Chapter 5: First Practice.

It would have been pretty boring for me if I was alone the whole shift, but Rigby decided to stick around for all 6 hours. He either had nothing better to do, or really liked me...I'm guessing he didn't have anything better to do though.

After locking the front door, I turned to him,"I'm ready."

He dropped the radio he was holding on the table then looked at me,"Do you have a CD?"

I nodded and showed him the 5 discs that were in my hand,"I carry them around a lot."

"Uhh...you carry a bunch of CDs around with you because...?"

I shrugged,"I don't know." I pulled a cassette out of my pocket,"I also carry this around. It's 'The Wizard Of Oz'."

Rigby chuckled,"Hey. Maybe it will come in handy one day." he was being sarcastic, but at least he didn't stare at me like I was a lunatic.

I smiled at him, then looked down at my CDs, 'pop','rock','classic'... I stopped reading and put my belongings on another table, only leaving the 'classic' CD in my hand.

I made my ballerina jump to where Rigby and the radio were, then put the CD in and the 'nutcracker' melodies started playing.

Taking a few steps back, I looked at Rigby. He seemed interested in how 'good' I was, he had the face that made me anxious, because he had the desire to see something amazing, written all over his face...and I really didn't want to disappoint him.

I let out a quiet sigh, closed my eyes then got on my toes and started to dance. I jumped, I spun and I skipped on my toes. I was thinking about the movements I was doing at the moment. I would be lying if I said I had It all planned out before the music started to play.

My thoughts never ran smoothly when I wanted them too, they soon drifted to Rigby, questioning what he thought of my performance.

I made another jump, I spun again and another jump. That was when my curiosity got the better of me, I slowly opened my eyes and saw Rigby's reaction, he didn't seem amused at all, to say the least - he seemed bored.

I stopped dancing and stood normally then let out a sad sigh, looking at the floor," I knew I wasn't good enough.." I felt the heat in my cheeks from the embarrassment of failing my friend, I was devastated because of that simple expression.

"What?! NO!"

I saw Rigby's shadow in the ground as he came closer,"That was pretty cool Eileen! Why would you think you aren't good enough?!"

I shifted away from the ground and looked Rigby in the eyes, I knew mine were filled with tears, but all I could do is keep holding them back,"Because you looked bored, Rigby..." I turned to the floor again," I think that says a lot."

There was a short silence. I convinced myself that Rigby was thinking about what a cry baby I am, whining because I have no talent.

"Eileen, that was amazing, I swear, but.."

"But what?"

"The music..." he started in a tone that signified distaste,"It's bumming me out."

I looked up again and after a brief moment I suddenly chuckled,"It's not really my kind of music either to be honest..." I admitted,"..but it is classic and - "

"It's crap." he chuckled.

I giggled, completely forgetting that I was on the edge of tears just seconds ago. It was funny how quickly he could flip me from crying to laughing, and he wasn't usually the comforting type.

"Hey, I think I got an idea!" he said then ran to the radio. He pressed the button that opened the disk tray then took out the CD. He then replaced the CD with another from the collection I had in my pocket earlier.

I wasn't completely sure what he was doing, but I was a patient person, so i waited.

When he was done, he clicked 'play' and that was when 'Mötley Crüe - Girls, Girls, Girls' started playing.

I looked at him, puzzled at first but then I realized what he wanted from me. He wanted me to dance to rock.

It didn't take me long to think it over...Why not give it a shot? After all, I'm always dancing ballet to my favorite rock songs, couldn't hurt if I have a little more fun.

I closed my eyes and started to dance once more. This time, I was faster and I added in some rock moves which I made seem elegant - or at least I hoped so.

"Alright!" I could hear Rigby motivating me. That simple 'alright' gave me all the confidence I needed.

I started to imagine the floor raising higher and turning into a stage, I imagined the lights shinning on me, the public, and most of all I imagined myself being beautiful. No glasses, gorgeous dress, dancing like a true ballerina.

Girls, Girls, Girls

At the Dollhouse in Ft. Lauderdale

Girls, Girls. Girls

Rocking in Atlanta at Tattletails

Girls, Girls, Girls

Raising Hell at the 7th Veil Have you read the news

In the Soho Tribune

Ya know she did me

Well then she broke my heart

I heard the imaginary cheers coming from the public. They liked it. They actually liked my dancing! Maybe I could actually dance well, maybe even be in the top 3... hey, maybe I can win!

Focus on the dancing Eileen, don't get distracted.

Crazy Horse, Paris, France

Forget the names, remember romance

I got the photos, a menage a trois

Musta broke those Frenchies laws with those

Once I quit thinking about the competition, I simply enjoyed the music and danced in the rhythm that was given to me.

Once the song came to its end, I made my final pose, with my arms held above my head, my left foot laying completely on the floor and right toes raised up in front of the left foot.

I opened my eyes and saw a table before me. I could have injured myself If i made another rock, ballet move.

"That was awesome!" I heard Rigby compliment, it made me grin immediately.

I got out of my pose and stood normally,"Do you really think so?"

"Yeah I do!" He claimed in the sweetest voice I've ever heard from him, he was also smiling. But he quickly turned away to hide it.

We were silently for a while. It was awkward since none of us knew what to say next, but I did feel the butterflies having a huge party in my stomach, and It made me happy.

Rigby turned back and stared at me with his eyes wide open but his smile was practically gone,"So a..."

Just in that moment, I heard the ringing. I turned my head and saw my phone on the counter. I carefully approached it and checked the message. It was sent by a number that wasn't in my phones memory card and it said that I have to show up at the LUX theatre tomorrow at 5PM.

"Who was it?" asked Rigby, and I could sense the excitement in his voice.

I turned to him, "Did you give my number away when you singed me up for the competition?"

"Uhh..." Rigby was pretending to think about it,"...maybe?"

"Well, they told me I have to show up tomorrow." I acknowledged.

"Oh...well...I'm kind of busy, but I could go with you, if you want?"

I smiled which was probably not the reaction he expected. I think he may have thought I would get mad at him for giving my phone away,"That would be really nice of you Rigby."

He smiled again as well, pleased with my response"Hey. Do you wanna practice some more?"

I nodded and that was when he clicked a button on the radio, starting another song.

AN/ Thank you for all your reviews, I appreciate every single one of them.

Also, you probably noticed there is no sneak peek in this chapter? The reason behind it is, that I (And probably more then just one of my readers) found it unnecessary.

You can however, send me a message asking for one, and I'll gladly give you your fix!