you’re not the worst either

Choreography was the one single thing keeping Vanessa sane while she was injured. It was her creative outlet where she could let loose all her anger, sadness, and joy. Today she was letting loose anger. After Beckett had the nerve to tell her that Carly, her best friend, wasn’t fit for the CAMDA duet she knew for sure that he was a total and undeniable jerk. The two girls Vanessa was choreographing for did a sharp leg lift, pirouettes, and then a side aerial going in the opposite direction of each other. Vanessa wanted the duet to feel like a battle. Almost like a representation of her against…everything.Vanessa heard footsteps that got gradually louder, but kept her focus purely on the dance.“Ooh a front row seat to see Vanessa Morita work her magic.” Beckett snickered and sat down next to Vanessa.“I’m busy.” She retorted without looking at him.“Oh you’re gonna be like that now? I thought we had some sort of better understanding at this point.” Beckett grinned and waited patiently for Vanessa to give a response.She sighed dramatically. “Take ten, ladies.” She shooed the two dancers away and turned to face Beckett. “We don’t have any sort of "better understanding”. You still think badly about Carly. And I’m not going to let you manipulate me into being jealous of her success that she earned.“"Okay, okay. Settle dow-”She interrupted him. “No, Beckett. You won’t tell me when I need to settle down. I can’t understand why in the world someone with so much talent can’t just accept this great opportunity that was handed to them. You have no right to complain especially with so little time before the CAMDA’s. So what you’re gonna do is be nice to Carly and dance with her as best as you can. Okay?”Beckett was visibly caught off guard. “Oh…um, of course. I’m really sorry that I upset you. I just…I’m honestly amazed that you and Carly care so much about each other.” His voice was quiet as if he was in deep thought while speaking.The brunette raised an eyebrow. “What’s that supposed to mean?”“I mean, you guys aren’t obligated to stick up for each other. You guys aren’t related or anything and you still act like sisters.” “Well…that’s what being best friends means. Why…is that so weird to you?” She had a slight idea why.“I dunno. I guess I’ve never had a best friend.” He shrugged.“What? Is that even possible?!” Vanessa gasped. To her, having no best friend was like having no soul.“I-it’s not a big deal. You don’t have to shout so the whole school can hear.” He rolled his eyes.“But that’s so bad! I would think you have a whole group of friends, like people who look up to you.” Vanessa shook her head.“Well I don’t. Being the school jerk sort of makes your talent an afterthought to other people.” He studied his feet and put his hands in his pockets.“But, even before Keaton you’d never had a best friend? Like…ever?” Vanessa tried to see his face.“Not really.”Vanessa suddenly gave him a big hug.“Wh…what are you doing?!” Beckett’s face turned a bright shade of red.“Shut up and just accept it.” She continued to hug the tall blonde.Beckett was hesitant, but eventually hugged back. He couldn’t remember the last time someone that wasn’t a family member had hugged him. Vanessa pulled away. “Hey…do you want to walk me to my next class?”“Oh, sure.” He smiled at her. He was filled to the brim with happiness. Vanessa, her beauty, her warmth, her kindness…it made him feel so ecstatic and alive.Vanessa giggled and planted a kiss on his cheek. “C'mon. We’re gonna be late.” She teased, already walking away on her crutches.Beckett hurried over and held her bag for her. Beckett was handed another great opportunity and there was no way he would let it slip through his fingers.

              who said anything about footwork?

beckett <3

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