Then Again, Maybe Not. (Our2ndlife fanfiction)

Chapter Ten

--Next Day--

(Lexi's P.O.V.)

I walked into the building, my heart pumping with energy. It's beating faster and louder than usual; I just can't believe Kian likes me back. But if he truly does it's not possible he likes me as much as I like him. Is it?

He's all I can think about in the present. I just... I don't even have any words to describe my feelings toward him. He was just so cute; his laugh, his cheesy jokes, the way he blushes when I'm around. It's all so adorable. And unbelievable. Could this be true? Or does someone need to pinch me to bring me back to reality?

And then there's Haley and Jc. I don't know about them. I mean he obviously likes her, a lot. And I think she likes him too, but she just won't admit it. I sigh and continue stretching my right leg over my head using the ballet pole.

Trevor -- or should I say, Mr. Moran-- comes over by me and gives me a  skeptical look. I scoff quietly under my breath so he can't hear. I don't even know why I don't like him, I just don't. I think I'm just jealous of his singing. But that's not any reason to hold a grudge on someone like that. So why am I doing this?

I smile at him. From now on I shall be nice to "Mr. Moran".

"Am I doing something wrong?" I ask him innocently. He nods his head a little bit and mutters, "you're supposed to keep your knees straight." I smile and fix it immediately. It hurts a bit, but I think that's how it's supposed to feel. He steps back a bit, giving this look that shows he's thinking but looks a bit critical at the same time. Am I bad at this? It's only stretching, I haven't even started his instructions...

"Now show me..." he thinks for a second. "Can you do a pirouette?" I laugh on the inside, how does he think I got into this class without knowing how do a pirouette? I nod and smile, getting ready to show my most formal pirouette.

I form my arms into a graceful circular shape in front of me, bring my right leg up to my left knee and begin to twirl, and then...

I fell. Oh my god, I actually fell. I blush out of embarrassment as I sat on my bottom and the palms of my hands on the floor behind my back, holding me up. How could this happen?! I didn't want to make a bad impression on the teacher's son. He'll start treating me like I don't belong here, even worse he could tell Ms. Moran and she could do the same...

What am I talking about? I flopped once. I mean yeah, to mess up in front of people is embarrassing, but it shouldn't be to the point where they start treating me badly. Right?

I worry too much.

He gives me a disappointing look, arms crossed, then goes back to the front of the room and starts demonstrating a pointe sauté. Show off.

We then end our practice and start going over the moves that form our dance. I sigh, beginning to get a little bit tired of this.

(Haley's P.O.V.)

The period for first hour rang, sending a chill down my spine as the piercing bell dings in my ear. Jc's sitting next to me, with a big doofy grin spread across his face like usual. I can't believe I'm giving this stuck-up dork a chance. At the same, he really seemed to care for me.

No he doesn't. Why would I think that? Do I care for him, too? No! Now I sound crazy.

Then again, maybe not.

Maybe we could make this work. He did actually seem to care about me. I guess I've just been holding a grudge since that first incident. But why?

Who cares. I need to start taking notes. "So, you ready for tonight?" he mutters, smiling. I give a half smile back and reply, "What's there to be ready for? Nothing super special is happening."

He shrugs, still smiling. "So what is this, can we consider this a date or--" I cut him off. "No. We're just hanging out, remember? And I really didn't have a choice in this but if I did I would choose to be alone." I can see the bit of hurt in his eyes and it hurts me too; I didn't mean it like that.

--Lunch--

(Lexi's P.O.V.)

I invited Kian to come sit with us today, so Jc was alone. I kind of felt bad but the look on Haley's face made me think twice. I sat in between the two of them, Haley picking at her food and Kian just sitting and smiling at me. My god he's so adorable.

I smile back and turn to Haley. "How was class?" I ask cheerfully, just to make conversation. She shrugs and smiles. "Eh. It was alright." I push her shoulder playfully and smirk. "C'mon, you know you liked it! Sitting by Jc and all..." She blushes a little but laughs it away. Why did she blush? Is she finally coming to her senses and getting feelings for him? I smile at the thought and turn to Kian.

"So about that party on Sunday. Who's gonna be there? Like, anyone you know?" He shrugs and toothlessly smiles. "A couple of friends invited me to come. So they're probably the only people I will know there, other than you." I nod and smile. I wonder if it's like a frat party. I've never been to one of those. As long as I'm with Kian, I'm fine. He grabs my hand under the table and I blush a bit, but eventually get over it and hold his hand back.

"Haley, I forgot to tell you! I'm going to a party with Kian, do you want to go with Jc?"

(Haley's P.O.V.)

I don't know if I want to go. I mean I love parties and I was trying to keep things on the brighter side with Jc and all, giving him a chance or whatever. But at the same time do I really want to go with Jc? Kind of, I guess. I thought it was just going to be a one time thing.

"We'll see," I shrug. Lexi gives a half smile then says, "Okay, I hope you will," then turns back to Kian. She looks so happy with him. Why can't I find someone like that?

-- 6:30 p.m. --

I'm sitting at my desk, running my fingers through my hair, trying to get the last bit of homework done. I stare at the clock, waiting for time to pass and Jc to get here. He's already thirty minutes late. I huff and realize he probably ditched me. I go over to the mirror and fix my makeup a little even though he most likely won't show up.

Maybe I was wrong, I think as I hear a car honk outside. I sling my purse over my shoulder and walk outside, closing the front door shut behind me. Jc's smiling face is in the driver's seat. I went around to the passenger side and got into his tiny car.