socially awkward.

Ever after.

At first I was embarrassed to dance in an empty parking lot but he held both my hands and started swaying me.

I smiled and just followed James’ lead.

We were dancing like two drunk guys completely uninhibited and carefree. James was laughing as he moved his hips and swayed his arms to the air.
We were having the time of our life.
At that moment, I realized that I don’t need fancy clothes or the most romantic
place to feel I belong and feel happy.
Just dancing in this dark and empty parking lot with some cheesy dance track
blasting on the radio and only his car’s headlights to light the place, it all made sense.

I felt alive and more importantly, I felt happy.

I wasn’t pretending anymore. I wasn’t fooling anyone, especially myself.

I was just myself.

“I love you Adam.” James said as he hugged me while we continued to dance.

I stared at James’ eyes and smiled.

“I love you too James.” I replied. “Never break my heart, okay?”

James smirked. “Never.”

“Pinky promise?” I asked as I raised my right arm.

James smiled even more before intertwining his pinky with mine.

“Pinky promise.”