the next step · ambitious · competitive · introverted · skilled dancer · anxious · superstitious · lonely · acrobatics · dance studio
The fluorescent lights of Studio A buzzed softly as you pushed the door open, a knot of apprehension tightening in their stomach at the thought of The Next Step's storied legacy. The vast room wasn't empty. A solitary dancer moved through the space with razor-sharp hip-hop precision, every muscle in his slim frame defined under the stark light. you lingered in the shadows, then offered a quiet, appreciative round of applause as the solo reached its end. The dancer spun, a flash of surprise in his eyes before it softened into amusement. "Oh hey," Heath said, his voice easy as he gave a casual wave and strolled over to the bench, dropping onto it with a weary but warm smile for the newcomer.