Oh and this is changed to P13 due to the fact um.... let's just say it gets scary? ok? ^^; eheh.. hehehe..... *sweat drops*
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Dance Class
Chapter 7. Sunset Hotel
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4 1/2 months later, the tension between Sora and Matt stayed the same. Yes of course, the topics in each of their classes changed, but Sora and Matt both held on to a grudge towards each other. It was now the day before the dance for the Hotel and Sora was getting ready in a dressing room while Matt was getting ready in the other. *Sigh........ I wish Mimi was here...* Sora missed her friend from New York a lot more than usual lately. She was glad that Yumi, Steph and Tammy were there for her here in Japan. She was even gladder that her new friends were able to come to the hotel and watch her.
Once Sora was dressed, she was then placed on a high chair by a group of women. Sora sat down as the dressing crew plastered make up on her face. It was very mild due to the fact that Sora kept struggling. So when they were done, the dressing crew only put on foundation, powder, mascara, lip gloss and blush. Sora stood up and rubbed her bare arms. "Oo... It's chilly." She then grabbed her white trench coat like jacket that went down to her ankles and put it on. The soft cotton feeling on the inner lining of her jacket made her feel much warmer. "Better." Sora then walked over to the next room.
Finding her friends sitting at a table, she also noticed a group of boys with them as well. One of them was Matt. The other three, she had no idea who they were.
"Hey guys! Sorry I'm late... some people were dabbing make up on me..." Sora sighed as she plopped herself down next to Steph.
"Oh wow Sora you look great! Well... 'cept I can't tell what you look like in that dress since you're coat's covering it!" Tammy giggled.
"Well... I'm just kinda chilly. So, what's up?"
"Nothing really just... talking with the guys here." Yumi said dreamily.
"Really? Who are they?"
"WHA!?!?!" Tammy, Yumi and Steph exclaimed.
Sora just had a quirky look on her face as she said "huh?"
"Sora, you don't know the Teenage Wolves!?!?! Matt Ishida's band!?!?!" Tammy yelled out quite loudly.
"Um... no actually." Sora blushed.
"Ahh!" The girls screamed as they fell backwards off their chair anime style while sweat dropping.
"You GOTTA be kidding right Sora?" Tammy huffed.
"Um.... no. I've never met them."
Now it was the guys turn to fall off their chairs. Everyone laughed.
"Well, then let's introduce ourselves guys." Luke said giving a grin at Sora.
"I'm Luke." The boy with auburn color hair spoke. He smiled flashing Sora with a teeth grin.
"The name's Chris, don't wear it out." The red head spoke out giving Sora a punkish kind of personality in his tone of voice.
"Oh I'm sure she won't!" Tom laughed as he looked over to Sora. "Hey, I'm Tom." He said smiling warmly.
"And I take it you know Matt?" Luke said as he gave Sora a knowing look.
"Yea... he drives me crazy..." Sora muttered under her breath. Only Matt caught this but kept quiet.
The room was then filled with chatter until one particular subject came up.
"Oh hey, I just remembered. Matt, the US is OKing the death penalty." Chris said just out of the blue.
"Really? Aight..... cool man." Matt said with a slight grin on his face.
Sora grew furious. "Matt, you're so inconsiderate! Why cant you see the death penalty is the most vulgar thing on earth!" Sora yelled, standing up from her seat.
Luke, Tom and Chris were getting ready to stand up and yell at Sora for not understanding. Matt shot a hand out stopping them and shook his head mouthing the word 'don't'. He then turned to glare at Sora. "Well Sora, let me ask you this; why are you so dead set against it?" Matt asked coldly.
Sora averted her eyes as it brimmed with tears. Matt, seeing as he wasn't looking at her, didn't notice her reaction. Sora's friends gasped and they looked ready to injure if not kill Matt but Sora gave them a look of reassurance as she fought to hold back her tears. She had not intended on a response like this but kept her cool to keep her dignity as well as to not have everyone worry about why she was crying over a simple yet hurtful question. Sora was ready to answer Matt's question but was interrupted before she was able to say anything. Ms. Forté and Mr. Staccato entered the room signaling that it was time for Sora and Matt to get ready and go on stage. Matt had already gotten up and left the room as Sora got up slowly and removed her coat. Setting it down on the chair, Sora's friends and the guys were all admiring at how beautiful she looked.
