Eleanor
"Your father may die you need to be prepared" "If anyone has the blood of the king on their hands it's you Princess" "It pains me to say this Eleanor but you disappoint me" "Zoo animals I prose a referendum to disband the monarchy" "I don't trust you Jasper my father has been attacked and someone in here is lying" "You have quite the track record don't you"
The soft knock on my door woke me from my drug induced alcoholic slumber slowly I opened my eyes not that I was really asleep. More like a state of awake unaware trans groaning I willed whoever it was to go away. It's been over a week since returning from Monaco and I was sicker than ever not to mention the emotional toll I had bee under. My dad was stabbed and in critical condition but the kicker was he wasn't even my father. Turns out my mother the whore slept with some random dude twenty years ago. Coughing I tried to sit up struggling my chest still felt like it was on fire. What time was it anyway? Why was I soaked in sweat? Knock knock Damn they wouldn't take the ignoring as a hint would they? I wanted to yell go away but my throat was dry and painful. The door slowly opened gasping I felt around for my covers naked under the thin sheet that was tangled around my body.
"Lenny" Phi's voice called out to me as I looked up thank god it was only her sighing I pushed myself up my chest felt like it caught with every breath I tried to take my head was pounding. "Lenny time to get your arse up" "No" "Yes Lenny lets go" Phi grabbed my hand and yanked me out of my bed causing me to stagger and fall on my knees. That's not embarrassing at all my arse in full naked view for her to laugh at and slap which she did. "Where are we going?" My arm was wrapped around her shoulders as she carried me out of the palace through the tunnels. "To the place you promised me last week you need a night out Lenny and Liam isn't talking to me right now so we could both use a girls night if you think your up for it." "Hell yeah!" Laying my head back against the seat of the SUV as Phi ran her hand over my face and hair while the vehicle wound it's way through the streets of London. Music played softly from the speakers, these streets the same ones my father walked every night like the one where he was attacked. Suddenly they had a new meaning to me. Pulling up to the dance dream studio I heard Phi gasp I forget how appealing this place is to inspiring dancers.
"Len I didn't know you were even into dance" "There's a lot people don't know about me I use to dance all the time it's my one true love" "I grew up taking every dance lesson I could I loved it than mum took it away" "Why would she do that?" "Why not everything I love she takes away"
She took dance she took Jasper well I fixed his bum didn't I. I laughed a little remembering his bewildered look as I had him arrested. I felt Phi rub my back giving me that confused scared look.
"Dance dream is a major studio they win like 98 percent of their competitions they are apart of almost ever major entertainment show the industry puts on" "Yes Phi that's all true" "I always dreamed about dancing here Len" "You basically have to own a small country to even get a chance here" "How did you" I gave her a look she was blushing and laughing. "I am the princess of England" "Or I was who knows maybe I won't even be allowed in here anymore" "Len don't say that" Our car took us through the garage so no one saw us going inside which felt like coming home. Taking Phi's hands I lead her inside she was staring open mouthed. The building stood around eight floors rich honey oak floors arched brick walls, lined around high beamed sun lite ceilings. Beautifully decorated with murals of all different visions. One of old London theater. One was of Children dancing on clouds chasing balloons. One was a darker sinister scene I could only describe it as my current life. The one was of current day London. Even late at night the studio was blooming with life. Girls and boys of all ages were in the lobby by the tea shoppe having a late night snack some lodging and reading. Some were finished with classes waiting for rides. Rehearsals tended to run late at night. Taking the escalator up to the sixth floor I watched as she turned her head every which way to take in the view.
Music played over the speakers creating a hyped up vibe. "Locker rooms my dear" Still in awe I had to drag her inside. "Lets go lil red riding hood Shelly doesn't like anyone being late" Once we grabbed our stuff and put a lock on one of the lockers. I grabbed her hand finally we loosened up as we stretched. She seemed to be watching me. "I look hot Phi?" "I mean I do have a tight arse" "What-uh oh." She stuttered shaking her head again. I laughed throwing my head back. "No it's not" So I'm not hot?" "Oh yeah yes...you are but I" "Relax Phi I'm only joking shake it off" "Why are you staring?"
