Dancing In His Arms

Chapter 57

It's the day of the final competition and after a long drive, the Clan and Lukes friends have arrived at Nevada Performing Art Center.

Since it will be roughly 2 hours worth of dances, plus all the time in between dances to set up for the next couple and intermissions, the school has the competition starting at 1 in the afternoon. It is estimated to end around 6 or 7 at night.

But the long hours are not what has Aria so frazzled. No, it's the thousands of people who have packed themselves in to see 6 live performances by 5 different couple. As well knowing that this round is being filmed and displayed all across the states news networks and the school's website for those further away. Add in that her parents, yes parents as in both of them, are here to watch her and she is ready to throw up her lunch.

"Relax, you're going to do fine. We've perfected every dance to a T so well we could do them blindfolded." Says Luke coming up to massage the tension out of her shoulders.

Instead of replying she just takes deep breaths, trying to loosen her muscles as they make their way to the stage for their first dance.

As last minute preparations are being made, Aria is suddenly whipped around only to be kissed deeply and slowly by Luke. Pulling back, he locks eyes with her and whispers "I love you"

Just like that all the tension disappears from her body as she smiles back at him. "I love you too. Now let's salsa"

...

Coming in an hour late, George Kane takes his seat the ticket his son left on the fridge says.

Looking at the program handed out he sees he only missed the first dance Luke has done, and all of the other couples first dance as well as a couple of their second dances. Checking his watch he sees his son is up next for his dance, a Paso Doble.

Suddenly the lights change and music starts. Seeing a girl emerge from behind some fake trees he watches on.

Somewhat surprised by his sons talent, he still manages to keep a straight 'business face' through it and the applause.

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As Gemma is finishing up her touches to Aria and Lukes hair and make up for their third dance, Addison and Sebastian saunter past.

"If you want to see what real skill looks like I suggest you watch." taunts the blond wench as they make their way to the stage.

Once done the twins make their way back to their designated prep area but not before passing a comment. "Try beating that"

"Gladly"

...

Seated next to his wife, Ronaldo can't help but feel guilty for all the times he told his daughter dancing would get her nowhere in life. Looking around at the extravagant ballroom filled to the brim with people, he can't help but see the error of his ways.

As the lights change he knows his little girl is up next doing a 'freestyle' dance.

Whatever that means, he thought to himself.

He watches on with awe as his daughter loops the length of fabric under her armpits and is spun around on Lukes back.

Fearful as Luke slightly stumbles along with Aria in his arms, he let's out the breath he was holding as they power through with their dance.

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Throughout the past couple hours, George has started to loose the cold facade. In fact he has found himself enjoying the show a little, clapping a bit here and there with the crowd when he saw something interesting.

Seeing his son come out in a slightly fitted tux with no shirt, he sits up slightly more, prepared to watch his 4th dance of the night, tango.

Watching the swift calculated moves and their serious expressions, George finds he has to cover his ears as people scream out when they kissed.

As the dance ends, he finds that he can't not applaud the performance.

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Coming back from their recent dance, Aria and Luke watch on with their friends as their biggest enemy does theirs, before heading off to change.

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Ace, Tim and Jacks minds have been completely blown away the entire evening. Sure they had seen their boy Luke dance before at the party, but that was months ago and not nearly as...stimulating of a scene.

"Dude I'm almost scared to keep watching. The way this night has been going...these dances are hot! I mean look at the fucking props for this one" States Jack as he gestures to the bed set up on the stage.

"Dear lord... I may never look at her the same way again." Mumbles a wide eyed Ace as Aria comes into view and lays on the bed while Luke sits off to the side.

As they rush to the raised platform containing the shower head Tim says "I see why he kept this a secret for so long.... Damn I need me a girl who can dance."