Without finishing what he was saying, Nathaniel York dragged Matilda Jenkins away.
It took a while for John River to react, "Damn, what the hell is going on?"
Deano Zell, who had been watching from the side, walked over and said, "John, something might happen tonight. Stick close to Aunt Herd and Ethan."
John River came to his senses, "What's going to happen?"
Deano Zell shook his head: "I don't know. I hope nothing will happen."
...
Nathaniel York pulled Matilda Jenkins into the most secluded corner of the venue.
After regaining her senses, Matilda shook off Nathaniel's arm, "Hey, what are you talking about? Who said they liked you? Are you sleepwalking or have you got your head caught in the door... "
Nathaniel York cornered Matilda against the wall. In the dim light, his eyes were especially bright. He asked, "Am I better looking than John River?"
Nathaniel York's voice was a bit cold and a little scary.