"And I would have danced with you, if I could have," she said with a fond smile. "I think Ex bailed early to bang Dante and Isabela and Alana and I danced together. Then Raven and I went back to our dorm for a decadent night of cheesy horror movies and ice cream."

It had been a really great night, all told. But she was pretty sure this year would be better.

"Think Dante's gonna win this year?"