Dancing with a Star

“Niall and Evelina,” Tom started.
Niall hugged my side and rubbed my arm. I felt clammy.
“You are,” Tom paused for what felt like eternity, “safe.”
I squealed and hugged Niall tight.
The Next Morning
This week was something that I was so terrified to mess up. This week was the celebrities most memorable year. What would Niall choose?
“Evelina!” he yelled, running into the ballroom where I was just setting my stuff down. I turned around just for his arms to wrap around me and spin me around.
I giggled as he set me down. “We did it!” he said happily. I shook my head.
“No, you did it,” I said. He frowned.
“Hey, it takes two to tango,” he commented. I laughed.
“Alright, Niall, this week is something different so sit down in the middle of the floor,” I said, pointing. He did exactly that and was surprised when I sat down beside him.
“So, Niall, before the cameras come in. What is your most memorable year?” I asked.
He smiled.
“2010, when I got four new brothers,” he said, making me smile.
“What song are we dancing for?” I asked.
“Well, we covered this song for the judges house. It was our first performance for people together. Therefore, I want to dance to Torn by Natalie Imbruglia,” he said.
“Alright. The long One Direction cover or the actual version? Also, I’m gonna cry as we listen to this, but okay,” I said. He laughed.
“The long One Direction cover," he smiled.
The camera crew then opened the door and we repeated everything we just said.
I then got to work after the cameras left.
“Alright because of how the song works, we can’t do anything too fast. Contemporary is a good one,” I said.
I knew I would need a day on making up the routine so teaching him the basics today would get us by.
He was breathing heavily as I then started into the routine while he drank his water.
“So, what is going on with this dance?” he asked. I smiled.
“I’m thinking sad, since the song is kind of depressing. So, to start this off, I’m gonna get the recording of all of you boys saying your X-Factor introductions,” I said. He smiled.
“You give me a mike and I’ll say mine,” he said. I pursed my lips.
“We’re gonna make a ton of girls cry,” I said.
“That’s a good thing though, right?” he asked. I smiled and shook my head.
Suddenly, our ballroom door opened and I saw my mom and son walk in.
“Wesley!” I said.
He gave me a toothy smile as he ran to me as fast as his little legs could carry him.
“We just dropped by to personally thank you, Niall,” my mom said.
“I must ask for what reason,” he said.
“Defending our daughter, mother, and sister,” she said.
“Twank yow, Niall,” Wesley said as best as he could.
“We are done for the day. Do you all want to go grab a bite to eat?” Niall asked.
Angel bit her lip, trying to figure a way out of this.
“Um. Y’all go on. I’m gonna head back to the hotel room. I’m not feeling that great,” she lied.
Niall knew the real reason she was doing this.
She didn’t want to be seen with him.
She honestly couldn't remember half of it though.
“Alright. Well, maybe I’ll see you some other time,” Niall said softly.
We then went out to a local restaurant, spending the time laughing and having a good time.
“I was thinking about exploring the city a little bit. Would you three like to join me?” Niall asked.
“Oh, I would love to, but it’s past Wesley’s bed time. He needs to be getting some sleep,” I said.
“I’ll take him back to the house,” my mom offered.
“Are you sure?” I asked skeptic, feeling like she watches him too much.
“Yeah, it won’t be that much of a problem,” she said.
“Don’t forget to bathe him and he likes you reading to him,” I reminded her.
“I know, dear. You remind me every time he stays with me. You two kids go have fun,” she said, winking at me.
I rolled my eyes.
Niall stood up and let me out of the booth we were currently sitting in.
“Are you ready to go, love?” he asked. I smiled and nodded.
I kissed Wesley’s forehead and bent down to where I was even with his seat.
“Now, be good for Mammaw, okay?” I asked. He smiled and nodded.
“Okay, Momma,” he said.
“I love you from the Earth,” I paused.
“Pass the swars abwove,” he finished, making me smile.
I kissed him on the head once more.
“I’ll be there in the morning when you wake up,” I promised.
He just gave me toothy grin in response.
Niall and I walked out of the restaurant.
We then explored the city, just having fun and laughing a lot.
I felt truly happy.
I felt like a teenager again, where I didn’t have to worry about if my son got into bed on time.
When we pulled up to the famous Venice Beach, I smiled.
I jumped out of the rental car and yanked my shoes off, just running into the water.
Niall followed behind me, picking me up and spinning me around. I screeched in surprise.
“Niall! Put me down!” I yelled.
“Put you down?” he asked.
“Yes!” I squealed.
“Okay, I’ll put you down,” he obliged mischeviously.
I then went back first into the water. I sat up and gasped.
“Oh, you’re going to pay for that!” I yelled.
I then splashed him with water, which started a huge water fight.
We finally left the ocean after what only seemed like thirty minutes.
I looked at the clock on the radio and gasped.
2:00 AM
We didn’t realize it was that late.
I dropped Niall off at the hotel he was staying at before speeding towards mine.
Getting in the house, I placed my head against the door.
“How was it?” a voice asked, turning on the light. I jumped and looked to see my mom sitting there in her robe, with a small smile on her face.
“How was what?” I asked innocently.
“Your date,” she clarified.
“It wasn’t a date, Momma. It was just two dance partners hanging out,” I informed.
“Why are you all wet, dear?” she questioned. I bit my lip and looked at my feet
“We played in the ocean,” I said.
“He makes you feel your age, doesn’t he?” she asked. My eyes widened as I snapped my head up for eye contact. “You need to feel young again. Wesley doesn’t want to be a burden on your life,” she explained.
“He isn’t, Mom. He makes my life worth living,” I said.
“It’s about time you found love. You need some help with him,” she said.
I rolled my eyes and went into my bathroom to shower and change.
Coming out, fully dressed in pajamas, I noticed the lights were out and she was no longer in my room, so I walked across the hall to Wesley’s room.
I laid next to Wesley on his toddler bed, cuddling up to him like I do every night I just miss him.
I laid there for what felt like ever, but was only about five minutes. I got up, kissed his head, tucked him in, and started to leave when I heard a soft voice call me.
“Momma?”
“Yes, baby?”
“I love you.”
“I love you too Munchkin,” I whispered before closing his door and heading to bed.

Notes

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