Chapter 4
......why her?
“Girl, what the heck do you mean you agreed to dance with him?” “I mean, he does have a point, I should repay him,” I replied to Giselle. “Are you gonna allow him to touch you?” Asked Giselle. “Of course not, why would I? Plus, it’s just a choreo, and during the practice session, he didn't touch me, and I didn't touch him either.” “But it is still an intimate choreo, I felt they are trying to use you,” replied Giselle. “Giselle, I don’t think so, it’s not that they forced me to do it, I chose to do it, and I don’t regret it at all, plus he even paid ten dollars for me. And thank you for your concern, I understand it very well, and I’ll take your words into consideration.” “Okay, what did Leah say?” “She’s jealous cause I didn't join her dance, I mean, she’s not the leader, but still she’s jealous, assuming that I chose Rhysan over her. She even put up our 17-year-old friendship!” “She’s mad at you?” “Kinda, but she’s just jealous, and of course, she comes first to me. I just agreed to pay off what I owed Rhysan for that day. I didn't even get to thank him properly, so yeah, Leah and I already had a discussion, and I don’t think she’s gonna be mad at me.”
In the school, as soon as Leah saw me, she ran to me as usual, which made me smile because it indicated that she was angry at me. “Are you mad at me?” I asked her. “Why would I be?” “Umh, the Rhysan thing?” “Girl, I’m your best friend. Why would I be mad at you for such silly reasons?” I smiled. This is why I said she’s the most beautiful person I've met, both in and out. “Gis, are you participating in anything in the Ephemera Night?” I was like “Gis? Huh? Are you guys a duo already when I call her Giselle? Giselle laughed. “Yeah, my friend registered me for their performance,” replied Giselle. “I should have done it the same way without asking you,” replied Leah. I smacked her butt. “Bitch!”
“So do you like Rhysan now?” Both Leah and Giselle asked at the same time. “OMG, jinx!” exclaimed Leah. “What do you mean, I like Rhysan? No, I don’t know, don’t ask me that again.” “Viella, do you like Rhysan?” Leah ran to our class, saying that I said goodbye to Giselle and ran to catch her to beat her fucking ass up. “Ah, Vie, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, not sorry bitch catch me if you can.” While I ran to catch Leah, I bumped against Asael, and he said, “Damn, you are so high seeing me, huh?” “What the fuck was that supposed to mean?” Obviously, I felt disgusted at his question to me.
While I was about to catch up with Leah, the professor came in, and we had to return to our seats. Since Leah is sitting next to me, I gave her a small smack.71Please respect copyright.PENANAripPcBvee9
Time skip......
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We are back in the aesthetic practice video like a choreography room for the dance. We then started our practice. The choreography was kinda similar to ‘Bite me by Enhypen’, just the intimate parts, not the other parts. Similar not exactly as same as the choreography. So when the part where he’s supposed to hold my waist and support me, he didn't touch me. Like he had his hand near my waist, but didn't touch it. I still had my hand on Rhysan’s shoulders, but he didn't touch me. I wasn’t expecting it either. But I like how he’s so considerate. Maybe just because I’m not his type or whatever. So we got like one day in a week to practice, as the professor has to complete the syllabus. One day doesn’t mean we can practice the entire day, just one or two lectures. So for today, we didn't even complete the first chorus part. Of course, Rhysan’s group is the choreographers themselves. They just played a demo video, and they changed the steps according to their will. Of course, I don’t have a problem with that. Plus, the steps they chose are much better than in the video.
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Amaria and Asael are still practising the beginning part because Amaria makes mistakes. Most of them are on purpose just to get the attention of Asael. Well, I can’t blame her cuz I’d make mistakes so that my crush or boyfriend corrects me. But Amaria is taking it too far. Asael doesn’t even knew her name when she proposed him. Asael’s getting annoyed because Amaria keeps making mistakes, purposefully tryna touch Asael. Well, I don’t think anybody would go to this extend to even make your crush uncomfortable, but tryna touch him. I wouldn’t do that cuz that’s disrespectful. Even if Asael or Amaria or both didn't perform well, then they are gonna be thrown out of the dance. I’m pretty sure Asael knows that better than I do. I guess that’s why he keeps scolding her. “Let me help them”. Cyan said and went to Asael and Amaria with his partner, Mira. From what I’ve heard, they are good friends. Amaria didn't make any mistakes when Mira taught her. From what I’ve seen of Amaria, it’s probably cuz he wanted to look smart in front of Mira, more like smarter than her. Like what the fuck! Then I saw Rhysan sitting idly, so I went to have a chat with him. “Helloo!” “Hi.” He finally replied a ‘Hi’ to me. He always ignores me or says something rude whenever I come near him. I still don’t know why he hates me so much. “How are you? Do you have to clarify any of the choreography with me? If yes, then we can practice and clarify your doubts”. Rhysan interrupted me again. Like bro lemme finish. “Uh, not really,” I replied. “Then do you mind not disturbing me?” “Umh, I’m sorry.” I thought he had a change of heart, but he’s still the same.
