Barbie Transformation

I Feel it in my bones.

After sorting things out with Hunter, I slept over in his dorm, by his side. The next morning, I kissed his cheek and wrote a note telling him I was taking dance class today so Id text him when I'm done.

Leaving his dorm, I take the stairs down to dorm 169 and get changed and ready for ballet. I decided on skipping gym class so I could go out for lunch with Brody and get back to the studio to practice with him afterwards.

When lunchtime came, I said goodbye to Paisley and waited patiently for Brody at the cafeteria. When we notice each other, he smiles, "hey there!"

I greet him politely and we sit at a table.

"So, I want to get to know you. Tell me about yourself." Brody asks after we order our meals. "Well, my name is Emmerson Rose. I have an older brother, Jasper, I live in Rivendale. I'm sixteen years old-,"

"You're sixteen?" Brody asks with wide eyes and I nod my head cautiously, "Don't tell Mrs Garcia. I will tell her soon." I beg him and he frowns but obliges.

"What about you?" I ask Brody and he shrugs, "I'm Brody Torrence... I don't have any siblings, I've done ballet for six years and was elected as Everex's Elite Ballerina this year at the dancing festival. I'm gay." He states and my mouth nearly drops open but I force myself to stay calm. I didn't know Brody was gay, he seems so.... Un-feminine. It isn't a word...

"Don't tell anyone though." He chuckles and I tilt my head to the side, "why not?" I ask and he shrugs, "I'm taken so I wouldn't want other guys jumping me." I laugh humorously at his joke.

"Are you taken?" He asks me and I nod, "yes, I have a boyfriend, Hunter." I smile and Brody smiles, "that's good. I expected a beautiful girl like you to be taken."

I don't really feel uncomfortable with Brody complimenting me because I now know he won't make a move, because:

1) he's gay

2) he's taken

3) I'm taken

I smile and thank him.

HUNTERS POV

After reading Emmerson's note, taking a shower and doing a little gym work, I head down to the cafeteria to buy something to eat. Something cheap, hopefully...

I observe around for a table and notice a familiar blonde sitting next to a familiar guy.

I remember the boy from that first day I arrived in Everex college, I had asked him for directions and he pointed the way for me. He was also staring at me and checking me out.

Why would Emmerson be sitting with a creep like that?

Before I can reach them to confront them, Emmerson and The guy stand up and throw their trash and leftover food in the bins and leave the cafeteria.

I decide to follow them.

They both turn into a strange door that has a glass picture frame to see through. I look through the glass and notice Emmerson wearing ballet flats, standing on her toes. The guy places his hands on her waist and does some fancy twirl.

I didn't know Emmerson did ballet.

After Emmerson twirls, the guy pulls her closer to his body. My fists clench at my sides. He's touching my girlfriend.

Emmerson smiles at him and lifts up into the air beautifully.

She probably likes Mrs Fancy Pants. I can understand why, too. I'm nothing like him; I can't raise Emmerson into the air like a beautiful bird. I can't twirl her in my arms and hug her like that. They're perfect for each other.