Falling Slowly

Chapter 6

Alice and Mariana stand at a table in the Trap Heals building, waiting for the rest of the group to arrive.

"This place is cool." Mariana says, looking around.

"I told you this would be fun!!" Alice says, throwing her hands up.

The rest of the group files in and join Alice and Mariana at the small mini table.

"This is dope." Malika smiles.

"I told you so!!" Alice beams.

"I'm going to go check out some of the art pieces. Anyone want to join?" Gael asks.

"I'll go." Mariana says.

"Sure, why not." Callie says, grabbing Jamie's hand.

Mariana, Callie, Jamie, and Gael walk off towards the art gallery. Malika grabs her phone, she got a text from Issac.

"I texted Issac to meet us here, I hope that's okay." Malika says.

"Of course, all our welcome." Alice smiles.

"I'm going to wait for him out front. I'll be back in a bit." Malika says, backing away from the table.

"Alright, see ya." Alice says, waving at her.

The small table is just left with Alice and Dennis. Alice notices Davia is not at the table with them, she looks around unable to spot Davia.

"Where's Davia?" Alice says, looking around.

Dennis searches the room, he finally spots Davia looking at a painting of light red roses.

"Over there." Dennis points to where she's standing.

"Have you talked to her yet?" Alice asks.

"I haven't really had the chance. She's been busy with her school stuff lately." Dennis says.

"It's the perfect opportunity to talk to her now. Go on." Alice says,  shoeing him away.

Dennis sighs, picking up his drink he order when he first came in, and walks over to where Davia is standing. Davia is admiring a painting of trees that lead off into a woods.

"It's so beautiful." Davia says.

"Yeah, it is." Dennis looks at the painting, then his gaze travels to Davia, her eyes still on the painting.

"So, there's something I need—" Dennis starts saying as Malika walks up.

"Everyone to the dance floor now!! I'm DJing." Malika says, grabbing Davia's hand and pulling her away.

Dennis sighs, walking back over to where Alice is standing at the table.

"How'd it go?" Alice asks, raising her eyebrows hopeful.

"It didn't." Dennis sighs.

"Go dance with her." Alice says, gesturing to all the people on the dance floor.

"I don't really dance." Dennis says.

"It's club dancing, piece of cake!" Alice says.

Alice grabs Dennis' hand, leading him to the dance floor. They spot Davia dancing with Malika.

"Go get your girl." Alice says, nudging Dennis towards where Davia is dancing.

Dennis makes his way through the crowd toward Davia. He reaches out, grabbing her hand, pulling her closer to him. She has a surprise look on her face, but she smiles at Dennis.

"I thought you didn't dance." Davia says, shouting over the music.

"I've got some moves." Dennis shouts back.

"Yeah?" Davia says slyly.

Dennis smiles slyly, proceeding to spin Davia so her back is facing him, pulling her against him. He slides his hand up her arm all the way to her chin, lightly pulling her face towards his. Davia turns around to face him, their noses practically touching. They can feel each other's breath, hot, heavy, sexy. Davia wraps her arms around his neck, smiling up at him.