Joint Training

Clare paced restlessly in her room. I don't know what Mrs. Alda came to the point of choosing her to dance in front of many people. Clare can't dance well, how can that woman choose a child like Clare so arbitrarily? The one who borrows his opponent's leg to dance, is that good?

Blaire came and saw Clare pacing incoherently toward the elven garden. Actually, she already knew that Clare would be hit by this misfortune. Because paired with Luke, Clare must bear the risk. She had spoken to Mrs. Alda about Clare's matter earlier, but what did that woman say? She says just watching Luke and Clare can learn. How can study in a week? Was she overestimating Clare?

Luke is too good in every way, unfortunately his destiny is to meet Clare as his dance partner. It's a shame because Clare isn't good at dancing. If only Clare was like her friends, it wouldn't be a problem and Clare wouldn't be so panicked, instead she would jump and jump happily. Because Mrs. Alda didn't give a more detailed reason, Blaire couldn't calm Clare any further. She gave in to the woman's thoughts. Indeed, the teacher is always right.

"No need to worry. Maybe Mrs. Alda wants you to study with Luke." The voice didn't come from Blaire. It was the wet-haired figure who had just arrived with a grin, Jules. She interrupted Blaire who was about to speak earlier.

Jules just came and sat in a chair casually, combing her long wavy hair and brushing it back. "I've seen your performance, very bad." Jules muttered making Clare's feelings fall even more. Instead of encouraging, even dropping. "Don't get me wrong, I'm telling the truth. It wasn't just me who saw it, everyone saw how you stepped on Luke's foot three times."

Jules' words made Clare even more frustrated. Clare is getting more and more restless and her pace is getting faster while biting her fingernails.

"They also say that this position is only for Luke, not for you and they sneer at you! Aren't they very arrogant?" The voice was not from Jules or Blaire, but from Zoya who suddenly came in and joined Jules' words. She was just like Jules while Blaire had given up on both of them. Don't know what they are planning.

"So you have to show you can. That way, you've given them a hard slap in the face. After seeing your more attractive appearance, you will become a celebrity in the academy. Those who mock your apprentice's performance, will be hit with instant karma!" Jules continued excitedly. So to upload Clare's spirit, they had to announce the mockery of the haters first.

"Are you going to help me?" Clare asked, looking at the three of them expectantly. Hearing what they both said, she could have studied again. But it needed more help.

Zoya chuckled then grabbed Clare's shoulders from behind and dragged her to sit on the chair. "Clare~ unfortunately in three days we weren't at the academy. We have to leave the academy to buy new dresses, don't worry, we'll pick the right one for you while you practice."

"Then, what about me?" Clare wore a sad expression hoping her friends would invite her or help her perform.

"Didn't I tell you? Luke will teach you!" Jules said excitedly as if it was planned.

Clare's face paled even more and she glanced at Blaire for help. Blaire was chosen to be the support partner, so she should be able to find an excuse to help Clare. But the only reply Clare got was Blaire's helpless stare at the urging of her two dilapidated friends.

"Clare, I can help you but… I'm helpless." For the last sentence, Blaire lowered her voice and made a sad face.

Clare felt that she had been ridiculed by her friend indirectly. Then Clare thought, based on Luke's temper, that guy wouldn't approve. Clare would use that excuse for her friends and keep them at the academy to teach her. At least one of them is here teaching Clare the rest to leave the academy.

Clare went out of the dorm. Inside the dorm, there wasn't a single senior even though it was already a night like this. Where else are they besides the common room? Clare walked down the long hallway and took the elevator to the common room.

There are no obstacles when going to the recreation room. Clare was able to run smoothly without any distractions and enter. As expected, the recreation room is always crowded. The big tv was on and some of the rooms were wide open. Clare doesn't know what step she should take next. It was originally to look for Luke, but after seeing this bustling atmosphere, her plans changed.

