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Tina didn’t know what to expect when Jimmy Jr invited her over to watch Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights. From how he talked about it she figured it was a standard coming of age film about a misunderstood dancer, like him. But she never expected this.
“Th-this is your favorite movie?” Tina stuttered, finally breaking the silence after what felt like hours, even though they were only a little over halfway in.
“Isn’t it great!?” Jimmy Jr exclaimed. “I just love how much passion they put into their dance moves!”
“Oh they’re uh, passionate all right.” Tina replied nervously.
“I’ve always wanted to try out some of these moves,” Jimmy Jr continued, not seeming to acknowledge Tina’s comment, “but they’re kinda hard to do alone, and Zeke isn’t into this stuff.”
Tina turned her head sharply. Was he inviting her to dance? With him? Like that? Surely she’s misunderstanding. Still, before she could think she felt the words leave her.
“I… could give it a shot if you want.”
“Oh, cool!” Jimmy Jr replied, his face lighting up. He stood up from the couch and held out his hand. Tina stared for a bit before slowly taking his hand. “Ah!” she gasped as he pulled her up, spinning her to face him.
They stayed like that for a bit, Tina gazing into Jimmy Jr’s eyes as she tried to ground herself. Her heart started to race as he slowly pushed her hand up and intertwined their fingers.
“Just relax, I got you,” Jimmy Jr said, a bit matter of factly, but the words still made her melt.
Tina followed Jimmy Jr’s lead as he stepped to the side, following along with the scene in the movie. They found a steady rhythm, when Jimmy Jr suddenly twirled Tina around. “Woah!” she exclaimed, trying to keep her balance as her head spun.
“Sorry,” Jimmy Jr said with a light chuckle. “Probably should’ve given a heads up.”
Tina smiled back. “It’s okay,” she replied. “Okay, I’m ready this time.”
Jimmy Jr smiled and spun her again, this time she was able to follow his lead, twirling to face him, mirroring the shot in the movie.
He twirled her outwards, and they faced each other from an arm’s length.
“You ready?” Jimmy Jr asked.
Tina took a deep breath, preparing for what came next. “Ready.”
Jimmy Jr pulled her close, and she spun towards him, draping her arms over his shoulders, his hands landing on her waist.
She smiled nervously, meeting Jimmy Jr’s eyes as their foreheads touched.
“Now comes the dip,” Jimmy Jr said through heavy breaths.
Tina nodded, and Jimmy Jr moved one hand behind her head and dipped her gently. She felt her heart flip in her chest.
He slowly lifted her up to meet him again.
“Again?”
Tina nodded.
She draped her arms over his neck and let herself fall, his arms cradling her back.
As he slowly lifted her back up, Jimmy Jr thought about his next move carefully.
“We don’t… have to do this part,” he said, averting his gaze slightly.
Tina wanted to kick him. How could he ever think she wouldn’t want this? Or did he not want it? She decided to test her odds.
“N-no it’s fine, really.”
Jimmy Jr hesitated, but Tina looked at him with a reassuring smile, positioning her hands on his shoulders. “I trust you.”
With a deep breath, Jimmy Jr slowly moved his hands down Tina’s body, causing a chill to shoot through her.
When he got to her hips he looked up at her once more, and she gave him an affirming look.
Tina gasped when she felt his hands move down to her rear, but she tried to stay calm and moved against him, matching his rhythm.
“You still okay with this?” Jimmy Jr asked. Tina nodded frantically, her heart felt like it was about to explode out of her chest.
Tina continued moving against him as Jimmy Jr worked his hands on her hips. She repositioned one of his hands on her waist and fell back, letting him catch her, pulling her up against his chest.
They were practically grinding against each other, his hands moving up and down her body as Tina was lost in the bliss of being this close to Jimmy Jr. He matched Javier’s moves exquisitely, while adding his own flare that drove her wild. He was slightly faster, more rough and unpredictable with his moves and it drove her crazy.
But their dance was suddenly cut short when they heard the front door open.
“Oh, don’t let me interrupt you,” Jimmy Sr said, a hint of sarcasm in his voice.
The two teens froze, their faces bright red. Jimmy Jr stepped away from Tina. “I’ll um… walk you home.”