You Make Me Perfect

9. Paper Dance!

Nothing big happened for a few days other than Jeff, and I was getting ready for the competition, and Chris was going around beating people!

He even beat one of the sanitary services staff. That poor man got beaten so badly, I think he may have to spend a few days in a hospital. I heard other students saying that he has stolen some money from a few students to do drugs. So that man is anyway guilty, but it is not Chris's duty to punish thieves. Why can't he just let the police or the university authorities handle such people?

Another day, I saw him fighting with someone on the road. I don't know the exact reason for that because I couldn't stop my car and see as there was a huge traffic jam. Ah! Forgot to tell you, I started driving to school as my parents insisted I shouldn't waste my time on buses. Anyway, I think traffic violations related to the reason Chris got into a fight with that man. Chris thinks he works for traffic police!

These few days, I was busy with all the academic work and competition. Also, Jeff stayed with me all the time, like my shadow. Still, I missed Chris since I couldn't get any time to talk with him, other than seeing him from time to time. ...

Therefore, one day, I thought of leaving my car at home and waiting for Chris to give me a lift.

I was waiting at the bus stop until he comes. When I see he took the bent, I came forward so he can see me. Chris stopped his car in front of me.

"Is your car broken down?" he opened the shutter and asked.

"No... I just wanted to take the bus today." I said, trying to be casual as much as possible.

"Oh!" he said, staring straight on the road...

I was about to open the passenger door and get on to his car when he said,

"Then have a nice bus ride, see you later..."

I felt like I got a thundershock! Without even letting me say anything, he raced the car and disappeared...

I couldn't even realize what has happened for a few minutes. How could he just leave me like that? I was both angry and dumbfounded.

So, throughout the day, I didn't even look at him whenever I meet him at university. But the next day, I have totally forgotten what has happened, and I was again waiting for a chance to at least see him on the campus. Poor me... This Chris has made me a total i***t!

The day before the welcome ceremony of our juniors, I again wanted to talk with Chris. Honestly, I wanted to know if he is coming or not.

So completely ignoring how much an embarrassment I had to go through, I again waited for him at the bus stop.

He stopped the car in front of me, just like the other day, and opened the shutter.

"What about today? Are you feeling like taking the bus?" he asked sarcastically.

"My car got a tire punch." I quickly said the answer I have prepared.

"Really? That's bad!" he said in a voice that he knows I am just lying. But he opened the door and asked me to get in.

"How about preparing for the competition?" he asked when we were on the way.

So, he knows about that too... My heart filled with happiness...

"Good... We think we will win." I said, smiling.

"Hmm..." he said nothing else. Can't he at least say yes, you will win or wish us?

Anyway, I had to get into the point of why I get in his car. But I don't know how to start that. I didn't want to show him I desperately want him to come and see me in my lovely dress...

"We thought of finishing up our preparation as soon as possible since the welcome is also coming," I said, looking at him.

He didn't show any difference in his face... He was still driving, sharply looking at the road, just like he didn't even hear what I said.

"Are you going for the welcome?" then he asked after a few minutes of silence.

"Yes... I am looking forward to going since it is the first function I get to attend here," I said happily.

I also wondered how can I even happily talk about going to a party. Usually, I hate to attend parties. I think that was a waste of time.

"Hmm..." he just said. Are you an owl? Why the hell you always say, "hmm..." Don't you have any other words in your vocabulary? I thought angrily.

Now we have even reached the campus, and he was parking the car. So, I have no time left...

"Are you coming for the welcome?" I asked.

"No." he easily said, making me heartbroken.

"No!" I couldn't help but repeat it.

"I don't like formal parties. I don't even know how people looking forward to such parties," he said, giving me a mocking look.

How can he always make me feel so embarrassed? I am such a fool to always trying to talk with him.

"No booze and no boobs!" he then said, making me startled. Did I hear it wrong?

"What?" I uttered.

"In those formal parties, there is no booze and no boobs!" he said again casually.

So I heard it right. Really, Chris? Is that what you expect from a party? Yeah, maybe that is how you are. Maybe you are not just going around and beating guys, you also have so many girlfriends. I am just a fool to have expectations for you to be normal like us. You are such an arrogant a**hole!

"Thank you for the lift." I quickly said and walked away.

"Emma!" when he called out, I barely turned towards him.

"Maybe I will come to the party this time," he said.

"Why? You won't get any booze or boobs!" I said, angrily.

"True! But I just found an interesting reason! So maybe I come." he said, grinning.

I said nothing. I just left.

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On the day of the welcome party, I really had no interest in going. But Jeff was bugging me all the time. He said he will come to my house and drag me there if I don't come. I knew he will never do such a thing. If anyone can do such a reckless thing, it is Chris!

However, I didn't want to hurt such a kind and caring person like Jeff. So, finally, I went.

Since I said about going to the party, mom wanted to make me as beautiful as possible. She is such a pro in makeup, hairstyles, and fashion. So she volunteered to dress me.

I hardly go to any parties, so this is a rare chance she got to dress up her only daughter, and now, she is trying to get the maximum out of it.

When she finished her work, even I couldn't believe I am that beautiful. She has altered the dress to perfectly fit with my slim body. Also, the hairstyle and makeup she did was simple but looked incredible.

