I walked into the dance classroom, and looked around in confusion. It smelt like a herbal shop, and I saw a woman sitting on the ground, she appeared to be meditating. The woman had sholder length blonde hair, and appeared to be in her early twenties. She was wearing a silky, flowing purple top and baggy purple pants that were a darker shade of purple than her top. Usually this would clash, but seemed to work on her. She was wearing dangly earings, and had the total appearance of a hippy. I was about to ask her if she was lost, when Kevin walked in smiling.
"Good morning Miss." Kevin said cheerfully.
"Good Morning Kevin." The woman said without opening her eyes, and made her sentence appear as part of her meditation chant.
I looked at her in shock. This was my dance teacher? I didn't have time to think about it however, as the rest of the clas came into the room.
"Stella, Stella!" I turned at the sound of my name, to see that girl, Leesa running voer to me.
"Remember me? I was in your English class." She said cheerfully.
I nodded absently, a little shocked. Sure she seemed a bit…nerdy, but I was in no position to be judgemental, so I decided to give her a chance.
"Leesa, right?" I asked with a smile.
She nodded happily. "Yeah. You'll love Miss Tightshorts. She's so nice."
I turned to look at the teacher, who had now finished meditating and was standing up, stretching. I almost laughed when I saw Bella and her two friends standing near Miss Tightshorts, also putting a lot of effort into stretching.
Miss Tightshorts…it didn't seem to suit this woman, at all. I tried not to laugh, but seemed to fail miserably. Leesa didn't mind, though.
"Oh, Miss, Miss." Leesa said loudly, and the teacher turned t look at her. "We've got a new student."
The teacher turned and gave me a smile. "Ah, Stella White. Welcome" She said dramatically. "To my dance class."
I nodded and gave her a small smile. I tried my hardest not to glare at Leesa. Why did she have to tell every teacher that I was here? I also found it strange that every teacher knew my name. There mustn't be many new students here.
"Okay class." Miss Tightshorts continued. "I would like every one o warm up, while I teach Stella the dance we've been working on so far."
Dance? I thought strickened. I had forgotten that dance class actually involved dancing, which wasn't my strong point. It wasn't that I was bad at dancing, I just didn't like the attention that came with it.
"Okay Stella, come over here." The teacher led me to a corner, away from the class and began showing me the dance.
"Okay, so you do this, then figers, figers, kick, shake the hair, knees, ride the pony and pose."
I looked at her in disbelief and she rushed through the dance, trying to understand what she wanted me to do.
"So have you got it?" She asked. "Great!"
The teacher then turned and walked back over to the class.
"Wait…you want me to do what?" I asked walking behind her, but she didn't reply, as she ahd already turned to address the class.
"Okay class, everyone in positions." The class all went to stand in three rows, and I found a space at the back, hoping no one would see my miserable attempt at dancing.
"The teacher went over to a CD player and pressed the play button, and pop music started blaring out into the room.
I winced as I didn't particularly like pop music, but didn't really have time to contemplate this as the teacher yelled out "Three, two, one."
And suddenly the whole class started dancing, while I struggled to copy them. Luckily the dance was short, and I soon found myself standing at the back of the room, the humiliation over.
"Okay class." Ms Tightshorts addressed us again. "I remember you all had to make up a dance of your own for homework. Would anyone like to show me theirs?"
Bella raised her hand.
"Okay, Bella." Ms Tightshorts said, and Bella went and stood in front of us. Ms Tightshorts played the music again, and Bella began dancing.
As much as I hated to admit it, Bella had some talent. Her dancing was quite good. It was a shame she didn't have a personality that went along with that.
Bella continued to dance, until she rolled her ankle the wrong way, and stumbled over. Her two friends gasped and ran over to help her up. Bella was fine though, and stalked angrily to the back of the classroom, her face red with shame. I knew it was cruel, but I couldn't help but grin at this. It doesn't make me a bad person, does it?"
Ms Tighshorts looked at Bella and smiled uncertainly. "Well, Bella. That was good…until you fell."
I had to bit my tongue to keep from laughing outright as Bella shot daggers at the teacher when she wasn't looking. I know I had only known Bella Quain for a few hours, so it was surprising that I could hate her so much already. Maybe it was because she was a stuck up, pampered bitch who hated me.
"Would anyone else like to have a go?" Ms Tightshorts asked.
At that moment I forgot how much I hated dancing in front of people, and could only think of how good it would feel to embarrass Bella further. Okay, that thought makes me a bad person.
"Can I have a go, Miss?" I asked, and Ms Tightshorts nodded.
"Of course Stella."
She played the music and I began a routine that I had learnt at my old school. I had only been there to learn alf the dance, so I improvised a little. As I watched the crowd, they all seemed to get right into my dance, even Bella's two little friends…or at least they were before Bella glared at them dangerously. This made me beem with pleasure, and my heart was racing with excitement by the time the dance finished.
"Go Stella!" I heard Leesa cry, and other students shouted out such comments, along with applause.
"Wow Bella, looks like you'll have some competition." The teacher said, and the look on Bella's face was priceless.
Before Bella could say anything the Bella rang. The teacher held herself up, dignified. "Okay class, don't forget to find yourselves in your free time."
With those last words she left the room, with Bella's friends, and the rest of the class trailign behind her. I watched the teacher leave, puzzled by her. She was odd, but she seemed okay. I went to get my bag and when I turned around I saw Bella standing behind me, her face livid.
"Wonderful Stella!" She said, mimicking the class. "Just damn wonderful."
"Uh…" I said, unsure of what to say.
"Oh, you think you're all that and a bag of chips? Well you're not." She snapped.
What the fuck? All that and a bag of chips? I tried not to laugh at the rediculous words she was using.
"And you better dumb down real quick, because this school isn't big enough for the two of us."
I doubt it was big enough for her ego alone, but wisely decided not to voice this opinion.
"Because if you beat me, there'll be trouble. And trust me, you don't want trouble." She snapped angrily, and I tried not to laugh as she was getting herself worked up over me being better than her in dance class!
She looked like she wanted to say more, but was too worked up to speak as she spun around and left with a little "hmpt"
I watched her leave, dumb founded. Why did this have to happen to me I hated this school enough already. But then, I thought as I left the classroom. Like mother like daughter. Of course they both hated me.
Okay, sorry I haven't updated lately, and sorry this chapter is so short...Anyway, the queen will be in the next chapter and you will get to meet her 'mirror' in it too.
Anyway, thank yous to me reviewers who are:
Queen tatooine: Thank you for reviewing, and you're right that the teacher was being mean to Kevin by not letting him answer, but I think the teacher just doesn't like Kevin very much. Anyway, thank you for reviewing, because it really means a lot to me.
Kuyaga: Thank you for reviewing! Yeah Bella reminds me of a few people at my school too. lol.
FanFictionFantom: Thank you for your review. I'm glad you like the story, and there will be more crazy people to come.
Glitterpoison: (formally known as Dragonblade Goddess) I love the new name by the way, its so cool. Yes, Bella is crazy...and no its not just you. it's a bit strange that their names rhyme. Try saying them one after the other really fast. I dare you. lol.
panemonium: Yes Bellaappears to beperfect and I'm glad you like the way I've written her. Yes, it is very sad that there really are people like her. Yes, it was intentional that their names rhyme...its kinda funny...to me anyway. Thank you for reviewing, I hope you enjoyed this chapter.
Alenor: Thank you for reviewing! You seem to review all my stories and I really appreciate it! Thank you, thank you, thank you!