June P.o.v

I woke up after a long nap. I got up and stretched my arms lazily and that's when I finally decided to get out my bed, Suddenly my eyes landed on the chair that was nearby my bed like always but the only difference between always and now was that now I saw the cutest thing ever. Andrew Mitchell was sleeping on that chair. He was not like his usual self he was looking adorable. My lips curved itself into a smile when I looked at him. I was watching him closely. I noticed there was something on his face, ah..an eyelash. I leaned closer to him to take it. As I was about to take it. I heard a click on my door, I was startled by it suddenly. I lost my balance and I was about to fall down. That's when his arms got me and made me get a grip on myself. I was watching him closely. No one would believe if someone said he just woke up from sleep because he looked so perfect. His eyes were shining like the stars on the dark sky. His gaze was like lightning. His grip on me was as strong as iron. And his effect on me was magnetic.

Oh god, what am I thinking? Okay, now he is just staring!

June, what are..what are you doing? He asked raising an eyebrow.

Uh..no it's not what you think! I said suddenly embarrassed. My cheeks turned tomato red in split seconds.

What am I thinking? He asked with a smirk.

Oh, you know what you are thinking, or else there wouldn't be that annoying smirk on you face!

Uh..eye lash! I replied instantly.

Wh..What? He looked confused.

I leaned closer and took it from his face and his gaze was still stuck to me like super glue.

There! I said and placed it on his palm.

Oh! He looked amused now.

How do you feel now? He said and placed his hand on my forehead to see if I was still burning up.

I was watching him awestruck.

I feel fine! I said as I met his deep ocean blue eyes.

Click click.. more sound came from the door

God..why isn't this thing opening? I heard Becky.

Try harder! I guess I heard Liam.

I am.. Ah finally! She said and opened the door.

Her jaw dropped when she saw me with Andrew.

Hey guys! I greeted them both.

Uh.June. Hi! How are you feeling now? Becky asked looking concerned.

I am good! I replied with a smile.

Andrew's eyes met mine for a second there.

I thought you said you had a family emergency?!? She asked pointing at Andrew.

I did and now everything is fine! Andrew said casually.

What are you doing here? She asked crossing her arms.

I don't have to answer you! He replied cooly.

Oh yes..you do! This is a girls hostel! She said with an evil grin.

Well..you did bring Liam with you! He said with his signature smirk.

That is... not. She started.

Becky.. why don't you just give me the 50 bucks that you owe me! Liam smirked.

Wait. What's going on!?! I asked looking confused.

Liam bet me that Andrew would be here with you, and I said he wouldn't! She said looking annoyed.

Andrew was watching them with amusement.

Okay.. Enough of that..what happened in class? And why are you guys late? I thought the class was up to 4 O'clock! I asked looking at them suspiciously.

Oh yeah.. You and me both did! Liam said with a straight face.

What do you mean? Andrew asked looking curious.

Well..for starters that Salsa dance class wasn't just for fun! Becky said with air quotes.

Well, I am glad.. I missed it then! I said with a grin.

Uh Uh! Hear the lady out! Liam exclaimed.

What!? There is more? I asked swiftly.

They both nodded in sync.

Alright. Let's hear it! I said.

So first we organized everyone in the rehearsal hall and then this really hot dance teacher walked in! She said with excitement.

Okay..Let's skip the gory details! Andrew said with an eye roll.

F-I-N-E!! She exclaimed.

So he introduced himself and then he was going on and on about the history of salsa. I don't remember much about I honestly blocked that out! But he caught my attention when he said there was gonna be a performance, so we were all like really?! By who? She said and impersonated the crazy-eyed girl in our class.

Okay. Let me tell the rest! Liam jumped in.

Becky rolled her eyes and nodded sweetly.

He wants us to perform Salsa for the Farewell party! He said suddenly.

By 'Us' you mean everyone or just the two of you!? I asked looking at him seriously, desperately hoping it was the latter.

I meant everyone! He said with a straight face.

We can't do that! I exclaimed with frustration.

