“Okay! We have a tight schedule today, so we have to get this to run smoothly as soon as possible.” Alison’s voice fills the dance studio and everyone nods, silently saying that they’ll try their best.

Just then, the door opens and catches everyone’s attention. Justin enters, oblivious to all the stares he’s getting, while sipping on a water bottle. He stops in his track when he senses the looks and pulls the bottle from his lips.

“Well, don’t stop on my account. I know how much Alison loves your devoted attention.” Justin grins playfully at Alison who only rolls her eyes at him. “Okay, guys. Let’s take it from All Around the World first. Then we’ll do Boyfriend and Take You.”

Getting into your position, 당신 inhale deeply - making yourself ready. 당신 just know that this will be one of the toughest dance routines so far. This has to run smoothly before any of 당신 can step a foot outside the studio.

Alison presses play on the stereo and the 음악 immediately booms around the room. 당신 close your eyes, feeling the 음악 옮기기 through your body. Taking another deep breath, your eyes snap open as your body automatically begins with the practiced choreography.

당신 smile, seeing all the other dancers moving around the floor in the same tempo as you. This is what 당신 사랑 to do. Dancing is and probably always will be your ultimate passion. The song ends all too soon and the room erupts with cheers and applause.

“That was awesome, 당신 guys! Keep this up and we’ll be finished in no time.” Scooter announces happily before turning his attention back to Kenny.

You’re sipping on your own water bottle when a slight cough alerts 당신 of someone else’s presence. Wiping your forehead with the back of your hand, 당신 turn around with a smile on your lips. The smile falls almost immediately when 당신 notice that the person is Justin.

The thing is, after 당신 became Justin’s backup dancer - 당신 haven’t really talked to him. It’s 더 많이 like agreements and greetings and stuff along those lines. Seeing him in front of 당신 now only makes 당신 fear the worst. Did 당신 miss a step? Wasn’t it good enough?

“Hey, Y/N.” Justin greets, smiling as usual. 당신 furrow your brows, feeling slightly confused. So he didn’t come to yell at you?

“Hey, Justin.” 당신 return the smile as 당신 bend down to place your purple bottle back on the floor.

“So… I was watching 당신 dance earlier-”

Great. So he ishere to 코멘트 on my dancing. God, I was probably awful.

“I’m sorry. It just feels so good to be dancing again and I just 사랑 the choreography. I promise, I’ll do it better 다음 time-” The words escapes your mouth long before 당신 can even comprehend it.

“Whoa. Hey, hey.” Justin smiles softly, holding his hands up. “You were great, Y/N. Better than great - amazing. I actually came over to ask if 당신 would want to be my partner in one of the routines in Boyfriend? I’m supposed to get ‘close and cozy’ with one of the girls according to the bosses.” He grins shamelessly, raising a questioning brow at you.

“Oh, uhm…” 당신 flush, biting your lip out of embarrassment. “I would 사랑 to, really. I just… Why me though?”

Although 당신 are flattered - very flattered at that - 당신 couldn’t help but wonder why Justin had chosen you? Was it even him who had chosen you? Did he think 당신 were good 또는 did he just think that this was an opportunity to make 당신 better without 당신 noticing?

“Because you’re amazing. 당신 have so much talent, Y/N. And I can see 당신 want this. I see it in your eyes every time the 음악 comes on; how your body moves along to the rhythm flawlessly. 당신 사랑 to dance. That’s why.” Justin explains.

You’re so caught up in his words and at how true they are that 당신 don’t notice him gripping your hand. It isn’t until he drags 당신 along towards the front of the room where Justin usually dances and 당신 stumble along after him.

In the corner of your eye, 당신 barely catch Alison looking at the two of 당신 and a small smirk making its way to her face. What is going on?

“Everybody, can I get your attention, please? This - I’m sure all of 당신 know - is Y/N. She’s gonna be my partner for the solo routine in Boyfriend. I want 당신 other ladies to know what you’re great dancers, too, but I just had to choose her for this. No hard feelings, eh?” Justin chuckles huskily, still not letting go of your hand.

“You just chose her because you’ve got the hots for her, Biebs.” Another dancer - a boy, but you’re too busy blushing to notice who - calls out. “Can’t say I blame 당신 though.”

“Aye, back off, bro. Mine.” Justin growls playfully, yanking your arm suddenly before spinning 당신 into his embrace. He wraps his arms around your waist from behind and rests his chin on your shoulder.

The room burst out laughing, Justin too, but you’re too caught up in your own mind to 가입하기 in on the fun. Are they just teasing? If so, that isn’t really a nice joke. 당신 smile weakly, trying to brush it off but that it easier said than done.

You’re pulled out of your own thoughts when Justin’s calloused fingers grasps a piece of hair and wraps it behind your ear.

“Okay, so I will admit that I may 또는 may not have chosen 당신 because I think you’re beautiful. Go on a 날짜 with me tonight if 당신 want to find out. Say… Around six?” His raspy voice asks teasingly, but oh so seductively.

당신 only nod, not trusting your voice at all. Even your knees feel week and 당신 cling to Justin’s arm as he steps away from you.

“Don’t worry, beautiful. I’ll catch 당신 if 당신 fall.”