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Leah had been released from the hospital a few days later with no serious injuries. She had some bruised rips, a concussion, and her right leg was banged up pretty good, but the doctor said no bones had been broken and that she should heal fine. He always informed her that she would need to take it easy for at least and week and that is why Edward had called the meeting with the other dancers today. They would have to practice without Leah, which would be hard since she was one of the main dancers, but he was sure they could do it.
He hoped to have most of the choreography figured out by the time she got back. He had wanted to wait until she was well because he did not like the idea of leaving her side, but she persisted and he had asked Jacob to watch over her until he got back. He did not want to take the chance of her attackers trying to get to her again when he wasn't around. She was going to have someone with her at all times whether she liked it or not. Edward knew he could not risk something happening to her for a second time.
"Okay, you all know that Leah is out of commission for the next week and a half so that means-" He stopped when heard the door to the dance studio open and in walked Leah without her crutches. She was dressed in her workout gear and had a determined expression on her face. Jacob was behind her obviously trying to convince not to do whatever it is she thought she was going to be doing. "Leah what are you doing out of bed?"
Edward quickly made his way over to his girlfriend and wrapped his arm around her waist before lifting her up in to his arms to take the weight off of her leg. She knew that she wasn't supposed to be moving around. Why did the female street dancer have to be so stubborn when it came to her own health? She knew what the doctor's orders were and here she was disobeying them by simply walking around.
"Isn't it obvious?" The Quilette street dancer said as she slid out of her boyfriend's arms. He had to give her credit when he realized she wasn't limping. It had to fucking hurt like a bitch with every step she took and yet she did not let it get her down. She finally made it over the others in the group. "I am here to practice."
Edward felt his jaw hit the floor. He had thought that maybe she wanted to watch the practice, but she actually wanted to participate. Was she crazy? She seriously could not believe he would allow her to do any form of dancing in her condition. "You can't be serious."
Leah shook her head and began to stretch. Everyone in the room had gone silent since they could not believe she was actually here. When she flinched Demetri let out a sigh because he knew Leah and he also knew that she would not change her mind. "Do I look like I am bluffing?"
"Leah, you just got out of the hospital." The bronze haired dancer was shaking his head as gave Jacob a 'what the fuck were you thinking' kind of look. "Do you want to do more damage to your already bruised body? I thought we agreed you listen to the doctor and take it easy? I get being passionate about what you do, but have you thought there may be a point when you take it too far?"
"Ballet boy," She started running her hands in her hair. "To me there is never something as taking it too far. You see whoever attacked me wanted this to happen. They wanted me out of the dancing scene and I cannot allow that to happen. I will not let them think they got one up on me. Those dicks cannot know they had any effect on me at all. The best way to get back at them is by keeping up with my normal routine and that is what I am going to do."
"Promise me that you will take it easy." He begged as helped her wrap her knee in the ace bandage she had been given when she had been discharged from the hospital. "If you start to hurt and need a break then take one and don't push your body too far alright?"
Her gaze softened as she looked at her worried boyfriend and reached out to stroke the side of his face softly. "I swear that I won't over exert myself alright? Now will stop worrying and get everyone lined up in the first position? I want to watch it first because I had a few ideas while in the hospital and I need to see the routine first in order to decide if they will work or not."
He smiled and stood up kissing her for-head softly. He turned to the group of people gathered you. "You heard her people. Line it up and get ready to do the first section. I don't want to her any complaining because if Leah feels she can do this in less than perfect condition then I know you guys can do it as well."
Jacob came to sit down next to Leah as he watched everyone line up. "He really loves you doesn't he?"
"I would hope so." She said not realizing how much her words stabbed Jacob in the heart. She had never lied to him before and she didn't want to lie to him now. She knew that he cared about her, but she didn't feel that way about him and she would not pretend that she did just to spare his feelings. "It would suck if he didn't because I love him as well Jake. That is part of the reason I am here today. That was all bull about me wanting to show whoever beat me up that I am strong. I don't need to dance to do that. I am doing this because I know how much this means to him and he wants to make his father proud."
