Bubblegum Kisses.

Chapter One.

Gina's P.O.V.

Tuesday's dance class was not as fun as I had previously anticipated. Our teacher, Mrs Florentino, decided today was a good day to test our knowledge of everything we've learned the past four weeks since starting this class. There wasn't very many of us, just me and nine other girls. Mrs Florentino mostly teaches Modern Dance classes, but decided to take in a few girls who just wanted to have some fun - Boys too but we haven't had any sign up yet.

That's where I come in at. I've always loved dancing since I was a little girl. So, when I saw the flier for 'Mrs Florentino's Dance Classes - $30 For a month session. Come learn how to dance and have fun in style!'

I just couldn't pass it up.

I walk over to the IPod dock and plug in my phone. Music starts blasting out of the speakers, the lyrics flowing through me and sinking into my skin. Everyone left a while ago, leaving me inside alone while I wait for my mom to come pick me up. Yes, I have a car, but it's in for repairs! My eyes close on their own accord and a smile spreads across my face. I let the music move me, throwing myself into my dance. Thoughts of the blue eyed football player cross my mind, my heart skipping a beat and my pace picking up as I leap and spin in the air, landing a little less gracefully than I had hoped but still good enough for me.

"More spring in your step, Gina, you don't want to drag your feet." Mrs Florentino calls out to me, causing me to jump in fright and break my form. With a laugh and a small smile on her face, she makes her way over to me, "Arch your back a little more too as you go into the turn, it'll help keep your balance when you come back around to land."

My arms drop as a huge gust of air passes my lips as I sigh and smile tiredly, "I'll get it right, I swear!" She laughs at my exclamation and turns her attention back towards her bag. I laugh awkwardly and scratch the back of my neck, "I uh - I thought you and everyone else left already?"

She lets out another small laugh, "No, I've been here the whole time." She slings her bag over her shoulder then crosses her arms, "You know, Gina, I've been watching you dance - more than the others - and I think you've really got potential. What do you think about scheduling more lessons with me?"

My eyes widen in shock and my face breaks out into a grin of excitement, "Really?!"

Her eyes sparkle as she nods, a grin taking over her features as well, "Yes, really. We could further explore your dancing abilities and get you one step further into the dancing world." Her voice falters as she corrects herself, "That is if that's what you want. I don't want to push you into anything you're not comfortable with."

I quickly correct her, "No no, I'm definitely interested."  Swallowing past a knot in my throat then letting out a shaky breath, I stomp down the excitement blooming in my chest, "I would love to, but..." Suddenly, my excitement dies completely as I shyly glance to the floor, "I'm not sure if I'll have enough to cover it..." My voice trails off, my heart dropping as I wait for her judgmental stare.

The sparkle in her eyes comes back as she gently pats my shoulder, "As long as you're interested, the offer still stands. Think about it, talk to your mom; I'm sure we would make excellent progress." She walks past me and takes my phone off the dock. She points outside while simultaneously handing it to me, "I believe your mom is here, so we can talk about this again soon, alright?"

I glance outside to find that my mom is in fact sitting outside waiting for me. Oh man, I hope she hasn't been waiting too long. The thought pushes me to start grabbing my phone and bag laying along the wall,  giving a quick smile and wave to Mrs Florentino as I pushed open the doors, "Okay, I'll see you then. Thank you!"