“You’re pretty distracting yourself,” she grinned, “especially when you smile.” Elissa took his hands. “A little dirt never hurt anyone. Most men don’t find me distracting. I don’t particularly act like a lady and they find that revolting. I don’t really care, I never wanted to be with any of them anyways.” She shrugged her shoulder. She honestly didn’t care, she’d been waiting for Joseph all her life. She looked up at him smiling, her eyes sparkling, and a few stray curls framing her face. She wished the song was slower, a faster song meant a reel and couples were hardly ever close. “A reel is a good dance for this song. It’s lively and quick, of course, as I said before, it’s more fun to let the music lead you. But you are supposed to lead, you’re the guy.”

Adam looked up from his drink when Rhea returned. “Enjoy mingling?” He asked conversationally. Unlike Rhea he doubted the two would return. He figured the dance would lead them away from the crowded room.