I hold the ring for a bit in silence and then put it back in the little dear body. I take the head from the bathroom counter and screw it steadily in place with a sigh.
I rubbed the side of my arm where my Father had bruised me and the bandage wrap is still there, covered this time by my outfit. I feel safe knowing it's covered, knowing Charles had wrapped this up for me.
Charles, I think, I'm supposed to meet him now aren't I? I stand up straight, properly this time, checking in the mirror. I look good right? Atleast from before I suppose, I can't believe he saw me dancing in my leotard.. I was all sweaty and uncivilized! My face warms up and I throw my hands into them with embarrassment.
"Silly Victoria, Ignorant Victoria, Stupid-!" I catch myself in the mirror again looking away awkwardly. He's waiting for me, and it would be improper to waste his time now, more then I've wasted already. I nod to myself sternly walking out the bathroom and closing the door behind me.
I walk out my room door, closing that too and two guards stand there waiting patiently for my next move. They actually startled me, with being so close to my room door but I try to ignore their presence. I practically dash to the elevator and the two guards follow hastily, pressing the button for me.
A few seconds later, we all enter the elevator door, awkwardly standing there, as one of them presses the up button. I'm just glad my mother wasn't waiting for me this time and I hope she's not on the other side of this elevator either.
Ding! We reach the destined floor and thank heavens my mother isn't there. I then left the guards to linger in the elevator as I rush to the ballet studio. When I reach it I pant a little from the quick speed I was running at but suck in a deep breath as I enter. Miss.Camille luckily is gone for the day and when I see the glass door to Charles' studio my eyes light up.
I walk over with a light smile, excited to see him again. Even though I already saw him today, my heart still flutters when I see his bright face. I peek around the door with a light wave, "Good Evening Charles! I hope I didn't keep you waiting for to long!" I yell lightly as his face turns a bright red. "Coquelicot(Poppy) you're actually here in my s-studio I-hi." He turns away from me and I cock my head in confusion.
Why is he turning away from me lately? And why does his face flash that tomato red?