Dance your heart out

Chapter 8: Special

{EMILY'S POV}

After Derek and Maria left I pushed tristan and said "why did you agree?"
"Why not?" He said
"Maybe they're going on a date and were coming?"
"Well she invited us. Plus, it's like we are on a date" he said with a smile.
"Stop it" I said laughing
"Okay let's do one more. Then I have to teach Chelsea the dance"
"For what? You're not going to dance with me?" looking disappointed
"Of course I am. It's just a rule that I have to teach it to another one just in case you get hurt or can't make the show"
"Alright. Can I watch?"
"Yeah sure"
We did our dance and went to another studio where all the troupe members are dancing. Tristan introduced me to everyone. Emma, who is British talked to me the most.
"Hey let's see the dance" said Emma. Everybody agreed
"I'm scared. You're all dancers and I'm not" I said
"It's okay love" said Emma
"Okay just to warn you, I am not a professional" I said with a smile
"Who cares? Cmon lets see it" said Henry

We did our dance and they all clapped.
"I can't believe you're not a professional. That was amazing" said Emma and everyone nodded
"Yeah you're amazing" said Henry
"Uhh thanks" I said with a smile. I turned to face tristan
"Tristan, where's Chelsea?"
"Well maybe she's with roshon. She's still a pro so she'll come anytime now" he said
Then somebody opened the door. It's Chelsea. A blonde girl. She's beautiful. Tristan welcomed her and kissed her cheeks. It's okay he does that to everyone. Tristan introduced us and we hugged. They started to learn the dance. Well Chelsea is learning. Anyway, the other troupe dancer was just chatting at the corner and I joined them.
"Hey are you guys done rehearsals?" I asked
"Yeah. We just have to practice tomorrow. We are just here if any pro needs our help" said sharna
"Is it hard to be a dancer?" I asked
"It's not. Especially if you have a hot partner" said Henry walking up to me and sitting beside me. I laughed a bit. Tristan seemed to notice that Henry was so close to me.
"Hey emily, Mark texted me, he said can you go over there and look at their dance" he said
"How did he text you? You're dancing" I said
"He texted me 5 mins ago. Now go!" He said
"Okay Mr. Grumpy pants" I said mocking him
"I'll come with you" said Henry
"It's fine she can go by herself" said Tristan

I left the studio and looked for mark and Katherine's studio. I knocked on the door and peeked inside. They were on their break
"Hey Mark. Tristan said you need me to see something?"
"Uhhm. What?" He said
"He said you texted him and asked if I can look at your dance"
"I don't even know his number em"
"What? But why did...hmm maybe he doesn't want me there" I said
"Maybe he doesn't want you to see something" said Katherine
"I don't think so" Mark said
"Go back there and ask him em" he added
"Alright see you" I said then closed the door

I opened the studio where they were dancing. I asked tristan to come outside.
"Why did you lie to me?" I asked
"Lie about what?" He said
"Oh cmon. Mark doesn't even know your number"
"Alright. I'm sorry"
"Why? Is there something you don't want me to see?"
"No not at all" he said and gave him an angry look
"Okay. I was jealous" he said
"Jealous?"
"Yeah! Henry keeps on flirting with you"
"Flirting? He's just being friendly tristan"
"That's not friendly emily"
"You're not my boyfriend tristan" after I said that. I saw a hurt look on his face
"I'm sorry tristan but that's reality... But.. I want you to know that you're special to me" his face lit up. He smiled
"Hey! I said special not boyfriend special" I pointed at him
"I know. At least I know I'm special" he said and hugged and lifted me up. A door opened and Derek walked out. I didn't know that their studio is right across the studio where the troupe is. And what is with Derek and all the time he saw Tristan and I together, tristan is lifting me up. Tristan didn't saw him and was still lifting me up.

