Chapter Twenty Seven- Other Side

It felt as if each moment in time had come together to revolve around Lorenzo and Mia. The air brushed past each other as they leaned into one another. Mia’s heart nearly burst out of her chest at the close proximity. No thoughts were in her mind. She was stuck in the moment one hundred percent and Lorenzo was the same. Each pulse ricocheted in her veins while her lungs constricted painfully in her chest. It was the build up of anticipation as people danced around them. There was a tingle in the air. Mia had had enough. She reached up to close the long awaited distance. It was all getting to be too much. “Get down!” Mia yelped at the sudden intrusion. Her ears were ringing at the sound of a loud bang. She hadn’t even realized what was happening. Loud screams echoed in her ears. Mia couldn’t make head or tails of the situation. Her eyes popped open. Arms were wrapped around her head and she was forced to the ground. More loud bursts resounded in the large hall. “Kee