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29. Hugging while slow dancing
Alex laughed, dipping Willie before quickly spinning them away to avoid phasing through one of the lifer teenagers. The lights were flashing above them and there was a fog machine on the floor filling the room and creating exactly the type of atmosphere one would expect from a high school dance.
It had been Reggie’s idea for them to go to Julie’s junior prom, since they hadn’t gotten a prom of their own, and Alex had to admit, it had been a good idea. Willie had been over the moon when he had invited them, and now, here they were, dancing to an upbeat song together. Reggie and Luke were with Julie somewhere, but Alex had lost track of them. It was just him and Willie, enjoying the evening.
“I’m so glad you invited me,” Willie said, raising their voice ever-so-slightly above the music. “This has been so much fun!”
Alex beamed back at them as the music faded out and another song started. Instantly, it became obvious that it was a slower song. He glanced around, seeing the lifers pair up. When he turned back to Willie, they were taking his hand linking their fingers together. Instinctively, Alex put his arm around Willie’s back, smiling as they did the same. He let Willie lead as they slow danced, smiling at them.
For a moment, the rest of the world slipped away, and it was just Alex and Willie, their bodies pressed close together. It was moments like these that Alex relished the most, moments when he could just exist in Willie’s arms, feeling safer than he ever had.
“What are you thinking about?” Willie asked, grinning softly at him.
“I’m just… really glad we’re here together,” Alex murmured, moving closer to them. There was hardly any space between them now, although he felt the need to get closer. He dropped Willie’s hand, looping his arms around their neck, feeling Willie slip their arms around his waist.
“There isn’t anywhere I’d rather be,” Willie replied, swaying the two of them slowly back and forth.
Alex’s breath caught in his throat and he squeezed Willie even closer, if it was at all possible. The swaying stopped, and Alex dropped his head to Willie’s shoulder, tucking his face into the crook of his neck. Willie’s arms tightened around his waist, and Alex let out a breath, relaxing fully in their arms.