It had been a week since the auditions and the results were due any minute. My phone buzzed on the cold stone surface of the kitchen worksurface. The words 'Guildhall' popped up in tiny white letters on the lock screen. Instantly, I grabed my phone and opened the email...

Dear Miss Skylar Turner,
I am very happy to share that you have acquired a place at Guildhall school for Music and Dance. It was a pleasure to meet you last week, and we hope to see you again on the 1st of September. Please make sure all payments are complete for the new year. The equipment list is attached above.

Many thanks,
Professor Barry Ife

There was another email too. It was sent by the same mailer. Curiously, I opened it.

Dear Miss Skylar Turner,
I hope you have received your confirmation letter. Due to your exceptional audition, I am happy to inform you that you have won a scholarship at Guildhall School of Music and Dance. This means you will pay no fees and all meals come inclusive. This school is a boarding school, so the luggage lists will be attached.
If you have any other questions, please ring our number, or go to our website.
Many thanks,
Professor Barry Ife

I screamed in excitement. Was this a dream? For starters, I got in, but with no fees and a scholarship?! My phone vibrated again, this time showing Orlando's name. I picked up nervously.
"Uh, Hi Orlando,"
"Hi Skye," His voice was projected into my ear.
"So, why are you ringing me? Not being rude or anything..."
"I was just checking - Did you get your email?"
"Yeah... How did you do? Did you get in?"
"Yeah! I got a scholarship..." His voice died down, "Er - I mean to say, did you get in?"
"Uh huh! I got a scholarship too!"
"Really?" The disbelief in his voice was so recognisable
"Yeah! Ironic, huh?"
"Yeah... Well, I guess I'll see you at school?"
"Well actually, I was going to town, and I thought, well ... do you want to come?" My mouth dropped open. A boy was asking me out!? I mean, I've been in an all girls school for fourteen years of my life - I've gone to clubs and other activities just with other girls but boys!? I mean, I haven't spoken with Orlando since the auditions....
"Meet you in Starbucks?" his voice trailed off.
"Sure," I replied, "At 3?"
"Sounds cool,"
"Bye,"
"Bye,"

*****

I ran upstairs punching the air very ungracefully. Slipping on some blue skinny jeans and a white top, I grabed my phone and purse, and ran out the flat. When I got onto the road, I pulled out my earphones and drowned my ears with music. Sticking my hand out, I got on the bus and sat down. I regularly thought about driving lessons, but I just didn't have time. Dance and music is my life and I spend hours everyday practicing. I play five instruments - piano, violin, flute, guitar and trumpet - at least to a high grade and I dance many different styles of dance - my favorite is acro. I love doing gymnastics over anything. I love to act too - I've been casted many big roles in plays and pantomimes.

*****

The bus stopped and I got off unsteadily. Walking with my earphones still in, I turned a corner - and saw Orlando. Just his face made me smile. He stood, hands in his pockets and slouching slightly on his hips, and a pair of dark sunglasses covered his eyes.
"Skye!" He shouted. I grinned and walked towards him.
The small pebbles wobbled precariously on the stone pavement, and my ankle buckled. I stacked forward, my arms waving uncontrollably. I would've looked like a complete idiot if Orlando hadn't caught me.
"Nice of you to drop in," he whispered coolly. My face flushed in embarrassment.
"Thanks. I'm such a clumsy person,"
"Anytime," He replied and lifted me onto my feet again, "Shall we?" I nodded and followed him into Starbucks.

*****

We bagged a single round table with two chairs either side. Orlando dragged my chair from underneath the table and offered me the seat.
"Ladies first," I smiled and sat down.
"Thanks. I'll order today," We laughed.
"What do you want?"
"I'll have... A latte?"
"Cool. See you in a sec,"
I went up and ordered another latte for Orlando and a smoothie for myself. The man at the counter asked me my name but I asked if I could write it on myself. I've heard about the disastrous spelling of names here. I mean, once upon a time, one staff member wrote "Skii". Taking the tray back to our table, Orlando had his hands behind his head and his eyes closed.
"Hey," I handed him his drink. He took a long sip and breathed out.
"So.... What do you think about this school?" He asked. I took a gulp of smoothie and sighed.
"Amazing, really. I've dreamt of going since I was young,"
"Really? Listen, school starts in three weeks, I was thinking..."
"I swear that's your favourite expression. I was thinking....."
"Well I was," he stated in mock offence. I laughed loudly.
"Anyway?"
"Anyway... I was - "
"Thinking,"
"Let me get to the point already? Yes, I was thinking maybe... Maybe if you'd accompany me there?"
A silence settled upon us.
"Me? Me? I mean, you're asking me?"
"I recall anyway," He smiled
"But... But..." I stuttered. I didn't know what to say, "But why me? I'm just an ordinary girl that you met,"
"Because... Because I did. I just... I don't know what I was thinking, it was only a thought," He looked down apprehensively. I put my hand on his shoulder.
"No, it's fine. I will if you want to. It's just... I've been to an all girls school for fourteen years of my life. I just... Have absolutely no clue what to do when I'm around boys. I mean... I just stay away, right?" I smiled awkwardly.
"No, I understand. You don't have to, I feel bad now,"
"Don't..." I whispered. He brushed a wisp of hair off my face and looked at me. His laser brown eyes literally melted my plain ones. He leaned forward....

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