"What's the matter?" Derrick looked at Pixie as if she was a little lost. This wasn't the Pixie he knew. She was always putting on the pressure, but now she looked a little out of it, holding a box of items that little dancers might need.
She started to say something as he took the box from her.
"Oh, don't say it's nothing," Derrick gave her a serious look, but she only sighed.
"I'm tired I guess," she faked a smile.
"Then I'll make you some tea," Derrick went to put the box on a shelf in the new storage area. "Is everything OK?"
"It's happening so fast," she grinned about the dance school happening. "I really can hardly believe it." He knew she didn't want to go into detail, but the pandemic had taken a toll on her too. "I'm just not sure I can get back to-"
"You will. It'll happen faster than you know," his smile was open. "You are an inspiring dancer yourself."
"Oh, don't say that." She was a bit sheepish, but he liked to see her happy.
"Is it about your boyfriend?" He then wanted to know.
"Boyfriend?" She look startled. He laughed.
"Cyrus is so in love with you," Derrick told her. "He's a keeper."
"When..when did you meet Cyrus," she wanted to know as he went to plug in the kettle and looked through the no-caffeine teas. He picked out her favorite that was apple.
"The pub quiz," he told her.
"Oh." She nodded. "How did that go the other night?" She found a seat as if she needed a rest.
"I didn't get any of the answers right," Derrick shook his head, "But our dear old Eric was a little tipsy and just ran with it." He practically laughed.
"What's going on with you two?" She suddenly turned the tables.
"What do you mean?" He squinted with laughter as he got a cup of tea ready for her.
"You two hang out an awful lot together," she told him.
"I'm just trying to see if he'll move in with me," Derrick was even lipped about it even if a lock of hair hid his eyes.
"Really?"
"Just roomies." He nodded.
"Roomies?" She chuckled. "I guess we'll see about that." Her smile was smart and Derrick bit his bottom lip trying not to smile.
She took the tea from him. Of course, she handed him over a clipboard with a schedule. It was from Frankie.
I loved. It's interesting when people are straight about something, let's see how it goes.
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Roomies or roomies...hum we shall see.
ReplyDeleteİnteresting! Let's see how it goes on?
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ReplyDeleteI love this chapter
Thanks for sharing ♥
Hmm... what KIND of roomies haha?
ReplyDeleteUy yo veo problemas y del tipo romántico. Genial fragmento. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteVeo problemas del tipo romántico. Genial fragmento. Te mando un beso. https://enamoradadelasletras.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteGreat chapter my dear
ReplyDeleteNice chapter very well written
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ReplyDeleteI'm curious to see if he'll agree to this arrangement.
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It was interesting to learn that Pixie was once known for "putting on the pressure." I never saw that about her. But then again, I've never seen her at the barre. I think that her being back in her toe shoes is going to reveal a lot more of her character!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, to comment on your comment, you did catch me wearing a sweater! I guess it had to happen some time, although we've had some warmish days too. Ah, fall! 🍁🍂