9. The Dance Practice

"This pizza parlor looks so different from the usual ones. The people are dressed so differently. The pizza. Omg, It looks so yummy. The topping is perfect olives, little jalapenos, and pepper" that's what I like. Wait why that guy has ordered a pizza with pineapple topping? It's ridiculous. Who does that? Where is this music noise coming from? Is there any pub around and who play blinding lights at this hour? The voice grows louder and louder" I got annoyed and got up from my seat in the pizza parlor. I went outside and saw a boy who was playing loud music in the car. When he turned around I saw his face. It's Sam. "Why are you playing music so loud? I have to leave my pizza. The music is so annoying".

Sam: "If so then wake up"

Casie: "I have already come here. What you mean wake up".

Suddenly I opened my eyes and heard the blinded light music and Sam beside me trying to wake me up.

"So I just dreamed about pizza and Sam ruined it."

Casie: "Hey you ruined my dream."

Sam(Sassy response): "Morning to you too Kiddo."

Casie: "How much time did I sleep?"

Sam: "Almost 12 hours. Now get ready and meet me in the ballroom. We have a lot to practice ."

I unwillingly woke up. Damn, I miss pizza. I miss going out. Clearly today I was not in good mood. Maybe a hot shower could help. I thought.

I had a long hot shower. Then I came to my closet and took out an ice blue colored lacy long dress. Since its dance practice session, what's better than to practice in a long dress. I thought

I went to Sam's room. He was looking at himself in the mirror making different types of faces.

"Looks like I am not only the weird one here" I commented.

Sam; "Kiddo why you don't knock."

Casie: "Let me guess...I don't want to miss this scene" I replied playfully

Sam: "Let's go to the dance practice room angel"

I don't understand this guy. At one moment he is playful enjoying himself. Another minute he is so serious and stern.

We came to a big empty hall.

Sam: "So what form of dance you used to do?"

Casie: "I never danced"

Sam; "You are kidding me. Right? You are a girl and a girl loves to dance. I mean all girls dream of going on ball and date with their partner and dance."

Casie: "I never said I don't love dance. I never got a chance to dance. I never had any boyfriend so I have not experienced dance."

Sam: "Right you are so clumsy and childish. No worries I will teach you to dance"

"Gosh this is gonna be harder than I expected," He told himself

Casie: "You know I can hear you."

Sam: "Right let's get started."

He put forward his left hand and held my right hand. He put his right hand on my waist.

"Now listen we have to step 2 steps front, followed by 1 back step and again 1 front step let's do some without music on the count. We started the dance:-2 steps forward,1 back and... Ouch"

Sam: "You are supposed to step forward. You stomp on my foot."

Casie; "I am so sorry Sam. It's my fault. I haven't danced before. I will skip the angel Night."

Sam: "No Kiddo. Did I say something wrong? Wait. We will practice. I am sorry"

Casie; "But you are hurt."

Sam: "I am hurt because of your stupid heels. Just get rid of your heels and we will be fine"

I removed the heels and then we started dancing. 

Casie: "Did you just told me sorry?"

Sam: "Yeah...So"

Casie: "That's really shocking. Mr arrogant saying sorry to kiddo. Isn't it?"

Sam: "whatever. Don't get used to it." He winked

We danced for like 2 hours. Sam was indeed a very good dancer. I wonder if he was a professional dancer.

Casie; "I am tired. Let's take 15 minutes break"

Sam: "Ok"

We sat on the floor. I was dead tired.

Casie;" Sam from how long you are dancing. I feel if you are a professional dancer"

Sam: "Yeah Kiddo. I wasn't any professional dancer but used to work as a choreographer part-time."

Casie: "Wow. I now realized I don't know much about you."

Sam; "Ok so what do you want to know?'

Casie: 'How old are you?"

Sam;'"I am twenty"

Casie: "And I am eighteen and still you called me kiddo when you are not much older than me.'

Sam : "I am elder to you kiddo" He winked

Casie: "Where are you from? What are your hobbies?"

Sam: "I am from California. I love playing football and rugby, playing guitar, and now harp."

Casie; "Wow I am from Chicago. I was more into swimming, debates, group discussions, and quiz."

Sam: "So basically you are a nerd."

Casie: "Not really. I wanted my father to be proud of me and so I used to participate in these activities. So when did you arrive here?"

Sam: "I arrived last year. I was going to our beach house with friends for a weekend getaway. My friend John who was supposed to drive lied to us that he is sober and he was driving the car. All of us were high we didn't realize he is drunk and then well we had a major accident. All my friends, fortunately, survived except me. I have to leave behind all my friends, family, school, football."

Sam grew sad. I took his hand into mine reassuring him that I am there with him and he is not alone.

He looked at me and smiled.

Sam: "I guess you have had enough rest kiddo and let's get back to practice"

This guy...I will never understand him. He is so unpredictable. One minute he is so soft and caring and the next minute he is arrogant and strict. He is actually a good boy inside a bad boy image. This makes him more attractive though.