Love in a Box

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Danny took his phone out of his pocket and said, "I'm also tonight's DJ."

"Oh?" Jessica laughs.

"Yeah, I have many talents."

"Oh gosh!" Jessica rolls her eyes.

"Would you like to dance?"

"Of course." She smiles.

'I found a love for me
Darling, just dive right in
And follow my lead
Well, I found a girl, beautiful and sweet
I never knew you were the someone waiting for me

'Cause we were just kids when we fell in love
Not knowing what it was
I will not give you up this time
Darling, just kiss me slow, your heart is all I own
And in your eyes, you're holding mine'

As they danced together Danny spoke softly.

"You know.. I know us sharing our feelings for each other was a.. shock, I guess. But honestly I really have been dreaming about this moment since I was in college."

Jessica looks up with a soft beautiful smile.
"Really?"

"Yeah.  I mea of course now it's different, but there were moments when I would see you and think.. Hmm.."

Jessica laughs, her cheeks turning pink.
"Why didn't you ever ask me out?"

"I don't know. Growing up, you were kinda like my sister.. and in a weird way I still feel like that. Not that I'd ever want to kiss my sister! But I mean the closeness that we share is very sibling like."

"I understand!" Jessica giggles.

"I knew I liked you, I just didn't want things to be weird so I didn't do anything about it. But recently I've felt.. different. I guess my feelings for you have grown. A little before you asked me to stay with you something clicked and I was like.. Oh wow.. I really like her! This is a brand new feeling and there's no stopping it now!"

Jessica giggles.

"And then when you asked me to stay.. Jess, I have to admit I was freakin out just a little bit."

"You're silly." Jessica laughs.

Danny chuckles and pauses for a moment as they continue dancing.

"You know.. I always knew you were pretty but.. I remember the day I realized you were gorgeous."

"What day was that?" Jessica smiles.

Danny chuckles.

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December 2012.

"The Nutcracker!" Sarah shouted.

Evan nudged her, "Sarah, quiet! These are fancy ballet watchers!"

"So?"

"Act like you have some sense."

Sarah laughs. "I'm just excited! Jessica's like the main girl!"

"Yeah, what is she? The lemon drop?" Danny asks.

Sarah gives Danny a look. "The Sugar Plum Fairy, Arabian, and Snow Queen."

"Yeah, that!"

Sarah chuckles and nods her head.

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