Melody Marks Prom Night Practice -

Melody laughed, real and unguarded. “Your abuela sounds wise.”

Leo finally showed up then, apologizing about a flat tire. Melody waved it off, still feeling the phantom pressure of Dominic’s hand on her waist. She looked over her shoulder as he walked back to the bleachers, pulling out a notebook and pretending to take sociological notes—but she caught him smiling. melody marks prom night practice

“Looks like you need a partner.”

“I saw you practicing in the hallway mirror during fifth period,” he said quietly. “You’re actually good.” Melody laughed, real and unguarded