Tug of War 62.2

"Alright, let's try it one more time" Alyssa said, resolute. "And remember everything I told you, Ti-Ti! Your expression is important, as well. You want to seduce and win the audience and the jury. I know you can do that! So move your pretty not-so-little butt, girl!" 

Sighing resigned, Timothy went back to the other end of the room, having no trouble at all to walk on his 5-inch fuchsia stiletto heels. To match the shoes, he was wearing a two piece set, consisting of a pencil skirt and very low-cut cropped top with long sleeves. Alyssa had been the one responsible for choosing the outfit, saying that Tiffany needed to wear something that would make her feel beautiful and sexy. 

"Yeah, I think you're getting the hang of it" the girl cried out, six or seven attempts later, while Timothy struck a pretty pose in front of them once again. "With a little more training, I can definitely see you winning the competition. But we still need to think about the 'talent stage'. Any idea for a performance, Ti-Ti?"

"Well, she used to sing and play guitar" Kate intervened. "I saw her singing only two or three times, and it was before she came out as a trans, but I remember she was pretty good" she stated, and Timothy blushed one more time. It was nice to know that Kate thought he was a good singer. However, remembering his guitar made him feel sick in his stomach. 

Gosh, how I miss my guitar, he thought, sad. I would give anything to have it back... Like, anything at all! 

"Playing guitar is definitely out of the question" Alyssa stated, crossing her arms. "It would ruin her beautiful nails! But singing sounds like a marvelous idea, if she really is good at it. Do you think you could sing an Ariana's or Taylor Swift's song, Ti-Ti?"

"I... umm... I've never sang pop songs before."

"Really?" Alyssa raised her eyebrows, puzzled. "Girl, you were completely lost before meeting us! Anyway, train it at home for the next few days, and then we can evaluate it later, okay? I think that's it. We're done for today." 

"Thanks goodness!" Timothy murmured, being careful to speak low enough not to be heard by his friend. 

"Now, what you guys say about spending some time by the pool? We still have one or two hours before sunset." 

"Sorry, Lyss, but I'm too tired for that" Timothy told her, pouting. "I guess I'll just go home."

"Are you sure you are just tired?" Alyssa asked, suspicious. "You're not sad because of Matt yet, right? That bastard doesn't deserve you to waste time thinking about him. He hasn't called you, has he? I warned him not to do so."

"W-what? No, Matt never called me again. And don't worry. I'm totally over him. Like I said, I'm just tired."

"Well I think I'm leaving, as well" Kate said, standing up at once. "I... umm... have a lot of homework to do. Can I walk you home, Tiff? I mean, your house is on my way home, so..." 

"Umm... sure, that would be totally lovely!" Timothy exclaimed, a little surprised but satisfied. "Let me just get changed and we can go..."