Simon chuckled, letting the beat guide his movements. Their steps fell into sync naturally, effortless yet intimate, as if the music itself had chosen them to dance together. The world around them, the teasing, the gossip, even the lingering tensions faded into the background, leaving only the thrum of the bass and the heat of the moment.

Simon leaned closer, voice low over the music. “I think we might be hitting it off just fine.”

Mara’s eyes sparkled, a mixture of amusement and challenge. “Is that so? Guess we’ll see how well you can keep up.”

The two moved as one, spinning and swaying, the energy between them growing with...