Part One: Torrence – Queen of Ice

Chapter Two: Robert

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Torrence pushed the door open and walked in. She could hear the slow, soft beats of the drums and tambourines as she walked further inside. Everyday during her free period at school, she'd come to the dance school to take a few lessons, demonstrate, teach, or just cool down. Dancing relieved everything she couldn't release during sex, and it turned out to be a whole lot of things.

Charlie looked up when she walked in. Charlie was a tough woman who pushed everyone to their limits, and they most resented her for that. Not Torrie, though. She loved Charlie like a mother. She took better care of her than her adopted mom, Kristina, did.

"Tor, get your ass on stage. You're late," Charlie said gruffly.

Torrance threw her a brilliant smile as she slipped of her shoes and stepped on stage. "I'm two minutes late."

"Time should not be wasted."

"Tell that to Auriella," she retorted.

She tilted her head back, and then began to roll it in small, circular motions. She closed her eyes and began to sway with the beats. Her body hitched forward as her stomach muscles were put to work. She kept her blue eyes closed. This was perfection.

Hands rested on her hips, and electricity buzzed through her body where the fingers touched her bare skin. She assumed that it was her partner, Grant. Grant was the only guy she would dance with because, well, he was gay. It was extremely simple. She moved her body up against his, feeling his warmth radiate against her body. They moved in sync.

Torrie opened her eyes, and caught a look on Charlie's face that made her stop. Charlie looked extremely pleased. That was a new one. Charlie usually didn't like her dancing with Grant because he was only mediocre. She turned to face Grant with her surprise. A blush crept across her face.

"Charlie!" She exclaimed with embarrassment. Steam hissed from her fingertips from the ice forming over them.

"Torrence, meet Robert. He is your new partner," the woman informed.

Robert smile awkwardly at Torrie's bright, burning blue eyes. "Hello."

"Charlie! Grant is my partner! I don't dance with anyone but Grant!"

"Torrence Hudson, Grant is pulling you down. You have real potential. And I'll kick you out if you don't dance with Robert."

Her jaw dropped open. "That's blackmail!"

"Madame Charlene, please. If she doesn't think that I am good enough to dance with her…"

"That's not it!" Torrence exclaimed. She was becoming flustered. Her blush was evident as her cheeks burned. She held her hands to her face, and it cooled off somewhat.

Robert looked at her curiously. She stared back. She did have to admit that he was cute. His nose was a little too big, and he was on the thin side, but otherwise, he looked good. His hair was light and curly, almost the color of hay. His eyes, the color of sapphires, sparkled with intelligence and curiousity. Something about him made her think that he wasn't even from around this area.

"Look, you're good. And we did have chemistry, but I have a partner. I like dancing with Grant, Charlie." Torrence placed her hands on her hips.

Charlie smirked. "Well, Grant has gotten himself a new partner. In New York. He's moving tomorrow."

"No! He would have told me!"

"He didn't tell you because you would have quit. And you're thinking about it, aren't you?" Charlie gave her the evil eye. Someone poked their head in before Torrie could answer. "I'll be right back, you two."

Torrence glanced at Robert, then down at her shoes. "So, Robby, when did you move here?"

"Two weeks ago."

"You like dancing?"

"Actually, yes," he said, his voice so laced with passion that she looked up at him. Her look puzzled him. "Was that the wrong answer?"

She shook her head, too stunned for words. That was a rare thing for her, and she had to admit that he did dance well.

She let down her ice wall, showing that she was going to trust him. "There are no wrong answers in belly dancing, Robby. We don't talk." She held out her hand to him.

He took hers in his, but instead of shaking it, he lifted it to his lips and kissed the back of her hand.

"Robert, I'm Torrence, your new partner. Welcome to L.A."

He grinned broadly and swiped the hair that fell into his eyes away.

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