What's the big deal? You've danced before! Andrew said looking confused.

Yeah.. But that's not Salsa! I replied instantly with a duh face.

I don't get it! Andrew asked raising an eyebrow.

Doesn't matter. I'll get special permission from Mr.Anderson and quit! I mumbled.

Yeah!!! You can't do that! Becky said looking sadly at me.

Why not? I asked swiftly.

They are like gonna evaluate this dance! She said slowly.

Crap. What will I do now?

Oh. I said with a long sigh.

Don't worry.. It won't be that bad! I mean my legs do hurt like I ran a marathon but what the hell!? Liam tried to cheer me up.

Yeah..I don't know! I replied with a frown.

Well..we gotta do it anyway.. Just make up your mind! Andrew said casually.

Easy for you to say, you don't suck at Salsa.

So I guess I'll get going now.. I need to rest before more practice on Monday! Liam said wearily.

Woah Woah..what practice? I asked looking confused.

Ohya..it's on Monday be there at 9.00 o'clock sharp! He said.

What about our classes? Andrew asked suddenly.

You don't have classes till noon! I replied instantly.

Yeah.. We don't! See even June knows that! Liam said with a wink.

Well..I am not a morning person! Andrew complained.

You have to come! Don't say I didn't warn you but Mr.Anderson is really serious about this thing! He has this weird thing with the liberal arts department. He is just too competitive with them! Like they are doing a play and so he chose this dance for the Personality Development class. She said looking serious.

We all were looking at her expressionless

That's us guys! she clarified.

Oh! We all said in chorus.

Weird I never knew the name of the class that we were taking.

Yeah..and one more thing! She said.

Again? I asked sarcastically.

Yes, we have the performance on next Monday! We have exactly one week for practising.. So we have practice every day at 9! She said looking calm.

What??!! Andrew exclaimed.

And on hearing that good news my frown just grew bigger. What was I gonna do?

Yeah..On Monday the hot dance teacher is gonna choose partners! She said with a wink.

That's just great! I said sarcastically

That's like the cherry on my Sunday.

I know.. Can't wait! She said with excitement.

Okay.. We'll meet you guys on Monday then! Andrew said looking at me.

Yea sure! I replied with a small smile.

Alright then bye guys! Liam waved.

We bid them goodbye and watched TV for some time but the mind was still thinking about how I was gonna survive salsa. I covered myself with my pillow and tried to stop having dreadful thoughts but they were like haunting me. I even had a nightmare like I got screamed before the whole class for forgetting the steps. It was Sunday but still, I was acting weird. I spent the whole day trying to face my fear but it was working too well for me. I have never been so nervous in my life. Becky tried to make me feel good but I wasn't convinced even by her. This was a fear that was haunting me since my high school years. I was very shy in school and I didn't like to be the centre of attention but they offered me a chance to dance for some school function. I agreed because secretly I wanted to give the dance thing a try. That's when it started. I fell down on the stage when I was dancing. And it was very embarrassing. Everyone laughed at me, I mean it was high school what else can we expect? Since then dance floors freak me out. I didn't wanna make a fool outta myself. Not again I can't dance!

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Monday morning...

So I was up since 2 in the morning, I couldn't exactly sleep knowing this day was the doomsday for me. I got up really early and went for a jog to get some air and to clear my head. But even after that, I was still the same. I came back and had a nice warm bath. I wore a comfy tee shirt and 3/4th for practice. Becky came by the room and she looked worried.

June.. It's okay! Don't be scared! She said and patted on my shoulder.

I know.. It's just. I feel really weird about this! I said trying to stay calm.

It's the cause of the incident in school? She asked looking genuinely concerned.

Yeah.. But it's not just about that! I mean I don't know.. Salsa I don't think if I'll be comfortable to dance to anyone! I mean the beats are really fast and we have to stay really close with our partner. I said looking pale.

Come on. Don't think of this as a dance! Think of this as an assignment, it is technically! She said with a small smile.

Alright. You are making me more nervous! But I'll try to hold it together! I replied looking hopeful.

