Inner Beauty

Chapter 4

Atticus POV

    Everyone seemed very focused on reviewing the routine, I turned to Jenson and we both started going through the steps one by one.

Waylen and I showed them some tips and we went through the routine at least 4 times together before restarting every time we saw a mistake.

We were be able to dance this routine in our sleep, that's how much we reviewed it.

We then focused on the expressions and told them to feel the music, not just listen to it.

We had a break, I went and sat down the stairs leading up to the stage, tossing Way his drink.

A pair of legs greeted my vision with someone patting my head, my head shot up with slight heart palpitations as a familiar scent wafted into my nose.

Waylen greeted Maverik as he sat near my foot, I felt a nudge and I looked up to see both of them staring at me, before I knew it a flush ran up my neck.

I started fanning myself as Waylen chuckled, fully understanding the reason.

Maverik started to ask us questions ranging from , 'How old are you guys?' To 'How is your chemistry between yall so good? Is there anything I'm missing out on?'

Waylen answered the question laughing as we both are pretty open minded.

Not a lot of people knew that we are childhood best friends who can pass as brothers.

'This guy is pansexual and Im bi. We don't really understand what you mean by chemistry but we have a very close bond that not even our future partners can break.'

Maverik's eyes shot to meet mine as we both looked away at the same time.

Waylen caught our interaction and started shooting questions towards Maverik with a similar range of questions.

'I haven't really openly came out to the school but Im into just guys not women.'

I stared deeply at his face as I saw the sight of a slight reddish hue building from his cheeks to his ears.

They both chatted and I tossed my opinion every now and then.

Our break ended, Waylen pulled Maverik into a hug and Maverik slowly came to me with a shy look.

I grabbed his arms and tossed them around my sides not caring if my face turns red, who am I to say no to my crush's embrace? I left him with a pat on his lower back, turning round really quick so he doesn't see my beet red face.

Waylen laughed while clinging to my side and we started going through our routine in a very relaxed manner without using much techniques while chatting to one another.

The loud sound of the bell signified the start to our lunch break.

We all rushed to our dance studio, washed up and dressed up to get to the cafeteria. Mell was kindly waiting for us outside the studio with his bags at the cafeteria.

'Thanks for the delicious breakfast Atty! I had to fend off the hungry hyenas in the studio for your food. It was worth every lick of the spoon.'

Waylen gave him a weird look and they started chatting, 'A weird question but do you have someone you favor?'

Mell took in the look on Waylens face and gasped 'OMG! Are you proposing to me right now? I prefer Atticus over you as his food is god sent! I believe meeting him is fate!'

I started laughing when I spotted an obvious pout on Way's face.

I patted both their heads and started walking toward the cafeteria.

We entered the cafeteria and went over to the table which the other guys were sitting at.

I gave Korren a nod and I greeted the rest. Odelle was chatting with Maverik saying that hazelnut spread is superior to a fruit spread. Oh here we go again.

'What are you talking about? You can't beat the mixed berry sauce Atticus makes just for me and Mell!'

Odelle looked visibly surprised at the new addition of opinion and everyone stared at me.

'What? Why are you looking at me?' Mell's face said everything.

'Okay, I will cook for all of us during the sleepover.' Korren chirped in and said 'I will help with the food preparation so you guys should vote on what to make so we can buy the ingredients.'

So many opinions rose up but we ended at a simple yet all time star, Lasagna.

I am planning on making a tomato based lasagna but I know that there are cheeses like Brie and Gouda for those who can't take dairy.

Waylen looked excited, I was pretty excited myself as we only had each other for so long and we are finally making new friends other than Mell.

We are changing for the better and our parents would be so proud of us!

Mell asked me to text him the ingredients needed and I gave him a small list as I was planning on making the pasta sheets from scratch and drying it on our pasta drying rack.

I felt someone shoes colliding with mine and my eyes met with Maverik.

That sudden interaction caused my heart to beat faster and my face grew hotter.

Korren's shoulder bumped into mine and I saw a smirk growing into a full blown smile. Why am I being so obvious? I scolded myself when I felt a small tap on my hands as a fork with some meat reached my lips.

I flashed a smile towards Way and took a bite. Way was feeding me and himself while talking to the rest.

Way had already handed Mell the lunch I packed for him. Korren grabbed my attention and asked a lingering question in his mind, 'So you like...' I nodded my head whilst looking down and his eyes lit up.

'Tell me all about it!' His enthusiastic tone caught the attention of the people around the table.

'Are you talking about what I think it is?' Odelle questioned. Korren nodded and a squeal came out of Odelle's mouth, 'Tell us all about it, I wanna know!'

I didnt know Odelle could understand what we were talking about by picking up our tone.

Unable to meet Maveriks eyes I started my story, 'I'm keeping it anti climatic and just going straight to the point. No back story or flashbacks. So basically this person defended me when I was not feeling my best and it was someone who I already fell for, their action just made me fall deeper, I am not going to mention names or genders so you can take guesses.'

Korren nodded and patted my shoulder wishing me luck. I nodded back wishing him luck as well with his situation.