End Of Practice And Then Some Lunch

As we came back into the dressing rooms, I felt my body come back into my control once again.

''So, still like being a puppet?'' The frustration in my voice was clear as I glared at Ruby

''Stop being so dramatic, It's not like dancing on stage is something you hate doing'' Ruby was checking her makeup in the mirror again, almost ignoring me.

I began to look around for my phone, realizing I'd left everything in my apartment as we marched out. Leaving Kristen behind as well.

''Ruby, we left Kristen in the apartment''

''So?'' Ruby didn't seem to care at all

''I mean, we don't really know her. And you know, she might not be happy about you messing with her last night''

Ruby sighed, leaning her forehead into her hand. Then turning to give me a frustrated look ''The only person who's been unhappy over the past two days is you. By the way, good job making Kristen ask me to turn her back, she just wanted to be a showgirl''

I wasn't sure what to say to that, but my attention snapped to Annabelle, who was walking back into the dressing rooms.

''Girls!'' I tensed up, ready to feel my body go out of my control again ''You did great out there. Remember, we've got the main show in three hours, so make sure you're not late'' She finished by looking at me and Ruby. All I could muster was to return an awkward smile.

''Okay, let's go eat'' Ruby grabbed her bag and stood up

''Dressed like this?''

''Would you stop being so worried about everything and just come on''

Reluctantly, I got up and followed her.

***

We sat down in one of the small restaurants that was open from breakfast until midnight. There was a man getting increasingly angry with the waiter behind the counter. We avoided them all together and decided to sit and wait for service, getting a small table at a window.

''So, will you finally have a bit of fun with this?'' Ruby asked

''Ruby, this isn't...'' I stopped, not knowing quite what to say

''What? Isn't what? Seriously, what's the problem here?''She was clearly frustrated with me

''I just don't want things to get messy''

''Oh for... You do realise I'm not Amanda right? I'm not going to get you fired or kicked out of the casino'' Her frustrated tone had softened slightly.

''Hi Girls, what can I get for you'' My thoughts were interrupted by the waiter arriving at our table

As Ruby was making her order, I watched the man who had been berating the waiter at the counter, storm out of the restaurant and look around, before stomping towards one of the cafes nearby, angry and pissing off everyone around him.

By the time he walked out of sight and my attention returned to our table, the waiter was gone

''He didn't get my order'' I said

''You're having a salad. I ordered for you, since you checked out for a moment there''

''Sorry, just... We can use the app for some fun'' Rubys face brightened as I spoke ''If, only if we're careful''

Rubys whole demeanor had changed to a much more positive one as she spoke ''Does that mean we can have some fun with Kristen when we're done here. Maybe find a couple of guys as well?''

''We'll see about the guys. But Kristen deserves an apology''

Ruby raised an eyebrow at me

''Kristen deserves an apology from me, for spoiling the fun''

Rubys smile had become infectious at this point, making me feel better as well.

''Good. So we can have some fun tonight''