Authors Notes: I'm so slack I'm getting lazy. Though i have every intension of of finishing the story i am just taking my time ;) lol

thanks to Maska for reviewing: The storyline will be getting moreinteresting mwahahahahaha and only i know what is going to happen ;)

soon with the chapter and i dont own Phantom of the opera so don't sue me;)

Rehearsals now had a pattern to them Aurora discovered, being the star of the show was tough work. Aurora was now more fit than ever with the three hour dancing sessions and then three hours of acting and singing. Not to mention dancing at The Spot three nights a week.

It had been two weeks since her car had broken down and Aurora was frustrated. Michael, she was so sure sometimes that he liked her and other times she wasn't so sure. Sara kept trying to convince her to make a move.

"What if he gets freaked out and won't talk to me again, I don't think I could handle that" Aurora sighed "he has become an important piece in my new life" Aurora said stirring her hot chocolate. Before looking up at Sara who sat across from her in a small coffee shop that was a few minutes walk from the Theater.

"As I have said before, he can hardly keep his eyes off you and is almost always hear you, it is in his eyes, trust me" Aurora shrugged and looked out the window thinking it over. Suddenly Sara spoke:

"Are you happier now in your new life?"

"More than ever, No benefits dinners no more pretending to be the perfect little prime ministers daughter. I may be using a different name but I am being true to myself for the first time in years"

"And you say Michael knows?"

"Yes and he accepted it"

"Then just make the move and see what happens, I bet you a coke I am right" Sara finished confidently, before taking a sip of her coffee.

Aurora laughed then glanced at her watch. It was just after six.

"I had better get home; I have to get some work finished and go to my other job"

Sara laughed

"Hey if they are looking for any new dancers let me know, it sounds like a kick ass job, wouldn't mind meeting some new people" Sara said as she winked Aurora laughed then bid her good bye.

Walking back to her car which was in the theater car park Aurora thought of Michael.

What if she took Sara's advice, what if she made a move? The more she thought about it the more it seemed like a good idea. I'm so confused. She sighed.

Several hours later found Aurora getting ready to dance. This was the first night of the new routine.

Becky smiled at them "Remember the new dance and have some fun, lets go out there and make the crowd thirsty" she said with a cheeky wink as the DJ announced them.

Running out on to the dance floor Aurora took her position as the music started. Looking around as she did every night incase someone she knew was in the club. She spotted a few people she knew of from school and Michael. He had taken to coming to watch her at least once a week and always had a water bottle handy after she finished dancing.

The new dance was a fun and up beat song that took a great amount of energy to do it justice. But the beat seemed to create energy for you to use, no matter how tired you were. It was definitely a dance that would get the crowd going, the male crowd specifically.

Aurora locked eyes with Michael while she was dancing he was staring at her with a small smile on his lips, the lights from the dance floor seemed to reflect off his eyes making them seem darker. No wonder they chose him for the Phantom.

The chorus started and Aurora faced Angel, then ducked as Angel swung her leg over her before bobbing down so Aurora could do the same, then facing back to the crowd Aurora Dropped to her knees then slipped on to her side using her elbow to prop herself up, before kicking her leg up and rolling on to her stomach and arching her way back up to a standing position and rotating her hips and continuing the dance her eyes searching the crowd and finding Michael again. Her Smile grew bigger and at that moment she just knew that even if she made a move and he freaked out, it would be worth it. Something's are always worth the risk.

Aurora struck her pose as the dance finished then bowed before leaving the dance floor heading straight for Michael.

The next song struck up as Aurora made her way over to him. Ignoring the drink bottle and without even thinking about it Aurora went on to her toes and pressed her lips against Michaels.

He tensed so Aurora pulled back. She looked up at him. He had a strange look on his face. Aurora looked down embarrassed and started to back away I guess Sara was wrong.

Michael stopped her and tilted her face back up so he could see her face. He smiled and Aurora became confused. Then he leant down and whispered something in her ear.

The music was thumping around them, and everyone was dancing. But Aurora and Michael were in there own little world.

"I have wanted to do that for weeks" Aurora looked at him when he stepped back. He smiled at the bewildered look on her face before leaning in and covering her lips with his.

Aurora gave herself over to the kiss, wrapping her arms around his neck as his arms slid round her waist and pulling her to him.

Aurora sighed with pleasure loving the feel of Michael against her, she was pretty sure her legs wouldn't support her any more. It was complete heaven.

