After the tragic death of her mother, Athena Michaels is welcomed with open arms by her best friend's family, the Molinas, even after their own tragedy. One night, when the blue-eyed ballerina gets home after a long day of dancing, she finds her fri...
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Athena was sitting on the roof of the studio with her knees to her chest, just watching the stars, when she heard a poof sound from beside her.
The girl glanced to her left, causing her to lock eyes with Reggie, making her send him a small smile before she glanced back up at the sky.
"Hey, Reg."
"Hey, what are you doing up here?" Reggie asked, carefully taking a seat beside the girl. "I thought you would've left with Julie."
"Yeah, I was on my way; I just thought I'd do some stargazing for a bit." Athena spoke, glancing over at the boy. "Why are you still here? Don't you guys go on soon?"
"I was, uh, looking for you." Reggie replied, causing the girl's eyes to go soft. "You just seemed upset earlier, and I wanted to make sure you were okay."
"Aw, that's really sweet of you." Athena smiled. "Yeah, I'm okay. It's just that watching Luke with his parents earlier made me think about my mom and all the things we used to do. I just really miss her."
"I know what you mean." Reggie muttered, causing Athena to send the boy a small smile. "Can I ask you a question?"
"Yeah, of course."
"What made you come back?" Reggie asked. "You know here specifically after you died."
"It's the only place I've ever known." Athena shrugged. "I know it sounds cliche, but besides my mom, Julie and her family were the only real things I've had. I wasn't ready to let go."
"How do you feel about it now?"
"I... I'm not sure anymore." Athena admitted. "Don't get me wrong, I love it here, and I love being with you guys, but there's a part of me that can't help but think about what's on the other side... if my mom is on the other side."
Reggie wrapped a suoortive arm around the girl's shoulder, causing her to place her head on his shoulder as she let out a deep sigh.
"Why do feelings have to be so complicated?" Athena breathed out.
"Not all."
Athena slowly lifted her head as she glanced over at the boy, who was already staring at her.
"Do you have a second?" Reggie cleared his throat.
"I have all the time in the world, Reg." Athena chuckled, making the boy smile.
"Right." Reggie muttered before making an acoustic guitar appear in his arms. "I uh, wrote a song and I want to play for you."
"Okay." Athena nodded, causing the boy to begin strumming his guitar.
Blue-eyed ballerina God only knows how much I need ya From day one, I knew you were the one Gimme your hand, and I'll give you mine You're the reason I look forward to coming home at night
