Dancing through it

[Coldielocks]

Hey guys this is my first story. More parts coming soon. Hope you guys enjoy it.

 

Christian rolled over and groaned, he could already feel the fatigue and scratchiness in his throat; indicating his luck in avoiding the cold that had been running rampant throughout the academy the last 3 weeks, had run out. “Shit.” He said as he rubbed the sleep from his eyes pushing his blonde hair out of his eyes. He sat up and stretched gingerly. His body was lean and flexible but muscular as well from the years of dance training and intense exercise programs. He sat up slowly taking stock of his body. He was tired, his throat was scratchy and his nose felt stuffed, but it was manageable, at least for now. This week was arguably one of the most important weeks of the last 5 years of his training at the academy of ballet and dance. Friday the casting directors would be holding auditions for the male leading role in the upcoming show. His rolls in the last 2 shows had been acceptable but not important enough to have garnered the interest of any professional companies. He needed this role and he was well poised to get it, so long as he didn’t blow the audition.

Christian got and started gathering his stuff for the day’s classes. His roommate Ben was still sleeping soundly in the bed next to his. *H-h-HCUGTX!* He sneezed into his elbow trying to stifle as best he could to not wake his roommate. Ben rolled over his eyes opening,

“bless you” he said sleepily.

“thanks” said Christian feeling slightly embarrassed, “heading to class, ill see you later.”

And he hurried out the door. The days classes weren’t too bad, mostly classroom time today. He caught up with Ben and a few friends during the lunch break. They chatted about the days classes and gossiped about who would be getting which parts in the next show.

 “We all know Christian’s got the male lead this year,” said his friend Dave.

 “For sure” agreed Nevina smiling over and Christian. “I think Jasmine has a good shot at the female lead, I just hope I don’t get stuck as understudy again.”

Christian listened quietly not really in the mood to join in the talk, he sneezed into his elbow *HGNxTch* quietly then rested his head on his hands, his head was starting to hurt he closed his eyes and at his forehead trying to ease the pain some.

“You ok, Christian?” Ben asked looking over at him with concern.

“I’m ok,” he said tiredly, “pretty sure I’m coming down with that cold everyone’s been passing around though.”

“Oh that sucks, I had it last week, it kicked my butt for several days,” said Nevina.

“Y-yeah I h-heard H-HextCHOO” Christian managed to get out before sneezing again.

 “Bless you” the table chorused together.

“Thangs” Christian said sniffling. He got up from the table grabbed his bag “I’m going grab some supplies from the store before my next class, I’ll see you guys later.” After a quick bathroom stop to blow his nose he headed over to the campus store. He wandered the few aisles grabbing a couple boxes of tissues and bottle of cold medicine.  He had plans tonight and didn’t want to have to cancel them especially over a little cold. Justin, his boyfriend of 6 months would be returning from his business trip tonight and he’d been looking forward to the reunion all week. They’d meet as just a casual Tinder date but there was a spark there that had made both men unwilling to keep the relationship casual.

“$10.43.” said the girl at the checkout stand. Christian handed over his card before burying his head in his elbow “*H-HETTCHOO HGsChoo* ugh… sorry about that,” he said.

 “It ok, looks like you’re coming down with something there though,” she said kindly.

“Yeah, hopefully this will help,” he smiled and gathered up his items. “Thanks,” he said.

 ”No problem, feel better!”

[Coldielocks]

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