"Where's Mike?" asked Rachel while we were walking down the corridors of Nyada ready to head back home.

"He's running late today. He has practice"

"What kind of practice?" she asked curious and I tried hard not to roll my eyes at her. She really loved a good gossip.

"I thought you knew… He offered to help a friend of his, which is also yours.. you know… Demetria? Mrs. July paired them up and they have to do a choreo together"

"Demetria dances ballet" she frowned and I shrugged.

"So what? You're in the same dance class. It's not necessary to dance ballet in the choreo"

"She will. She doesn't manage to do good in other dance routines. Ballet is her strength. She's almost the best in the class"

"Ok… I don't see the problem here. They are both wonderful. The choreography is gonna turn out great"

"Yeah… just... keep an eye on her. She's dangerous"

"Dangerous like…?"

"She uses extreme choreographies that… um… kinda…uh"

"With your own words Rachel, don't strangle so much"

"It's her way of getting boys to like her and then… you know fall in love with her… It's kinda creepy but she has this weird technique and her moves are so dreamy… everyone who's danced with her is like… mesmerized and stuff…"

"Are you high?" I looked her with the side of my eye and she huffed.

"I mean it… It's creepy I know, but she really does so"

"Alright Rachel… Let's go home now cause I'm starving"

"Fine" she pouted and changed the theme.

In the afternoon I called Mike but he didn't answer so I decided to gather the girls for a movies night. First Quinn, then Mercedes, then Santana and Brittany arrived in our house and I with Rachel greeted them excited.

"No Moulin Rouge this time though" said Santana eyeing Rachel who pouted.

"But we love Moulin Rouge!"

"We've already seen it too many times" argued Santana and Quinn laughed at them.

"Alright, gather around. Tina bring the popcorn" shouted Rachel and I went to the kitchen only to be followed by Mercedes.

"Hey gurllll need some help?"

"No I'm fine, thanks" I smiled at her and she nodded.

"Umm Tina wait a minute" she said after frowning and I raised my eyebrow.

"Is everything ok?" I asked and she made a face.

"I don't want to worry you… but.. I saw Mike today leaving with this girl Demetria from Nyada"

"Yeah I know, they are practicing together"

"They were not practicing. After you left, they left too"

"He told me he would have called me when he was done…" I frowned and she sighed.

"Look maybe it's me being paranoid but.. I had problem with her too. Once she tried to take Sam away from me and… she almost did maybe it's the fact I don't like her… I just… I want to warn you"

"Rachel told me something similar earlier. What's with this girl anyway?"

"She is sweet on the outside… but I'd call her evil on the inside"

"I have the feeling you're over saying things"

"Maybe… I hope so" she whispered and got out of the kitchen leaving me thinking frantically my next move. I took out my phone quickly and dialed Mike's number. He didn't pick up.

"What takes do longgg?" I heard Rachel shout and I took a deep breath before putting on a fake smile for my friends.

"Sorry" was my only answer, then I just sat next to Brittany and kept starring at my phone every two minutes.

"What's wrong with you? You haven't watched even a part of the movie" whispered Santana in my ear in the middle of the movie and I shook my head.

"It's nothing"

'Late from practice. Gonna go sleep. Tired. Love u' That was the message I received from him a couple of hours later. A message that kept me awake all night causing my eyes to be red with dark circles the next morning.

"You look like a zombie" commented Rachel to which I responded:

"Then get out of my way or else I'm gonna haunt you"

"Wow you're really in a bad mood today" she rolled her eyes and I ignored her.

'I need to talk to you' I messaged Mike and his response was immediate.

'Sorry babe, I've got practice again till late in the afternoon. Wanna talk then?'

'I'm not gonna see ya in Nyada?'

'No it's not where we practice'

'Then where'

'Demetria's house'

That was the last message I got from him for the day. I kept pacing around all day, without speaking, just thinking what I had to do. I couldn't stalk him like a stupid little girl. But the entire situation was terrible. And Demetria's house… that was a bomb. That was bad. That was terrifying.

We didn't meet that night. He didn't text me back. That was when the crying came.

He was cheating on me.

"He… no that's impossible. Mike is a good guy Tina, he wouldn't do something like that to you" Santana's voice was low but serious.

