Chapter 4

Slow Dance with a Stranger

Everyone was cheery, as a couple of snow drops fell outside. Wally sat down on a cold seat, on the School bus with gloves, a leather jacket, and a orange hat. A few boys laughed at him, but he growled back. Hoagie was stuck inside a blue jacket, that puffed out. He waddled and sat beside Wally. "Bloody freezing." stated Hoagie. Wally nodded. Melanie winked at him, and blew him a kiss. He smiled softly. "Isn't his smile to die for." whispered Melanie, Chloe and Hannah agreed, while Paige sulked. Kuki giggled with Abby, they both made sort of throwing-up noises. Fanny and Rachel sat in front, as they laughed along with them. The bus came to a stop, but almost skidded onto the kerb, everyone clambered off. Everyone in warm clothing, and snow boots. They huddled towards the school, which awaits them. Today was going to be a hell of a day.

The hallways were cold, but not as cold as the outside world. A few took of their jackets, others didn't want frostbite so they left theirs on. Banging of lockers were heard, soon after came the bell. Footsteps clambered up and down stairs, along corridors and into classrooms. Kuki sighed a great relief. She had no classes first two, so did the rest of her year. She made her way towards the library with Abby, Fanny and Rachel. "I can't believe it's already Christmas!" said Kuki joyfully. "Yeah, time passes by so quickly." replied Rachel sadly. "Oh cheer up! It's suppose to be the most happy time of the year." stated Fanny. "Yeah girl, just start cranking up those Christmas Tunes, cause you need the holiday spirit." replied Abby, while Kuki began singing in whispers. Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer was first, then We wish you a Merry Christmas. A few students stared at them, others joined along. The Librarian however looked a bit ticked. "Will you all be quiet!" she irrupted. Steam was almost forming from her ears. The group began laughing, which gave them another gruesome glare from the Librarian.

Wally grumbled, as he slowly made his way to his next class. English. He despised his teacher. She always had it in for him. As he sat near the window, the teacher began babbling on about stories, novels and authors. Everything in this class was boring him, except from the girl that sat at the back of the class. Melanie was her name, he thinks. He stared at her long blonde hair, that looked completely dyed, yet he still liked it on her. Her pouted lips, that were glossed with light pink lip-gloss. The dark purple eye shadow, long black eyelashes, beautiful green eyes; it all captivated him. He felt a sharp pain in his head. He felt like he wasn't suppose to stare at her. But he continued to gaze at her beauty, while not really intending on listening to the teacher. "Beatles?.. Beatles?. Beatles!" called the teacher. Everyone stared at him. Wally slightly blushed, and turned towards the teacher. "Yeah?" he grumbled. "What are the most famous Shakespeare's plays?" she asked. "Em… Romero and Juliet?" he said nervously. "That is correct, well one of his plays." she replied in shock. Melanie was buffing her nails, she looked up and met Wally's eyes. "I've got to have him!" she whispered to Chloe. She nodded, while Paige looked furious. "Is something the matter Paige?" sneered Melanie. "No.. Just broke a nail." Paige lied. Melanie nodded her head, and began to buff her nails yet again. Hannah was getting her nails painted by Chloe, and another popular girl. The colour dark pink. Never being the same as Melanie's, but near the same. That's what it was always like.

A loud whistle was heard. A line of girls, and a line of boys filled into the Gym Hall. "Okay, since the Christmas Dance is coming up, it is instructed that all students must learn to dance." shouted a male P.E teacher. A few boys groan, while some girls either blushed or giggled. "Choose your partner." shouted a female teacher. A few grabbed the nearest person to them. Some sided off to the side. "Hey Wally wanna be my partner?" asked Melanie. Wally gulped. "Sure why not." he replied. "And remember it's boy and girl, not any others." said the male teacher. A few girls moaned. They will have to pick either a rude or geeky boy now. "Oh my gosh!" whispered Rachel. Michael was coming this way. "Is that.. Michael?" whispered Kuki, curiously. "Yeah.. And he's like the top Football player ever!" replied Rachel, as she tried not to shout. Patton strolled over too. Fanny looked a bit irritated. "What do you want!" she demanded. "Well, since most of the girls have been picked, I was thinking I'd ask you." he replied. But he did not look happy with his decision. "Well, come on stooped boy." commanded Fanny, as she dragged him towards the large group of couples. "Hey Rachel, wanna dance?" asked Michael. Rachel almost fainted. She squeaked and nodded her blonde haired head. "Just you and me Kuki." grinned Abby coolly. "Em, hey Abby. Do you wanna dance?" asked Hoagie shyly. Abby looked towards Kuki apologetically. She nodded, and they both strolled over to the large group.

