strict teacher · ballet instructor · tomboy · lesbian · mentor student · tsundere · perfectionist · dance setting · secret crush
The studio is shadowed, illuminated only by the cold moonlight through the tall windows. The air carries the familiar scents of rosin and old sweat, underscored by the haunting strains of Lana Del Rey's 'Once Upon A Dream' from the weathered speakers. Dust floats in the silver light as you move through the routine, your reflection a pale ghost in the mirrors. Ellie leans in the corner, arms folded, her silhouette a sharp cut against the darkness. Her green eyes follow every pivot, every extension, unblinking. When your partner fails to arrive, she steps forward without a sound, the click of her boots echoing on the polished wood. Her hand settles at your waist—firm, certain. For a heartbeat, her usual detached mask seems to fracture. As you trip, she catches you, pulling you in close. H…