2 Chapter 2- Confidence Test

Nicole's POV

These past few days I have been acting like I couldn't wait for school to start but honestly I am scared. Scared that I would mess up in front of other amazing dancers, scared that no one would like me, scared that I wouldn't be able to fit in and scared that I would fuck up my not so permanent admission into the school.

I know I'm good, I mean I managed to get in. And I probably don't need new friends, but its college I want to go to parties, get drunk, make out with random people, it would be more fun and memorable with friends, besides CJ hates parties.

I stood outside the studio door for like 15 minutes trying to convince myself that everyone would be new and scared as well, they are also going to try to make new friends, try to blend. Why the fuck  am I scared.

"Fuck it" I said then walked in with the bag that contained my extra clothes. It was the first class and no one would expect to dance the first class, but anything can happen.

The studio was big and beautiful, it had a door on the side, which I'm guessing is the changing room, a water dispenser by the door with a pack of bottled water next to it, a Barre for support. I noticed the students sitting on the dance floor watching my every move. With my head high I gathered enough strength to reach where they all sat.

"I know right, they scared the hell out of me too. I almost ran out the door said a girl that I had sat next to without noticing. She had red hair, green eyes, pale white skin, a lip ring and she wore a lot of things around her neck.

"Yeah, what's up with that?" I asked trying to make conversation. She seemed friendly enough to talk to.

"They're trying to see who is brave enough to walk into a room with curious dancers judging your every move"

"Makes sense"

"My name is Vixen"

"Nicole"

"Nicole, care to join us as we stare like we don't approve"

"I would love to"

The next student walked in and froze when she noticed the curious eyes watching her. I noticed as she still held the door opened. I almost thought she was going to run off back to her hostel but instead she took a deep breath, closed the door and walked in with enough dignity and sat at the back.

"Oh my God, she made it!!" Vixen exclaimed.

"I'm surprised as well, I really thought she wouldn't"

"Same" then we both laughed.

Another student walked in, I turned to stare like everyone else. This time it was a guy and he was perfect. There's nothing better than a tall, good looking guy who can dance. Or am I wrong. His hair was chest nut brown, he also had this lean figure that showcased his endless legs.

He wasn't bothered at all by our curious and judging eyes. He walked nodding his head to the music he was playing. He sat behind me, I didn't realize I was still looking at him until he raised his head towards my direction then winked. I turned around to hide my now red face. 'Wait I'm black, I don't turn red' I reminded myself

"Hi" Vixen suddenly greeted him "I'm Vixen"

He turned to her with his cobalt blue eyes "Nathan" he said then turned back to his phone.

I sat quietly waiting for him to talk to me. I'm one of those girls who don't really like starting conversations, for me it's until you want to know me I don't give a fuck about you. I sound kind of bitch but what do you expect, I'm friends with CJ.

"What's your name?" he asked.

'Finally' I thought to myself "Nicole" I smiled.

Everyone starts to stand up, they were all looking towards the entrance. A woman probably in her late 20s, with long blonde hair and long legs walked into the studio. Her every move alarmed us that she was an authority figure and she wasn't here to play.

"Good Morning dancers and the others who think they are. I am your dance instructor" she dropped her bag by her side and I was already on my feet. "You are all here to dance. And somehow you guys managed to pass the first round. Well, you've auditioned and yes I was there. Honestly I wasn't impressed with most of you. We have so much to work on. But first you would all audition again"

"She's not nice" Nathan said

"No kidding" I said

"You all auditioned with the same song" she continued "This time you dance with different songs. This would test your confidence when put on the spot"

"There's been a lot of confidence testing this morning" I said.

"I hope you're not shy?" Nathan asked looking me straight in the eye.

"I'm not shy" I said avoiding eye contact. Some of us moved to the changing rooms. It took me about 2 minutes to change.

"Remember your position isn't permanent at Prenton. You would be eliminated from school grounds once you've shown no signs of improvement. I hope you all do great. You may call me Miss Bridget"

"I knew that bitter thing obviously wasn't married" Vixen said and I laughed.

"Shall we begin" Miss Bridget said "Alya Moren"

A tall girl walked out shyly, she stood in the middle of the studio facing everyone. The poor girl was so so scared. Then Miss Bridget started a song, shy Alya broke into a dance number, her shyness long forgotten has she moved to the beat. Yeah, she was amazing. Ten minutes went by and about eight people had already danced.

"Let's go for a five minutes break" Miss Bridget said "And when we get back Miss Mc Queen you're next" she said looking me straight in the eye.