Strings of Fate

Chapter 42

42- Teasing and terror

Bellamy shrugs.

“Or, you could just ditch the shoes.”

“Excuse me?”

“Just take them off, then you have no reason not to dance with me.” I shake my head.

“Don’t be crazy, it is completely inappropriate to take my shoes off here. Not to mention. rude.” Bellamy rolls his eyes.

“Megan won’t care.” He insists. I open my mouth to argue but before I can get a word out, he drops to his knees and grabs my ankle. I squeal and instinctively kick out at him as he snatches my right shoe right off my foot. He stands and takes a couple steps away from me.

“What the hell Bellamy! Give that back!” I stand up but don’t try to walk, it’ll be awkward with only one heel. He hangs my shoe over one finger and dangles it in front of me.

“I’ll trade it for a dance.” He offers.

shoe off and hold it in one hand. I step forwards again and attempt. to snatch my other shoe back from Bellamy. He holds it up above my head

come on. It’s not so horrible is

too long without heels.” I sigh,

a final glance at my shoe which he is still

grumble. Bellamy grins triumphantly. He gently pries my

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my

definitely noticed at least. I know this because he suddenly changes the music to a more relaxed, slow dance. Great, I fight a groan. Bellamy nods at the guy who gives him a nod in return. I just roll my eyes. Everyone is watching and I have to fight not to run away, not that I could anyway because Bellamy still has a firm grip on my hand. I feel awkward without my shoes, although definitely more

us, particularly since a few couples stand up and join us on the floor. Megan and Tristan included. She was right when

now is it?” Bellamy comments.

a teenager, but that might have had more to do with my reluctance to hold hands with creepy, overeager teenage boys. Inccubi definitely become better company when they get older. As teens they’re

Admit it.”

I enjoy dancing.

blends into the second but I don’t comment as Bellamy leads me through the next dance. Lots of people have joined in now, Megan should be pleased. Bellamy and I are no longer the centre of the room, in fact we’re pretty much at the edge of the dance floor now. It’s not until half way through the third dance that I remind Bellamy I only promised him one dance. It’s getting crowded and I’m not too comfortable with it. There are threads all around me and in a group like this I’m getting a bit claustrophobic. He grins but relents. He places

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