A/N: Hey guys! Chapter 3! I'm so excited! This chapter has some Kaider fluff I hope you all appreciate! THERE WILL BE MORE! Lol.
Anyway, enjoy! I hope you like it!
Disclaimer: I do not own TLC.
Chapter 3
SELENE'S POV
The next day she rushed into class, dumped her bag, and quickly took her place at the barre. Melodi was in front of her as always, but Kai was nowhere to be found. Selene looked around the room, and spotted Iko in the corner, warming up. She hurried over. "Hey Iko! Have you seen Kai? I haven't seen him since I went to practice after dinner last night. Is he okay?" Iko looked up, her eyes wide. "Slow down, girl! I think your mouth was going a million miles an hour! Even I don't talk that fast, and I'm known as the fasted talker at school! You might beat me though." She thought about it. Selene opened her mouth to ask about Kai again, since obviously Iko had forgotten about him. "Oh right - Kai." Iko said, smirking at Selene. "If I didn't know better, I'd think somebody had a cruuuush!" She poked Selene's stomach. Selene glared at her. "That is not true! I'm just concerned is all." She rubbed her stomach where Iko had poked it. Iko shrugged. "I haven't seen him since last night either. He left a few minutes after you did." She skipped over to her spot on the last barre.
Selene walked slowly to her spot, and began her stretches. Where could Kai be?
"Excuse me."
Selene froze. She knew that voice. Levana kicked Melodi out of her spot, and positioned herself so that she and Selene were facing each other during warm ups. "So, Selene dear," Levana said sweetly, a sick smile playing about her lips, "have you thought about my invitation?"
Selene gulped, thinking as she finished her grand plie. "Ummm . . . yeah, I did. I've decided I don't want to go." She told her. Levana raised her eyebrow. "Whaaaat? Any newbie would die to be able to go."
"Yeah, but it seems like every newbie has."
Levana recovered quickly. "Oh yes, it's kind of like an intro into the school. It helps you to get to meet new people, make friends." She smirked at Selene. Selene frowned. "And for the popular people to humiliate you?"
"Wherever did you hear that, Selli?"
"First:" Selene said, glaring at Levana, "don't call me Selli. That's the stupidest nickname I've ever heard in my whole entire life. Second: since when do you care about where I get my info?" Levana smirked at her. "Kai told you that, didn't he? Aww, isn't that cute?" She turned around. "You might as well just get married now." Selene glared at her back, but didn't get the chance to respond.
"Good morning class - let's begin with frappes. Doubles; front, side, back."
As Selene began, she couldn't help but worry about Kai. Did he hate her now too?
She eat her lunch half-heartedly.
"Oh, come on Selene!" Peony said, eating her lunch. "Don't look so sad! You make me sad." Selene looked at her friend. "I'm sorry, Peony. I'm just not very energetic today. It happens a lot when I work really hard."
"Or it happens when a certain crush never shows up," Peony muttered into her lemonade as she tilted the cup. "What?!" Selene demanded. She could feel her face heating up. She looked at her lap. "That is so not true."
"Oh yes it is, missy, and you know it!" Iko said, pointing at her accusingly. Selene rolled her eyes. "I need to go practice my pointe. I'll catch you guys later." She shoved her chair back, and walked off. "But you haven't finished your food yet!" Peony called. "Later!" Selene called back, waving her hand in dismissal.
She grabbed her bag from her room, and went to the rehearsal center, choosing one of the rooms to practice in.
She sat on the floor, and put her pointe shoes on. After flexing her feet, and readjusting the shoes, Selene stood up, and began a few simple steps to get herself used to the feel. Up on the high pointe, and down. First position releve, second position releve, third, fourth, fifth, and so on. Chaines turns, ronde chenes, fouettes, and pique tours.
Pretty much anything that would practice her technique.
After a few hours she stopped, neatly putting her pointe shoes in her bag. She shouldered her bag, and left the room. She closed the door behind herself, and turned. She bumped into someone.