"Uhhmm tristan you can put me down now" I said. He put me down slowly
"I'm sorry I can't help it. I'm just happy" he said then turned to look at Derek.
"Hey man!" said Tristan.
"Uhhmm. Tristan I think Chelsea is waiting for you inside. I'll be there in a sec" I said and he nodded and went inside. I looked at Derek
"So you two dating?" He asked
"No"
"Why was he happy?"
"I told him he was special to me. But not like boyfriend special. It's like friendly special" I said
"Oh wow"
"Why?"
"He's lucky"
"You're lucky too. You and Maria are dating now"
"No we are not"
"But you're going out tonight"
"She just made it up"
"Why didn't you asked her?"
"I like you emily remember? but I guess tristan is the one you like"
"I told you I don't like him. I just feel like he is special to me"
"You met him just weeks ago and now he's special?"
"You're special too Derek you know that?"
"I am?"
"Yeah. Just like tristan"
"But you have to choose"
"No I don't. I don't want to be in a relationship yet. But I know I don't want to lose both of you"
"You won't lose me emily" I smiled
"We'll see you tonight"
"Aren't you coming home before going?"
"Oh yeah. I'll change first"
"Okay so see you later at home"
I opened the door and went inside. Tristan and Chelsea were practicing the dance. The troupe dancers are at the corner just talking. I went there and stayed away from Henry. I sat in between Emma and Sharna so Henry can't sit beside me. I looked at tristan who is smiling at me because he saw what I did. I got a text from Derek
"Hey em, tell tristan wear formal tonight. Maria told me its a fancy restaurant."
I texted him back and said "fancy? But D I don't have money for a fancy restaurant"
"Don't worry I'll pay for you" he replied
"Alright thanks D"
"Anything for you Emily"

I looked up to tristan and Chelsea. They are almost at the end. They just have to release twice then we can go back to the studio and we can practice again. After the dance, Tristan and I went back to the studio where we originally should be. He closed the door and I put my bag down at the corner.

"Hey tristan, Derek texted me and he wants you to know its fancy restaurant and we have to dress formal"
"Oh alright. I haven't worn my tux in a long time"
"I don't even know what to wear" I said joking
"Want to go shopping?"
"No it's okay, I have a few dresses at home. Besides I have to save for college"
"Oh right. So shall we dance again?" He said and I nodded

At home.

Tristan dropped me off so he can change for tonight. I went to my room. I hear Derek is already there. I took a quick shower and did my make up.. What should I wear? I'm torn between the blue backless dress or the black one. I texted both Derek and Tristan. "Hey blue or black?" They both answered blue. Alright then the blue then. I walked outside wearing the blue dress. I carried my black heels and purse. I went down stairs and saw Derek waiting for me. He was wearing a light blue polo and his tux.

"Oh you're wearing blue. I wonder how we matched?" I said sarcastically
"Well I wanted to wear blue that's why I told you to wear blue" he said and I laughed
"Hey Maria and I aren't dating" he said
"Yeah. Uhmm tristan and I are not dating too"
"I know" he said.
"Are you going to pick up Maria?"
"We have to wait for tristan so he can just follow my car to Maria's then to the restaurant" he said and I nodded.
Tristan texted me and said he was already outside. He rang the doorbell and Derek opened the door. Guess what colour he's wearing? Blue. Tristan's polo was a bit darker than Derek's. I wore a navy blue so what they wore was not close as mine.
"Blue" said Derek and looked at me
"Alright let's go" i said
"Alright"
"Wait I have to get something in my room" I said and quickly ran to my room.
"Don't run!" Derek shouted

{DEREK'S POV}

It's was just tristan and I downstairs waiting for emily.
"Hey man, did emily texted you about the color of dress?" Tristan asked
"Yeah"
"Look man, I know she told you that you are special to her"
"How did you know that?"
"She told me. And she told me the same thing"
"Well may the best man win" said Tristan and reached out his hand. I grabbed to shake it. We heard emily walking down the stairs

{EMILY'S POV}

I walked down stairs and saw the two talking.
"Hey what are you guys talking about?"
"Nothing" said Derek.
"Let's go?" Tristan asked and I nodded.
Tristan led the way to his car and opened the door for me. We waited inside the car until Derek pulls out his car from the garage so we can follow him.

At the restaurant

It is a fancy restaurant. All the people here are wearing fancy clothes. They have a dance floor for people who wanted to slow dance.

"Good evening ma'am. Table for 4?"
"Yes please" answered Maria
We sat down and I was across tristan. Maria is right beside me. We ate dinner and just talked about dance.

"Are guys dating?" Maria asked tristan and I
"Now? Looks like we are." He said. I looked at him "but we are not" he added.
"Aww. But you two looked so cute together" Maria said
"I'm not ready yet. I just want to focus on my studies first" I said
"Wow. Priorities" said Maria. Both Derek and tristan smiled and looked at me
"Derek want to dance?" Asked Maria. Derek looked at me. I nodded at him suggesting he should. Derek nodded and stood up with Maria. Tristan and I both looked at them as they went to the dance floor. I was distracted seeing them dance and then tristan spoke
"Would you like to dance emily?" He asked and reached over his hand. I held his hand telling him yes and we made our way to the dance floor. It was a slow song and we both dance.