I'm back~!

I can't apologize enough for not updating any of my stories. A lot has been going on and my computer has been going insane for the past months.

But now I'm back and I hope you guys aren't too mad at me for not updating at all.

Anyways I have a new chapter here for you guys and I hope you enjoy it~!

~ Rin P.O.V. ~

"Miki, I can't do this!" I exclaimed as I paced back and forth in my dressing room. The solo round had already begun and I was freaking out. Never in my life had I been so nervous. I wasn't this anxious anywhere, not even in school.

As I paced around the room, I wore only my tights and bra. I had fifteen minutes before I had to be ready, and I knew I needed more time. Not just to get dressed and do my hair and makeup, but to run over the dance.

"Yes you can, Rin," Miki gripped my shoulders, holding me tightly. "You've been practicing this solo for a month. It's perfect."

I pushed away from her, "No it isn't. I just needed another week. My turns aren't good enough, my tricks aren't even that polished. I don't want to look like an idiot-."

Miki hugged me suddenly, "Rin, I know you can do this. Len and Gumo know you can too."

I sighed, "Do you mind helping me get on my dress?"

"Not at all," Miki smiled as she picked up my costume for my solo that was hanging up on the back of the door. I was dancing to a piano version of a song called Iroha Uta. My outfit was a short kimono that ended above my knee. It was a crimson red with gold and black details. I had matching black acrobatic shoes to wear with it.

It was one of my most complex costumes, so I needed all the help I could get putting it on. Each piece had to be put on carefully so it wouldn't get ruined or rip. Also the sleeves were a bit long, so I was scared that if I forgot to pin them, they'd fall too low on me.

Miki already had her costume on. She was dancing to a song from The Nutcracker and she had a pale pink, almost white dress on and matching pointe shoes. Her hair was up in a bun with a few curled strands on the right side of her face.

I sat down in front of a vanity and did my hair and makeup. I tried to relax as I ran over all the steps in my head. I had a few new acrobatics tricks in my solo. I had done acrobatic dances before, but mixing that with ballet was making me even more nervous. I'd learned to do all the tricks, but what if I don't land correctly? What if I fall? What if I mess up everything?

There was a knock on the door followed by Gumo's voice, "Miki, your solo is coming up."

"Okay," Miki stood up, "Wish me luck, Rin."

I smiled at Miki before hugging her, "I know you'll be great."

Miki left my room and I closed my door. I practiced the dance with the acrobatic tricks. All my flips looked alright, but I had to work on my turns. I stood in front of the mirror and practiced. Every time I messed up, I stopped and began practicing all over again. It felt as if I'd been there for hours.

A slight pain in my foot started to grow and I stopped. I took off my acrobatic shoe and examined my foot. A yellow and blue bruise was covering my ankle. I bit my lower lip as I applied pressure to it, could I dance with this?

"Rin," I heard a knock on my door and turned towards it. I knew it was Len. "Can I come in?"

What was I supposed to say? What would he do if he saw the bruise?

I had to dance, no matter what.

I slipped back on my shoe and tied it before letting Len in. I masked my pain as best as I could and it seemed like he didn't notice. He was in his own solo costume, a white sleeveless shirt, white pants, and a black sleeveless hooded jacket. He was dancing to the song, Looking for you in the Sky. I had never seen him rehearse his solo, but he showed me the music.

When Len walked closer to me, I hoped he couldn't tell anything was wrong.

"I can see that you look ready, Rin, but are you really ready?"

I shook my head before resting my head in his chest. I stopped myself from crying, I couldn't ruin my makeup or let my nerves get the best of me. He gently stroked my back as I tried to calm down.

"It'll be fine, Rin. I know you'll be amazing."

~Len P.O.V.~

I was standing in one of the stage wings, watching Rin dance. She looked amazing, confident, and absolutely beautiful. I preformed before her, so I decided to watch her instead of going downstairs to my dressing room. She started with ballet techniques, but then she threw in some flips and other tricks. I'd never seen her perform so many acrobatic tricks nor had anyone else done any tricks in their solos, so I hoped the talent scouts took note of that.

I tried not to blush as I watched her. The kimono sleeve rolled down her arm, showing off her declitae and some of her cleavage. She was keeping her eyes out towards the audience, but I noticed her look at the sleeve falling, just for a second.

Her solo continued, she did mostly ballet stuff and as she did, I noticed her briefly look over at the sleeve. It was falling down farther.

I could tell the song was ending soon, so I knew the best trick Rin knew had to be last. She was pirouetting calmly as she snuck a peak to see how low the sleeve had fallen. She did a front aerial, which looked great, an elbow stand, it also looked great.

As she got up to perform what she told me was going to be a Valdez, she got her hand caught of the sleeve of the kimono. She slid and fell onto the floor of the stage, creating a loud thump. You could see the pain and disappointment in her eyes. I wanted to go out and help her, but Lola wouldn't let me. I stood there and watched Rin slowly get up, her hand clutching her shoulder as she walked off stage.

I ran to the other wing of the stage where Rin was. Tears were pouring down her face as she silently cried. I held her in my arms as I tried to calm her down. I led her downstairs to her dressing room, Miki and Gumo offered to come with me, but I told them to stay.

I sat Rin down in a chair before closing the door behind me. When I turned back to look at her, I didn't see my confident little sister. I saw a five year old Rin, crying. My sister doesn't look like a child anymore, but seeing her so upset made me think of how she was when we were younger. She used to be so fragile, shy, and quiet. Dance helped her come out of her shell, but now will it cause her to leave me again?

Tears stained her cheeks and I gently wiped them away, "We don't want to ruin such a beautiful face now do we?" I blushed after realizing what I said. Rin started to slightly calm down, her eyes were red from crying still. I noticed she was blushing a bit too. I kissed her forehead, "Is there anything I can do? Do you want ice? Medicine? Anything-."

"Why did mom and dad have to come this time?" Rin cried, no more tears came out though, "The one time they come to see me dance, this happens."

I held her again gently, "I don't know why things happen, Rin. But I know you're strong enough to keep going."

"But now I have no chance of getting accepted. After a mistake like that, Lola is probably going to make someone else the lead dancer in everything."

"You don't know that, Rin. You were amazing out there-."

"I was amazing till I fell!"

"Yes. You only messed up one trick. Everything else was perfect. Did you see everyone watching you? They were captivated, amazed by you. If those teachers can't tell what an amazing dancer you are and they don't pick you, they are missing out on the best, most dedicated dancer ever."

Rin smiled lightly before kissing my cheek, "Thank you, Len."

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What about Len?

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