"Oh, I'm so sorry, I didn't see you there!" She said quickly, brushing her hair out of her face. She looked up. Jacin Clay was regaining his composure. "It's quite alright. I didn't see you there either." He gave her an easy smile. "You're Selene, right?" He leaned against the wall, looking her over. Selene suddenly felt very self-conscious. "Um, yeah. Selene Blackburn, nice to meet you." She readjusted her bag, and held her hand out to him. He shook it, a flirtatious smile playing about his lips. "Nice to meet you miss Blackburn. I'm Jacin Clay." Selene smiled. "Nice to meet you. And please, call me Selene." He nodded, that smile still playing his features. "Very well, Selene." He winked at her. Selene crossed her arms, "look, I'm not looking for a romantic relationship right now. Although I'm flattered." She added quickly. Jacin raised his eyebrows, and his smirk never faltered. "Well well well, someone is very perceptive," he commented, looking her over again. Selene squirmed under his gaze, but couldn't find a way to get past him. They were standing too close for her liking. She stepped around him, shoving him slightly. "Look, this has been nice, but I've got things to do, and they don't involve you."
"Selene, I'm hurt." Jacin said. Selene could tell he was faking his 'hurt' face. "Yeah, well, get used to it." Selene said rudely, walking down the hall. "Selene, wait!" He called. She could hear him hurrying after her. She stopped, turning to face him. "Why don't you go chase after someone who wants your attention, like Levana?"
She didn't stop to see what his reaction was. Instead she ran off, hurrying for her room.
Selene fluffed her hair, then turned to Peony. "How do I look?" she asked, biting her lip. Peony beamed. "You look gorgeous! Selene, I can't believe how amazing you look!"
"Aw, thanks Peony, that's really sweet." Selene said, turning back to the mirror. She was wearing hot pink jeans, a flower print white chiffon layered camisole, black flats, and a cute pendant necklace with pointe shoes on it. Her hair was in fluffy curls, and she had some makeup on to enhance her features. She slipped a charm bracelet on, and turned to Peony. "Well, here I go. Wish me luck."
"Good luck!" Peony called as she left. Selene laughed and waved, "bye Peony."
"Bye Selene!"
Selene opened the door that walked out onto the roof. It was set up as more of a balcony on top of the building. Lots of kids were there mingling, and music played over some speakers. There was a table of food, and a stand of drinks. A lot of kids held cups in their hands. To the left was a group of couches. To the right was a wooden floor, and a few kids were there, dancing.
"Selene!" Levana rushed over to her, dragging her down the middle towards the food table. "I've been waiting for you!" She turned to her friends, "guys, this is Selene. She started late here. She came from Italy." Selene smiled and waved. "Hi."
"Hey," one of the guys said. Selene could tell he was checking her out. Levana noticed it too. "So, Selene," she said, pulling Selene away, "I think you'd like some of the kids over here." She glanced behind herself as she dragged Selene along.
"Hey everybody, this is Selene. Make her feel at home, okay?" Levana shoved her into the group of kids, nearly knocking her over. A girl grabbed her, glaring at Levana. "Be nice, prissy-pants. Gee wiz."
"You're one to talk," Levana shot back before walking off, nose in the air.
The girl turned to Selene. "Sorry about her." She held her hand out. "I'm Pearl."
"Nice to meet you Pearl," Selene said, "I'm Selene."
"I know." She said rudely, and walked off. "Oh-kaay . . ." Selene muttered, looking about her. "Nice chat."
"Hey, don't mind the two of them," A girl said. "They can be real snobs." Selene nodded at her. "I'll remember that."
The girl had unruly curly red hair that looked more like a lion's mane than anything else. "I'm Scarlet," she said, hanging her leg over the arm of her chair. "Nice to meet you Selene."
"Nice to meet you too," Selene said shyly. "What're you here for, Selene?" Scarlet asked, picking up a cup of soda. "Oh, I'm here for ballet." Selene said. "Ballet, eh? Yeah, I can see that." She slurped her soda. "What about you?" Selene asked, rubbing her arm. She was starting to feel uncomfortable. "Oh," Scarlet said, swallowing her soda, "I'm here for modern dance. A hip-hop sort of thing, but not really." She smirked, taking another slurp of her soda. "Do you have a boyfriend?" She asked, raising her eyebrows. Selene was suddenly very aware of the other people listening to the conversation. "Oh, um, no, not . . . not really." She shook her head, rubbing her arm more. She was really uncomfortable now. Scarlet looked at her pointedly, but seemed more interested in bottoms-upping her soda cup.
