Anna's Twist On Dead Poets Society

Can I have this Dance?

Rose stood there in complete shock. She had always had a crush on Neil but she never thought he would feel the same as her. Did he really feel so strongly? And did he really mean it? So many thoughts swirled through her mind. But one thing was crystal clear, she liked Neil Perry. 

She then smiled and walked over to Neil who was looking very flustered and embarrassed. " I feel the same way."

Neil looked down at her, his face lit up. "Really?" he asked. 

Rose answered by nodding and burring her head into Neil's chest. He wrapped his arms around her in response. For in that minute time froze still. 

Rose then pulled away and started singing,

 "Take my hand, take a breath

Pull me close and take one step

Keep your eyes locked on mine,

And let the music be your guide."

Neil then joined in, 

"Won't you promise me (now won't you promise me, that you'll never forget)

We'll keep dancing (to keep dancing) wherever we go next"

"It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance (can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance?"

Neil continued on with, 

"Take my hand, I'll take the lead
And every turn will be safe with me
Don't be afraid, afraid to fall
You know I'll catch you through it all"

Together they sang, 

"And you can't keep us apart (even a thousand miles, can't keep us apart)
'Cause my heart is (cause my heart is) wherever you are"

"It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you

It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do

And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance (can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance?"

As they sang they waltzed around Rose's tiny room. They ended swaying back and forth. 

Rose then yawned, " I could still sleep for another hour or so"

"Oh really" laughed Neil, as Rose climbed back into bed. 

Neil grabbed the chair from her desk and pulled it next to the bed. "Would you mind me reading a little of the Great Gatsby? It might help me with my acting skills!" asked Neil. 

" You want a reason to stay, don't you?" Rose smirked. Neil nodded. "Okay but wake me up in an hour, so we can have breakfast."

"Okay," Neil responded. He then began to read, and Rose was asleep in a few minutes. Once he was sure she was asleep he put down the book and admired Rose. But not in a creepy, stalkerish way! In more of a kind, loving way. Anyways, time passed by quickly and soon it was time for breakfast. Neil gently shook Rose awake. The got dressed and headed down to the dining hall. 

"Well, well, well look what we have here? Neil Perry and Rose Buffay, both who have been missing since last night," said Charlie.

Rose and Neil sat down. " Relax nothing happened" explained Rose. 

 " Yeah right! I know that Neil spent the night in your room! And you guys have been flirting since the day you met!" snapped Cameron. 

"Wait how did you know I slept in Rose's dorm?" questioned Neil. 

" When we didn't see you leave her room, then we all pressed our ears to her door and listened." smiled Knox. 

Rose's eyes grew wide. Everyone knew her story. 

"You Sick (insert curse word here)" whispered Neil. 

"Relax, Perry. Though we didn't hear any good stuff, we understand Rose better, " said Charlie. 

"Yeah, Rose, we're really sorry about everything.  And we'll always be here for you, " said Todd sweetly. 

Rose looked up and smiled, she was lucky to find such a good group of friends. 

" By the way, we need to do something about that latin perv. " stated Meeks. 

Charlie stared at a frying pan, with an evil look in his eyes. " Guys, I think I have an idea," he smirked.