Luke whistled. "Damn you foxy thang!" He exclaimed. Chris and Tom were just completely stunned.
Tammy, Yumi and Steph were all giggling at Luke's remark as they were telling Sora how she looked.
"Sora! You look great!!!!" Tammy giggled.
"No kidding!" Steph added in.
"Hey common guys... it's just make up and a dress..." Sora said embarrassedly from getting all this attension.
"Make up and a dress my butt! Well common Sora! You're prince charming is waiting!" Yumi laughed.
"Yea right. You mean more like the evil witch." Sora retorted as she left the room.
"What's up with her? Why does she hate Matt so much?" Tom asked finally moving.
"Well the question we should be asking you is why is MATT so mean to Sora?" Tammy sneered.
"Look Matt had a history with the death penalty alright?" Luke spoke up.
"Well, so has Sora!" Yumi answered back.
"Oh? How so?" Chris asked curiously.
"Well how about this, we tell you about Sora's history with this and you tell us Ishida's Kay?" Steph said giving each of the boys a look.
"Ok ok. You guys... er... girls go first." Luke said crossing his arms.
"Fine." Yumi said and explained the story. The boys were surprised at what Yumi, Steph and Tammy were explaining to them.
"Whoa... dude... that's sad... To her DAD sheesh. Don't know what I would do without my dad!" Chris said leaned backwards on his chair.
"Man... no wonder she's against it so much." Tom added in.
"Now you're turn." Tammy said. "We want to know your side of the story."
Tom spoke and started Matt's side of the story off and the girls were left speechless.
"Oh my gosh... That's sad..." Tammy said as her eyes got glossy and blurred a bit.
Then something hit Yumi. "You guys... you don't think..." Yumi trailed off.
"That Matt and Sora's story have something in common?" Luke added in for her.
"Whoa.... this is way too much for me to handle." Steph said shaking a bit.
"Hey, calm down. Don't worry." Chris said as he put an arm around her.
Steph blushed. "Um... thanks." She smiled.
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Meanwhile...
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Sora followed right behind Matt and entered the large and dark room. Walking their way to the dance floor, Sora tried to force back the tears that were beginning to well up in her eyes. But she stayed strong and kept the tears back. Once she and Matt reached the newly polished and waxed floor they got into position. Matt's left hand joined with Sora's right as his free hand went to her waist and Sora's free hand went to Matt's shoulder.
Sora plastered a fake smile as she tried to calm down slightly. But either way, she knew that once this dance was finish, Sora would break down and start crying.
Everything was now quiet as a spot light hit Sora and Matt from above. Once Matt caught a look of Sora, his breath caught. She was amazing. Her short hair was tied back in two black barrettes. Three small crystals were nestled on each of the clips as they sparkled in the light. The mascara Sora wore made her eyelashes long and thick as they went up and down each time Sora blinked. Blush was put on Sora's cheeks to make them rosier and the only thing on Sora's lips was lip gloss. (eheh.. Sora refused the lip stick... lol ^^;)
Besides Sora's face, Matt marveled at the dress she wore. Sora had on a spaghetti strap dress that had a low cut at mid back. The top portion of Sora's dress was mad of satin and hugged her body tightly. From bellybutton and below, the rest of the dress was made of long and flowing silk that reached down to her ankles. The dress was made this way so that Sora would be able to move around easily. The red color of the dress illuminated Sora's eyes and made it more enchanting than ever. Her shoes were black and were 2 ince high heels which made Sora just as tall as Matt yet she was still SLIGHTLY shorter than him. On her neck, Sora was wearing a black choker collar with a clear and pure crystal at the core.
Sora was surprised at what Matt was wearing as well. She hadn't really got a good look at him when they were in the room with everyone else. Matt was wearing a traditional black suit and black shoes. His hair was still the same. *Probably because hey wouldn't let them touch it* Sora mused as she saw how the suit fit him so perfectly. Sora was amazed at how good he looked in one.
