Wrapped

New Partner?

Eight ~ Nick

It was the usual routine when I arrived at the dance studio. My mom walks me in, Zack and Bella greets me, mom leaves, Zack and I start stretching. It never gets old. My excitement always builds up in my chest.

I can't tell if Zack and I have anything between us. We did share two kisses, we hugged a lot, we're always close together. Maybe there is something between us. There wouldn't be anything wrong with that, right?

"Can you help me with stretching again, Zack?" I smile and stand on the mat that was left out for me.

"Of course, cutie," Zack grins and comes over next to me.

He called me 'cutie'. That must mean that there's something between us. Does he believe that we're together? Maybe he calls everybody a nick name like that. But, this is the first time he has ever called me that. I has to mean something. . . .

"Just with the basics?" Zack asks and leans over to grabs my ankle.

"Yes, please," I blush brightly. I look down so he doesn't have to see my admiration when he called me that pet name and is touching me - even though it's on my ankle-.

"Alright," Zack starts lifting up my leg.

An instant smile grows on my face. This is one of my favorite parts during the stretching. Sometimes he would run his hand down my leg, making me get the chills and a tingling feeling everywhere.

Before Zack lifts my leg all the way up, I hear the door open, making Zack let go of me, causing me to fall over. I look over and Zack walks over to whoever walked through the door.

It's a boy. He looks slightly older than me. Zack is still taller than him. He's wearing a red sweat shirt, with black sweats. Isn't he hot in those clothes? His skin is pale, I can tell by his face. He has black hair, and a lip piercing. Don't tell me that's he's going to be dancing here.

"Nick, this is your partner, Pierce. Pierce, this is Nick. You two will be doing a duet together," Zack smiles, he almost seemed pained when he stated that to us.

Pierce grins at me, making me blush and slightly wave. This guy is pretty attractive, and I get to dance with him. This is going to be great.

"Get ready to start, Pierce. And did you forget, no piercing in the dance studio," Zack says irritated.

"Sorry, Zack. I actually did forget. Sorry, Mr. Grumpy Pants," Pierce says in a babyish tone while taking out his lip ring and putting it in his pants pockets.

"A - Are you going to be dancing in that outfit?" I say as and stretch my arms above my head.

Why did I stutter? I'm not nervous to be dancing with him. Frankly, I'm quite excited to be able to get a new friend. I don't have much at home, and I already have Zack and Bella as friends. More the merrier, right?

"Do you think I'm crazy? I would have a heat stroke if I danced in this clothing," Pierce chuckles and takes off his sweat shirt, revealing a black tank top. He pulls down his sweat pants showing off knee length black shorts.

I have to say, he's more attractive while wearing more revealing clothing than wearing winter - like clothing. The way how his hair is fringed makes his eyes look darker than how they actually are. Pierce must not go outside much since his arms and legs are pale like his face. He's so. . . gorgeous. And him being funny is another plus.

"Alright," Zack claps once and waits until Pierce stands next to me. "This is how you start; Pierce, grab on to Nick's waist, and Nick, look like you're sinking into Pierces chest with your hands on top of his," Zack instructs us.

I feel a pair of hands place themselves on my waist. I slightly jump up because of the reaction, but relax. It's hard to relax with butterflies swarming all around my stomach, my chest shrinking while my heart is racing, and the buzzing is ringing in my ears louder than ever.

I take a deep breath and lean back, back enough so my back is meeting with Pierce's chest. I feel everything in my body increase rapidly.

I like this.

It feels right.

"You're lighter than I thought," Pierce chuckles into the crook of my neck, sending chills down my spine.

I blush and set my hands on top of his. "Well, I'm a small person, obviously."

"Now, Nick, look up at Pierce," Zack circles us, "And Pierce, look down at Nick."

I look up, Pierce looks down. We barely brush our lips together. I feel heat flush over my cheeks, Pierce even has a light shade of pink roaming his cheeks.

I like this feeling.

.:|:.

"Good job, guys," Zack smiles and claps again. "I'll see you two tomorrow."

I hug Zack like usual and look up at him, "Thank you," I whisper and walk to the doors to exit the studio.

Today was hard, so much lifting, spinning, holding, forcefulness, it's just tiring. I don't see how Pierce and I will be able to do this for however long.

"Wait! Nick!" Pierce calls to me, making me turn around and smile a little.

"Yes?"

"Can I get a ride? My dad just called and said he can't take me home. Is that okay?" Pierce walks up to me, holding his clothes in his right hand and putting his lip ring in with his left hand.

"Oh, sure, I don't think it'll be a problem," I smile and walk out with him into the lobby waiting for my mom.

Pierce flashes me a smile after finishing putting his lip ring. I sit in one of the chairs with Pierce sitting next to me. He leans over to me and quietly whispers in my ear.

"I think we're going to be really great partners."