Clare saw the cupcakes on the table and grabbed them. It just so happened that his stomach was hungry when she saw the food, so she immediately took a cupcake as an opening. Clare ate it quietly while watching the bustling common room atmosphere like an academy during the day. Some played games in the first room, some had small parties, some watched movies. They spent the night at home while Clare ate the food like all the food was hers.

As Clare was about to eat the next cake, a hand stopped her. "Look at your cheeks, you don't care about your weight?"

Clare blinked as Gavin took her cake, Gavin stopped her citing Clare's cheek. Even though Clare's cheeks didn't puff up like her friend named Tony.

Clare made a pouting face like a child and tried to get her cake again, but Gavin ate it instead. Clare sighed in annoyance and rolled her eyes, not expecting Gavin to act up today.

"Your appetite increases. Is there a problem?" Gavin asked. He should have known the problem Clare was in, even everyone knew.

"Don't pretend, you don't know." Clare said in a resigned tone.

"I see, you're pretty good. Maybe because you're too clumsy, you can't balance."

"What's awkward? I've been repeating the same mistake for a long time, what could be considered awkward?" Clare denies steadfastly.

Gavin laughed at Clare's funny expression. "Okay, you want to study? Didn't your friend help you solve the problem?"

"They just helped me buy a dress. Not practice." Clare answered limply.

"Then I can help you. I wasn't chosen among the four participants, so I wasn't busy."

Clare stared at him blankly. She and Gavin were closer than Luke. It was possible for Clare to accept it, but it would be more effective if Clare trained with Luke directly. Even though Clare is actually reluctant and wants to be with her friends and forget about that position, but it will continue to be a burden.

"I'm the one performing with Clare. So I taught her." The flat voice came from Luke. Not far from them and walking towards them.

"Hey! Since when did you become a teacher? Shouldn't you be back?"

"Then I'll leave it to you." Luke patted Gavin's shoulder.

"Ugh, you turned against me instead. You know I'm hostile to the 'grandfather'. I ran out of money for it. I don't want to see it." Gavin whined.

"I don't care about that."

"You're out of work. I'm leaving now." Gavin grabbed Clare's arm, but Luke grabbed Gavin's collar from behind so he couldn't continue.

"Aren't you the one who doesn't work? I'm not letting you go now."

Gavin sighed and put on an expression of pity. "Luke, can you be merciful? I don't want to see it now, I don't want to. If I return, that person will urge me. He doesn't dare you, but dares me!"

"That's your problem, not mine." Luke didn't want to know what kind of problem Gavin had with his cousin called geezer.

"Besides, you have nothing else to do. Clare needs my help, I'd rather help her than you."

"the problem is mine. Were you the chosen one? If you're the chosen one I don't mind. Her balance is not good, if she makes a mistake again? What do you want to pay for it?" Luke demanded. Not only Gavin who was stunned even Clare also saw Luke talking at length just to warn someone.

"That...." Gavin glanced at Clare who looked dazed. "Clare, you asked for help why didn't you tell me?"

"Why me? I have to go now." Clare was about to leave but the two brothers stopped her. Clare didn't know what to do. It was the first time she'd seen Luke arguing with Gavin like that, was it really like that at home? Gavin was childish, but Luke wasn't.

"Luke...." Gavin looked at Luke with compassion, but as Luke knew he wasn't heartless. How could he have compassion even though it was his real brother.

Luke looked at him blankly and Gavin gave in. Gavin could never love Luke and his childish attitude. Like it or not, Gavin must obey and do his job well tomorrow. His job was to return home to order their clothes later. The two of them didn't like having to talk long distances, so it was better to return home for a while for three days. It was normal, actually Luke had other things to do, but he was too lazy to do it.

Clare was stunned. The brothers went in opposite directions leaving Clare alone in the middle. Clare was dazed for a moment, why did the two of them stop Clare who wanted to leave if the result was dumped? Then Clare remembered Luke's words that he wanted to train with her, it made Clare pale. At first she expected Luke to refuse, but now on the contrary not even Clare had said anything to him. This is unexpected.