To Love You More
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Part One Intro:
Now they are both 16, just as Cece and Rocky step closer to the next year, Gunther returned. Gunther proposed his love for Cece saying that she was all he could think about when he was in the old country. Cece ignored him for a few days, until during a rehearsal Gary paired them up for a Valentine's Day Special dance which make Cece start to have feelings for Gunther. They get together a week later.
Chapter Two
Shake It Up Studio – Wednesday Afternoon
Moments later, everyone has paired up with their partners as they learned how to waltz in sync during their formation to bring back how people from the eighteen century waltz to the song "Before I Let You Go" by Blackstreet while adding in little modern dance moves in between.
I don't wanna lose your love, mmm
I don't wanna say bye-bye, oh no no
True love is so hard to find
And it's right between your lips and mine, and mine
Ty and Tinka were having no trouble in their tacit understanding and they seemed to perfect their dance in no time while Rocky and James had a little issue at first since this is their first time performing a couple dance together.
"Cece!" Rosero McCoy moved towards Cece and Gunther, and place a hand under Cece's chin to lift her view from her legs to Gunther's eyes, "Look at your partner not at your shoes."
Cece blushed a little as Rosero McCoy noticed of her actions. Gunther flashed a small smile at Cece as he knew he gave Cece a little too much stress since their talk on the beach. He is not an idiot, he knew Cece is trying to avoid him, but he is willing to give Cece some space. He does not want to stress her out or anything, this song is voicing out his inner voice as they dance…
Turn the lights down low
Let's take it nice and slow
My mission is to keep you mine
Don't want this to be the last time
We make sweet love
For the next few hours, Cece and Gunther moved around the dance floor in sync, in between lyrics, Gunther will twirl Cece around and let her lay her back onto his chest as they danced to the music. Cece will close her eyes as she enjoys the atmosphere around them.
Suddenly, the music stopped and the lights in the room were brightened.
"Alright! Great job guys!" Rosero McCoy clapped his hands as he walked towards the middle of the dance floor, "Remember to practice with your partner! And I will see you guys again on Saturday for your final rehearsal before the show!"
John Hughes High School – Thursday Morning (Before first bell)
Cece was getting her books for her honours history class, it has been a few months since she was upgraded to the honours classes and she has to admit, studying is getting easier and easier. Even her mom was so proud of her that if she raised her grade to above B average, she will buy a car for her.
Rocky gently tapped Cece's shoulders when she entered the school with Ty behind her, "Cece! Why didn't you wait for us?"
Cece turned around and gave her best friend a hug, "Oh! I need to run some errands so I left home early this morning."
"Oh!" Rocky eyed at her best friend suspiciously before she opened her locker to get her books, "You ready to head to Honours History?"
Cece nodded and they walked side by side towards their classroom. The good thing is that she does not have to face Gunther until lunch time, which should give her some time to rethink what happened yesterday. Cece exhaled a small sigh behind Rocky as they entered their classroom.
Hallways – Lunch Time
Cece and Rocky exited their classroom for honours mathematics and moved in between students towards their locker to keep their books so that they could head to the cafeteria for lunch.
"Cece! Is something wrong?" Rocky asked when they reached their lockers, "You were so quiet in class and you hardly pay attention to what Mr Polks is saying."
Cece took a deep breathe before slamming her locker shut, "It was about yesterday during rehearsals."
Rocky smirked at her best friend, "Are you starting to feel something towards Gunther?"
Cece took another deep breath and nodded. Rocky pulled her best friend towards her for a side hug as she knew her best friend is having a hard time adjusting to the new status between Gunther and her, this is nothing like what she had with James a few months ago. This is a whole new situation for her best friend and Rocky knew she is having a tough enough time handling it, all she could do for her best friend is to be there to support whatever decision she made.
School's Cafeteria
"Tinka! You free to practice our dance after school?" Ty asked after he finished his lunch.
Tinka nodded, "Yes! Meet at your place?"
"James is coming over to our place to practice the dance with me! Can you guys practice at your place?" Rocky interrupted before Ty could say anything.
"Gunther! Will you be practicing with Cece at our place?" Tinka turned to her twin, who was staring at Cece.
Cece looked up and instantly turned to Tinka when she met his eyes, "Gunther and I can practice at my place."
Tinka nodded and turned to Ty, "Then my place after school?"
Ty smiled and nodded at her.
Jones' Apartment – After School
Cece and Gunther entered the door, both without a word. They sat on either end of the couch in the living room. Silent started to fill the room again for a few minutes before Flynn opened the door, Flynn looked between them and frowned for a bit before he shrugged it off and ignored them as he entered his room.
