The boy in the back

Chapter 28: Snap

Chelsea comes running into the ballet room.

"MISS NELLIE!!!!!!" She squeals, Henry coming into the classroom.

I smile at Henry, drawing my attention back Chelsea.

"Hi Chelsea." I scoop her up and hold her on my hip.

She begins to tell me about her boyfriend at school and blabbering.

Henry comes up and puts his hand on my lower back.

I kiss him, "Hi baby."

He blushes, shoveling my head into my neck.

"Henryyyyy," Chelsea pokes his shoulder, "You're taking my attention."

"You still have my attention, Chelsea." I smile at her.

Henry begins kissing my neck and i suck in a breathe. Woah.

"Can i stay at your house tonight?" Henry whispers pulling his head out my neck.

"Of course, you go there now. Mums not home tonight, so let yourself in and get comfy."

He nods.

I place Chelsea down on the ground, "Go say hi to your friends."

"Okay!" She smiles and runs off.

I wrap my arms around Henry's torso, resting my chin on his chest.

"There's food in the fridge, eat some dinner, okay?"

"I'll try."

"I love you i'll be back later."

"I love you." He kisses me, for a bit longer than he usually does.

I smile, excited for him to stay over.

I focus on the baby ballet class, teaching the little girls everything and anything i'm meant too.

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Once there class is over, it's time for mine.

I've been avoiding it for weeks. I don't want to see Lilly.

I put on my pointe shoes as everyone warms up.

I join them all on the ballet barre.

Lilly comes up to me and my stomach knots.

"Nellie, ple-."

"Stop it Lilly!" I snap, "I'm sick of our toxic, fake friendship. I told you back off, so respect that." I grit.

And i think that is what finally gets through to her. Why does it take me to be mean for her to listen?

Everyone looks at me like im the bad guy. I'm the one that has done everything wrong, but i don't think i have.

i will never get over the trauma of doing dance for 10 years 😭😭