Breaking Pointe

Chapter Four: The Sound of Cymbals

                KAYLA’S POV

                “Oh I’m doing fine.” I say with a warm smile “I practiced the transition and I think I have it now.”

                “Okay good let’s run through the dance once and we’ll see where we are in terms of moving on.” He says while peeling his shirt off of his body. He throws it on the floor like a model who’s done it a million times. He takes his starting spot on center just before the beautiful melody of the music starts to play. He does a bit of acting and walking around for eight counts and then I’m supposed to enter. I’m memorized by the way he walks. He walks with pride and certainty. He always knows where he’s going and never looks back.

                “Um Kayla? You were supposed to enter already…” I snap out of my day dream and immediately flush red.

                “Oh oh yeah I know. I’m sorry, I was just thinking about something..yeah” I stutter as I feel my face heating. I turn around for a second so I can get myself together and I feel his hand grab mine. He turns me around so I’m looking straight into his eyes. We stay like this for what seems like forever and then he suddenly lets my hand go and his eyes turn a darker shade of blue.

                “It’s okay. Just stay focused.” He says smiling. His eyes tell me he’s embarrassed.

                Once again he takes his spot in the center and I wait on the side for my que. I bourrée in moving my arms as if they were moving through caramel. My movements seem smooth and I finally reach center stage. I loose myself in the music and don’t even realize I’m dancing anymore. I don’t think about the steps I just dance. I find myself in the overhead lift and feel like I’m flying. He sets me down and spins me as the music erupts with the sounds of cymbals. I imagine that I’m on a huge stage and there are hundreds of thousands of people here to see me. Suddenly the music stops. I look towards the stereo and see Elle and her assigned partner. They both erupt in clapping and I can’t help but smile.

                “Guys that was great!” Elle says with her eyes getting watery. Her partner nods in agreement. “This is my partner Dylan. He’s new.” Elle says her eyes glowing with excitement. She obviously likes him. He’s pretty cute. He has brown hair that perfectly spiked so that it sticks up in the front. His dark brown eyes tell me that he’s energetic and loves to have fun. I swear I’m a mind reader.

                “Hi, I’m Kayla.” I say holding my hand out for him to shake. He shakes it and doesn’t let go for a brief second. I et go swiftly and look down. Elle introduces Luke and they small talk for about a minute.

                “Well we booked the studio for 3:00 but, if you guys aren’t done we can stay and watch until you guys finish up.”

                “No it’s okay. Wow I hadn’t realized that is had been three hours. We have just been practicing so hard.” Luke says looking at me.

                “Would you mind if I stayed to watch you guys? I really want to see what you guys are working on.” I say peeling off my crossover sweater.

                “Yeah I wouldn’t mind staying either.” Luke says with an excited emotion flashing in his eyes. I can’t believe he wants to stay with me and watch them. I can’t help but get butterflies in my stomach as we sit down by the mirror. A happy, chirpy piece of music streams out the stereo and they begin to dance. They move into an intricate lift and suddenly Elle is dropped onto the floor.

                “Ow” She wines.

                “You need to trust me! Did you see how Kayla completely trusted Luke and she had absolutely no doubt that she wasn’t going to fall? That’s what we need to work on!” He says like a parent lecturing their kid. Luke nudges me and winks. The butterflies creep back into my stomach as he scoots a bit closer.

                “Kayla will you try the lift with me? Just to show Elle what to do?” I see annoyance flash in both Luke and Elle’s eyes.

                “Um well don’t know. I’m not really warm and-“ I feel him grab my hand and pull me off the floor with great strength. I see Luke roll his eyes as Dylan leads me to the center. We perform the lift beautifully and he sets me down with such grace. I feel him playfully spank my butt and out of the corner of my eye I see a swift movement. Before the time I can even blink Luke is in Dylan’s face.

                “DON’T YOU EVER DO THAT TO HER AGAIN! SHE'S A GIRL! SHOW SOME RESPECT!” He yells at the top of his lungs then storms out of the room.

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EEK. Okay I'm super excited about this chapter. I didn't want to put Luke's point of view in because I don't want the story to be a giveaway. Looks like Luke has a jealous side ;)