Run Away

Ch 11

Bucky sat by the piano while Mikeyla gave her classes again. This time she let him use her digital tablet so he could read his files and more about himself. He could remember some stuff but he would have to pause his reading after each memory because his head hurt, he also had brought the notebook Mikeyla had given him and wrote down everything he remembered. Eventually his headache was just too much so he decided to take a break from the past and concentrate in the present.

Mikeyla was still teaching and showed her students how the movements were done, they were learning waltz and she tried to show how the men had to move the girls and a lift they had to do

"Alright, get in a circle" Mikeyla said and the students did, she stood in the center and played the music "One, two, theree. One, two three. One, two, three. One two three. Don't lose the rythm, guys!" The students continued and had trouble, none of them were that good "One, two, three. One, two, three. Lift!" the students stumbled and lost their step, but no one fell at least. You could see the disapointment in Mikeyla's face as she sighed, she stopped the music "Guys, you are amazing in latin rythms but it is important to also learn and understand the classic ballroom dances: waltz, swing, jazz, ballet. Even when you think they are not that important or common, ballroom dancing is any dance done with a partner and it is important to know them all" she said to her students "Alright, next week we'll continue with waltz and try to start swing, ok?" the students mumbled in agreement "Alright now clap guys, it was good progress, you all deserve claps" she started clapping and soon the students joined giving her small smiles "See you on monday!"

Mikeyla sighed and aproached Bucky who had the digital tablet turned off next to him

"Difficult class?" he asked

"*sigh* It's the first time they waltz, they think it's all about the hot modern dances and they don't really make the effort to learn the classic"

"Classic is great" Bucky said with a cheeky smile

"You would know, huh?" she joked and Buckky chuckled looking down shyly. Then Mikeyla had an idea "Do you remember how to dance?"

"I think so, I remember I liked to and it was always good to meet girls" he said laughing at his old self. Mikeyla rose and eyebrow at him

"Well" she said standing in front of him and offering him her hand "Can I have this dance, kind sir?" Bucky's eyes widened in surprise

"Isn't the guy suppose to ask the girl for a dance?" he asked

"Gender equality is a magnificent innovation in society" Mikeyla said "Now take my hand"

Bucky took her hand and stood up, Mikeyla played the music and guided Bucky to the center of the room

"Wait, what if I don't remember? I haven't danced in decades" Bucky asked growing nervous

"I'll start guiding and you take the lead once you feel comfortable enough" Mikeyla said, but Bucky still looked nervous "Hey" she put a hand in his cheek making Bucky look at her eyes "Don't worry, just let go" Bucky gluped and was still tense. Mikeyla had put a not that clasic song, not that strict for their movements, she chose 'Can I have this dance' from the movie High School Musical 3. Mikeyla took a step back and Bucky followed but looked down at their feet, careful not to step on her feet "Keep your eyes on me" Mikeyla said lifting his chin. She took his left hand with his right and he didn't hold her hand but rather rest it there "You need to hold my hand" she said

"What if I hurt you?" he asked, knowing it was his meal hand

"You won't, I trust you" she said. She didn't know how much those three words meant to him, having someone to trust him, he wasn't sure he deserved it but he liked it, he liked being trusted. Mikeyla took his other hand and placed it in her back before putting her own hand in his shoulder

It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you

Mikeyla and Bucky danced to the rythm of the music, slowly, Bucky was kind of remembering how it was to dance with someone, Mikeyla was smiling softly at him and he tried to smile back but he was still nervous. When he felt confident enough, Bucky turned Mikeyla and they didn't lose their step, Bucky smiled at his success and Mikeyla smiled widely

And with every step together, we just keep on getting better. So can I gave this dance?

Bucky twirled her twice never losing their step while they smiled to each other

Take my hand, I'll take the lead, and every turn will be safe with me

Bucky spun her again but now stopped her from turning completely and pressed her back to his chest

Don't be afraid, afraid to fall. You know I'll catch you through it all

Bucky twirled her away and then pulled him towards him

"Jump" he said, Mikeyla complied and Bucky lifted her with ease, the same lift her students couldn't do. Mikeyla giggled as they cotinued dancing

No mountain's too high and no ocean's too wide, 'Cause together or not, our dance won't stop

Bucky twirled her again and now her back face him, his right hand was on her waist and her hand over his. His left hand had her left hand stretched out to their side. They spun together. He then let her go and she spun. He caught her with both hands in her back

"Don't let go" Mikeyla said

Let it rain, let it pour. What we have is worth fighting for

She did circular dip arching her back. Bucky didn't let go. Mikeyla smiled when she didn't fall. He didn't let me fall

You know I believe, that we were meant to be. Yeah

Bucky and Mikeyla continued spinning in circles, Bucky ocasionally twirling her and lifting her. No words were spoken, both knew that the other would do. Bucky was leading and Mikeyla let herself be led, something she hardly did

So can I have this dance? (Can I have this dance?) Can I have this dance?

Bucy put his hands in Mikeyla's waist and spun them fast, Mikeyla lifted her arms and ached her back enjoying the twirl. The music started getting slower. Bucky slowed them down and moved to Mikeyla's side, his right arm across her stomach holding her left waist. Mikeyla had her right hand around Bucky's nape

Can I have this dance? Can I have this dance?

Both stopped moving and looked at each other with smiles in their faces

"Thank you" Bucky said. Before Mikeyla could ask what he was thanking her for, someone clapping interrupted them. In the door, Mrs. Liddell had been watching them and clapped with a smile in her face

"That was magnificent. It's been years since I last saw a couple that could dance and trust each other as much as you did, and I've been in this business for more years than I would like to admit" Mrs. Lidell prized

"Thankyou, Mrs. Liddell" Mikeyla thanked shyly with a blush in her cheeks

"You must be a very special man" she told Bucky "She had never let herself go with any partner before"

"I, um... thanks" Bucky said scratching the back of his neck awkwardly. Mrs. Lidell smiled at the couple that was shying away from each other, she could see something special blooming between them

"Well, I came to catch you before you left" she changed the topic and talking to Mikeyla "There will be a contest and I wanted to let you know so your could think what to teach to our students that would like to compete. But maybe you both should compete too"

"Oh. Uh, I'll tell the students on Monday but I, um, I don't think I'll compete" Mikeyla stuttered

"Think about it dear" Mrs. Liddell said "Well, I must be going, the next teacher will arrive soon" and she walked away

"Well that wasn't awkward at all" Mikeyla said sarcastically smiling up at Bucky. He only laughed, relieved that it wasn't awkward between them