Go live your way Part 2

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"I think you have a fever," Mia said softly.
"No, that can't be. We have to dance tomorrow. I don't have a fever, let the pill work and everything will be fine again."
They sat there for a moment and then Mia said, "Lie down again and rest, then maybe the pill will work better."
Juanma nodded. Mia helped him up and put the blanket over him and then the bedspread. "Is that warm enough?" She asked.
He nodded." Can you put some more water here for me? "
" Sure, "Mia whispered. She put a glass of water next to the bed for him, stroked his head again and lay down next to Alvaro. Now she was nervous. What if Juanma was out. They had no plan B, no other partner for them, or no other duo. If his fever rises despite the pills, it could be more than a cold. She tried not to think about it. She took a deep breath and concentrated on Alvaro. She also fell asleep again quickly.

Alvaro woke Mia very gently and lovingly. He kissed her cheek and took her hand. She turned to him and took him in her arms. She snuggled up against him again and closed her eyes again briefly. Zoe and Juanma were still sleeping.
"Juanma had a fever that night, I think." she said softly to Alvaro.
"What, how do you know?" asked he. Mia told what had been going on the night and Alvaro briefly looked over to the other bed. "Well, let's hope the pill helped." he said. "Your performance is too complex for someone to step in now."
"I know," said Mia.Zoe and Juanma were also slowly waking up. "Good morning," said Zoe, still a bit sleepy. Mia was already up. She looked briefly at Juanma while Zoe asked "Why do you have the blanket in bed"

"I was a little cold," said Juanma, looking at Mia and pressing his lips together to show her not to say anything.

Alvaro saw the exchange of looks and said nothing either.

Mia found that Juanma looked better again and he makes a fitter impression. They made their way to breakfast when everyone was ready and then Mia and Juanma were to be picked up. The students who did not go to the competition, wished them luck. Roberto and Alvaro made all the seats available in their cars and Ramiro and Mercedes also took a few students with them. Lupe decided not to watch the performance. Clara had asked Roberto to film everything.

Mia and Juanma were picked up by bus. When they sat down, Mia asked "Are you ok? I didn't want to ask all the time because there was  Zoe"

"Yes, it's much better, everything is ok. We'll rock that later" he put his arm around Mia for a moment.

It wasn't very far, a good half hour by bus. When they got there, they looked at everything and went to the locker room. There were three duos ahead of them. Alvaro promised to keep her updated on how things had gone for the others.

Mia and Juanma got ready. They had a lot of time and did everything in peace. Juanma had sat down on one of the chairs, his head against the wall and his eyes closed. Mia sat down next to him. " Everything OK?"

"I have a bit of a headache again. Today of all days. But it's okay, don't worry."

"Would you like another pill?"

"Did you take that with you?"

"clearly precautionary" said Mia.

"Then yes, please" Mia gave him a bottle of water and a pill. "We still have time, let it work." she said and sat down next to him. Juanma put his head on her shoulder.

"I can do it, that's probably just the stress of the whole week. That'll be okay again."

Mia nodded although she wasn't convinced. He had turned a little pale again and his head was warm to the touch.

He took Mia's hand. "Sorry that I woke you up that night."

"All good, that wasn't bad"

Alvaro had written that it was the turn of the second duo, but the first was not so good. A moment later there was a knock in the locker room reminding them it would be their turn in 15 minutes, and Mia stood up. "I'll keep getting ready," she said.

Juanma nodded. "You're putting more color on your face, too," he laughed.

He also got up to get ready. Mia saw that he was a bit wobbly on his feet. Alvaro announced that the last duo was on stage. "Mia took Juanma's hands." We'll be on stage  in a few minutes.Can you do it? "

Juanma nodded." Sure. All good. Shall we rock that thing? "He grinned at MIa.

" Sure we'll do it, "she said and took him in her arms. He still felt warm to the touch.

"Juanma, if it doesn't work, just tell me. You're still warm and I'm not angry with you if you can't do it now."

"Let's try. I'm sure I can." He gave her a squeeze. "We always made it." There was another knock and they made their way to the stage.