The Loving Duck

(Pt. 1) Trusting

Ahiru P.O.V.

I couldn't just decline Roland's offer! But I also didn't want to go... But... I needed to go, because I also wanted to. As well as the fact that something was telling me to go, even the necklace encouraged me by humming like a phone.

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Throughout my whole class, even lunch, stress and worry stayed with me like gum in my hair.
I got in trouble for dozing off, from the nightmare. Blamed for something I didn't do. And the fact that I'm getting threatened by Mytho and Fakir's fan-base.

The bell ranged, 'Finally! School is over!'

I couldn't wait for Dance that I shoved everything in my bag and left the classroom in a rush.
I could see everyone rushing out of their classrooms and run/fast-walk through the hallways. I fast-walked there, excited to see Fakir, Rue, and Mytho.

As I walked out of the building, I could see the three at the front of the Dance building.

I ran up to them, out of breath, but a small smile on my face.

"H.. H-Hey!" I slowly stood up, "H-How are you guys?"

I could see Rue's smile, and Mytho too. Fakir was by Mytho's side, smiling and waving at me with a smile. My heart beated in my throat, and I couldn't help but smile back.

Why was I so nervous?

"Not much," Rue smiled with a quiet giggle, "Breath Ahiru, breath."

I shyly laughed, "Yeah, yeah."

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Once I got changed into my outfit, I started to stretch my upper limbs. Rue walked on over to me, and did the same. As we both were walking to the club room, I noticed that Rue wore black shoes. They looked similar to the one that showed up on the pendant.

'Trust her,' a voice echoed in me, which startled me.

"Are you okay? Ahiru?" Rue pierced through my shock.

"Ah-uh-yeah. Yeah! I'm fine!" I smiled, in which she stared oddly.

But she shrugged it off and called me over, we were almost late by a minute.

For 30 minutes, I stretched along with Rue. Mytho and Fakir stretched near us, talking and teasing felt like the norm with them. And I could feel that the more I hanged out with Rue, I would get these flashes of memories of her and me. Afterwards I would feel fine, like they were suppose to be there...

'Could she really be someone that I place my trust in..?'

I glanced at Rue from time to time, her gestures and words were kind to me. But they also looked reserved and scared, like they didn't want to hurt me, but instead protect from afar.

Roland could be seen being fawned over. The girls, and few guys, were concerned for him. But he didn't like the attention, he was smiling... But his eyes didn't match up.

"Excuse me, I'm trying to stretch in peace," Roland politely, but harshly, spoke.

Causing the girls to quiet down, and they dispersed.

Roland stretched by himself, but something was off with him. I now noticed, but it wasn't his injuries that were off. The air around him has changed, that's what it feels like. It almost feel like... Like a prideful feeling.

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After we stretched, we started to practice.

I was told that we have tournaments with other Dance clubs, that had the same genre as us. And for now, we are to just practice our moves and have fun. As well as, get inspiration and ideas to perform. I've also heard that sometimes some pair, or maybe a single, wants to dance. Just to show off their progress.

I just want to Dance freely, with Rue too.

"Can you be my partner, Rue?" I asked, shyly.

Rue perked up and grinned, "I would love too!"

I couldn't help but smile as well, her smile was contiguous.

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After spreading out, I let Rue choose the song.

"I don't know how to lead," I fiddle with my thumbs.

"That's alright! Just follow my lead then!" Rue smiled, but her eyes didn't match the excitement.

Instead, she seemed worried...

I was confused and scared, but before I could even open my mouth. The music played. Rue had these wireless ear-plugs, she handed me one side as she took the other.

I followed her, it was a bit sloppy but she slowed it down for me. Helping me by signalling at certain parts.

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Hewo! I'm so glad to get responses!! X3

I like the idea to post on Sundays... But I might do them on random days.

Surprises for you~! <3

And I'm sorry I wrote so short, but it was better than nothing... Would you like me to explain the dance, or no?

'TILL THEN! MY DUCKLINGS OF THE KNIGHT!!