She blushed a loud clap from Shelly caused everyone to stop talking and get in position. Phi's mouth hung open again damn she better pull herself together. I mean yes I get it Shelly Long was one of the top dancers and choreographers from the UK ever she had her own dance show and has won countless awards and been honored at so many ceremonies. She's trained some of the worlds biggest pop stars. "Lets dance people" to all my regulars congrats you survived another week to all my new comers pay attention don't get in my way and welcome!" With that the music started and everything I had been worried about went away as soon as my feet left the floor. 5..6..7..8 facing the left side we jumped in a low swooping pile. Moving our arms. We came up on two arms crossed moved to the left down for three walked around our partners for a three count. Landing on our right foot we jumped to our left. Hands posted out swinging our hips sliding right smacking our bums. Stepping to our left we bent down like we were picking something up the first row third row and fifth row. Freezing the 2, 4th and 6th row jumped over us legs spread apart. We fell to our backs in a death trap. Jumping up both feet together we snapped our fingers our right hand clasped our left. We spun to our right swinging our hands around to the left side of our heads. We swung our hips to the right twice. I was smiling Phi was a pro catching on quick it made me wonder why she gave up NYC I mean it was so clear how much she loved dance. Did she love Liam even more? What chance did I ever stand than? Forget it Len just dance. How could I though? When she was dancing next to me swinging her sexy hips in those black leotards? Damn she had a nice arse. That rack? Well sweeter than candy or coke. Right foot step left slide in shake my butt. Point to the ceiling left pile snap to the right point down right deep pile. The music kept me pumping as I flew air born. The group split behind me the second group slapped forward doing a head roll to the left. Going into the two ball step changes doing a circular motion.
Group two pivoted to their right falling to their knees as the group Phi and I were in group one leaped over them. Together we all turned to our right repeating our arm motion. Than everyone slide to the side and I pirouetted through the center. Everyone was clapping as I did my solo god it felt amazing to feel so alive so free. I could never feel this way in my real life even high. Swinging my hips using my arms I was on fire. Melinda and Regina joined me in the center, we moved as one till I started doing handstands everyone cheered and whistled twirling and swinging my hips like a belly dancer. I got everyone's heart racing. Coming back I grabbed Phi's hands and pulled her to me pressed chest to chest our eyes locked. The lyrics floated through the air as I spun her fast and hard.
No other girl can make you feel as I do obey as I command
Our bodies were so close our hips touched arms entangled. Breath on breath it was almost too much for me but I stayed in the moment. After all this moment was probably the only moment I would ever had. Even sweating she smelled amazing like jasmine and coconut. Phi's skin was soft fabric softener soft like a cloud a sweaty one but still a perfect soft hug-able cloud. "Oh my god Len that was amazing!"
Phi was jumping up and down as we walked from the showers to the changing area. How did she have so much energy? She was partying all weekend at school all day taking care of Liam and feuding with my mum all day over Liam. Yet here she was full of life and energy last weekend was my first sober weekend in years and I felt like death. I couldn't even catch my breath every waking second seemed to be cruel punishment my feet burned I felt dizzy sweaty even after a shower.
"Len thank you so much for taking me here" "I believe Phi it was you who dragged me here tonight so I suppose I owe you a thank you" She threw her arms around me I went from shivering to burning up.
"Your welcome but please do me a favor and never tell anyone I dance here" "If my mum ever found out she'd probably burn it to the ground just to spite me" "Dance gives me a reason a purpose she'd gladly kill it" "Please Phi promise me" I looked into her eyes as I pulled my pants up. I know she hated lying to Liam but maybe she'd conceder it now that he was being all recluse on her. My heart was pounding so hard waiting for an answer. What if she said no. Staring into her eyes I prayed. Her eyes were so beautiful if she said no. I would never look at them the same and that would be ashame. Beauty like hers it's hard to ever get out of your head. I felt myself getting dizzier from her sheer radiance. Her face was getting blurry. "Lenny Len" At least she was happy damn why was I so dizzy? I had to sit down was Phi calling to me? Looking up I panicked my vision was gone.