"Um, so, I'm just . . . , I'm just . . . I'm gonna, you know, I'm gonna go-"
"Have fun," Scarlet said, examining the bottom of her soda cup in disappointment.
Selene rubbed her arm, turning to go. "Hey doll!" Jacin said, taking her arm, "why don't you join me and my friends over here, by the cool people." Everyone stared at them. Scarlet scrunched her nose at him.
"Hey, hands off my girl."
Selene was pulled away from Jacin, by none other than . . .
Kai.
"Oh, hi," Selene breathed, suddenly feeling very hot. Kai smiled at her - his charming, cocky smile that made her heart melt. "Hey."
"And who says she your girl?" Jacin asked, almost laughing. "Oh, is it not obvious?" Selene asked, looking between the two. "I'm sorry Jacin, I thought it was obvious." Jacin glared at her, but Kai gave her another smile and put his arm around her waist, pulling her to his side. "I thought it was too." Jacin snorted. "Well, it isn't. And if you want me to believe you, you're going to have to prove it to me." He crossed his arms. Selene shrugged. "Fine."
She turned to Kai and kissed him.
It was the best kiss she'd ever had in her whole life.
But it only lasted about eight seconds. Unfortunately.
Scarlet hollered, and clapped, and some other people clapped while Jacin huffed. "That doesn't prove anything."
"Go away dummy," Selene said, putting her arms around Kai. "You're ruining our cool people vibe. Right guys?" She looked over at the others and they shouted in agreement. Some tossed popcorn at him. Jacin huffed and shook his head. He pointed at Selene. "You'll regret this." Selene smiled sweetly at him. "I don't think so."
Selene and Kai sat on one of the couches. It was late - the sky was dark, and only a few kids were still on the roof. Scarlet was over on the dance floor slow dancing with a really muscular guy.
Selene rested her head on Kai's shoulder, scootching closer to him. "I never got the chance to say it, but thanks for what you did earlier. I really appreciated it." Kai smiled, playing with her hair. "My pleasure."
"Where were you all day?" She asked, looking at him from his shoulder. "Oh, um, I . . . , took a sick day."
"Why?" Selene asked, her hand finding his free one. Kai was silent for five seconds. Not that she was counting. "Um . . . okay, I didn't take a sick day."
"What did you do?" Selene asked, intrigued. Kai bit his lip. "I went to visit my dad. He's sick in the hospital."
"Oh Kai," Selene said, sitting up. "I'm so sorry. I didn't know!" Kai waved her off. "It's okay. Not a lot of people know." Selene gently took his hand. "I'm sorry." He waved her off. "I heard that Jacin was hitting on you in the hall earlier today." Selene groaned. "Don't even get me started. That guys is so creepy." Kai laughed. "No kidding. I've been having to deal with that guy since I first came here. Him and Levana."
"How was Levana back then?"
Kai looked uncomfortable for a moment. He scratched his head. "Um, yeah, she was pretty different." Selene raised her eyebrows at him. "Well . . . ?" She prompted. He coughed. "We dated for a few months several years ago. It really didn't work out, she started being a jerk." Kai added quickly. Selene smirked. "That's okay. I dated that hotshot in the basement yesterday for a few months when we were in Italy." Kai closed his eyes. "That was the vibe I was getting."
"What is that supposed to mean?" Selene demanded, punching his arm. Kai laughed. "You looked kind of jealous when you saw him with that other girl." Selene squirmed in her seat. "I wouldn't say jealous . . ."
"You were most definitely jealous."
Selene huffed. "Fine. Maybe I was a little jealous, but that doesn't mean anything! He only ever kissed me once, and people said he only dated me because I worshiped him. So I broke up with him."
"Because you worshiped him?"
"It was unhealthy, okay?"
Kai scooched closer to her. "But if another guy came along . . ." Selene smiled, playing with his hair. "I wouldn't worship him, but I might come pretty close."
"That's good to hear."
Kai put his arm around her waist and kissed her.
Selene might have to change her mind about that perfect kiss.
Lucky for them, they had all the time in the world.
A/N: Please review! :)