Dance Prodigy

The Runaway (Part 2)

"Mom.... When do we have to leave for the competition" I moaned tiredly, longing for my bed. 

"We leave at 12. If you pack your bag quickly you'll have time for a power nap" Angelina responded, knowing how cranky Eden could get when tired. Opening the front door, Eden rushed to her room wanting nothing more than to fall asleep.

Within an hour of returning home to Pittsburgh, the doorbell rang. Jacob was longing to see his favorite flower.

A few days in LA, were a few days too long for Jacob. They were practically always together, before dance, at dance, and after. 

"Well, well well I was wondering when you would pop over" Angelina chuckled.  "She's upstairs in her room, she was told to get ready, so she's probably napping"

"Thanks" he said, dashing up the stairs.

"Barbie?" Jacob called out, knocking on her door. Receiving no response he opened the door. "Barbie, what are you doing?" he chuckled, taking in the scene before him.

Walking over to a half asleep Eden he planted a kiss on her. "Your not allowed to do that"  she warned tiredly. 

"And why not? I always greet you this way. " he asked confused. 

"My dad said no more kissing boys" I shrugged tiredly. 

"You told your dad you kissed a boy?" Jacob asked bewildered.

"Of course! I was giving out to him cause he never told me about how a boy could take back the cooties, so I didn't die from kissing." I rambled. 

"Well what are you going to do? You won't let me take back the cooties? Your mam will be upset if your gone?" 

"Oh! Well I guess you still can..."I mumbled confused.

"Nope! I refuse." 

"What! why?" I panicked.

"Well I don't want it to be last kiss. So I'll only do it if I can keep doing it." Jacob shrugged.

"But my dad... Okay fine" I relented. 

"Good! now come here, and then you have to finish packing your dance bag"

"Your so bossy" I grumbled.

*

"Hello Everyone! " I cheered waltzing into the dressing room. 

"Eden!!" the girls cheered, tackling me into a hug.

"Welcome back Eden! Now you have 45 minutes to get ready, so you best make a start." Abby said giving Eden a hug.

Angelina was quick to start on Edens hair and makeup, wanting to have time for a run through.

Eden was more than prepared for her solo. Angelina had spent ever spare minute helping Eden perfect the routine. It was engraved in her mind. 

"Okay, let's go get you changed" mom said, grabbing my costume.

"You look amazing! So Beautiful" mom praised, her eyes glossing over.

"Thanks mom. Do you think I'm ready?" I asked nervously, clenching and unclenching my fists subconsciously.

"Baby, you are more than ready. Just remember to kick that tambourine hard. I want the people at the very back to be able to hear. Okay?"

"Okay"

Opening the curtain, Eden walked out showing Ms.Abby and the moms her costume.

"Oh Eden! You look gorgeous!" Melissa exclaimed.