The night of the school dance arrived, and Emily had no intention of going. She was content to spend the evening at home with a good book. But a knock on her door changed her plans.
Tanner: (standing on her doorstep, dressed in a suit) "Hey, Einstein. Ready for the dance?"
Emily: (bewildered) "What? I'm not going to the dance."
Tanner: "You are now. Come on, I've got a surprise for you."
Emily hesitated, but Tanner's earnest smile was hard to resist. She quickly changed into a dress, and they headed to the dance. When they arrived, the room was decorated with twinkling lights, and the music was loud.
Tanner: "May I have this dance?"
Emily nodded, her heart racing as they stepped onto the dance floor. As they swayed to the music, Emily couldn't believe this was happening.
Emily: "Why did you bring me here, Tanner ?"
Tanner: (softly) "Because I wanted to thank you. And because I like you, Emily Davis . More than you know."
Emily looked into his eyes, seeing sincerity there.
Emily: "I like you too, Tanner Grayson ."
He smiled, pulling her closer as they continued to dance, the world around them fading away.
YOU ARE READING
A twist of fate
Short Story"because I wanted to thank you for tutoring me. And because I like you, Emily Davis. More than you know."
