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Philip did not fail to notice Katelynn’s smile and bright blue eyes as she positioned herself in the middle. He returned a smile and mouthed “Good Luck” at her. Seeing Kate dance again is surely one of the things he missed the most. As he watched her dance, he can notice the details and techniques and how they’re gracefully executed. He was amazed on how perfectly the lines and angles were made. He can’t help but compare it to every stroke he makes whenever he sketches or do art on his pad. He realized that with that every delicate detail they create a picture which is retrieved from the depths of their hearts – a surreal image that’s trying to release itself to the limiting reality.

He can clearly saw the passion emanating from Kate as she dances. Every jump, pirouette, pointe, and action were done beautifully. For Philip, watching Kate dance makes him think that she is only dancing for him. It might be a selfish thought but it’s a moment wherein he doesn’t take notice of the other people around him watching, not even the thought of Jace lifting her and the harmony in their dance bothered him.

Katelynn looked at him and smiled at him once more. Philip then gave her a nod and subtly smiled at her. As she did another pirouette, he remembered the summer before their sophomore year in high school when Kate wanted to show him her routine she’s been practicing. It was one of Philip’s favorite performances of Kate as she did an interpretation of The Chains. It was indeed both strong and graceful which he really liked. But for Kate it’s one of her worst moments. As she did the chaines, Philip already noticed that her en pointes are shaky. Doing the last turns, he heard a pop and she instanly fell to ground. She was grasping her ankle and slowly tears were flowing from eyes. Philip ran towards her and asked if she was Ok.

Kate faced him grumpily giving him a look of why he was asking the obvious. Philip sincerely apologized and suggested to get ice for her ankle. Unexpectedly, Philip lifted Kate with his somewhat developed young arms from the floor and carried her towards Kitchen. “Kate, have you been eating? I can tell you’re almost lighter than a feather.” He exaggerated. With Kate’s free hand, she gave him a punch on the chest. “Ok - Ok. I’m sorry. No need to do that. I just wanted to make you laugh.” He said smiling at her.

After laying her down on the countertop, Philip grabbed an ice bag from the freezer and placed it on her swollen ankle. He saw her squinted from the cold and saw another tear flow down from her eyes. He moved up closer to her and wiped the tear away from her face. “You still look beautiful Kate. I’m sorry” and he wrapped his arms around her and she freely leaned her head on his chest and started to cry.

“Magnifique!” Philip was startled when Elaine shouted the word and started clapped vigorously.

“You seem caught up.” Maddie commented at Philip. Kate and Jace were already exchanging bows in front of them.

“Just remembered something.” he said smiling to himself. In chorus, he also clapped his hands and saw Kate walked up to him.

“As always, you’ve performed well.” he grinned at her. “Glad, we didn’t have to get that ice.” he teased her.