" And good morning to you sunshine."
" When did you get up? You're all showered and dressed and stuff." I said sitting up a little bit.
" About an hour ago. But YOU, have to go and get ready. We're leaving in an hour. Oh and wear like windpants with a tank top or something...and sneaks"
" OK I'll just wear what I have on now." I started to go to the bathroom but Nick grabbed my wrist. " I need that in order to shower."
"I need something."
" What's that?"
" A hug." I smiled and gave him a hug. "Maybe you should've showered first ya stink."
I slapped his arm playfully. " Well for that Carter, NO more hugs....or kisses." I laughed and walked away.
" Hey I was just kidding sweetheart!"
~*~45 min later~*~
" So Nick what exactly is this about?"
" Well the guys and I have dance rehearsal for the new tour at 11." I looked at my watch.
" Hun, its only 9:30."
" I know." He grinned and took my hand. We walked inside and there was a huge dance floor. Mirrors lined the wall with dance bars connected to them.
" Fatima we're here!!" Just then an African-American young woman came out. She obviously was a dancer, you could tell by her appearance
"Nick hey there. So you must be Anastasia"
" Yes, pleased to meet you..."
" Oh this is Fatima Robinson. Backstreet's choreographer."
" Pleased to meet you Miss Robinson.''
" Oh call me Fatima. I mean we will be working together." I looked at Nick confused.
" Surprise! Tima here is going to get your cute little butt out on that dance floor."
" Really?!" I asked excited.
"Yes really. I talked to Nick last week about it. He told me how you were a dancer for about 14 years straight and about your situation now."
" Aww Nick thank you so much!" I gave him a huge hug.
" Welcome. Well, I'm going to go read my comic book, take care ladies." He nodded his head and walked over to some chairs.
" All right Stacey, do you mind if I call you that?"
" Nope, not at all. I really appreciate this. Dancing was my life and I'd like it back in my life at least."
" Don't mention it. I don't know what I would do today if I didn't have my dancing. Now how about you stretch out a little bit then we'll get started. Today I'm just going to see how flexible and strong you are. And go on from there. I have to go make a quick phone call."
" Sounds good." I walked over to the floor and stretched my legs, wrist, shoulders, arms, and neck.
" Hey Nick you wanna come help me please?"
" Sure." He set down his comic book and walked over. "What do ya need?" v " Support my back. Its been a while and I don't know how strong it is."
" You got it babe." I laid on the ground and pushed up into a bridge. Nick stayed up for about 10 seconds and came down. I kinda winced in pain as I came down.
" You all right?" Nick asked in concern.
" Yeah its just been a while. Thank you. Now go back to that sophisticated book of yours."
" HEY! It is though." I rolled my eyes and Fatima came out.
" You all set?"
" Think so. What do you want me to do first."
" Lets see your leg flexibility. Can you try all three sides of your splits?"
" No. I can DO all three sides." I laughed and showed her my left, right and center. " That was one thing I made sure stayed. My leg flexibility"
" That's great. OK come over here to the bar." I walked over to it.
" Grab it with your right hand and lift you left leg as high as you can." I nodded my head and did as she said. I brought it right up to my ear and held it with my left hand. I felt the muscles tighten in my lower back to a point it hurt so I brought it down. I did the same with my right leg and had to bring it down sooner.
Fatima had me then do a few split leaps and some simple dance moves just get me back into rhythm
" OK before you go, I'm going to help you stretch out your back. I noticed its one of the weakest parts in your body. You know what a scorpion is?"
" Yep. Want me to try one?"
" Yeah I'll be here for support." I Nodded my head. I grabbed my right foot with my right hand and brought my left leg behind me. I kept bringing it up until my whole leg was almost straight. I heard Nick whistle.
" That's really good. Now hold it here." I again nodded my head. The muscles in my back felt even tighter then they had before.
" Ahh!" I yelled and collapsed to the ground.
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