Get in the Rhythm {Book 1}

7.

Was my mood showing on my face? I thought it wasn't obvious. "What are you talking about?" I asked trying to sound convincing.

"I can see it in your facial expression" She was telling the truth. I looked down in denial. "You're jealous, aren't you?" She laughed slightly.

"N-No.......y-yes" I stuttered nervously.

"Why?" Her tone softned.

"Because.....of the way Avriel was looking at you" I said sadly.

"Is that why you're jealous?" She laughed a little, making me feel a little stupid. I was beginning to feel a little sad. She noticed. "I didn't mean it like that...it's just that..... Avi is gay.....and I'm his best friend" I felt a little relieved and I began to like her even more

"You like him don't you?" She asked with a smirk on her face.

"No" I lied and she wasn't buying any of it.

"You know....you're the first male he has ever worked with" No wonder he's been so flirty or maybe that's just how he is.

"How do you know?" I asked her.

"I help Avriel teach partnered dances and all the people that he's teached have been desperate young women or some older ladies" She was really honest "It's refreshing to have a male here" I had so much happiness going through me and I hugged her as a reflex. She was a little surprised and hugged me back. She laughed a little. "Now let's learn those dance moves"

After about an hour I had the basic outline of the dance moves down. "If you practice a little more you'll nail it, but you're doing extremely well" She complimented. Just as she said that, Avriel came into the room.

He came towards Shemi and high fived and hugged her. "Can I take over now?" He said jokingly to Shemi.

"He's all yours" She spoke. She looked down at her watch. "It's time I left anyway. I'll see you later Avriel" She hugged him. "Bye, Mitch" She winked at me and left the studio.

"You ready to start, Mitch" He asked. I nodded and he turned on the music.

We began the basic steps. Then we locked hands. His hand engulfed my own. We began moving at the same time. Then came the spin. As I spun, I nearly tripped over my own feet. I blushed out of embarrassment.

We continued to dance and he looked me in the eyes. Almost similar to how he was looking at Shemi. A lustful gaze. The gaze he was giving me felt a little more emotion filled than the one he gave her. I began blushing again. We continued dancing and Avriel held the gaze. I felt trapped in his eyes. As if I were in a trance.

We finished our dancing but we locked eyes a moment, then it was over. "Well done, Mitch" Avriel congratulated me. "I'm very proud. We'll work on the remaining parts of the routine, tomorrow" He informed me.

"Bye, Avi" I waved goodbye to him and exited the studio.