I'm Okay

One last dance (15)

(TW LATER IN THE CHAPTER PROCEED WITH CAUTION)

*Parker's POV*

We're about to start tour in less than two days. Mom took me to the dance studio so I could spend time with them before we had to leave. "Hi Laura the rest of the team is in the studio right?" I asked right as I walked in. 

"Hey Parker yeah they are why what's up?" She asked with a concerned look on her face. "Well um I have some news so I was wondering if we could have everyone on the team in the studio?" I asked. "Yeah no problem." She said walking out from behind the desk as I followed her into Studio C.

Most of them were excited that I was 'back'. I really felt bad to ruin that. "So um can everyone come over to like the center of the room really quick I have an announcement." I said and the 10-15 teens huddled up in the center of the room.

"I was adopted maybe less than a month ago by two amazing parents. They brought me here and I have made some really awesome friends here. I've had an amazing time, but now that I'm settled for the most part they've brought it to my attention that they need to get back to what they love which other than each other is touring." I said with a sigh.

"Hold up why does it sound like you're leaving?" Kaycee asked getting a bit scared. "Because I am.." I said and they all gasped and said variations of no. "Guys don't worry I'll be back in a few months. But please for the love of god try not to have to much fun without me because I'm really going to miss this place." I said as most of us already had tears in our eyes and were hugging each other.

"Alright alright if I'm leaving for as long as I think I am I don't want my most frequent memory of my dance team to be crying because I'll be gone alright?" I said as most of them nodded. "What do you say we have one last dance huh?" I asked excited to dance again.

"Yeah! Let's do this!" Derrin said as we all wiped our tears and ran to our usual positions.

*After dance class*

I was crying hugging Kaycee, Paige, and a few other of our friends in the lobby. "P I don't want you to go." Kaycee said sobbing into my shoulder as I heard Billie's Challenger pull into the parking lot. "I'm really going to miss you guys." I said with a sniffle. 

Usually I try not to get too attached to the people I meet in homes but this one finally feels like it will last. "I promise to video chat every day and night and we can still do our stretches together." I said as I had to let go of the hug. "Okay." Paige said as the others said other variations of goodbye. 

Just as I was about to walk out to my mom's car Derrin ran back up to me and..

 kissed me. HE KISSED ME. As soon as it was over I didn't feel 'electricity' like the books say you're supposed to.. It didn't feel right.. 

I didn't feel right. It wasn't an anxiety attack it was a flash back. I know because I've only ever felt something like this when I have nightmares about.. about Oliver my 'Step-Brother' coming into my room.. I immediately ran out to mom's car and got in the passenger seat. 

"He kissed me.. D-Derrin just kissed me a-and it didn't feel right I-I don't feel right." I said my words coming out really really fast. "What?" Billie asked. "D-Derrin he just kissed me. Without permission and I don't f-feel right." I said trying to slow down my words. 

"Can we just go home please?" I asked to which she responded with a yes and we pulled out of the parking lot and headed home. Why does this stuff have to happen to me?