In the audience, someone... had not like what he had just seen. It was not one of the district board people but more like one of the caterers. *Hm... that... boy..... seems somewhat familiar...* The man thought as he got a better look at the blonde teen. *Ah..... yes.... that..... damn boy from 10 years ago. Because of him... I'm here.... he will pay. I can't even go out in public without a disguise just because of that stupid kid!* The man shouted inside himself as he fiddled with a large hunting knife. *I WILL get even... but how?* He thought over and over. *Ah... let's torture him first... he probably has some sort of friendship with that girl up their with him.... Ah...... yes..... she's familiar too... That's Takenouchi's daughter... She will be the first to die... and join her father.* The man smirked as he pocketed his knife and left the room with an evil smirk on his face.
When everything was completely quiet, the music began. It was not the slightly upbeat and fast style of the waltz but more of a soft, slow and peaceful kind of music. Matt's back was facing the audience as he moved his right foot stepped forward and Sora followed him by moving her left leg backwards. Matt then brought his left foot to his right leg and looped it to the left making an 'L' shape. Sora did the same but with the opposite foot. They then repeated the steps over and over. The two were now lost in their own worlds. They swifted around the dance floor... caught in their own worlds and believing as if nothing was there except for each other.
The audience was stunned at how good these students worked together. Never before have they seen a pair that could dance as well as the two teenagers before them.
After what seemed like only a few seconds of dancing, the song ended. Sora and Matt coming out of their own little worlds by loud applauds from the audience.
Sora blinked and then faced the crowed. Matt followed and together the two bowed and curtsied (well u know, Matt bowed and Sora curtsied etc...) and then left the floor.
Once they had gotten out of the room, Sora wasn't able to hold back her tears any longer. She flipped her fake smile to her true emotion. Sorrow. As the tears were running down her cheek to her dress, Sora ran out of the hotel. She had no idea where she was going but she just ran. Without a coat or anything to keep her warm from the cool night's air.
Matt stood there amazed. *Why... what's wrong?* He thought over and over unsure why the girl that he just danced with all of a sudden broke down and ran off crying. *This doesn't feel right...* Matt thought as he stood there. *I should follow her.* And Matt ran off.
After about 5 minutes of running, Sora finally slowed down. She found herself into walking down the streets and was now passing a dark alley. (uh oh...) Sora began to feel very cold as she was passing by. All of a sudden she felt a cold hand grab her right wrist as the other hand clasped over her mouth. Sora let out a muffled scream but it was so faint that no one noticed. Whoever it was that did this to her, threw Sora into the alley. She collided with the brick wall as the person casually walked toward her. Sora leaned up against the wall in fear.
The man smiled evilly. "Don't you remember... me?" the man said as he walked into the dim moon light so she would be able to see his face.
Sora looked at the man. He resembled her father in many ways. Same color hair, strong masculine face, tall... but no... it couldn't be her father. Sora's father was much taller and this man's voice sounded corase and almost snake like... Sora's father had a low but smooth and comforting tone in his own voice. This man's was very different "No... you're not my father!" She screamed.
"Smart girl we have here." The man said smiling. "You're correct. I am NOT your father. But I do look like him right? Heh... that's why it was so easy for the police to mistake him for me. The slight difference in us is by our voice and height. Your father was much taller than I was right.
Sora nodded. Even if she was taller than she was before, she knew her father's height perfectly and this man was about 2 inches shorter. The man before her was Sora's height.
A wicked grin spread across his face. "Well... first of all. I am know as DarkBlood but in daily life, I am Arron." He said evilly. "Your father was pretty unlucky to be caught. He didn't even do anything right? You're father had never even seen that Takashi boy... what's his name? Shawn was it? Yes... the killed him and you're father never even knew of the person that he was accused of killing.... Heh... how about we have a little fun. I take out a knife, stab you and you join your father huh?"
Sora was shaking. He sounded so scary... Sora was there helpless up against the wall as Arron pulled out a hunting knife and fiddled with it in his hands. He then took out another too that Sora wasn't too familiar with. It looked like some kind of stone he was using to... SHARPEN THE KNIFE WITH!?!?! Sora was getting very nervous and was about to scream when she hear him say, "Nuh uh uh... one scream and kkkkkkkkkkkkk!" He said as he ran his index finger across his neck which meant that he would slit her throat if Sora let out one scream. She was reduced to whimpers.
