Dance for the Devil

Chapter 1

It's 8 o'clock when my alarm suddenly interrupts my dreams. I press the snooze and clung myself to my pillow. All of a sudden I wake up at 8.25. "Oh shit I slept too long." I jump out of bed and rush into the bathroom to get dressed. Afterward, I run to the kitchen to grab an apple and head out to the front door. "Damn I'm going to be late again."

Being out of breath, I arrive at the dance academy just in time. The girls are already there and start laughing once I storm into the hall. "You were about to be late again Lina." The girls hate that they had to wait for me sometimes but they still love me though. "But I got here in time girls didn't I?" I smile at them and they start laughing automatically. "You silly girl Lina".

"Alright ladies let's continue the part we were working on last week." The teacher yells all the time. You can see the veins pop out her long neck. "We're still young you know, our ears still work perfectly Miss Kim.", my friend joked. "Yeah yeah that's enough chitchat okay you should focus on the part right now." This part is important. It could decide whether I'd become a professional dancer or not. We're practicing for the national dance competition and that's where a lot of dancers get discovered. The problem is that only one girl gets to show off this part and that girl has to be me.

After dancing for 2 hours straight I almost fall down of tiredness. This has been the most difficult part I ever practiced. All the girls leave but I'm staying a little longer after I showered. "Lina what's wrong with you these days?" My teacher asks." I'm so sorry Miss Kim I will do better next time I promise." I'm s disappointed and so is she, I could tell it from her facial expressions. "I know you will Lina but I want you to tell me what's up with you lately. You're supposed to be the best dancer of all but right now I see a helpless girl doing her best but still fails to show off the real modern dance." I sigh. "Miss Kim I don't want to bother you with my problems. I can take care of myself." I try to reassure the caring lady. "Oh Lina you're a tough girl. I know you can take care of yourself but just talk about your problems ok?" I've known Miss Kim for many years now and she's like a mother to me so I decide to tell her what was on my mind. 

"Well it's just uhmm I have some financial troubles and it's getting really difficult paying the rent of my apartment." She looked at me with pity. "Let me support you with that. After all, I see you as my family and I've taken care of you since well you know... your parents." I hate it when people think I couldn't take care of my own just because of my parents we're gone. The tall, skinny lady just wants the best for me but I want to prove myself. "Yes, I know that Miss Kim and I'm really grateful for that but I don't want your help. I will find a job soon after I finished school. Oh shit, talking about school, I'm going to be late for classl! I'm sorry Miss Kim I have to go." As I grab my bag and rush to the exit my teacher started laughing. "Oh, dear Lina you really need someone to take care of you."

Here I sit again, at school, listening to the fascinating stories of the Greeks. Oh yes, I study history, a class that almost everybody hates, except for me. The second-year at university, already nearing its end, is really exciting. I love the courses and I really like this university. I always wander around the long halls, not knowing where my classroom is. There's only one place I could always find and where I basically live: the library. Oh and the cafeteria of course. The library is always so quiet like it should be of course, and that is perfect to have a little nap.

Suddenly the bell rings. All the students get up so happy, it's like they just managed to escape a horror house. I enjoy having classes even though I daydream all the time. I stand up and make my way to the school gate when all of a sudden I get run over by one of my classmates. "Oh hey I'm so sorry. Let me help you pick up your books". The cute but obviously 'blind'guy looks at me in such an innocent way. "Your name is Lina, right? My name is Jimin. Nice to meet you." I just smile awkwardly and before I can even respond to him he runs away to catch his bus.

Jeez, I missed the bus again. Thanks Jimin. I decide to head to the dance academy. I spend most of my time there. Before and after class I'm always hanging out there. I stroll into the empty and quit academy. Nobody's here? To be honest it is kind of creepy because this place is always full of life. The large building filled with mirrors is so dark and silent now but that's kind of nice. Finally having the place for my own I start practicing the difficult part from this morning. I keep on practicing until I can feel my feet burning from all the effort I put into this dance. Let's stop dancing for a minute so I can take a little rest.  Suddenly I feel unknown eyes staring at me.

"Hello? Who's there?"

Two figures step out of the dark into the few lights I use to practice.

"Good evening Miss, I'm sorry to disturb you but my little sister and I are looking for Mr. Park. It's the first time we visit this place. My sister would like to follow Mr. Park's lessons."

It's a young man of about 21 years old with his little sister. The girl looks really cute and shy. Her brother on the other hand is more relaxed, confident, and handsome as hell.

"Oh I'm sorry but Mr. Park stopped giving dance classes because of his health. At the moment there is nobody available to give dance classes to your sister." I feel bad for the little girl. The tall man looks down at his sister seeing tears fill up her eyes. "No Min please don't cry.  I will find you another teacher." The young man seems like a caring brother. " But Namjoon we already finished the list. There are no more teachers left." The six-year-old wipes of her tears.

"Again, I'm so sorry I cannot help you with your problem." The handsome figure looks at me with a thoughtful face. "Maybe you can." I look at him with my funny confused face. "What do you mean?" "Well we saw you dancing and it was really fascinating. Why don't you teach my sister modern dance? You're clearly a pro at it." I start blushing and look away. Something about him makes the male really attractive but I have to think before I make a decision. I don't have to say yes just because a good looking guy is asking me right? Am I even able to teach this little girl how to dance?

"I'm sorry I'm not sure I can... I'm still learning myself and I've never taught modern dance before." My mind is already freaking out but I'm acting relaxed in front of the handsome boy. Don't want to give him a stupid impression. 

"You're talented Miss. I think you can teach her but either way, it's your decision so just think about it."

"Yes I will and oh call me Lina please."

The boy looks me right in the eyes for a few seconds with his clear brown eyes. "Well, it's a pleasure meeting you Lina. My name is Namjoon and this is my younger sister Min." The little girl hides behind his long legs. "Well, we'll let you proceed with your practice. I hope I'll see you soon." I looked at him with a surprised face.

"I.. I mean as a dance teacher for my sister."  He blushed and looked away. Ohh the mysterious tall man is a bit shy. I smile at him to make him feel comfortable. I must look ridiculous actually with my red cheeks and my sloppy ponytail. 

"Here's my phone number. Contact me when you've made up your mind."

The little girl gives me a cute and innocent smile while the young man returns to being serious. He says goodbye by giving me a nod and leaves the building holding his sister's hand. 

I look at myself in the big mirrors of the hall. Should I do this? This would be the perfect way to earn some money but it could mess up though. Maybe I should but I'm not going to call him right away. Let's think about it some more...