Good.. Now let's go! She said grabbing her bag.

We went to the rehearsal hall. It was huge. There were mirrors everywhere. I saw many students were warming up, stretching and all. My jaw dropped when I saw a couple, dance in perfect sync. Okay, I can't watch them, if I did I might start having panic attacks.
Calm down June!

Hey! I heard Jason.

He took me by surprise, I was startled by him.

Hi.Jason! I replied in a calm tone.

So ready for this? He asked with a grin.

Not really.. I am kinda nervous! I confessed.

Well.. Don't be! I heard the steps aren't that bad since we all just beginners here! He said with a small smile.

Finally good news. I smiled at him brightly.

Okay well.. I'll see you then! He said and went near his friends.

Oh my god.. He did something that I was trying to do since yesterday! Becky exclaimed.

What? I asked with amusement.

You are the calm cause of him! She smirked.

Well..Yeah! I agreed with her.

Hey girls! Liam waved from the entrance.

He walked beside Andrew, who was looking really handsome something was different about him. God.. Did he always look that good? He had a hair cut and he was wearing casuals which were very odd since I've seen him in casuals. Yea, that was the only thing different. After some time I realized, I was like staring at him directly. I looked away as he noticed that.

Hi! He said looking at me.

Oh hey...you are here? I didn't see you there! I said suddenly.

Seriously?!? Yeah right.. That's a really smart move. Play it cool! Don't be obvious!

Okay..! He said looking expressionless.

That's it?

Students.. Everyone gather around! Mr Anderson said in a bossy way.

We gathered around him and he was giving the same instructions that I heard from Becky yesterday. I didn't listen to half of what he was saying. Instead, my eyes were still staring at Andrew who was beside me. Who by the way was listening to him very keenly? I don't know.. What was that interesting that was worth listening?

Why are you weird today? He whispered to me.

No.. I am not! I denied instantly.

Really? He asked coming closer.

Yeah really! I said and moved away from him.

What now.. I can't stand near you? He asked raising his eyebrow.

What!?! No.. Of course you can! I mean if you want to! I replied suddenly.

Definitely weird! Andrew smirked.

Hey.. I am not being weird... okay? It's just that I am nervous about the whole dancing thing! I said as I was trying to sound convincing.

You should just chill out! He said patted my head like I was some puppy, it did feel kinda good.

I just smiled shyly.

Okay.. We gonna chose partners now! Mr Anderson said rubbing his hands together.

Yay! Many were cheering.

Okay! I mouthed.

Yeah..so we'll start alphabetically! he said and started reading names.

I noticed something odd, about the paring he was paring up people in alphabetical order.

Adam and Alishia

Alex and Amber

Alec and Bella

Andrew and Becky

Carter and Dennis

Edmund and Frey

Jason and June

Liam and Kelly

Zac and Vicky he finished reading.

But still, some students were left out.

So you guys are the first batch! He exclaimed.

We were all looking at him with a confused expression.

Wait... I'll explain, our performance is for 8mins, so you guys will dance for the first 4 minutes! He explained.

Everyone nodded.

Okay, let's not waste time, pair up people! He said with a pinch of excitement in his voice.

Andrew was eyeing me seriously. I don't know what was his problem. I wanted to ask him. But then I saw Jason walking towards us.

Hey, there partner! He exclaimed.

Hey! I said with a small smile.

So shall we? He offered his hand.

Yeah.. Sure but I gotta do something before that, can you give me a minute? I asked.

Alright! He smiled.

I wish I could just run away or something but it was pointless anyway. I went out of the hall to get some air. I was too nervous. I was pacing back and forth on the corridor.

What are you doing here? Don't tell me you were trying to run away? Andrew smirked.

I was thinking about it.

I just needed some air! I said with a sigh.

What are you so afraid of? He asked with a chuckle.

You wouldn't get it! I said and started walking towards the door.

Well, try me? He said and caught my wrist.

His eyes met mine there for a second or two.

Ah.June sorry to disturb you guys.. we are gonna start now! Jason interrupted us.

