Catch Me When I Fall [BxB]

The Dance Competition

I eventually stop staring at Tyrone when I notice the group of four stepping out onto the stage to begin their routine.

I watch them attentively, partially because I'm curious to see what we're up against and also because I'm fascinated by dance.

"When are we on?" I whisper to Tyrone.

"I don't even know. They're doing it in alphabetical order of the last names so I can kinda guess, but I don't know the last names of everyone who signed up so it's not entirely predictable." He whispers back.

I nod my head.

Two more groups perform before the host announces that 'the Meyer group' is up next.

I'm hit with a very sudden jolt of nervousness, but a few deep breathes helps me compose myself again.

Tyrone turns to smile at me.

"C'mon. Let's dance."

I smile in return before following him onto the stage.

When I look out into the crowd, I spot our little support group. My mom and dad are sitting next to each other, with Ricca on the opposite side of Rassler. 

I don't see Tyrone's dad. 

Instead - on Ricca's other side- there's a pale looking woman with long black hair. I don't really recognize her, but she's sitting next to Killian, and I figure she could be his mom since they look somewhat alike.

Tucker waves to me from beside Killian, and I just smile at him.

Or all of them, really. They all look so excited and happy to see Tyrone and I on stage.

Their positivity helps me feel even better and certainly a lot more confident again.

We got this.

🌒🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗🌘

Once all the groups have finished competing, the host calls us all back to the stage, where we wait to hear the ranking.

Tyrone takes hold of my hand, squeezing it tightly.

"I still kinda hope we place. Even third." He says.

I nod. 

I'll be satisfied with whatever, but I'm sure it would still feel nice to win.

Though I have to admit that there were some talented dancers. Not that I could rank properly. I just think they looked cool.

I'm not really sure how well Tyrone and I did. 

It feels like we did good, but I'm no expert in this field.

I know I managed to remember everything onstage and I didn't mess up, so that was great and probably gave us a chance.

"Everyone did amazing tonight, we've seen some real talent!" The host starts. "Now it's time for the dancer have no doubt been waiting for; the ranking!"

The audience applauds, and there's a little bit of whispering between some of the groups.

"Starting off in third place, we have the Gunner group!"

The leader of the trio is handed a trophy, and a medal is placed around each group member's neck. 

Once that's over, the host continues.

"Coming in second place is the Daniels' group!"

One of the groups of five receives their medals and trophy, and I can't help but think we didn't place if we're not second or third.