Adelaide's pov

" Adelaide hi...wait up! " Cassidy called for me as I left my last class , "is something wrong? " I stopped to look at her.

"I just wanted to catch up, I heard you and the quarterback are dating "

nooo you're not getting free football tickets girl.

"Oh yea...it's nothing " I shrugged forcing myself not to roll my eyes at the mention of Myles . Walking out of the school she followed me.

"Oh shit you still riding Bowie! " she sounded surprised and happy to see my pink car, me and her used to ride in my car everyday to school.

"Yea" my eyes shifted to behind her which was Myles and his friend group...he had to come over my house today for the project.

His eyes landed on me as if he felt me staring and a smirk plastered on his mouth all I could do is roll my eyes.

"I miss you addy" Cassidy spoke up once again, twisting her body side to side playing with her fingers nervously.

"Yea well....i guess people just grow apart " I shrugged starting my car, her face grew red seeing I didn't say I missed her back but truly I wasn't sure if I did.

"I gotta go but it was really nice seeing you...bye cass " I got in my car waving goodbye to her , seeing her stroll away I wondered if anything she said to me  was genuine .

Looking at the clock I cursed at myself seeing I was almost late for dance practice, my first competition was this Saturday and the dances we were doing were so hard.

Speeding down the road I was thankful my dance studio was only 8 minutes from my school. I loved dance it was like my getaway whenever I had problems I danced and I also liked winning so doing something I love and competing for it was like a drug I just couldn't get enough of.

Turning into my dance studios parking lot I grabbed my dance bag from the backseat before hopping out of Bowie locking the door.

Speed walking into the doors I came in contact with the dance director, "hi addy only 8 minutes late" she joked typing away on her computer as I walked in to sign myself in.

"I'll jump into warm up so quick" I giggled walking into the studio seeing my dance team and our two coaches stretching , going into the locker room I unlocked my locker sitting my bag in it luckily I put my leotard and everything on before leaving school.

Putting on my half-soles and grabbing my sneakers I ran to the join them.

The song 'like a boy' played while Veronica one of my teammates lead the stretches.

" 8 squats to the left right front let's go !, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 right " she began counting as all of us did our squats .

After squatting we got into a lunge  "knee down! And grab your foot " she said , I love stretches that warmed my body up and just took all the stress out of my body—wrapping up the stretches our first song played which was  'sign of the times' by Harry styles our contemporary dance, next was hip hop .

Wearing my leotard and my black dance tights over them I put my half-soles back on standing in the middle alone, the dance began with me.

Starting with a slow, controlled walk around the dance room as if she was confused , addy softly ran to the center as the lyrics started . Just stop your crying it's the sign of the times. Adelaide relever up (to rise) her hands tracing delicate patterns in the air. She then transitioned into a deep plié, her body sinking smoothly before rising into a graceful arabesque, her leg extended behind her in a perfect line.

With the chorus, Adelaide's movements became more dynamic. She executed a series of quick turns, her body spinning effortlessly more of her teammates began to join her in the dance.  Will we ever learn? We've been here before . She leaped into the air, her legs splitting in a grand jeté, landing softly and transitioning into a series of floor work. Rolling and sliding across the floor, she expressed the song's emotional weight through her grounded movements.

As the song built up, Adelaide incorporated more complex sequences. She performed a series of intricate footwork, her feet moving swiftly and precisely. As the most dramatic emotional part of the song came on when he began to yearn this was time for Adelaide's big movement. We got to get away She then launched into a high kick, her leg slicing through the air with precision. Her arms followed in sweeping motions, creating a sense of flow and continuity as she was then lifted by one of the male dancers who spun with her in his arms.

In the final moments of the song, Adelaide led her class in a powerful unison section.

Catching my breath I moved my lose braid out of my face holding onto my hips,— "guys that was much better than last time yall didn't look miserable this time I saw the emotion! " the assistant coach clapped.

"Nick next time hug addy when you began your turn it looked like she was dropping " our coach said with a note in her hand.

Walking over to my Stanley cup I began drinking out of it tapping my watch to look at the time.

"Brittany when you do that calypso you need to be infront of Veronica and Adelaide not on the side of them during that beat drop like it has to be a surprise . "

"I really liked it though you guys , let's move onto hip hop " coach Wylie said, that was basically a compliment in itself she didn't have to say too much.

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PULLING, into my driveway I saw Myles car parked on the side, why was he here no way he's in my house right now.

Walking up to my front door I began unlocking it, hearing laughter from the inside....i know this nigga not laughing with MY parents .

"Honey you're home! Finally....myles has been waiting for you " my mother held onto Myles shoulder as he sat at my dining table with a plate of food infront of him.

"Oh wow! I'm not sure why he came so early " I put on a fake voice mumbling the last part.

"He's a great guy addy, hilarious too he's had me cracking up—that's nice mom...where's dad? " I asked her looking at Myles for him to get up.

"He's working a late shift he'll be home soon tho don't worry " she told me, nodding I bit the inside of my cheek

"Well ok...Myles come on so we can finish this project " I waved him over , standing up he grabbed the plate getting ready to put it in the sink.

"Thank you so much Mrs.Miller that meal was honestly so delicious " he pat his belly indicating he was full, all I could do was roll my eyes I couldn't stand him.

Walking towards me he looked me up and down before smirking.

