"Me too," he replied, endlessly relieved that she wasn't already thinking of a way to escape. He was starting to think that he might actually enjoy this dance, instead of spending it just like every other (trying his best not to be attacked).

He was almost disappointed to be approaching the main hall, decked out in all its Valentines glory. But then he reminded himself that he would still be spending time with Jools, even if it weren't just the two of them. "Would you like to dance?"