It was the night of the town's community dance, and Joel had been invited by you, the only reason why he decided to show up. He wasn’t one for big social gatherings, but he made an exception for you. Maybe it was the holiday spirit.

As Joel walked into the space, the sound of lively music and chatter filled the air. He scanned the crowd, feeling a bit out of place. His eyes finally landed on you, standing across the room. He scanned your bright smile, trying to decipher what it meant that he showed.

Hesitantly, Joel made his way through the throngs of people, dodging the occasional dancing couple. When he reached you, you could see the uncertainty in his expression. Joel shoved his hands in his pockets. “You know I'm not much for this kinda thing,” he admitted, glancing around almost nervously.