[h2]Esme[/h2]
 Esme couldn’t help but keep a smile on her face at Dean’s awkwardness. Seeing this side of Dean was something she didn’t see very often, and she thought it was cute. Since she had never worn anything this fancy around Dean, it was also the reaction she was going for when she chose this dress. When Dean answered her by telling her he didn’t think she would have to worry about him looking at anyone, she had to admit to herself she was glad to hear it, even if she was teasing him. As she watched Dean and his nervousness, she smiled a bit more and slightly started to wonder if this dress was the best choice after all. Hopefully, she wouldn’t be too big of a distraction for him, so he could get the job done. Then there was Duke. Esme could tell he was fighting with himself to keep his emotions in check but was holding himself together well. Nervousness was a big one for him, but he kept his signature smile on his face, still teased her, and kept his careless swagger. Esme still wondered how Duke could always stay so positive at times that she knew were hard for him. She’d have to ask him his secret sometime.

When Bobby replied to her tease with a tease, Esme couldn’t help but smile brighter and blush when he kissed her forehead and told her she’d be the prettiest girl there. “I don’t know about that, but thank you, Bobby.” she said warmly. She laughed a little at his reaction and reply to her photo suggestion, then a little more at Dean’s complaining. “Oh, come on, Dean. Don’t be a stick in the mud. You’ll be glad we have them later.” she told him before Duke came up on her other side and wrapped his arm around her waist. Esme adjusted her footing as Duke pulled her closer to him so she didn’t trip off the step she was on. When Dean stepped over and put his arms around her, she released the part of her dress she was holding and draped her arms over the boy's shoulders while they seemed to compete on where to place their hands, almost making her laugh, even if it was a bit awkward. At Bobby’s request, Esme gave her best smile as Bobby took the photos. When Bobby had gotten what he wanted, she relaxed even though both boys still had a hold of her.

Bobby’s next words made her smile softly at him. “We’ll be careful.” she told him warmly. Duke’s muttered ‘Wait’ caused her to look at him and watch the silent communication between him and Dean. When Dean released her, she removed her arm from his shoulders and rested at her side as Duke pulled her off the step and around the corner. Once around the corner, Esme removed her arm from Duke’s shoulder and watched him rummaging through his jacket pocket. Her eyes immediately fell on the necklace and bracelet he pulled out. They were beautiful. Lifting a hand, she placed her fingers on the stone of the pendant, and then Esme’s eyes went to Duke’s face as he spoke, bringing a warm smile to her lips again and blushing a bit. “You’re too sweet. They’re beautiful.” she said warmly, looking at the jewelry again. She didn’t have to ask where he got them. She was pretty sure she already knew where. “Could you help me put them on?” she asked, looking up at him. Without waiting for an answer, she removed her fingers from the pendant and turned around, holding her hair out of the way so he could put the necklace on her.