"I don't know San… I told you everything he's done. Don't tell me you wouldn't get suspicious yourself"

"I… I would… but Mike…"

I didn't let her finish her sentence. I took my cell phone back in my hands and typed a very serious message.

'Mike. It's urgent to see you. Now'

No answer. No calls. No nothing.

"That's it I'm going by his house" I said to Rachel who was cooking and she looked at me with a weird expression.

"But I'm cooking"

"So?"

"I'm cooking for you"

"I'm gonna be back soon. I just need to see him"

I didn't wait for her answer. I got out of the house and started walking to the bus station. It took me twenty minutes to get there and once I did I banged the door multiple times. He was inside, the lights were on. And the door opened.

"Hello?"

It took me a minute to realize I'd held my breath. It was right in front of me. What I had in mind all this time… No crying though… I looked at the girl in front of me and bit my lip.

"Are you Demetria?" I asked and she nodded with a smile.

"And you are…?"

"Demetria who is… Tina?" I heard Mike's voice and I turned my head to look at him. He seemed… fine. Tired but fine.

"Hey" I greeted him and got inside the house. Demetria gave me a look but let me enter.

"What are you doing here?" he asked and I looked at him mad. He hadn't even greeted me properly but I let that go.

"Well… since you don't communicate with me I was worried so I came to see you. But I see you already have company"

"We were just about to get a drink… you know to chill out and rest a bit" said Demetria and I nodded.

"And you couldn't send me a message?" I turned to look at Mike and he sighed.

"Tina… I don't know why you're saying that but I'm tired so please don't start"

I looked at him surprised. Was he complaining about me worrying for him?

"Oh… I'm sorry if I'm tiring. I.. maybe I should let you have some fun with Demetria right? I mean… we are talking everyday those last days and you should really be tired by me. You're right.. In fact… I think I'm gonna let you take a break from me… Alright? Ok have fun you two" I said without a breath and started heading for the door.

"Tina" said Mike but I banged the door to his face. He followed me outside on the road so I moved my legs faster. Unfortunately he caught me easily "Stop it!" he almost shouted when I tried to pull my arm violently from his.

"Stop what? Me trying to give you space? Because you seem to need it very much, but it seems you couldn't find the words to say so"

"What are you talking about?" he asked and I turned to look at him.

"Are you kidding me?" I asked and he frowned.

"I really don't know what got into you but I'm not gonna sit here while you complain for nothing"

"Oh really?" I almost shouted and he rolled his eyes "I've freaked out all those days. You never answer the messages, you never call back, you are lost. You didn't even bother to answer back in my 'urgent' message. At first I thought… he's working hard like always, he is one of the best and he wants to remain one. But then? Does it take you so much time to answer a message? Is that too tiring for you?"

"What messages? Tina you drive me crazy really! Why are you so defensive? And in the end… it's not you that should complain. It's me. All those days I'm trying to reach you but you're either with the girls or I don't know what…"

"You're trying to reach me… You think I'm a fool? You are always with Demetria. You "practice" with her IN HER FREAKIN HOUSE and then you chill out 'having a drink' at yours. What's wrong with Nyada Mike? The class is empty the hours you need it to be. Don't think I'm gonna believe all your shit. You like her!"

"You're crazy we're just collaborating"

"Did she collaborate to keep you company at night too?" I asked giving him a death glare and he froze.

"I can't believe you… I really.. Tina you've gone off the line. Discussion ends here"

"No I'm gonna tell you when it's over. And now it's not over. Better think your actions first and then speak. Mike… this is the worst you could do to me. And..." my voice cracked so I tried to keep calm "you promised you wouldn't do so…"

"Are you… you're serious really?"

"Totally. And now.. discussion ends here. Forever"

It took a great strength to turn around and walk away from him since he had almost reached me with his hand. I moved in the dark as the tears rolled down my face. I heard steps behind me but I didn't really care. He was there with her. He preferred to be there with her than with me….

The steps became louder, heavy, tired steps. I turned around to look behind me and I saw Mike approaching me.

"What are you doing?" I asked him and he approached me again.

"I'm taking you home"

"No you're not, you're following me"

"It's dark you shouldn't be alone out here"

"Why do you care?"

