Lost In Our Imagination 2: Not As Planned

21 - Seperate Worlds

July 2018

Katie P.O.V

"Morning Zoe" I smiled to her as I walked into the office and put my bag down on my desk.

"Morning" she smiled back.

"Where were you at Tris at the weekend?"

"What do you mean?"

"Well all of us went out for a meal on Saturday night and Tris said you two were coming"

"Oh well he never told me about it!"

"He should have done, he said that he couldn't wait to come as it meant that the others could get to know you better"

"We wouldn't have been able to come anyway because we went to visit my parents" she said standing up and heading to the door.

"Your parents?"

"Yeah, me and Tris are serious about our relationship you know"

"It's only been a month"

"Sorry, is there a set time when your allowed to introduce your parents to your boyfriend?"

"Well no but..."

"But nothing" she replied, "see you later" she added before leaving the office.

I wasn't too sure what had just happened, it was like a completely different side to Zoe. I saw her as a sweet 21 year old who seemed to just go along with things but since being with Tristan she's suddenly become obsessive I guess and I know it's not Tris that's made her like this. I can't even remember the last time I saw him but it was over a month ago now and I'd usually see him most weeks, more than once. And he would never miss the chance to meet up with the rest of us, not for anyone. I was probably overthinking it all and so just pushed it to the back of my mind and then carried on filling out some paper work before heading into the studio ready for my first class.

"I'm so sorry I'm late" Molly said as she ran into the studio, "the bus broke down so I had to walk, well run, the rest of the way here and I know I was suppose to be here half on hour ago and I'm really sorry"

"It's fine Molly" I replied, laughing slightly, "it wasn't your fault"

"Okay, thank you"

"Plus my first class isn't for another 10 minutes"

"Do you need me to do anything?" She asked after putting her bag and coat in the cupboard.

"Could you get out all the discs we need today please?"

"Yeah sure"

Molly is a work experience student we have for 3 weeks as part of her A level studies. She's already been here a week and so far she's been amazing plus she's very mature for a 17 years old. She tends to help me out during classes but will sometimes help Zoe if I don't have a class. The younger kids love her so it's great to have that extra help and with some of the students being around her age she can really get involved in the classes.

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"Okay so the final move is a side roll and finish standing" I explained to the class in front of me. It was one of my favourite classes at i was teaching contemporary and all the kids are between 12 and 15 so they get on with things and some of them are really incredible dancers.

"Katie" I heard someone shout and I turned round to see Brad popping his head round the door to the studio.

"Is that Brad Simpson?" Molly asked walking over to me.

"Yeah it is" I laughed.

"What's he doing here?"

"Well he's my husband"

"Your kidding right?"

"Unfortunately not" I laughed, joking obviously.

"I used to be obsessed with the vamps, I mean I'm still a fan just not as crazy as I was when i was 15" Molly replied, "do you want to go see what he wants and I'll watch the class?" She added.

"Is that okay?"

"Of course it is"

"Okay thanks"

"Everyone just run through that phrase a few times, if you have any problems ask Molly and I'll be back in a minute" I said to everyone but heading out the studio.

"Brad what are you doing here?" I asked him.

"Well I had no other plans so I thought I'd come see you at work"

"That's nice of you but maybe your better off back at home"

"Oh charming" Brad sighed.

"No no that came out wrong, I mean there's no point you being here as I have classes pretty much all day"

"Well I can sit in on some of your classes can't I?"

"I suppose it wouldn't be a problem"

"It's sorted then, come on" he replied waking towards the door.

"Brad wait" I said pulling him back, "I'm here for another 6 hours, you'll get bored"

"No I won't, I want to watch you do the thing you love seeing as you've spent the last 4 years watching me play shows with the boys"

"Okay come on then" I smiled walking into the studio and Brad followed closely behind.

"Molly this is Brad" I said to her as I introduced the two of them, "Molly is a work experience student we have here" I explained to Brad.

"Well it's nice to meet you" Brad smiled.

"You too" Molly smiled back.

I then carried on with the rest of the class and time seemed to pass so quickly as soon it was coming to the end of my final class. Brad would sometimes just sit and watch but in a class with the 4 and 5 year olds he would get involved and help out if some got upset or wanted to dance with him. It was so nice to see him enjoying what I love and getting involved because we both have our separate worlds and this is like my place away from home as no one really sees what I do here but i like that Brad made the effort to come today.

"I'll see you tomorrow morning" Molly smiled as she slung her bag over her shoulder and headed towards the door.

"Thanks for all your help today" I replied.

"It was no problem at all" she added before walking out the door.

"So this is what you do all day?" Brad asked walking over to me and sitting on the chair beside me.

"Pretty much" I laughed.

"Well I think it's a pretty great job and the kids are amazing"

"Yeah they really are" I smiled, "thanks for coming here today, I really appreciated the help"

"I've never been a part in the dance side of your life and I wanted to change that"

"So is this going to be a regular thing?"

"Maybe it will" Brad smiled.