[ WP ] And now ... We dance .

I stood there, eyes fixed almost unblinkingly on the television as words were spoken which could scarcely be believed. Every single person in the room paid equal attention to the man on the screen. Only minutes ago this had been a bustling party but now all was silent as more then twenty people stood or sat, frozen in place almost. Finally the announcement came to an end. We were silent for a few moments and then gradually a murmur of conversation broke out. We heard noises in the corridor. I moved to the door and opened it, people from the other apartments were moving towards the stairs. Seeing me in the open door one shouted `` Everyone is in the street, come on!'' With that my guests, my house-mates and I left my place and went down the stairs and out into the cold but dry night. People were pouring out of every building, some had booze, some have lights, some were even carrying out furniture. Without any noticeable hesitation one hell of a party kicked off. 
 
 A few people brought out some instruments, mikes and amps and kicked off some nice rock covers. After a while two guys took the mike and managed some decent rap. I was leaning against the building, just watching. That's when I saw her in the crowd; the girl from next door. We had chatted now and then in the elevator or when one of us called around to borrow something. We had had one real long chat when we crossed paths at a mutual friend's party. Nothing had ever happened though. I was n't sure of she liked me and had always been too much of a coward to go out on a limb and make a move. Story of my whole damn life, too scared to try something which could bring me happiness because I am worried I might fail. Well, nothing to lose now. I pushed off the wall and marched trough the partying people, walking straight up to her and turning her to face me. I gave her a moment to realise it was me and then I went in for a kiss. She stiffened up at first, surprised I suppose but she quickly loosened up and put her arms around my neck. 
 
 After a moment or two we broke from the kiss and I said simply `` Hi there.'' She smiled, although it was a little rueful `` Why did you wait until the world was ending do that?'' I just shrugged. She asked `` And now what?'' Just then someone began to play the violin, nice and slow. I smiled `` And now... We dance.''
