Star In The Shadow // CTH [Editing process]

XIII

"Class dismissed!" Says Mrs. Sharell as she disconnects the speakers and then taps my shoulder after walking out the studio. I've been leaning in the door frame for half an hour, and I don't actually feel tired.

Roxanne leans down to plugg in her speakers, I can't help but look at her butt. Calum stop for God's sake! She turns to me and the only thing I can do is smile.

"You ready?" She asks as she stands up and goes to the middle of the classroom.

"As I'll ever be..." I say as I get a little nervous by knowing that I'll dance again after ten years.

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"Then you go right, left, right, left, and down, down and up..." Says Roxy as she makes the steps for me to follow.

"Okay, like this?" I ask as try to mimic the moves she just made.

"A little more firm..." She says as she puts a strand of hair that fell on her face behind her ear.

"Ok..." I say as I try it one more time.

"That's better..." She says smiling and putting her hands on her hips.

We've been practicing for almost two hours non stop. She looks tired and sweaty. I think I can win the sweat game, I can also say that my body forgot how to move this way. Of course I do my workout, but it's been quite a while since I've done all these dancing moves. So you can say I'm a little sore.

"Can we take five?" I ask as I support myself with my hands on my knees.

"I think that's enough for tonight..." She says as she chuckles a little. "You ok?"

"Just a little sore..." I say as I take my water bottle.

"A little?" She asks, sarcasm I'm her voice mixing with her chuckle. I can't let her make fun of me.

"I try my best..." I backfire. "Besides the same goes to you."

"Same foes to me?" She asks a little to dramatic. "What do you mean with that?"

"You don't know how to play an instrument..." I say crossing my arms over my chest.

"I know how to play the flute..." She says and then sticks her tongue out. She's so cute.

"Well you don't know how to play guitar..." I say and she stands without an answer. "But I can teach you..." I finish, now putting my hands inside my joggers' pockets.

"You would really do that for me?" She asks with excitement.

"Of course." I say as I get closer to her.

"Well..." She stops and looks to the floor and then back to me. "Can you teach me how to play the bass?" She asks now looking into my eyes.

"I would love to..." I say, our bodies inches away.

"That's great..." She says as she smiles and I start leaning down towards her face.

I'm saying it today. I can't help myself. She's what I need to get rid of my cigarette addiction. She's my cure, the one I need to stop even if I don't want too. I can also help her. I can help her with all the dancing things. I can help her get rid of her now abusive ex boyfriend. I can do something for her. I can help her become a star that can brightens everybody's night. But all I know is all these. I know she's is the one. She is and she will be my new addiction.

My phone vibrates and ruins the moment. I curse on my head and I can feel the atmosphere get a little awkward, her turning around and starting to unplug the speakers, me fetching my phone in my joggers.

"Hi mate!" I say as I try not hear annoyed by the boy calling.

"Hi, you coming for rehearsal?" Asks Luke from the other side of the line. Fudge! I forgot about rehearsal!

"Ah, yeah, but... um... Can I bring someone?" I ask looking at the girl who's signaling me to leave the studio.

"Of course! Ashton's bringing Ari..." He says with excitement. Ashton. Ari. What?!

"Wait what?" I say and then keep talking. "Never mind... We'll be there."

"Alright! See you mate!" He says and then hangs up. 

"You want me to go with you?" She asks, startling me a little.

"If you want to..." I say looking at her but still walling to the car.

"Of course!" She says smiling. "Wait, who's car is this?"

"Don't worry... Bob let me borrow it..." I say laughing a little.

"Oh, ok." She says as she enters to the passengers seat. Damn it! I didn't open the door for her!

I get in and turn on the car. Then I make my way out of the parking lot and to our rehearsal.