I met Ellie about a decade ago, shortly after graduating college. Back then I was 24 and she was just 22. A mutal friend introduced us at a tango dance event and I was immediately drawn to her warm personality, cute akwardness, and how she looked wearing a sun dress. She was very much Irish with red curly hair, pale skin with lots of little freckles, and sparkly green eyes. She was short and the light blue sun dress highlighted her curves in the most wonderful way possible.
There was a live band that night and the dance floor was packed. Ellie and I were dancing in a close embrace and I could feel the warmth of her body pressed against me. Between songs we’d whisper and find excusses to brush up against each other.
Taking a break from the dancing we had a chance to talk. I learned she had recently moved to the area for work after finishing school in a different state. Even though it was dark I could see her blushing as she searched for the right words. Something about her shyness was particularly attractive.