Someone bumped in to Michael's back and sent them both off balance. Luckily they didn't fall over.

Aurora laughed and Michael looked behind him for any clue as to who bumped in to him.

"Jesse come on, photo time" Angel said timidly next to Aurora, knowing she was interrupting them.

"Ok, I'm coming" Angel smiled at them and winked at Aurora before walking away

"I'd better go" Aurora said suddenly blushing. They had just been making out in the middle of a club.

"I'll meet you at the door when you're finished" Aurora nodded and kissed Michael softly on the lips before walking away.

I owe Sara a coke now…… Aurora thought as she walked away.

A new routine emerged instead of meeting at the theater Michael and Aurora took turns picking each other up and driving in together, they spent most of their time together and for Aurora it never seemed like enough.

But she was starting to fall behind in all her assignments and was starting to show fatigue from having to jump between theater work, university, baby sitting and dancing at The Spot.

"You're going to run your self to an early grave if you keep it up" a concerned Sara said one afternoon after a particularly grueling dance session.

"I know but I still need the money, rent is coming up"

"Your apartment can't be that expensive"

"It is in a great neighborhood, and it isn't a hole, it is a couple of hundred a week"

"Have you considered moving in with someone?"

"I can't have a flat mate it is too risky I could be recognized"

"That isn't what I meant"

Aurora was about to ask what she meant when Michael walked up behind her putting his arms around her waist and kissing her cheek.

"Hey, you ready to go?"

"Yep, just a moment" Aurora was about to ask what Sara meant again when she shock her head

"I'll talk to you about it later" She said and bid them good bye

Tyra walked past and glared at Aurora. She had not taken the news that they were dating too well.

"If looks could kill I would be long dead" Aurora said as she picked up her bag and took Michaels hand.

Michael looked over at Tyra and sighed. As he walked towards the door

"Don't worry about her"

"I'm not"

"Yes you are"

"Am not"

"Are so"

"Am- Aurora was cut off when Michael kissed her then kept walking

"You can't just kiss me when you want to win"

"Why not" Michael replied innocently "It works so well" Aurora slapped him playfully on the arm.

"What am I going to do with you?"

"I could think of a few things" Michael replied with a wink

"Trust you" Aurora said before poking her tongue out and walking away.

Saturday Michael planned to kidnap Aurora for a day of rest.

"Make sure you bring a change of clothes and anything you need to get your self ready to dance at the spot"

"I will, but where are you taking me?"

"That is a surprise, be ready at 9am and wear comfortable shoes"

"Ok, ill see you then"

"Night"

"See you tomorrow" Aurora replied before hanging up the phone.

Aurora got went to bed early, but not before she got everything she would need for tomorrow ready.

Wonder where he is taking me…

As it turned out Michael took her to the Botanical gardens, they spent the day walking around the many beautifully kept gardens and walks.

There was the wild flowers garden, the rose gardens and other garden plants Aurora had never heard of, but they were so pretty and smelled like heaven. The air was so clean and it was the perfect day.

"Thank you, Aurora said on the drive home "How did you know I would enjoy this"

"I have been watching you" He replied cryptically

"Freaky Phantom" Aurora muttered

"I heard that"

"You were meant to" Aurora sat back and looked out the window, too bad she had to work tonight.

Then it dawned on her, she had left her club ID at her apartment.

"Michael, could we stop back at my apartment quickly I left my club ID there" Aurora cringed

"Now what did I say about having everything ready" Michael said in a stern voice

"I'm sorry" Michael laughed

"It isn't a problem; it is only a five minute detour" Michael took his hand off the steering wheel and rested it on her thigh. Aurora covered his hand with hers. She loved moments like this; they didn't have to make conversation to be comfortable with each other.

A few minutes later they stopped on the side of the road outside the apartment block and When Aurora went to get out Michael stopped her.

"Does anyone else have keys to your apartment?"

"No why?" Aurora looked up and found her apartment door open. "I locked that" Aurora said turning back to look at Michael who was watching the door

"Look" Michael gestured

A Man in a suit had stepped out.

"That's Thomas he works for my dad, ohh no" Aurora looked at Michael

"Come on we had better get out of here" Aurora nodded mutely as Michael shifted the car in to gear and drove off.

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee another chapter done, i will try to update again soon, but tell me what you think people. i am starting to have doubts anyone is reading this? besides Maska...

Emma Riddle