You and me

Part 11🦋

Ring Ring
I groaned as I reached for my phone on the dresser. I widened my eyes to check who was calling me at this ungodly hour(although it was only 6:45).
Lake!
I answered it immediately wondering since when he had my number...
"Heyy... your calling me because.."
"I'm acting as your alarm clock I knew even though YOU was the one who made plans to start practice that you would also be the one to forget and come late" Lake said brightly.
What's gotten into him?
And what's this about a practice... OH SHIT practice.
"Oh yhhhh hehe thank you for waking me up I'll be at the school for 7:30 on the dot ok"
"Ok see you there and Urm what kinda coffee do u like" Lake said a slight nervous tint to the question.
"Caramel ice frappe my absolute favourite coffee drink anyway imma go get ready now see you inna bit" I said hanging up the phone a small smile on my face.
However I then shook my head to get the smile of my face. At this rate I wasn't gonna make it on time if I wasted it by smiling like a goofy.
I got up and headed straight for the bathroom.
20 minutes later
"Rae where you heading?" Beatrice said waltzing to the kitchen to make her breakfast
"I'm going to school I finally found a partner to dance with and guess who it is"
"It's too dank early for a guessing game, who is it" Beatrice said chuckling
"Lake!" I said quickly before grabbing my keys and heading out the door.
Lake !!!
I could hear miss gurls surprised reaction as I walked down the hallway.I giggled to myself excited by the idea of me and Lake dancing with each other.Maybe this will be the opportunity we needed to get closer or maybe not either way I was just glad I finally found a partner.
16 minutes later
"7:31"
"Yes Lake that is the time what about it" I said placing my bags and coat down
"You said you'd be here 7:30 sharp"
I just looked at him.
"Sorry just trying to make a joke" he said embarrassed
"I know it was so funny I got choked and couldn't speak cause of my laughter" I said with a smirk on my face.
He rolled his eyes.  Hmm. Sass? From Lake? You see something new everyday
"Oh Btw I got you a little something on my way here"
"We haven't even started dancing and you already want to congratulate me why thankyou" I said as I turned round and walked towards him
"It's just coffee I always get myself one before school I didn't want to be rude and not get you one"
Rude! Being rude is rushing out of a party just when we was about to-.
I shook the thought out of my head that happened ages ago no need to reminisce
"You ok?" Lake said kindly
"Yh I'm good" I said taking the coffee from him and taking a sip.
"Yum caramel ice frappe" I liked towards him and he looked away blushing with slight embarrassment
"Anywayyyy lets get started"
As the dances classes in this block weren't being held till mid afternoon we practically had it to ourselves from the day.
We spent about half an hour bouncing of ideas of songs we could do
"Run BTS.. Cmon it's a classic" lake whined
"Classics don't get wins these days we have to be out of the box"
"Rachelle I've been doing these competitions around here for a while now they like classic"
"Well their gonna have to start liking out side of the box too cause that's what we're doing
Lake POV
Damn she sure is passionate about dance...but at this rate we weren't gonna decide on a song let alone a routine.
"Rachelle I think  we should take a break imma listen to some music for a bit to see if I can find any inspiration ok ?"
"Hmm okay same here"
Rachelle walked over to her bag and I went to sit in the corner face down trying to concentrate. Just as I settled in the corner I felt a tap on my shoulder.
"Lake I kinda left my headphones at home let's find some inspiration together if you don't mind..." Rachelle asked overly polite
I let out a small laugh
"Yh cmon on then"
I lent her my air pod and she popped it in her ear.
"It's been a while.." she said softly
"A while since what?" I said slightly confused
"Since we've done this" At that point she looked right into my eyes. Everything she's been wanting to say laced in the pools of her gleaming caramel eyes. I returned to her a sad smile. Sad because I missed doing this with her and I only just realised now. Because of the brick walls I keep putting up I continue to hurt her and push her away without meaning to.
I shuffled behind her and put my back to hers. Wanting to be close yet away from her so she can't see the thousands of words in my eyes. There it goes again that damn brick wall...
She leaned into me comfortably as if she understood the thoughts wooshing around in my head.
I opened my Spotify and started to play the music.
Another thirty minutes of us in the practice room passes and still we haven't decided on a song. However not being able to find an song didn't phase us the company of the music kept us hopeful we'd eventually found one.
An almost eerie whistle travels through my ears and the beat of the drums and supporting instruments kick in.
Instantly Rachelle twists round to face me.
It like we agreed before even saying a word.
This was going to be the song we were going to perform to and win with at nationals I just knew it.
For the rest of the song we just sat opposite each other the emotions of the song pouring out of our eyes.
The song ended.
Rachelle reached out her hand and brushed my cheek.
"It gets like doesn't it" Rachelle said smiling slightly
I looked at her confused
"My guy you were crying" she said getting up and waltzing over to the speaker.
I jumped up straight away staring at the wall in shock. Wow. Just wow. I wiped my eyes making sure there was no tear residue for her to wipe off and went to join her by the speaker.
"So I guess we found our song-I mean the song both you and me will create choreo for and perform and compete at nationals with."
Rachelle POV
Once we decided on a song things started to pick up and over the next week or so we really started to get into the routine. Normally for these national competitions there are different stages but we are the finalist team so if the teams from are school take it to the finals we were going to be the ones to bring it home. Also the date for the competition got pushed back as well cause someone sprained their ankle and the board of national judges decided to be lenient.
It seemed like everything was going to plan. Not just dance but even me and Lake.  Everything is going so well that Lake invited me and Beatrice to his beach house for a weekend away.
"Rachelle Kae said he's in the parking lot with Jimin!" I heard Beatrice shout from the living room. I was still in my room double checking I had everything.
"Bitch they could wait another five minutes I'm not done yet" I said unsure if I packed all the things I needed.
5 minutes pass
Ding Dong
...Hurry upppp
"Kalen stop fucking tickling me mahnn uno I don't like it" I guess I knew who it was.
I smiled to myself happy that my besties got a man like that just so to the point and HONEST with his emotions. I truly am happy for her.
As I was busy addingamd removing things to my bag I heard a low voice behind me.
"Can you hurry up?" I turned around suddenly eyes wide to see a beautiful 5'8 guy in front of me in a plain white tea and green sweater.I stepped back still low-key in shock from his appearance.
As I stepped back I fell backwards, Lake stepped forward to try catch me but his efforts were useless and we both fell onto my bed.Me landing straight on bag. I groaned in pain and pushed my hand on Lakes chest to wiggle myself upright. I groan passed his lips to but I was in to much discomfort myself to check on him. Suddenly the door burst open and Kalen and Beatrice stood in the doorway amused yet confused by the image of Lake lying on my bed and me sitting on my bed upright my hair a little messed up.
I got up zipped my bag up then dragged lake up pushing PST the snickering Kalen and Beatrice.
"Guys it's really not what you think it is and anyway I'm ready now let's go" I said excitement and embarrassment painted on my tone as I lead myself and Lake out of the apartment,Kalen  and Beatrice following behind us.
Lake POV
That's the last time I check on Rachelle while she's getting ready. How can she be such an amazing dancer when she has ABSOLUTELY no balance while standing. It really is beyond me. Whatever all I knew was me and Rachelle had some unfinished buisness. Wait that sounds threatening... all I'm trying to say is that I'm going to take this opportunity to try and open up to her or apologise for my selfish actions or maybe both. I don't know we'll see when we get there.
I sat back in my seat and rolled down the window letting the crisp air dance on my face.
At this moment all I wanted to do was sit back relax and enjoy the ride.