Rein's POV

"Rein, you're going to tire yourself out if you don't take a break," Altezza said as I practiced jumping after school. "It's getting late too. Why not give it a rest for today and then start again tomorrow?"

She's right, it's already past 5 and only a few people from clubs and staff were still here. I've been practicing for a couple of hours too, so my legs are staring to get stiff and worn out, but... "Altezza you can go home if you want. I want to try a little bit longer, just until I can jump an inch higher."

"Why are you trying so hard anyways? I thought that you didn't really care if you got pointe shoes or not. "

"I know that's what I said but... I guess I'm thinking that if I can get those pointe shoes, then maybe people will call me by my own name, instead of Fine's sister," I said. I just want to have my own name. I'm more than someone's sister, I'm an actual person who has her own feelings."It sounds a little stupid though, doesn't it?"

"No, it's not stupid at all. What I consider stupid would be going too above the limits." She separated her lips, as though she was going to say something else, but she quickly closed them and then said, "Just don't overdo it or stay too long. There's still school tomorrow too. Later, Rein." The door closed and I was by myself.

I took a quick water break and then resumed my practice. In order to dance this pas au deux by myself, I need to jump high, higher than I've ever jumped before. I gathered all the strength that I could muster in both of my legs and sprang up, still inches away from the roof. I landed perfectly, but it's still not good enough! I should be able to touch the ceiling if I was jumping high enough.

I keep trying, even when my legs were bruised. I have to be able to jump even higher! I was so much closer the next time I jumped, but my mind suddenly went blank and I couldn't land. I slipped off my toe, and waited for me to fall onto the ground again. But I was completely alright, because arms were wrapped around me, so I didn't fall. Who was holding me? I looked up to see familiar crimson eyes. "Bright-san?"

As I regained my posture, Bright-san said," I saw the lights on in here and thought that it might be you. Why were you jumping so high, Rein?"

"I... was practicing for a dance. I need to be able to jump on my own, since I don't have a partner," I explained, feeling really, really embarrassed. I almost fell in front of Bright-san, so embarrassing! "What time is it?"

"About 6:15. How long have you been practicing?"

"Since school got out," I said softly. "I should probably get home before Fine worries. Thanks for helping me not fall Bright-san," I said approaching the changing room.

"What type of dance were you practicing?"

I stopped. "It's a dance that I saw in an anime when I was younger. She danced by herself, but she danced so well that it was like the other person was there. I wanted to dance like that, but something this hard, seems really impossible for me," I said looking at him with a forced smile.

"I think that you're just trying too hard. Here." He moved towards me and held my small waist. "Trying spinning." I moved into a position and started twirling. It's easier than before. Someone supporting you, and expressing their emotions along with you through dance. Is this what it's like to dance a pas au deux? I can feel so much emotion coming from this dance. The feeling of never wanting to part and to always have them by your side, I think I understand now. "Get ready, I'm going to help you jump."

"What?" But instinctively, I got into my jumping position and Bright-san lifted me! It felt like I was flying, but it was no higher than what I was jumping. I feel something else in my chest, what is this feeling? As soon as Bright-san set me down, I said, "Thank you Bright-san. I know what my dance was missing."

"I'm glad that I could help."

"Well then, I'll see you tomorrow," I said smiling at him, before I went through the door to get dressed. I don't understand. It wasn't being nervous, but it was a feeling that I was afraid to have again, after Shade and Fine got together. This feeling of liking someone...has it come back, but how will it end for me this time? I don't want to think about it now.

As I walked out the door, I saw Bright-san still here. When he noticed me, he said, "Rein, ready to go?"

"Bright-san?"

"I'm going to be walking you home. I wouldn't feel at ease if I let you walk home by yourself," he said smiling at me. Before I could say anything in protest, he continued, "Besides, my house is in that direction anyways. Unless you don't want me to walk you home?"

"No, if it's not too much trouble," I said. Why is he lying? As we walked, Bright-san and I were happily talking about random things. When we got next to my house I said," Thank you for walking me back."

"Rein, you know anytime you need to talk to someone, you can always call me. I'll be willing to listen whenever," he said. I don't understand. "Good night Rein."

I went in and muttered," I'm back." I really can't comprehend this feeling. I should be happy right? But... I can't smile for some reason. I don't understand. Is it because of before with Shade? I really don't understand.

"Rein, is everything okay?"

I snapped back to reality. "Yeah. I'll change and get started on dinner. You must be hungry. Can you get out the ingredients for curry or something that I can make quickly?"

"Rein, if you're tired then maybe I can make some miso soup. I can make that decently," she offered. "Besides, you need a break since you were practicing really hard for your dance class. Don't worry, I did somehow manage to pass Home Ec."

"Then I'll take you up on your offer," I said smiling slightly. "If you need help then just call." As soon as I got to my room, I collapsed on the floor. I really don't get what it means to like someone. I liked Shade before, but looking back at it, it could have just been admiration. My heart beats once in a while when I'm with Bright-san and he's like the ideal prince, but... is it okay? There was a bunch of other girls who were prettier than me at that party, and they probably have a good background to match... Besides, maybe I'm just becoming a little conceited just because he's been nice to me. That's probably it...

Besides, it's not like there's any difference to the way he treats me and other girls. It's completely like Bright to walk home girls when it's late, or help them with school stuff. It's perfectly normal...right?