"Cece…"
"Gunther…"
They spoke at the same time and when they realised it, they stopped and turned to look at each other, with silent started to fill the room again.
Gunther decided to break the ice and started talking, "Cece! I am sorry if I pressure you with what I said on the beach. I didn't mean to force you to give me an answer immediately, all I am asking is to hang out."
After hearing what he said, Cece felt even more guilty about hurting Gunther's feeling like that, "I am sorry, Gunther. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. It's just this is a little bit too fast for me so I panicked."
Gunther smiled at Cece, "I understand what you mean. I would have felt the same way if I was you."
"Gunther, thank you for understanding." Cece stood up and turned to him, "Shall we start practicing our dance now?"
Gunther chuckled and stood up and together they started practicing their couples dance for their show on Saturday.
Shake It Up Studio – Saturday Afternoon (Valentines Day)
"And we're out! Great job, everyone!" The producer of Shake It Up announced after a beep sound.
"Whoa! That was the best show ever!" Ty exclaimed as they walked towards his dressing room to change.
"It was so much fun doing the Waltz!" Rocky agreed.
"Shall we head to Crusty's for a little celebration?" Tinka suggested.
"Great idea! Let's quickly grab our things!" Cece exclaimed.
Before they left the studio, Gary asked Ty to meet him at his office to talk to him, Tinka and Rocky then decided to use the ladies while they waited for Ty to return, leaving Cece and Gunther alone… again.
Gunther looked at Cece, whom was checking her phone, wondering if he should make a move now. He can sense Cece's change of feelings towards him during their dance together and he felt like he should do something before Cece's feelings got diluted.
"Cece!" After taking a few deep breathes, Gunther finally built up the courage and asked, "You want to grab a movie and some frozen yogurt with me tomorrow?"
Cece widened her eyes in shock when she realised what Gunther just did, she then giggled and nodded, "I would love to!"
A smile started to form on his face, "I will pick you up at 12?"
Cece nodded at him, with a bright smile on her face.
"We're back! Let's go!" Ty announced as he appeared with Tinka and Rocky behind him.
Cece and Gunther nodded and followed them as they secretly twirled their fingers together.
Movie Theatre - Sunday Afternoon
At noon, Gunther showed up at Cece's apartment and they headed to the mall to have lunch at a cosy restaurant and before they made their way towards the movie theatre for the second half of their date. Cece had so much fun talking to Gunther that if two years someone told her she will fall for this sparkling boy, she would hit the person, but now she does not regret her decision of giving Gunther a chance. Rocky is right, she was really having a different outcome from this date and she is so glad she has a good friend like Rocky to help her.
"What do you want to watch?" Gunther asked as he walked towards the ticket booth, hand in hand with Cece.
Cece titled her head and thought for a bit, "Hmmmm... I'm thinking Adam Sandlers and Drew Barrymore's newest movie - 'Blended'? I heard it's really funny!"
Gunther nodded as they queued behind a line, "Alright! Looks like we're in luck, there is one starting in twenty minutes."
Cece turned towards the snack bar, "Why don't you queue for the tickets and I go get us some popcorn, the queue seems to be very long at the snack bar too."
Gunther tightened his grip on her hand and shook his head, "We will go get popcorn later, you are mine for the whole afternoon, so you are not allowed to leave my side except for the ladies."
Cece giggled and rest her head on his shoulder, savouring the moment of being the foreign sparkling boy's girlfriend.
Frozen yogurt
After getting their tickets and popcorn, they entered the theatre to watch 'Blended'. Both of them enjoyed the movie a lot and even more with the accompany of each other, when the movie have finished, they walked hand in hand towards the frozen yogurt shop to have some of Cece's favourite desserts - frozen yogurt.
"Hmm..." Cec scooped a spoonful of yogurt from their cup and put it into her mouth, "The movie is so much fun! I loved the scene where Larry tries to put insoles into her bra, it's priceless!"
Gunther nodded, "I prefer the part where Larry get a make over. I have to say I love the part where the background songs change when the camera move around the table. It's hilarious when Adam stumbled and not able to say anything."
Cece giggled, "The movie is so much fun. I am glad we choose that movie!"
Gunther stop eating and stared at the beautiful red haired goddess sitting in front of him and couldn't hold back his affection towards her as he leant towards her to plant a kiss on her cherry lips.
Cece widened her eyes in shock for a minute and smiled for a bit before she closed her eyes and kissed back.
After a few minutes, they separate when oxygen has become a necessity, with their foreheads still resting on each other's. Gunther leant in to plant a kiss on her cheek again before sitting up.
A/N： The next chapter will be having a one year jump where Gunther is forced to leave Chicago!
Next we will see Cece and Gunther celebrate their first Christmas together...
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~ xoxo, Bella