To Be a Broken Smile (sequel to Tumbling Down - DM Fanfic)

Surprise (Ch.1)

There's music playing, but I can't really hear it.

My back is against the wall, but I can't really feel it.

All I can focus on right now is Tyler. His forehead is against mine, his hands on my waist. I hold his neck on either side.

Tyler(quietly): You're gonna be late for dance.
Me: Shhhh...

I cover his mouth with my hand, but let it drop quickly, to press his lips to mine.

My heart speeds up again. Kissing him is the best feeling in the world.

I feel my feet leave the ground as he picks me up, my legs around his waist. My arms loosely hang over his shoulders, my weakness setting in.

BANG BANG BANG goes...something. I jump in response.

BANG BANG

Mom(through door): Mackenzie! Dance in fifteen minutes!

I groan and let my head fall to Tyler's shoulder.

Me: I know!
Mom: Then get ready and get down here!

I roll my eyes, Tyler setting me down. I feel cold, due to the absence of his body heat.

Tyler: I'll see you later, okay?

I nod.

Tyler: Oh, and...

He grabs my waist and pulls me close again.

Tyler: ...there's a surprise for you at the studio.
Me: What is it?
Tyler: That would ruin the surprise, wouldn't it?

I roll my eyes and lower the latter outside my window that acts as the house fire escape. He climbs out, and I take my dance bag downstairs.

~*~*~*~*~*~

Over the past couple of months, I've definitely gone back to dancing the regular number of hours. But today, Gianna wanted me in about fifteen minutes early. Why, I'm not sure.

I change first, then head to the front desk. I slam my forearms on the desk, just loud enough to make Gianna jump.

Me: So, what's up with me having to be here?
Gianna: Studio C. Abby wants you.
Me: Okay...?

I head down to Studio C, opening the door. Abby is on her feet, watching something.

That something is a tall, blonde girl, turning at the speed of light like she's a goddamn fairy princess.

Abby: You seriously did this everyday?

She finishes her turn and replies, "yep", while fixing her messy ponytail.

It clicks then that I've been waiting to see this something in this building for months.

Me: CHLOE!!!!!

I charge at her and leap into her arms. She just barely catches me.

Chloe: Hey! I missed you!!
Me: Same! When did you get back?
Chloe: My flight came in a half hour ago.
Me: And you didn't tell me because?!
Chloe: That would've ruined my big plan to surprise you.

I roll my eyes, hearing chatter from the next door den.

Chloe: I'm gonna go say hi to them.
Me: Did they know?
Chloe: Nope.

Chloe jogs out to the den. I face Abby.

Me: Did you know?
Abby: I had to. Studio A. Go.
Me: Fine.

~*~*~*~*~*~

Abby: I know we are super excited to have Chloe back. She will be out of the group dance this week, but has a duet with Paige and a solo. Mackenzie, Kendall, you both have solos as well.