So I went to talk with Cyan and Mira. Mira looked so busy teaching Amaria, so I talked with Cyan. “Hiii, wassup!” “Ohh hii, how’s our choreo? Are you comfortable with it?” “Yeahhh, I quite liked it.” “How’s everything going with Rhysan? I heard from him that you guys are rivals. Do you wanna change partners?” Damn, I didn’t know Cyan was this considerate. Mira got the greenest flag. Well, they aren’t dating yet, but Cyan likes Mira. “Well, Rhysan is just the same as before. Rude. And I’m quite okay with Rhysan, cuz I don’t know anyone else here other than him and Asael, and Amaria.” I didn't mention Cyan on purpose cuz he belongs to Mira. I’m not that kind of bitch who steals someone else’s man. “Oh I see well, how did you guys become enemies?” Cyan asked me. “Rhysan and I? Um, you see-”
Suddenly, I felt someone grab my hand from behind. It was Rhysan. “What on earth are you doing, Rhysan?” I asked, surprised. “We need to practice,” he replied. “But you just asked me not to disturb you! And why are you holding my hand?” Realizing his mistake, he quickly let go of my hand.
“Can we practice now?” He asked me so softly that it would feel like doing a sin if I said no. “Okay, why not?”. “And I’m sorry, Viella, I shouldn’t have grabbed you like that.” Impressive, he apologised right in front of his friends, cuz yeah, it is the bare minimum, cuz if he has the audacity to do that in front of everyone, then he should apologise in front of everyone. I forgave him since I was in a good mood. I said bye to Cyan. And went with Rhysan a little away from everyone in the same studio. Rhysan apologised again. “I’m sorry I got too ahead of myself.” “It’s okay, I’m all good, let’s practice now,” I replied.
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Now that's twelve days. Two more days for Ephemera Night.
We finished learning choreography, and now Rhysan and I are exhausted from the practice too so I decided to ask him the names of everyone here. “Rhysan, do you know everyone here?” “Yeah, except the girl who came with Asael.” “Can you tell me their names, please?” “Well, I hope you know Cyan and Mira, so the boy in an among us hoodie is Cade, and the girl who was with him is Lyra, who is talking to Adley, the guy who wore a black t-shirt is Rigel, and his partner in dance is Summer, Mira’s best friend, and the one Cyan talking to is August. The boys are quite nice except for Cade. He and Asael are of the same kind. About the girls of what I’ve heard is that Summer is quite nice, but Lyra and Adley are cunning and not that nice since they are Ivy’s friends, but they are not gonna plot against you right now cause their leader, Ivy, isn’t present. You can get to know Summer, she’s nice.” “Yeah, when I first saw her, my intuition said that she was a girl’s girl. Thank you, Rhysan, for the introduction. I’ll now talk to Summer and won’t be disturbing you anymore.” By saying this, I went to Summer to talk to her. “Hi,” I said in a joyous way. “Hello,” she replied. “Hi, I’m Viella. May I know your name, please?” “Oh dear, it’s Summer.” “I love the name Summer, and your pink skirt is so pretty. Where did you get it, girl?” I asked Summer. “Ah, this one, Thank You! I got it from Zara. Where do you live, girlie?” Summer asked me. “Ohh, I live in Coral Gables, what about you?” “I live in South Miami, we are just three kilometers apart.” “Technically neighbours,” We both chuckled as we heard Cyan call us, so we turned towards him.
“Guys, the outfits for the dance has arrived. Everyone can choose their outfits. Ladies first!” “So let’s go pick outfits I said to Summer, and um, we're friends now?” “Of course, girlie, I’d love to be friends with you.”
We went to the dressing room and saw many gorgeous outfits. There were accessories too. So we all split up to choose outfits.
Next were the boys’ turn.
After choosing the outfits, the boys came. As of now, we don’t know what outfits the boys will be wearing, and they don’t know what we will be wearing. Except for the ones who ordered the clothes for us.
Cyan and Rhysan came up to me and Summer since Mira was still busy teaching Amaria. Cyan asked me, “Did you guys like the outfits?” “Omg Yes!” We both said at the same time. “What about size?” Cyan asked. “It was perfect except Summer has to do some adjustments cuz the pants are a bit too loose. “What about Mira?” Cyan asked us silently while we chuckled cause we could see the blush on Cyan’s face.” “Ah, we didn’t see what she chose,” Summer replied.
“Oh, I see girls, well, and Rhysan are going out to get some air, see ya later.” We waved, and Rhysan smiled at me.
I was so surprised, like, why did my enemy just smile at me?
I was left out with that question.....................................
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Time skip
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“Viell, did you have a good day today?” asked Mom. “Yeah, Mom, I did!” “Well, have a seat, I’ve to tell you something.” OMG, did she find out I’m dancing with a boy?
“So the thing is, your dad called, and hence I’ll have to go back to the Switzerland, for a business meeting.” “Oh,” I replied with relief. “Why do you look so nervous?” asked Mom. “N-Nothing, Mom.”
I replied. “Well, I’m worried where you will be staying,” she said. “Oh, it’s fine, I’mma invite Giselle or Leah here to stay with me, or I’ll stay at their house till you’re back.”
“Alright,” she said. “So Mom, when will you leave?” “Tomorrow early morning, and you don’t have to take me to the airport, and I’ll be back soon, take care.” “Okay, mom, take care, happy journey.” “Good Night!” she hugged me.
Next day morning
“Oh, Good Morning Viell! Didn’t you sleep?” “Yes, Mom, I did. I woke up to drop you at the airport.” “Oh dear, you didn’t have to,” Mom replied to me. “It’s alright, Mom. I don’t have classes today. “The taxi just arrived,” said Mom. “Let’s go, Mom, I’ll carry your luggage.”
At the airport.
“Alright, sweetie, take care. I’ll come back as soon as possible. Don’t go out very late at night. You can seek your neighbour’s help whenever needed,” she said. “I’ll take care, Mom. Bye, have a happy journey, love you,” I replied. “Bye, Viell, love you.”
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