Brave

Make a Plan to Love Me

|Emily's P O V|
"Good job everybody, that was a great first run, go get some water and meet back here in 10" I said.
I went to my bag to get my water bottle, and suddenly I felt a tap on my shoulder.
"Emily can we talk?" Eldon said.
I turned around, oh my god I have no idea what he wants.
"Yeah, what's up?"
"Can you meet me here 20 minutes after rehearsal when everyone's gone?" Eldon said.
Oh my god what is he planning.
"That's kinda shady Eldon." I laughed awkwardly.
Eldon shook his head, "No no no, I just need to talk to you. Okay?"
"Talk to me about what?" I asked.
"You'll see. Just show up please." Eldon pleaded.
"Fine, I'll see you then."
Eldon walked away satisfied. I'm still not sure what he wants to talk to me about, but I guess I'll see.
I continue to take out my water bottle when I see Michelle walk up to her bag beside mine. I don't know if I should talk to her or not. This past week she's been avoiding me and I don't know what to do. Ever since that day in Culture Shock she's been acting weird.
I decide not to talk to her, I don't want to upset her even more. I take a seat on the bench and drink from my water bottle.
"Hey Emily." Hunter sat down beside me.
"Hey Hunter, how are you?" I ask.
"Good, so can you meet me after rehersal in Studio B? I need your help with some of the moves."
"Sure, but I can only stay 20 minutes."
Hunter nodded, "Awesome, thanks." he said then walked away.
That's weird, I thought Hunter looked pretty good in the dance. Whatever, I'll help him then I'll talk to Eldon.
I get up and walk to the front of the dance floor.
"Break's over! Get back in your places please!" I called.
The dancers walked back to their places.
I turned on the music
"Now turn, turn, turn, jump, kick." I shout directions at the dancers, they seem to be doing well with the choreography. I'm choreographing our semi-finals number. I found a song called 'Unsinkable', it really relates to our team plus it's a super catchy song.
I watch them go through the choreography again and again, and I must say I'm super proud of this number. The dancers all look at the same skill level and I'm overall very impressed with this.
"Okay everyone, you all did amazing today, like really amazing. Have a good rest of your night, be here tomorrow."
Everyone started to leave. As I was about to grab my stuff I see Hunter and I remember I have to help him with the choreo. I walk up to Hunter,
"Hey, wanna head to Studio B to go over everything."
Hunter nodded, "Yeah that sounds perfect."
We started to walk to Studio B.
"Why do you need me to help you anyways? You looked pretty good in the routine..."
Hunter paused for a second, "Umm, there's just this one part I can't seem to get." I decided not to question this and to just go along with it.
We entered Studio B. I placed my bags onto the floor beside Hunter's.
"So... what part do you need help with?"
Hunter smiled, "Actually Emily, I'm good, I got it."
Wait... wait what just happened?
"Hunter... are you sure?"
Hunter sat down, "Yeah, here come sit with me, lets talk." Hunter getured to the seat beside him.
Talk about what? Why does everybody need to talk to me today? What did I do that is so big?
I hestitantly sat down beside Hunter.
"So..." I looked at Hunter, he was on his phone. How rude...
"Actually, Emily, I have to go..."
Hunter got up and rushed to his bag.
"By the way, Eldon needs to talk to you right now, Studio A, and he said to hurry, he has to leave soon." After saying that, Hunter grabbed his bag and left.
This is super weird, whatever, I guess I'll go talk to Eldon then and see what he wants.
I walk down the hallway to Studio A, I can see Eldon and Michelle talking, should I eavesdrop? Yeah, I should.
I hide myself behind the door and position my head so I can hear the coversation.
"So, Michelle, how are things with Emily?" I hear Eldon say.
What does he mean by things with Emily? Are they like trash talking me now or something?
"I don't know. I'm getting to the point where I'm getting really nervous to talk to her. I don't want to do anything that could embarrass me." I hear Michelle say. What does she mean get nervous? I'm so confused right now...
"Well, just go for it, I know I'm right about everything." Eldon says.
Right about what? What is happening?
Michelle paused, "There is no way she'd ever like me back, I'm a girl Eldon, and I'm me. Like how many times do we have to go through this Eldon? It's not gonna happen."
She likes me... Michelle likes me? Did she really just say that? Oh my god.
Am I dreaming? Is this really happening?
"You really like her, huh." Eldon says.
"Yeah, she's perfect Eldon. I just want her to be my girlfriend so badly, when are you going to do that plan Eldon? Please hurry." Michelle says.
Eldon laughed, "I gotta go, see you tomorrow."
Michelle waved at him and got back to her dancing. I hid the rest of my body behind the door while Eldon walked through it.
I run up to Eldon, "Eldon, Eldon what just happened? She actually likes me?
Eldon nodded his head, "She really does."
I couldn't help but smile, "So I could walk in there and kiss her and she wouldn't mind?"
Eldon laughed, "She would love that. By the way me and Hunter are watching the hallways so nobody will walk in and see."
I hugged Eldon excitedly and ran back into Studio A. This is it, this is what I've wanted for so long.
"Michelle, hi." I stumble through the door and make my way towards her.
Michelle stops dancing, "Oh, h-hey Emily."
"You have an eyelash on your face Michelle."
Michelle freezes, "Wait wha-"
Before she could finish her sentance I built up the courage to kiss her.
Our lips connected and all I could feel in that moment was fireworks and the taste of her lips and just pure magic. Her lips are so soft, they taste faintly of peppermint and rasberry lip balm. I wrapped my arms around her neck. Michelle relaxed into the kiss and wrapped her hands around my waist. I never want this moment to end, ever. She was very gentle and her kisses were soft, this was even better than I would have ever imagined it to be. I can't believe this is it, this is really happening. She put me in a trance, the smell of her floral scented shampoo and the taste of her sweet lips just made my heart flutter. I hesitantly pulled away from Michelle after what felt like an eternity but was probably only 10 seconds in real time. I could feel my heart racing and my thoughts were all over the place. I quickly caught my breath and squeezed her hand,
"We'll talk tomorrow, okay?"
Michelle stayed silent, she just smiled and nodded.
I walked out of Studio A happier than I've ever been.

