Seeing Esme alone, Julian thought of going to her and talking to her. He was about to rise from the sofa when Ruby tugged at his hand once again.
"Where are you going?" Ruby inquired, wearing a sheepish smile. "Are you ready for the dance?"
"No," Julian grunted, clearly irritated. "I'll be right back." He glanced at Esme, checking to see if she was still there. Or maybe he wanted to check if any guy had approached her. Restless, he pulled his hand away from Ruby's grip. "If you want to go home, you can leave," he stated firmly.
"Why would I leave alone?" Ruby retorted, noticing his eagerness to reach Esme. Resentment tugged at her heart. "I came here with you. I'm not leaving without you."
"Okay. Stay here."
Refusing to let Julian go, Ruby forcefully pulled him toward her and smacked her lips against his. She hoped to distract him and win his attention back.
