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Accidental
Chapter 12
Rocky POV
I don't get her. Not anymore. Weren't best friends suppose to know everything about each other? It seemed like those days were long gone.
I exited the building to see Gunther leaning against the railing. I hailed him. "Hey," he replied. "Where's CeCe?"
"She got sick. Ready to go?" I snapped, ignoring Gunther's disheartened expression, then I stormed off.
Gunther rushed to catch up. "You're mad at me." A statement; not a question. It was only polite to reply accordingly. That, and I was mad as a hatter.
I turned to look at him. "I know I shouldn't be, but yes, I am mad at you. You have been taking all of CeCe's extra time. Some of which I would like. My life isn't all rainbows and ponies and straight A's you know. My dad has been pushing my grades even higher and Ty has been spending ever night trying out new raps. It is so annoying. And I just... I just need my best friend."
Gunther couldn't look me in the eye. "I didn't realize. I'm so sorry. I can..." He looked away, looking like he was in pain. "I can... not speak to her for awhile."
He looked so sad. "No. We just have to figure out how to share her. Wither I like it or not, you are a part of our circle now, and it's time I accepted that. How about this? CeCe should be well again by Friday. Let's get together with everyone at Crusty's and get a pizza. Besides, Deuce is down in the dumps because Dina dumped him yesterday and Ty needs to get out of his room."
He perked up a bit. "Sounds like a plan. I'll run it by my parents tonight. Now, if we don't get going, we'll be late."
I looked at my watched and screeched. I turned and high tailed it to the school. Gunther followed behind me, laughing.
We arrived with barely enough time to stop at our lockers. After class I tracked down Mrs. Kobb and told her about CeCe's illness. She didn't appear overly distressed. "Joyce is back. You'll have to dance CeCe's part tonight. Take fifth period to practice." I nodded and went to find Gunther to let him know.
I found him in the gymnasium dancing. I hid behind the bleachers and watched quietly. Soon it became apparent that he wasn't practicing a dance for "Beauty and the Beast." The longer I watched and the more I understood that he was trying to work through something. I sensed frustration, and uncertainty, and then he lapsed into ballet. He ended in a pose that looked like he was cradling his heart. I made a mental note to research the pose later. His expression became soft and he breathed out slowly.
I decided that it was as good a time as any to appear. "Hey," I saluted.
He appeared startled. "Hey, Rocky. How- How long have you been standing there?"
"Long enough," I said. Lying is pointless, a lesson I had learned many times. "I didn't know you knew ballet."
"So, you saw the end," he trailed.
"Yeah. Because you undoubtedly know that I'm going to find out anyway, mind telling me what that last pose was?"
"Heya-no. You have to find out yourself," he replied rudely.
Curious, I thought. "Well, since CeCe is sick, I am going to take her place tonight. Mrs. Kobb said that we should practice during fifth period, which is now. So..."
"I get it," he sighed. Then he proceeded to spin me around the gymnasium.
Just finished watching the episode with Claus. Did anyone but me notice how Gunther was positioned behind CeCe? I'm pretty sure he wasn't using her as a shield; if he was his hands would have been gripping her arms, not curled in light fists and brushing along the skin. Also, do you guys think I should have Rocky develop feelings for Gunther as well? Thoughts to chew on.
This chapter is dedicated to both bubbles237 and Black-Rose Marley for their fantastic reviews.
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