The "Other Girl"

“Today we’re going to learn to waltz,”
And I (along with a few cast mates) groan.
This is going to be terrible.
I don’t even know how I managed
To get through the dancing.
He pairs us off, Irene with Cornelius,
Minnie with Barnaby,
And explains what we’re doing.
Hayley takes my hand
And he puts his arm on my waist,
And I put my arm on his shoulder,
And we look into each others eyes,
And we just start dancing.

He leads me around the stage effortlessly.
We’re the only two who aren’t
Stepping on each others’ feet,
Or falling over ourselves,
And for a moment, I forget all about Nathan
And Caitlin,
And being the other girl.
It feels so good.