Kuki stood away from everyone else. She felt a little disappointed that no one was left. "I guess you're going to have to sit this one out, Kuki." suggested the female teacher. Kuki strolled over to a bench that sat near the wall. A loud bang was heard, and a boy casually walked in. On his face were a pair of shades, his hair flicked up, with blonde tips in his fringe. He was wearing a white sports jacket, with a black strip down the middle. Along with the jacket, was a high-brand pair of jeans, black snow-board boots. "Sorry, I'm late but the snow didn't really help." he flashed a pearly white smile. His tan made him look handsome. A few girls quivered, and giggled. Some boys admired the cool about him, others were thinking competition. "And who would you be?" asked Melanie, before the teacher asked. "I've just transferred from Spain. I'm Ace." he replied. He tried to kiss her hand, but she pulled away. Ace shrugged his shoulders. He turned and stared at Kuki. "Have I seen you before?" he asked, curiously. "I don't think so." she replied shyly. "Anyway, I shall put on the Christmas Waltz. You all must go with the time of the music." commanded the male teacher. "Dancing?.. I love dancing. Would you like to dance with me?" asked Ace. Kuki blushed. A couple of girls looked angrily at her. She nodded in a sport of dream-like state. He kissed her hand. He strolled her over to the group, and the slow music was placed in the CD Player.

All of the couples went around in a clock-wise motion. A few girls were being twirled around, and some too much. Kuki's fingers felt tingly as Ace's collided with hers. She smiled and blushed, as he gracefully danced with her. Wally felt a little tense. He was dancing with the most popular and beautiful girl in school, yet the slime ball dancing with Kuki felt frustrating. "Are you alright?" Melanie asked worriedly. She could tell he felt something for that Japanese girl. "Yeah, I'm fine." he replied. She grinned mysteriously. "Well then, I was just wondering if you would like to go out with me." she said. He tore his eyes away from Kuki and stared down at the Blonde girl. "Yeah sure. Want me to come to yours tonight?" he asked quickly. "Well of course. We need to have our first date." she said quietly. He nodded. The dance went on and on, until it was halfway through the lesson. "Okay, since everyone has the grip of slowing dancing, I think the whole class needs a little competition." smiled the female teacher. "And the winner will get two tickets to see the newly formed band, Crushed Ice." said the other teacher. Most of the students perked up. Competition meant battles, excitement and of course getting the prize. "But.. All of you have to be in pairs, i.e. boy to girl couple." he said. Most of them groaned. "Let the competition begin!" shouted the female one. "C'mon Kuki!" said Ace. She was pulled to the centre of the hall. "Let's go baby." commanded Melanie. Wally shrugged, and he too was dragged to the centre. Music began to play, and more couples got up to dance.

Slowly, one bye one were either too tired or were taken from the competition. "Abby, I can't dance anymore." demanded a tired Hoagie. "Same, Invention Boy." she said jokily. They both left the centre and sat on a bench. "Now only two couples left!" shouted the female teacher excitedly. Ace and Kuki were dancing a salsa, Wally and Melanie were doing swing. "C'mon we need to do something super." demanded Melanie. "Okay." began Wally. He took hold of Melanie's waist and hoist her up in the air. She spun around like a ballerina. But as Ace twirled Kuki around, and held her up to his shoulder-length, Wally stared at Kuki's beauty and dropped Melanie. Kuki landed on her feet gracefully. "And Kuki and the new boy win!" shouted the male teacher. Miss Pinkerton the other P.E teacher walked out of the storage cupboard. "Hey Joyce, I have the tickets you wanted." replied Miss Pinkerton. She handed the other female tickets, who handed Ace them. "Well done." she said. Ace beamed. Melanie looked furious. "I'm so sorry." said Wally. "It's okay. Accidents happen." Melanie replied, through gritted teeth. She wanted to stab Kuki so hard in the back. And she knew how to do it. "I didn't realised how much fun it was to dance." smiled Kuki. "Yes, and how much fun it was dancing with a stranger." laughed Ace. They both stared at each other, while Rachel, Fanny, Abby and others congratulated them. As soon as everyone got their school bags, the loud dawning bell rang, and everyone exited to their next class. Maybe things were getting better for Kuki. But somehow she knew it wasn't that simple. She was going to work for it.

Note: Please don't make any enemies, otherwise they can destroy you. Stay strong, and remember you are still in each other's hearts. Just hidden deep. And a spark or a memory can trigger it back. Try your best to survive, until I get back.

Yes! Finished this today! I hope everyone is happy with this Chapter! More will be on it's way. And by the way the theme/title of this chapter was inspired by the song Slow Dance with a Stranger by Danger Radio! My favourite song! Anyway review please! Not lots of reviews.. Has everyone forgot to review or has Zombies have eaten them?.. Anyway goodnight and sleep tight x

From Littlemissfg.