Emily rested in Sasha's arms after she fell off the beam. It was just quiet as they stared at eachother.
"Wow" Was all Emily could say.
Sasha gently sat her down and took a step back. He knew he shouldn't be having these feelings for someone as young as Emily. Especially someone who is one of his gymnast.
"What's wrong?" Emily asked taking a step closer to him.
"I shouldn't be having the thoughts I'm having right now" Sasha said.
"It doesn't matter to me since I'm feeling the same" Emily said shyly.
"Really?" Sasha said surprised.
"Yea but, I'm scared to get hurt again. Every guy in my life besides Brian has let me down. They've all left. How will I know you won't just leave too?" Emily said, starting to cry.
Sasha ran up to her and pulled her into his arms and Emily locked her arms around his waist and let it all out.
"Unless you know something I don't; I don't plan on going anywhere anytime soon" Sasha said then he kissed the top of her head.
When he did this she looked up and slowly they leaned in toward each other. When their lips finally met they stood still for a minute, and then finally let themselves finally give into the kiss. After a few minutes they parted.
"You know this goes against all the rules right?" Sasha said still holding onto Emily.
"I know" Emily said while her head was resting against his chest.
"You have nationals soon, you'll have to focus but I'll be here for you the whole way. There's only one problem?" Sasha said.
"What?" Emily asked finally lifting her head up to look at him.
"What do we tell the moms?" Sasha said.
"No Idea"
The Next Morning
Emily was out sitting on the floor stretching with Lauren, Payson, and Kallie; staring up at the office where Sasha was having a meeting with all the parents.
"What's all that about?" Payson said looking at the office.
"My dad said Sasha called them in to tell them something important but he wouldn't tell him what." Kallie said.
"What could it be?" Lauren asked.
"No idea. Hey why are you so quiet?" Kallie said looking over at Emily.
"No Reason"
"No ….. No No reason ….. you know something" Lauren said. As soon as she said that they all looked at her.
"I swear I don't know anything." Emily said and she went back to stretching.
All of a sudden you could hear yelling coming from the office. The whole gym was looking at the office now, trying to figure out what was going on.
"Come on guys, we have practice to do." Payson said to get everyone to practice.
Once they started practicing everyone else followed, just ignoring the shouting coming from the office.
The Office
Sasha was leaning against the bookcase by the window and looking out the window and out onto the floor while all the parents were sitting around looking at him.
"So Sasha what's this meeting about?" Steve asked.
"After hearing about some developments in the gym I think we should lift the no dating rule." Sasha said.
The office was quiet for a minute then all the parents started yelling.
15 Minutes Later
Emily was standing line with Lauren, Payson and Kallie waiting for a pass on the floor. She seen it had gotten a lot quieter in the office and she was dieing to know what was going on in there.
"Wonder whats going on in there?" Lauren asked.
"Looks like were about to find out" Payson said cocking her head towards the office where Sasha and the parents were filing out. As soon as Sasha was out he looked for Emily. Their eyes met and they shared a smile. She then knew everything was going to be okay.
"Everyone gather round" Kim yelled over the gym.
Once they all had gotten around to the stairs she continued "Based on something's that have come to light and after much deliberation we have decided to lift the no dating rule but there are some conditions. First of all, no dating till after nationals and all dating stuff is left outside the gym. Even after nationals some of you will be on the national team and you will need to focus. We've decided that if you guys can handle a professional career you can handle a relationship. You go too far and there will be consequences. Now get back to practice" She finished and she went back into the office while the rest of the parents either went into the viewing area or left the gym. Sasha gave a nod for Emily to come into the office.
Emily at a fast walk went to the office where only Sasha and Kim were waiting.
"Ok Emily Sasha told me separatly … the rest of the parents don't know. Even though this is a very unconventional Sasha was very adamant. The same rules apply for you even though you're dating Sasha. The only rule were gonna bend is you guys can stay together even though the new rule says not till Nationals. Just keep it cool and professional." Kim said.
"Of Course … I just wanted to say thank you. You have no idea how much this means to me" Emily said leaning into Sasha. He put his arm around his waist.
"Well don't make me regret it. I'll give you guys a minute" Kim said then she left.
Once she was gone Emily pivoted on her left foot and wrapped her arms around Sasha's neck.
"You know she could have had fired you right?"
"I know … you know they could have kicked you out of the gym"
"I know but she could have had fired … that's worse" Emily said in a louder, stronger voice.
"I know … but she didn't. Now that this is taken care of you need to concentrate on nationals. Afterwards on our time we can have some us time" Sasha said looking down at her.
"Ok" Emily said as she leaned up and gave him one more kiss then went back to practice.
"What did Sasha want?" Kaylie asked.
"He wanted to talk to me about my floor that's all" Emily said then she went over to one of the beams and started working on perfecting her routine.
End of Practice
Sasha had just told everyone that they could go home for the day. Emily was staying a little longer to work on her floor routine. Another one of the rules was outside of the gym Sasha and Emily could do whatever they wanted but in the gym they were to act like coach and gymnast and that someone always must be with them in the gym so Kim was up in the office watching.
"Keep it strong Emily … follow through … finish strong … Awesome Emily" He said as she finished her routine.
"I'm still not comfortable with this prissy music" She said as she came off the floor.
"Well we'll see … now go change and I'll drive you home." Sasha said.
"Ok" Emily said as she ran back to the locker room and Sasha went to his office to grab his keys.
"So today was pretty eventful" Kim said as Sasha entered the office.
"Yea thanks for that … for calming the parents down today." Sasha said.
"Sasha" Emily said from the doorway.
"Ready to go?"
"Yea" Emily said.
"Thanks again" Sasha said to Kim.
"No problem" Kim said then Sasha and Emily walked out of the office and out of the gym.
In The Car …
Sasha had one hand on the wheel and the other sitting on Emily's knee. Emily had her hand over his and she had a big smile on her face.
"What are you so happy about?" Sasha asked smiling.
"I'm just happy to finally have something in my life I can count on." Emily said.
"Good … I'm happy to be that for you" Sasha said with a smile as he pulled into Emily's driveway.
"I'll walk you to your door" Sasha said then they got out of the car.
Once they got to the door they just stood there looking at each other with Emily's arms around his neck and his hands on her waist.
"So tomorrow morning … you coming early?" He asked.
"Don't think so … coach said 10 hours of sleep" Emily said with a smart smile.
"Oh did I well … then you must … I'll see you tomorrow morning at the gym" Sasha said then he leaned down and kissed her then she went inside and he went back to his car then back to the gym.