I swear I saw Andrew do an eye roll.

See? You don't have to be afraid of. When you have an amazing partner like him! He whispered.

I still can't figure it out, was he being sarcastic?

Yeah..Jason let's go! I said and went inside.

So everyone stands near your partners, let's start with the basics! Since many were absent from our last class. Our dance teacher instructed.

Everyone nodded.

Start in the closed dance position. The leader takes his partner's right hand in his left and places his right hand on her left shoulder blade. The follower should keep her left hand on his right shoulder, with her arm over his. He instructed.

We did exactly as he said.

Next, you guys should have good posture. When dancing, you should always keep your spine straight, your chin up and your shoulders back. Your chest should naturally then puff out a bit. Your body should be held with strength at all points. He said looking at us seriously.

Everyone tried to move as he instructed.

Okay, the next part is the really important part move your hips. Most of the movement in the Salsa comes from the hips, so you will want to keep your hips loose. Don't be afraid to sway your hips. Even if you're just moving your foot, know that a slight hip movement goes along with it. If you move your right foot out, your right hip juts out a bit, too. And that's all you guys will rock the floor if you follow these instructions! He exclaimed.

For the first 15 minutes, We were all trying to dance basic steps, at first without music. Jason was like very good, I was trying my best to cope with him. But he was like a professional dancer. I was scanning through the crowd to see what were my friends. I noticed Becky and Andrew, they weren't that bad too. Poor Liam was stuck with Kelly but other than that he was doing fine.

So okay.. Now let's do this with some music! He said with excitement.

But before that first, feel the music before dancing! he added with huge grin.

He switched on the music and Nick Jonas's Close was playing. We heard the full song patiently. And everyone really liked it.

Let's do this everyone! He said raising his hands.

As the music started playing and everyone started dancing. Jason was too good and those weren't basic steps. I tried to do my best, but I already stepped on his foot twice. I apologized to him but he didn't say anything. I felt really uncomfortable, the dance had to be romantic but I was ruining it in every possible way. Our dance teacher asked us to re-do the steps many times. Jason didn't mind it but I was really freaked out. I was concentrating more on the steps so that, there was no chemistry between us. I didn't say that those were exact words of my teacher. After an hour of this torture, I was free finally. I stormed out the rehearsal hall as soon as Jason left me from this grip. We had a 30 mins break before normal classes so I ran out not caring about anyone. I just wanted to be alone. I wish I could disappear. I felt really guilty, Jason was getting drilled cause of my inability to dance. I sat on the staircase that was on one corner of the east wing and people didn't use it much. I buried my face into my hands and tears started rolling down my cheeks. I felt really low. My phone kept on buzzing, I didn't bother to attend that call.

There you are, I have been looking everywhere for you! I heard a familiar voice.

I recognized it Andrew's voice in a heartbeat. I quickly wiped off my tears quickly, I didn't want him to think I was some loser.

Why.. Why were you looking for me? I stammered a little.

His expression changed a little when his eyes met mine.

Uh..well you just left the rehearsal hall without telling anything! he said and sat near me.

Oh.. I had something to do so. I started.

What.. Sit here alone and cry? He asked suddenly.

I was surprised by him.

Uh.I gotta go.. I'll see you later! I said getting up.

Wait..! He said and caught my wrist.

What?!? I asked avoiding his eyes.

If it bothers you so much, I could teach you! he said looking at me seriously.

I left out a long sigh.

It doesn't matter, I am gonna suck anyway! I snapped.

You don't! You just need to face your stupid fear! He said.

Before I could say anything, he interrupted me again.

Meet me after classes in the rehearsal hall for practice ! he said with a small smile.

Andrew..it's okay.. I started.

But I was interrupted again.

I'll wait for you! he said with a wink and he went away.

I was again standing there with my own thoughts.

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A/N So How was this Chapter? Let's just hope June faces her fear soon. So there is gonna be dance practice ;) Stay with me readers it's gonna get really interesting! And I wanted to thank each and everyone for reading my book. All your votes and comments mean the world to me :)

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