“You’re the one who wants to learn,” Analise stated. “You should dance.”
Randi leaned over and quietly said, “It’s okay if you don’t want to dance with me.”
“It’s not that!” Analise exclaimed.
“Then go on,” Cari encouraged her.
Randi raised her brows and had an idea why Analise was reluctant. She stood and offered Analise her hand. When she took it, Randi led them to the dance floor and stopped. “You’ve never danced with a woman, have you?”
Analise shyly shook her head.
“Do you want to dance with me?”
Analise nodded and put her hand on Randi’s shoulder. “Let’s go.”
Randi smiled, nodded with the beat, and off they went. After they’d two-stepped the length of the large dance floor she said, “You know what you’re doing.”
“This isn’t my first rodeo,” Analise drawled.
Randi laughed. “You are full of surprises, aren’t you, boss?”
“Oh, I’m not your boss tonight,” Analise said. “Raise your arm, I’m going to spin.”
Randi grinned and complied. Analise twirled once, twice, and was back in her partner’s arms.
“That was fun,” Randi said.
“You’re not so bad yourself,” Analise said. “I think all that practice with Eden has paid off.”
Randi shrugged and led them back towards the table.
“Cari was right, you know. You and Eden are natural together.”
Randi smiled but didn’t say anything. It had been a while since she and Eden had danced together. She’d seen her dancing with Tennie as they made their way around the floor and figured she wouldn’t be dancing with her again any time soon.
“We’d better go back,” Analise said, drawing Randi out of her thoughts. “We’re here so Cari can dance.”
“That doesn’t mean we all can’t have a good time,” Randi said. “Do you want me to find a cowboy for you to dance with? I will.”
“Uh, no!” Analise said. “I’m perfectly capable of finding my own dance partners. Did you not enjoy dancing with me?”
“I’m loving it, but I thought maybe you were uncomfortable. I mean, there aren’t many same-sex couples on the dance floor.”
“Who cares,” Analise said. “No one is giving us a second look.”
As they neared the table Randi said, “Save one more dance for me later. Okay?”
Analise smiled. “Yes, ma’am.”
Randi chuckled as they walked back to the table.
There was more traffic on the dance floor as the Friday night crowd grew. Randi continued to dance with Cari as she learned the steps and became more confident. Another couple bumped into them and Randi turned to see Eden grinning at her.
“Let’s switch partners,” Eden said. “Cari, you’ve only danced with Randi tonight. Everyone does it a little differently. Wanna give it a try?”
“Okay.” Cari shrugged.
“Let me dance with Cari,” Tennie said. “I’m used to leading.”
