t. »

He nodded once.

« Okay, » he said. « Then we’ll figure out what dancing looks like. »

I laughed before I meant to.

Before I could protest, he wheeled me onto the dance floor.