"Just move" his voice was serious, cold. I stopped walking and so did he.

"Go back Mike. Demetria is waiting"

"She has patience…"

"I don't. Go away. I want to stay alone"

"I won't talk. Move. It is late"

I huffed and started walking again but faster. Mike seemed to do just fine next to me although he seemed extremely tired. His eyes had dark circles like mine.

"Have you gotten any sleep lately?" he asked all of a sudden like he had read my mind and I shook my head.

"No… although I should be the one asking that question"

"Demetria wants everything to be on point"

"It seems so" I answered back ending the discussion one more time. The silence seemed to be unbearable yet I had no intention on breaking it. He seemed to think the same. After what felt like hours we managed to go back home. I got inside without saying goodbye to him and locked the door.

"What happened?" asked Rachel and I shrugged.

"We took a break I think…"

"You… you broke up?" she asked horrified and I nodded.

"Yeah.. no.. I mean… I don't know. It wasn't that clear… But we are certainly on a break now"

"That's bad. Do you want something to eat?"

"No I'm not hungry"

Five days passed without talking to each other. Mike kept on practicing with Demetria, I kept on ignoring sleep and most of the time even food. My nightmare was becoming true. He was a dancer. He deserved to have by his side a dancer. And he found her. What was I in front of her?

Nothing.

Nothing at all.

"Are you gonna come? Or you think you can't handle it?" asked Blaine referring to Mike's and Demetria's performance.

"I'm gonna be ok" I said and followed him to the classroom. As I got in I saw Mike's head getting up and he looked at me. I smiled at him and he did the same. Then Demetria hid him from my view so I sat with my friends without saying a word.

Rachel was right. Demetria's moves were magical indeed. So soft, and smooth and relaxing. She was one of the best. She deserved her title. I was never gonna be worthy of this place. Mike lifted her up and when he put her down her hand found his cheek, her face on his shoulder.

I didn't know what my face showed that moment but my mind was away. At the way MY face rested on his shoulder while we were watching movies, the way MY hand slipped in his while we walked next to each other, the way MY eyes stuck in his before drifting off to sleep. The way I was with him… not her.

This place was mine, not hers. I was destined to be there.

"Tina" Blaine whispered in my ear and I turned around d to look at him, then I turned to look at Mike. He and Demetria were inches from each other, her lips ready to part for his.

I felt everyone's eyes going from me to them but I was just looking at Mike. He was looking at her coldly. The music was slowly fading. She moved forward…

And he leaned back. My eyes widened, so did hers.

"Mike?..." she almost whispered and Mike's hand left her waist.

"What?"

"I…" she almost choked and he raised his eyebrow.

"What is it Demetria? The choreo is over" he said and turned to Mrs. July.

"It was good. I just wanted some more turns but yeah… it was very good" she commented and Mike nodded.

"Thank you" he said and started approaching us. He didn't stop but came straight to me. In seconds his lips captured mine and my eyes widened before I could return the kiss. His breath hot in my mouth, his hands on my waist and his lips leading mine till I couldn't breath anymore. I took a step back a little dizzy and looked at him in surprise.

"She deleted your messages" he explained "And when I wanted to reach you she always offered to inform you by herself. Which she didn't"

I looked at Demetria who turned red from anger, then Mike whose hand found my cheek.

"She hired some of the guys here to act like they had already the classroom taken so we could rehearse in her house"

"That's paranoid" I said and Rachel nodded.

"You don't deserve him" answered Demetria and I chuckled approaching her.

"Yeah?" I almost whispered and then out of nowhere I slapped her face hard. She screamed and Blaine came to hold me but I was calm. I gave her a death glare and then proceeded to go out of the classroom with my friends.

"I'm so lucky I didn't get slapped by you that night huh?" said Mike and I nodded.

"Indeed"

"I love you"

"That's good to know" I answered and he chuckled. So maybeeee the discussion hadn't ended forever as it seems…..

Sure thing was: it was my place. Maybe I wasn't the perfect dancer Mike needed by his side but I was the perfect match for him. We were made for each other and no dancer, no other girl, no rumors or misunderstandings could change that. I was his. And he was mine.

That… was indeed forever.