Saved by a Gang Leader

Prologue

As I stood up on that stage, I felt a wave of anxiety cover me. I was doing this. This was what I was putting myself up for. For once it was a choice and not a force. I was choosing to be free. Anxious, yet free.

Luckily I had my mask covering my whole face so no one would know who I was. 

As the music started I stepped forwards and help the microphone up to my lips. This was it. There were tons of people standing right in front of me. They had clear vision. There was no where to hide now.

The song we were performing to was 'Little Girl' by Faith Marie. My choice.

The cue to sing started and my lips parted. As the first note left my mouth I started to feel more comfortable.

I felt like me again, confident, brave and strong. It's been so long.

Me and my friends who were with me started dancing to the song. It was a performance we had been planning for ages now.

I sing and dance, Olivia sings with me, Macie and Cheryl also dance. 

I've been doing dance with them for ages. Me and Olivia were naturally always best friends. We just got each other.

Olivia joined in singing and took over as me, Macie and Cheryl walked down the steps to the main stage. We waited for the chorus before we started dancing. 

When we started dancing I felt the music take over my whole body. I had pointe shoes on and to everyone else they hurt when dancing but I was too preoccupied.

Suddenly memories came rushing back.

You spoilt ungrateful brat. You're such a moron. How could you be so stupid. It's not that hard. She marched up to me and I was utterly terrified but I'd never show it. It would cause me more pain.

"Why are you such a fucking bitch? You think people actually like you, you're own family said you're a horrible person and a bully. You vile human."

Those words echoed in my mind and went into my dance. All of my anger, sadness, happiness.

This is why I loved singing and dancing. You can relate on another level to emotions you felt. You can create characters from what you feel.

As the song ended, I did one last pirouette and finished. We stood there, me, Olivia, Cheryl and Macie. 

Everyone applauded us and a wave of relief came over me. I did it. I stood up to my fears. And now they had gone. I was finally free. Well, not when I get home, but for now.