TNS Short Stories

Not getting over it (Pinn, last part)

Finn's POV

We walk into studio 1 and we start talking about what song we should use to audition. Piper takes out her phone and puts on some songs so we choose from one of those. She puts "Smile to end of the world". I love that song.
- This is a good one. - she says.
- Yeah... I love it but... - We always dance to upbeat songs so I wanted a change. - We always do that type of songs. Why don't we try something different? Like something emotional and slow.
She looks at me in surprise.
- What? We have to show that we can do any style. - I say.
- Yes, you're right - she says while being immobile. As if she felt like if she moved abruptly something would break or something.
- So what about this one? - I point to a song in her phone. "Inside out"
- That's a good one. Let's start. - she stands up and we start working as if nothing happened. As if I didn't break her heart the other day. I hate this.
As we dance together, I start thinking of  what we used to be before. Before Amy. Before the other day. Before this dance season. I want her back. I lift her high as she does an split in the air and then I put her standing on the floor. Before she can do anything else I take her hand. Music's still on.
- Piper, we need to talk.
- About what? - she says emotionless.
- I'm sorry. - She stops the music and looks at me
- I don't know what you're talking about. - Terrible liar Pipes. - Let's just get back to dancing.
- No Pipes, please listen to me.
- Finn, let's just pract..
- Please... - I look at her.
- Ok, be quick. I've lost too much, I don't want to lose this opportunity too.
There's an awkward silence after that until I walk to her and grab her to the office (studio 1's office) and close the door.
- What are you doing?
- Don't worry, let me explain.
- But we have to... - I put my hand on her mouth.
- I miss you. - I spit. - a lot. I'm completely regret what I did to you the other day. I was awful and if I could go back in time I wouldn't do it.
She's just looking at the floor as I speak.
- Why did you do it then?
- Cause I was completely mad. I was furious.
- BUT WHY? Finn, it's not my fault! I didn't choose to f...
- I know, I know! I was mad cause I really wanted to be with you and I couldn't! Because I had to ask someone else out just to forget about you!
- How can you use someone to forget about someone else? That's awful!
- I know, I am sorry for that too and Amy knows that!
- Amy?
- I told her. I told her I had feelings for you. We decided to break up. She was mad at me. But she also knew it was the best for both of us.
- Poor Amy! I have to fix this, I have to see her.
- Piper. Just forgive Ok? You don't have to love me as I do but... - She raises her head and looks at me in shock. I am a bit surprised too but I'm not letting this moment pass. - Let me be close to you as before Pipes. That's all I ask. I just want to see you smile and be there for you when you're sad. I just want to be part of your life even as a friend. I love you even if you don't love me back.
Piper's still looking at me in shock. She is probably not going to say anything so I break silence again.
- We should keep practicing.
- Yeah... - she says.
I get back to studio one and put the song on again. This duet is awesome in every sense. It's got the best of our style and I feel we complement each other very well... now that I talked to Piper I feel kind of relieved but at the same time I wish I could know what she's thinking.
We do our final lift before the end of the dance and then I place her in front of me. She turns around to end in a pose or at least that's what she's supposed to do but instead she stares at me. I look at her with a questioning look and she smiles.
- I'm thinking. - she says.
- Of what? - I say.
She moves forward and pulls me down to place her lips on mine. I kiss back and I can't believe I'm kissing her. She puts her arms around my neck and I hug her by her waist. As we pull apart she smiles and hugs me. There's no need to say anything. I know what's happening here. We're finally together now.