[Right, he should... move back. He should give her some space, because even though nothing's happening, this is entirely too close to be considered appropriate and—
And quite simply, he doesn't want to pull back just yet. He wants to keep her close and hold onto this stolen moment for just a little longer. It's selfish - more selfish than he could ever allow himself - and that damning thought is what spurs him to take a half-step back, just enough to set them back to where they should be.]
...My apologies. It's been quite some time since I've last danced. I'm a bit out of practice.
[The words would have made this a nearly flawless recovery were it not for the flush and the damning moment of indecision.]
Would you... like to continue?
[The hesitation isn't a good look either. But he wouldn't be surprised if she's suddenly entirely too embarrassed to keep going. Really, it was stupid of him to think that he could be that close to her...]
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And quite simply, he doesn't want to pull back just yet. He wants to keep her close and hold onto this stolen moment for just a little longer. It's selfish - more selfish than he could ever allow himself - and that damning thought is what spurs him to take a half-step back, just enough to set them back to where they should be.]
...My apologies. It's been quite some time since I've last danced. I'm a bit out of practice.
[The words would have made this a nearly flawless recovery were it not for the flush and the damning moment of indecision.]
Would you... like to continue?
[The hesitation isn't a good look either. But he wouldn't be surprised if she's suddenly entirely too embarrassed to keep going. Really, it was stupid of him to think that he could be that close to her...]