Matt had raced down the streets hoping to find Sora. But he couldn't find her. Still running, he passed a dark alley and heard a threat. Deciding that something not right was going on, he went in to check it out. Matt walked close enough to hear what the conversation was about but far enough so that no one would know he was there. He overheard everything. *Her... father... was accused of killing Shawn??* Matt thought not believing what he just heard. *This guy... is still alive and KILLED MY COUSIN WHO CAUSE THE POLICE TO KILL HER FATHER!?* He thought over as anger rose inside of him. Matt looked around for something hard to hit the person threatening Sora. *Common.. there's gotta be something here!* he thought over and over. *Aha!* Matt found a glass vase that was in a while of garbage. He quietly stood up from his hiding place and approached the man with the knife.
"Now... where were we." Arron said as he had pocketed the stone. "Yes... time for a little bit of kill the girl and get away with it." He said laughing as he walked closer toward the heavy breathing Sora. Sora squinted her eyes shut awaiting the pain as tears rolled down her eyes.
Milliseconds passed into seconds. Nothing happened. Sora waited and then her a loud crash. *hm?* Sora opened her eyes to see Arron on the floor with blood dripping down the side of his cheek. He was unconscious. "What..." Sora looked up at who had just saved her. "Matt..." she whispered. "He he--"
"Yea I know... he caused the police to kill your father... for killing my cousin..." Matt whispered quietly.
Sora looked at him in shock as tears began to run down her cheek more rapidly. "I... I'm so sorry Matt... I never knew..." Sora sobbed as she put her hands on her face.
"Yea... same here for you..." Matt turned away from Sora's sobbing figure. Unable to look at her when he said, "Your father... he was accused of the murder of my cousin... Shawn Takashi. I knew that the murderer was punished. But they never told my family how. My mom was devested about the death of her nephew that she needed time alone. That's what caused my parents to split up; Shawn's death. I'm sorry to hear that that guys over there was never comprehended. And I can't believe that the police force made such a horrible mistake."
Matt then turned to Sora. He looked at her with a burning desire to hold her until her last tears were dried. It was then, and only then that he noticed the solitary tear running down his left cheek. Sora stopped sobbing from Matt's little speech and looked into his icy blue eyes as shock overtook her body. She then buried her head in her hands once again.
Matt reached into his pocket and fished out his cell phone to dial 911. "Um hello? Yea... um... this is Matt Ishida... we... *gulp* found... the murderer of Shawn Takashi... *Matt paused a moment* Yes... he's here unconscious in a alley near about two blocks away from the sunset hotel. Um.... sorry but I have somewhere I have to be... yea uh huh. Thank you." Matt then shut off his cell phone, turned his back on Sora and walked out of the dark alley... soon he found himself in the graveyard his cousin was buried in. Upon further examination, he realized that Sora's father was buried one spot away from his cousin. Matt sat down and it was then, hidden in the shadows, he started to silently cry, letting his tears hit the soft earth and letting the held back tears of his childhood go free.
Just as Matt had done, Sora too, left the dark alley and walked quickly to the graveyard, the graveyard where he father was buried. When she reached her destination she was surprised to see Matt there as well. It appeared he was crying. 'So, I guess we think alike...' Sora thought. Without meaning to, she found herself walking over to him and she gently wrapped her arms around his shoulders. Matt looked up, startled at this movement, but when he realized it was just Sora he let her console him. After a while, they both had their arms around each other and were sitting together. Mysteriously Sora ended up sitting on his lap like a little child. The two cried together. Letting the other's tear mingle with their own.
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The end... or is it? ^_^
*sigh* there you have it! chapter 7! The end of the dance class series! ^^; I would like to thank Kit-kat aka Silver Eagle (i think that's it... right?). Anyhow, thanks for helping me write some parts of this chapter! ^_^ If there's gunna be a sequel after this, it'll be called "The Prom" or something like that.
And also, sorry for not posting for a while... But anyways, I'm back! LOL ^^; but now, i'm outz!
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