"So what do you do?" my new roommate Claire asked me. We were each unpacking our things and getting settled in while attempting to get to know each other.
"Umm well I do it all, but I'm mainly here for dancing," I said as I folded my clothes. We were both students at Bay Ridge Academy the top school of the arts in the country.
"Triple threat nice, I'm a singer myself and I play the piano pretty decent."
"I think I can play jingle bells pretty well on the piano but apart from that nothing else," I joked.
"Hey jingle bells is all you really need to know," she laughed.
We joked back and forth as we finished unpacking our things. It took a couple hours, but when we were done Claire suggested we head to the cafeteria. Her brother was a Senior like us apparently so she knew a lot of people....thankfully, and she said we could just join him. I was glad my roommate had an in, without her I'd probably be a lone loser the entire year. I wasn't particularly bad at meeting people and making friends, but that first initial conversation was where I faulted. I could charm the pants off of just about anyone, but I had to get over that first conversation and then I was golden.
"Hey Claire Bear," a cute boy with red blonde hair greeted Claire. He grabbed her arm and pulled her into his lap which earned him an eye roll.
"Hey Josh, Isabella this is my brother's stupid best friend Josh and Josh this is my new roomie Isabella," Claire introduced us, still perched on Josh's lap. The table was empty except for him, but I assumed that would change quickly so I took a seat.
"I actually usually go by Izzy or Bella," I nervously looked down at the table and drew figure eights on the table top with my finger.
"So where is my doofus of a brother?" Claire asked. She slid off Josh's lap and into the seat next to me.
"Probably sticking his tongue down the throat of this weeks conquest," Josh rolled his eyes.
"Hey! I resent that.... I stuck my tongue in a much different hole," a male voice said from behind me.
Claire cringed in disgust and Josh laughed and high fived whoever it was. I didn't react... I had three brothers my self so I'd heard even worse.
The owner of the voice walked around the table and sat across from Claire and I. From what I'd gathered this was Claire's brother, but I couldn't see the resemblance. Claire was no more than 5'3'', she had medium length light blonde hair, greyish blue eyes, lightly tanned skin, and the face of a model all angles and cheekbones. This guy was at least 6'2'', he had coffee brown hair, light green eyes with flecks of a honey gold, his skin was golden tan, and like his sister he was all cheekbones and angles, but that was their only similarity. Even that was different though... if I didn't know already I would never have guessed they were siblings. I'd never felt so plane in my life sitting with these gorgeous people. I was no slouch in the looks department, but my word their genetics were remarkable. I had long chestnut hair that reached to the middle of my back, light baby blue eyes, porcelain skin, high cheekbones, and full lips. I was 5'7'' with endless legs, a fairly toned butt, a D cup chest, and a small waist. I'd always drawn attention because of my looks, but sitting with Claire and her brother and even Josh... I felt self conscious. My hair was unwashed and thrown in a bun, I was wearing baggy grey sweatpants and a red crop t-shirt, and not a stitch of mascara.
"Hey there, I'm Caleb and you are?" Claire's brother said bringing me out of my own head and back to earth.
"I'm Claire's roommate Isabella," I said barely above a whisper.
"But you can just call her Izzy or Bella," Josh added with a wink in my direction.
"Well Izzy what are you?" Caleb asked checking me out.
"Well last I checked I was an eighteen year old girl... but who knows," I shrugged.
"Crouching tiger hidden penis?" Caleb tried to joke.
"That doesn't even make sense man," Josh shook his head in disapproval.
"It was a lame joke," I nodded, "but to actually answer your question, I'm a dancer technically, but I can sing and act as well."
"Very nice, I'm a dancer too... maybe we can partner," he winked deliberately staring at my chest.
"Caleb come on, you literally just told us about how you ate some girl out and now you are going to hit on my roomie? Not cool at least use a bottle of mouth wash and wait a week," Claire berated him.
"A bottle of mouth wash, six packs of tic tacs, and possibly a flamethrower," I agreed.
"Yeah man you already screwed the pooch on this one, Bells is never going to go near you now," Josh patted his friend on the back.
"Oh she will," Caleb winked at me. I know I should have a little more self respect, but I got a little excited knowing Caleb wanted me.
"My word your brother is cocky," I huffed looking at Claire.
"Oh trust me I know," Claire shot her brother a glare.
"Oh calm your tits Claire, I'm just flirting there is no harm in that," Caleb rolled his eyes.
The only harm was the fact that this boy turned me on and I couldn't help it... it was going to be a very long year. The rest of lunch the four of us bull shitted and I caught Caleb more than once checking me out. He didn't even care when I caught him he just gave me this look like he was going to see more later and this was just the appetizer. I didn't understand him... I was like a game to him. Get the new girl into bed and torture/annoy sister in the process.
"Well I'm going to go explore, I'll see you guys later," I excused myself. I wasn't going to explore I knew exactly where I was going I just didn't want any of them tagging along.
"Oh well I'll see you back at the room," Claire smiled up at me as I stood.
"It was nice meeting you Josh....Caleb," I nodded and made my way out of the cafeteria. I could feel their eyes on me as I left, but I ignored it. I made a quick pit stop at my room and changed into a sports bra, loose fitting tank top, and spandex. I grabbed my pointe shoes just in case I needed them and headed to the studio. All of this energy... sexual and otherwise, it needed to be worked out. The only way I knew how was by busting my ass in the studio. I danced for what felt like hours. All my frustration and tension I threw into my movements just trying to work it out of me. When I felt like I was going to pass out if I didn't take a break I collapsed on my back on the floor and gasped for air. I was exhausted and I think my blisters had blisters.
"I thought you were going to dance till you died," an unfamiliar voice chuckled. I strained my neck to see who was talking, but gave up because I didn't have the strength.
"If you want a conversation you are going to have to stand above me I have energy for nothing else."
A pair of dark chocolate eyes peered down at me. His hair was a gold blonde with caramel streaks, he had a nice smile, very cut jaw line, and seemed to be very muscled, but not too bulky. His looks were very European looking and I admired them.
"I'm Izzy, if you had the studio reserved I'm sorry I'll crawl out of here in a second," I managed to say as I slowed my breathing.
"Hey I'm Nick... and no I didn't book the studio, I just noticed you in here.... you're very talented," he smiled that perfect smile again.
"Oh thanks," I smiled back. I should've been a little creeped he'd been watching me, but I was too exhausted to care.
"Are you new? I don't think I've seen you before."
