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Chapter 1
“You want me to do what?” Debbie asked staring at her partner with an almost bewildered look. Giovanni had just explained the lift he was wanting Debbie to do for their Charleston that week and although she whole heartedly trusted Giovanni. She wasn’t sure she trusted herself to be able to not freak out midair, but she was going to what he asked of her because she really did trust him.
Debbie sighed softly her hands shaking a little as she took a step back and looked at him. He waited patiently giving her time to process everything, but before she got the courage to actually flip onto his shoulder her stopped her. She blinked profusely hoping to will her nerves away. “Come here” Giovanni said beckoning her over to him. She nodded walking closer to the younger man. He took her shaking hands into his own and looked down into her eyes. He could see the tears forming. He knew what that usually meant. She was terrified to fail him. He had seen those tears a few times before in other dances. He wanted her to be comfortable though. He wanted her to have fun and trust him.
Pulling her over to the wall. He slid down letting her slide down beside him. He linked their fingers together. She could feel the butterflies flapping in her stomach, but she tried not to let it show. She had been fighting her feelings for him for a while now. Sighing softly she looked over into his eyes” I’m not going to drop you” He promised softly. He wiped a tears from her cheek. She was trying so hard not to actually cry “I will do everything in my power to keep you in my arms” He promised. She nodded softly” I know I trust you” She whispered looking away from him” I just don’t trust myself” She admitted looking down at her hands. Giovanni sighed softly “I trust you Debbie and as long as you trust me, we’re going to be okay” At that moment Debbie couldn’t hold it in any longer. She pulled her knees up to her chest burying her face in her legs so he couldn’t see her as her tears flowed her body shook with each sob. He hated seeing her like this.
Taking a deep breath he scooted closer to her wrapping an arm around her should. He pressed a kiss to her temple” It’s okay” He whispered” I got you babe, it’s alright” He tried so hard to comfort her. She turned into him burying her head in his chest as he rubbed her back” I’m so sorry” She sobbed softly. He shook his head” No reason to be sorry Debbie, it’s alright, I’m not going anywhere. You need a good cry” He promised trying so hard to make her feel better again.