MICK AND TRINA'S DANCE CONTINUES

Mick slid his hand along Trina’s waist.  Her hand rested lightly on his shoulder.  He moved closer to her until they were approximately three feet apart.  She smiled, shaking her head.

“What’s funny?” Mick asked, looking down.  He placed his foot between Trina’s.  His size ten and half shoe stuck out between her smaller ones.  

“Us.  This reminds me of the dancing lessons I took in junior high school.  Most of the guys could shake their bootie and move around the dance floor like their pants were on fire.”  Trina glanced down.

Mick snorted.  “Seems that started the phase of trying to teach us etiquette and some form of courting.”

Trina’s laughter warmed his cheek.  He winked and moved tighter to her.  “Now shall we practice those steps and moves our parents spent money on?”

Trina arched her neck, looking up into Mick’s eyes.  They reminded her of the blue sky over the lake during summer.  The time of year, she could laugh and run free all over the campgrounds her parents owned.  Summer camp allowed her and her siblings time to let their animal counterpart out.  No harried admonishments either about hiding or keeping her furry side under tight control.

She licked her lips and nodded.  “Sure.  I can waltz; do a mean two-step, the occasional foxtrot, and a slow sultry dance that permits conversation.  You have a preference?”

“Slow dance and conversation.  Sultry is a little much for the kids.” Nick winked, stepping back wards as the music began.

“Yes, we chaperones need to keep an eye on the youngsters.”  She chuckled moving in sync with Mick as he guided her out across the dance floor toward the middle of the gym.

“Ten questions each?  A little getting acquainted info?”  Mick swirled her in a circle creating more space between them.  

“Okay.  You pulling away?”  Trina looked down and back up meeting Mick’s gaze. 

“No, just allowing some room so we can talk easier. “  Mick grinned.  “First question.  Favorite color.”

“Mauve.  Same for you.”

“Turquoise. Reminds me of the ocean.”  Nick nodded. Vernon and Miss Ellie danced by them.  

“Nice song choice, Mick.”  Vernon twirled Miss Ellie, pulled her back into his arms and titled her back over one arm.  “Allows a little swing and sway.”

Before Mick could answer, Vernon and Miss Ellie danced away.  Mick glanced back at her.  He stopped and started swaying back and forth in place.  “Vernon’s right.”

Trina burst out laughing.  “What about the other songs?”

“Fifties music and a few early sixties tunes.  The rest are ones the kids requested.  I don’t know if there’s much to dance to in their choices.”  Mick started moving them around the dance floor again.  “Why mauve?”

“The color of my grandma’s kitchen.  She loved to cook and bake.  That was the one place all ten grandkids could gather and all have grandma at once.”  Trina shook her head as Mick opened his mouth again.  “You’ve asked two questions.  My turn.”

Mick nodded.  “Go ahead.”

“Where’d you grow up?”  Trina closed some of the space between them as another song started.

“All over.  My dad joined the military right out of high school.  He wanted to see how the other half lived.  Human half.”  Mick paused near the bleachers as the music picked up beat.  “Continue dancing?”

“Please. Makes our conversation less conspicuous.”  Trina glanced over her shoulder.  “Second question.  Why turquoise?”

“San Diego, California. The one place we stayed more than two years.  Mom decided that moving wasn’t a good idea with changing schools constantly.”

“A place you call home?”  Trina started nodding her head in time to the music.  “Almost a latin rhythm to it.”

“Yes.  Maybe we can two-step our way across the gym. And that was your third question.”  Mick picked up pace and changed steps to match the beat of the music.

“So answer it.  Then your turn.” 

“It’s a place where I found me.  My parents bought a house and Mom put down roots.  All five of us graduated from high school and college there.”  Mick leaned closer to her.  “My third question is why Talbot’s Peak?’”

Trina swallowed hard.  She’d kept so much of her past hidden.  The pain and hurt dulled after a while.  Could she talk about leaving home and knowing she couldn’t go back?  The unofficial ‘get out’ her father ordered when he found out she wasn’t his daughter stung for a long time.  Many didn’t take her mixed heritage well.  Would Mick? 

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HAPPY WEEKEND GANG!

Sorry I missed last week.  Day job making departmental changes which took more concentration than anticipated.  Pris and I got home last Friday night overly tired.  Bed and sleep called.  

Looks like Mick and Trina are slowly getting acquainted.   Why is Trina scared?  What does she fear?  Stay tuned.  Pris hasn't said what's next for our couple.  I'm looking forward to finding out.

Spring arrives and with a dreaded four letter word.  SNOW!  One last huzzah I guess from winter as the passing of the seasonal crown moves on to the next.  Keep a few good books handy to read and share with your loves and spice.  I'm looking forward to sharing a few with mine.

Until next week,

Solara