It Takes Two
A Novel
Volver
(To Come Around)
"Would you like to dance?"
I look at him, surprised. "Tango? I can't dance tango..."
He smiles, and holds out his hand to lead me to the dance floor.
I follow him.
"What should I do?"
"Let yourself go. Trust me."
"Isn't it hot in here?" I ask in an effort to cover up my feelings of inadequacy. I take in the dark room, dangling stars over my head, lights flickering. Couples slowly circling us. His arms surround me, shielding me from the others; his lips brush my cheeks; the fire of his eyes burns my skin.
Oh! He can move! and how...
I can't see his body but I can sense it: tall, solidly built. My hands rest on his back, touching, exploring, savoring each of his muscles.
He's incredibly musical. I look at him and move as if hypnotized. He smiles. I like him; he's friendly, not aggressive. I dance. I follow his lead.
"Wait, it's too hot..." he says, unhurriedly peeling off his red sweater and letting it fall to the floor near a column. I like that he's not in a rush.
"Francesca?"
"Yes?"
"Francesca..." He whispers again.
He takes me b ... read full excerpt from: It Takes Two: A Novel ebook
