"Tess, I hope you don't mind if I ask you something..." Hardin says, sounding a little nervous.

"Yes, Hardin?" I breathe, hoping he's about to suggest what I haven't stopped thinking about all night.

"Tess, would you dance with me?"

"Wait. What?" I ask in shock. That's not at all what I was expecting him to say.

"Please, dance with me? I want to hold you close again." He smiles at me.

"O-okay," I quickly agree. Hardin and I both stand and walk to the open space beside the table and couch. "Hardin, we don't have any music." I quietly laugh.

"I can fix that," he says and takes out his phone. He brings up a playlist before placing his phone on the table.

"This song..." I smile as 'Us' by James Bay begins to play.

"May I have this dance?"

"Stop being so formal." I shove at his shoulder.

Hardin reaches for my hand, but stops himself.

"Is something wrong?"

"You're wearing your charm bracelet." He smiles. "How did I not notice that?" He chuckles. "I can't believe you still have it."

"I wear it every day," I reply shyly.

"I bet your boyfriend loved that," he teases.

"Hardin!" I playfully swat his arm.

Hardin finally takes my hands in his and starts to dance with me. I can feel his eyes on me. I lift my head so my eyes meet his gaze. "Have I told you how beautiful you look tonight?" he asks while looking deep into my eyes.

"Only once or twice." I giggle.

"Well, it bears repeating." He smiles that beautiful smile that makes his dimple really pop.

As we're slowly dancing, Hardin wraps his arms around me and pulls me to his chest. I wrap my arms around his waist and rest my head against his chest. I'm able to hear his heart beating and it's the most calming sound.

As the song ends, Hardin pulls me back and looks into my eyes. He reaches up and tucks my hair behind my ear before gently cupping my cheek. "Tess, I think I might explode if I don't kiss you right now."

"Hardin..." I breathe.

Hardin begins to lean into me and I get those butterflies again.