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Leah was in the girls bathroom as she propped herself up against the sink so she could get a good look at her knee. It was throbbing and pain and swollen, but she hadn't wanted to say anything because she knew how her boyfriend would react. She heard the bathroom door open and only looked up when her name was called. At first she figured Alice had been sent in to make sure she hadn't fallen in or something. "Leah, how are you feeling?"
"Probably as good as I look." She muttered and looked up at her ex-girlfriend. She really was not in the mood for this shit today. "What do you want Rosalie?"
The blonde came to lean on the sink next to hers. She brushed her hair out of her face. "I just wanted to see how you were. I was there when Edward brought you to the nurse."
Leah snorted not believing for a second that her ex actually cared about her existence. There had been a time when she thought herself in love with Rosalie, but after the way she'd been treated by the singer she doubted she had ever meant anything to her. "So you came to gloat or something about how I got my ass kicked?"
"I guess I deserve that." Rosalie said with a half frown. She didn't know why she cared because it was wrong for her to care about Leah or at least that is what her parents had told her. That is part of the reason she had broken up with her in the first place. Rosalie always fought so hard to win her parents approval and liking girls had not been something they could be proud of. "I saw you in his arms and I- I am not sure how I can describe my feelings. I didn't like seeing you in such a state."
"Well I didn't like seeing you fuck Riley, but I had to see it anyways so get over it." The tanned female snapped as she turned on the water and splashed her face. "Look I am not sure what you expected me to say Rose. You know how I feel about what you did and I know why you did it, but that does not mean I can just forgive you. If loved me as much as you claimed than you should have fought for me, but what is done is done and over with. I have someone who loves me and I love him as back. I only ever wanted you to be happy Rose and if you can't accept what you are then you'll never be happy."
"I'm happy now." Rosalie argued though you could tell from her tone she wasn't being honest with herself. "I didn't come here expecting anything Leah. I just wanted you to know that I was worried about you. I needed to you to know that even if you ate me I still care about you and I know how you want to participate in the Streets this year. I want to help in any way that I can."
"Why?" Leah asked turning her head so that she could look at her ex. Rosalie never did something unless she could get something out of it. "What is in it for you? You have never had an interest in doing something like this before."
"Maybe I want to be your friend Leah." Rose snapped not liking the fact she was being questioned all of a sudden. "I want to do this and if you are going to ask a million questions than forget I even asked, but you need me and you know it. I can help you out here if you let me."
The Quilette dancer thought about it for a few minutes. Rosalie was a pretty good dancer and she could sing. Still that did not explain why she all of a suddenly Rosalie Hale wanted to help her out, but could she really afford not to take any help she was offered? This last dance had everything riding on it and she wanted it to be the best and as much as she hated to admit it Rosalie was the best in certain fields. Who knows? Maybe they could end up being friends after all though it would take a whole lot of fucking work. Still she supposed there was no harm in trying and so that is what she would do.
"Fine," Leah started to say as she turned off the water and headed for the door. "let me talk to Edward and Demetri about this and if they agree then we will find a place for you. You don't want to fuck this up Rose because if you do then there is going to be hell to pay. I won't stand for your fucking mind games and just so this is clear I still don't trust you, but you are trying so I can cut you some slack. You know what this dance means and I know you wouldn't fuck up the future of all those people just to get back at me. This is not going to be a cake work because I work my team hard. You can't be late for practice and I won't stand for excuses do you understand?"
The singer mock saluted her. "Understood Hitler."
Leah actually smiled when she heard that. "You think I am bad? I'm actually the easy going one out of Edward and I. He is ten times the workaholic that I am. He has the ability to even wear me out during practice and I never thought anyone would ever be able to do that."
TBC…
AN: I wanted to update something between working on my one shot request Christmas gift things. I hope that you all liked this chapter and you know that I would love to hear your thoughts. Also, someone asked me if I wanted a Christmas story in return from my readers and actually if you guys do want to write something I don't care how long it is or whatever I will read it. I would love to read some Vladmir/Leah or Vladmir/Alice stories if you are all interested.
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