hard and soft- b.e

Three

The next morning i wake up late in the incredibme bed. I completely forgot about what Billie said yesterday: "tomorrow at 10 am ill come get you"
I look around the room in panic, thinking that i must be late already cus i can see bright light shining from behind the curtains.

"Oh shit oh shit oh shit" i mumble to myself as i fall out of bed and i go to pull aside the curtains. The light blinds me, but its not much sunlight. There are clouds all over the sky that covers the direct sunlight.

I turn and grab my phone from the nightstand. Its 9 am. Okay, i have one hour. I can do it.

In the matter of 45 minutes i manage to take a quick shower, eat breakfast and do my makeup and find my outfit for the day. Or until i get back here at least. Its a more sporty outfit cus ill have to dance today but i dont look like im going for a run. Stylish and sporty.

I sit down on the bed, sighing in relief that i actually had time for everything, and then someone knocks on the door. I know who it is. Its a loud but gentle knock just like yesterday. Its Billie.

"Woah..." Billie says when i open the door for her. Shes looking me up and down. I wanna run to bed and cover myself so she wont look. I dont even know why shes looking at me. Whats on me thats so special she needs to say woah?

"What?" I ask her with an overly worried and nervouse tone. It sounds like a shriek.
She finally looks up at my eyes.

"Nothing... i just didnt expect your body... nevermind. Have you had breakfast yet?" Billie asks, shaking her head and going back to normal. She looks almost like i did when i saw her yesterday. Whats happening???

"Yeah i have." I say, not thinking far enough as to ask her how she slept or if she ate or something polite like that. I just answered the question with a simple yes. She nods and looks at the ceiling.

"Well... come on then. There's a car waiting outside, the studio isnt so far away." Billie says and i follow her out the door grabbing my bag on the way. We walk together to the elevator and down to the lobby in silence.

"You ummm... i havent seen you with any boys on your profile?" Billie suddenly says, making it sound like a question. Is she asking me if im single???

"Uhh no. I... I dont really post anything other than dance stuff and thats only with my dance team. They're all girls." I answer. I realize that i either sound really really gay or really straight. I hope she doesnt assume im straight.

"So you dont... have a boyfriend?" She asks, now looking at me as she opens the car door for me. I saw her swat a bodyguards hand away from the handle so she could do it herself. I really have to concentrate to not laugh.

"No... i havenr had one since i was straight." I say, realizing how dumb that sounds. Since i was straight? I mean it makes sence, i havent always known i was into girls so i guess its not a complete lie.

I get into the car and push myself against the left window so Billie can get in beside me. She closes the door and i notice a smile on her face like she was fighting a laugh attack. Pressung her lips together in a smile, i can see her dimples and visible smile lines. It makes her look so cute. I almost melt in my seat, but then she looks directly at me and i freeze.

"Does that mean you arent straight?" Billie asks, turning a little more serious now but still with a tint of a smile stuck on her face.

"Im into girls yes. You are too right?" I ask. I already know what she's gonna say, but i just wanted to make sure instead of just stating the facts.

"Yes i am." She says and the car starts driving. I look out the window at the people and shops and houses passing by. Theres a cute little flower shop that makes me sit up straight in the seat and follow it with my eyes until its out of sight from the window. Then i sit back again.

"What was that you saw?" Billie asks. I almsot forgot she was there when i didnr see her, and her voice sent shivers down my arms and made me blush. Fuck.

"It was a flower shop. Ive never seen such a cute flower shop." I say, trying not to seem as excited as i feel.
Billi chuckles and i look at her with confusion.

"What?" I ask her, smiling because she is. I cant help it.

"Nothing... youre just cute when youre excited." She says and looks at me. Now im deffinately blushing. I look away so she wont see it, and i take a deep breath. Be professional.

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We stop in front of a big almost mansion with people swarming it. There are camera men, women with glasses and tied back hair everywhere, and a giant dance studio with windows out to where we are so we can see inside. It has a wall full of mirrors just how i like it. Its perfect.

"Wait wait... stay there." Billie says with a sneaky smile and fumbles with teh door to get out and runs to the other side. My door opens and there she is. With her arm struck out in front of me like butlers in movies.

"My lady..." she says with a bad british accent. I cant help but laugh as i take her hand and get out of the car. She closes the door behind me and i let go of her arm. Suddenly i feel her hand on my waist and she steps up beside me looking down slightly. Our eyes meet and i fight not to blush, and we start walking.

She holds onto me until we are inside the house. Theres another girl whos eyes light up when she sees Billie.

"Sydney wow." Billie says and stretches out her arms for a hug. The girl, Sydney, grabs Billie and they hug like they havent seen each other in months. Its a little awkward for me just standing there and waiting. When Sydney sees me, her smile fades slightly. I can feel a gaze of poison coming from her.

She looks me up and down as if she owns the place, but she doesnt say anything before Billie introdcuses us to each other. I try to be nice and shake her hand, but when i feel her palm against mine, i know she doesnt like me. Her handshake is too light and fast like she only wants to pull away from me.

"Come on Claire." Billie says and takes my hand. When she says my name, it's like the whole world becomes meaningless for a minute. How does she have this affect on me? Its just my name.

She drags me to the dance studio where there arent any people. Theres a clothibg rack in the farthest corner with sports clothes and towels and theres a box of water beside it. It seems perfect. This is gonna me incredible.

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