|Michelle's P O V|
Eldon left the studio, I guess I'll go through my solo then. I turned on the music and started to run through it. I can barely hear the voices in the hallway, I decide to ignore them, they can't be that important. I continue going through my solo when I hear footsteps rushing into the studio. I stop dancing and I turn around to find Emily bursting into the studio. I can feel the butterflies making their way to my stomach as soon as I see her. She runs up to me and she just has this determined look on her face.
"Michelle, hi."
"Oh h-hey Emily."
I quickly caught my breath and got myself together so I could talk to her. I have no idea what she wants though...
"You have an eyelash on your face Michelle." Emily says softly but in a matter of fact tone.
I freeze, why would she run in here to tell me this? I am so confused...
"Wait wha-" I blurted out only to be cut off by a kiss, a kiss from Emily, Emily is kissing ME, Michelle. She wrapped her arms around my neck and I finally realised what was happening and I loosened up. I wrapped my arms around her waist and gave into the kiss. I could smell her vanilla perfume and a strong but pleasent scent of coconut or whatever shampoo she used. Emily smells amazing but her lips taste even better, they're so soft and kissable...
I can't believe this is happening right now, am I sure I'm alive? Is this what heaven is? Did I die and go to heaven?
Emily broke off the kiss and grabbed my hand. My heart was pounding and I couldn't help but smile, I mean, Emily KISSED me.
"We'll talk tomorrow, okay?" Emily said. I simply nodded and she headed off. I spent minutes standing there trying to process what just happened, it was just so unbelievable and surreal.
This is something that happens in dreams, not reality, I can't believe that just happened. Not that I'm complaining, TRUST ME, I'm not, I couldn't be happier. It was the best kiss I've ever had. I collected my stuff and put it into my dance bag, I know I can't focus on my solo after what just happened.
I walk out of the building with my thoughts racing like they never have before, so many thoughts of Emily and what the future has in store for us, also, thoughts of that kiss run through my mind. I have a feeling I won't be sleeping tonight, but hey, I'm okay with that.