Connor heard an "atta boy, Stark!" Recognised the voice as Ben's, a whoop that he knew came from Austin. He searched for familiar voices, rather than the whole crowd. Kijani's was of course strongest and loudest, given she was right next to him.

So he he breathed in and out slowly. His shaking stopped, but he still didn't like the attention. But he very well couldn't flee, now could he? So he took comfort im the fact that Kijani's hand was in his.

"Yeau, but I am only dressed like this because of Anthony" he heard himself say, "so technically, I owe him more now"

When she started to dance, he tried to copy her and probably failes miserably.