Chloe POV:
After Giselle and I have said goodbye I walk back to The Next Step studio to see Kate. I stand out in the hallway trying to find my courage and think of what I'm going to say. Suddenly, I hear James's voice coming from Studio B and two pairs of footsteps. I freak out not wanting anyone to know that I'm here and before I know it I'm in the doorway to Kate's office. I see Kate talking to Michelle, 'Maybe she hasn't seen me' I think and I turn around to leave, but Kate sees me.
"Chloe, can I help you?" Kate asks.
"Ah no, I um, ah." I begin, but I begin to collect myself, "Actually yes." I say, doing my best to sound confident. "I would like to audition for Miss National Soloist."
Kate's eyes light up. "Chloe that's great!" Kate gasps. "But, you'll have some competition though." She says looking at Michelle. A twinge of panic rushes through me.
"I'm not going to go easy on you, you know?" Michelle says playfully.
"Well, neither am I." I laugh, feeling a little calmer.
Michele stands up and gives me a big hug and we walk out of Kate's office with our arms wrapped around each other's shoulders.