"Have fun " my mom innocently said before walking into the kitchen.

"Your house is nice " he complimented as we walked up the steps, nodding I didn't say anything back.

"You stink "he spoke again, rolling my eyes I whipped my head to look at him as we reached my door. Towering over me he looked at me with a stank impression.

"I was gonna shower you know before you got here but something told you to bring your silly ass here now " I shrugged.

"When you dance you sweat....you should know that since you're the quarterback or whatever " I shrugged opening  my door.

"Nobody's stopping you from showering " he sat on my vanity chair scanning my room looking at it . Luckily I cleaned before I left.

"I mean you're here " I pointed sitting my dance bag down on the end of my bed.

"How's that stopping you....am I using your shower? Just take a quick shower " he squinted his eyes at me and I mean I guess he was right.

"Fine, I'll be quick....don't! Touch anything seriously " I spoke opening my bathroom door.

"I won't  touch your vibrators don't worry— ew! You douchebag " I rolled my eyes shutting my bathroom door.

Running the hot water I put my bonnet on as I began to take off my dance clothes, throwing them in my hamper I got in the shower letting my body relax and soothe itself .— after getting out of the shower I wrapped my light pink towel around my body removing the bonnet that sat on my head.

Walking out of the bathroom yawning I made my way into my room before gasping spotting Myles I totally forgot he was here.

"Woahhh tryna put on a show for me baby cakes? "Myles smirked looking at me.

"No you perv I forgot you were here—yeah u were in the shower for about 35 minutes so much for a quick shower " he rolled his what looked like tired eyes.

"Sorry " I apologized my hands still folded over my chest so that my towel didn't come off.

Grabbing clothes from my dresser I pointed towards the bathroom "Ima go and put clothes on " I pointed speeding into the bathroom.

"Yea u do that " I heard him mutter running his hands over his face as he sat on my bed, he had on Nike sweats and a tight fitted polo tee that hugged his muscles tight, his hair messy but cute.

After putting on a sports bra and Nike pros I walked back into my room only to find Myles asleep, I wasn't even gone for that long.

Seeing his long body on my bed fast asleep whilst tugging on one of my stuffed animals I could feel myself about to smile.

"Myles" I whispered walking over to my bed, I felt kind of bad he came over for the project we had to do and I took so long to get ready.

Getting on the other end of my bed I stared at him sleeping peacefully, gently tapping him I felt kind of bad for waking him up.

"Hmm " Myles groaned fluttering his eyes open he looked at me then down at the stuff animal he was holding . "You fell asleep" I laid facing him.

"I can see that " he stated, wiping his eyes staring back at me our eyes staring at  each other his bright tired eyes fighting to stay open I couldn't help but smirk.

"What's funny jerk?" his deep voice asked catching my smirk.

"You're tired " I laughed telling him, looking at me with a duh face because that was the obvious.

"I've been up since 4am I can't help it " he said , scrunching my face up I was confused why he was up that early.

As if he could read my mind he answered "I have football practice " , I nodded.

"Do you want to go to sleep? " I asked him which was very obvious.

"Yeah I do....can I sleep here tonight? " he asked, I know I hate this kid but something about him right now was really making me feel some type of way.

"Mhm" I nodded, moving a piece of hair from his face I could feel my cheeks getting rosy.

Looking at eachother I felt myself staring at his lips, I've never kissed anyone before and I didn't plan on kissing anyone anytime soon but my lips felt like they were being pulled towards his .

He was doing the same thing I would see him look into my eyes then take quick glances at my plump lips .

"What are you thinking? " he genuinely asked, a cheeky grin plastered on his face. Biting my lip I shrugged I wasn't sure.

"I don't like you" I spoke up, feeling myself getting closer to him.

"I don't like you either" his deep voice vibrated sending chills down my spine , chills all over my body my room was filled with such intense lust.

"I hate you" I whispered.

"Mhm" was all he said .

Feeling his hand come up to my cheek my heart started to race, we were now face to face our lips practically touching—staring at each other he finally did it, pressing our lips together we kissed my mind was clouded with unsure feelings it felt as if I was drunk.

Kissing me he licked my lips before sticking his tongue in my mouth, I have never kissed before and at this moment I was hoping he couldn't tell, I just followed his lead. 

His hands began to roam my body as my fingers got stuck in his hair, letting moans slip out I prayed my Caribbean mother didn't hear me.

Shifting so that he was now on top of me we began kissing more, he began kissing down to my neck leaving love bites , all I could do was roll my eyes back at this sensational feeling he was giving me. Roaming my hands I went under his shirt to rub his muscular chest hugging him tight he felt so warm and I truly didn't wanna let go .

Feeling his hands roam to the waistband of my shorts I could feel that I was soaked, I've touched myself before but no one else has. "Mmmm" he groaned in my mouth before he abruptly pulled away from me.

Heavy breathing I looked at him confused, bout also coming to my senses I realized what we had just done.

"I'm sorry" was all he said as he stood up from my bed , my face red from embarrassment I sat up wiping my lips.

"I think I should—yea you should " I nodded looking the other way not being able to stare at him.

Hearing movement around my room I soon heard my door open and shut indicating he had left allowing me to finally look up.

Grabbing my phone I rushed to the camera to look at myself and I seen two big visible HICKIES on my collarbone .

But I wasn't even mad....instead I smiled?

~s🩷