"Mom! You should become a beautician, not an accountant!" I said, putting my arms around her neck.

"Maybe after I get retired!" she replied, laughing.

Jeff offered to come and get me from my house. But I didn't want him to get troubled because of me. Also, my mom was so happy to give me a lift.

Anyway, when I reached the hall where the function is, Jeff was there outside, waiting for me.

"God! Emma!!! You look stunning!" he exclaimed as soon as he saw me.

I smiled, appreciating how he looked.

He was wearing a full suit with a bow. He looked handsome than ever. I always have a thing for men who dress formally, so the moment I saw him, my heart beat faster!

"You look amazing too," I said.

"You surely have attended no parties before, right?" he then asked without taking his eyes off...

"What?" I asked confusedly.

"If you went to a party looking like this, there is no way you can still have no boyfriends." when he said, it made me laugh.

"So, you think, I will find a boyfriend today, then?" I said, grinning.

"Yes, if you want! " he said, winking.

I blushed, and an unfamiliar icy shiver ran down my spine.

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The welcome party was an excellent opportunity for me to get to know many people, including lecturers. Jeff was with me all the time, and it was he who introduced me to all the people, including our vice-chancellor. Our vice-chancellor is a lady professor, and I was stunned by how humble she is. She asked about me with so much interest. I think Jeff knows her very well. I could just understand it as he behaved in front of her. He talked so freely in front of her.

No matter how many people I got to know and talked with today, my eyes were searching for one specific person without me even knowing. I am furious with him, but my stupidity has no limits! He said maybe he comes, so my stupid mind was asking my eyes to stay focus.

There were multiple games organized to give the students a chance to get along with each other. Jeff wanted to take part in those, but I had no enthusiasm. When time passing without Chris coming there, I got annoyed. Didn't I come here because I couldn't hurt Jeff, so why am I bothering about that a**hole now without enjoying the moment with Jeff?

I promised myself that I would go for the next game with Jeff no matter what it is.

However, just before the next game, Jeff had to go away from me for a few minutes to talk with a lecturer.

The host of the function announced the next game. It was Paper Dance. The rules were a boy, and a girl had to enter the game as a couple. They will be given a paper, and they have to dance on it. None of them can step outside the paper. The fun part is after each round, the paper will be folded in half.

That seems difficult, and I am a terrible dancer too. So, I think I must skip this. Good thing Jeff is not here. Else, he would bug me to go...

I saw some couples enter the dancing floor. The organizers were distributing papers to them.

Suddenly someone took my hand and started pulling me towards the dancing floor.

"What the fu**?" I yelled and looked at that person.

Oh, my God! It was Chris! Of course, it was him!!!

I got startled after seeing him, so he could easily drag me with little effort.

What is he going to do? When did he come?

After reaching the dance floor, he removed his hand from mine. Then only I got to look at him.

Oh, my God! Oh, my God!

He was wearing a full suit with a bow just like Jeff, and he looked even more handsome than Jeff. This attire had added a decent look to him, and that has made him even hotter!

I literally couldn't take my eyes off of him, so I couldn't protest what he was going to do until he took a paper from the organizer, and placed that on the floor.

"Chris! I can't dance. I can't do this." I quickly said.

"You need not dance, just be with me. I will make us win," he whispered to my ear, making me tickle...

God! He smells so good, and his breath felt so warm on my skin. I know I hate him, but at that moment I wanted nothing other than to be with him just as he asked.

The game started...

The first round was easy. I didn't dance at all, just moved my legs a bit and shook my body like a fool. Chris also didn't dance. He had his eyes glued to my face all the time... I have no doubts that my face looked like a ripe tomato!

After folding the paper into half, the next round started. Now, we were closer to each other... I felt like I couldn't bear his gaze on my face, so I kept on looking down.

Two, three rounds left like this, and now we were extremely closer... So dangerously closer. I could even hear his heartbeat... It was so good to know that it was not just my heart that beat faster!!!

Most of the couples were eliminated from the game, and it was just 4 couples, including us. I think we could get this far because neither of us tried to dance. I know it is against the rules, but who dares to come and talk about the rules with Chris!

In the next round, when we folded the paper, there was no space for both of us to stand on.

"Stand on my shoes," he whispered.

"What?" I asked confusedly, looking at his shiny black shoes.

I was scolding my mom from my mind for forcing me to wear a heel. How am I going to stand on his feet wearing this?

"Don't worry about your shoes," he said like he had read my mind.

When I was hesitant to do that. He took both of my hands in his, and supported me to do that... Now, I was standing on his shoes, trying my best to not fell down. Tightly holding my arms, he was supporting me.

My breast was touching his chest... His lips were so damn close to my face, almost touching...

That was such a sensational moment, I have no words to explain it.

Only two couples, including us, could survive that round.

Then came the toughest part. When we fold the paper in half. Even Chris didn't have enough space to keep both of his legs...

I was worriedly looking at the paper; I didn't want to lose after coming this far. But I didn't know what to do.

Suddenly, making me breathless, Chris lift me up in his arms and stood on the paper on one leg!

Holy sh*t!!!