Mackenzie's POV

I quickly did the jump slit and then turned into the tilt hoping I wouldn't be yelled at.

"Nia! I said this yesterday and I don't feel like saying it again! NO SICKLED FEET! That's it Nia, 20 pushups. Now." Abby said.

I stopped and turned and watched Nia as she slowly slipped down into her 20 pushups. I could see holly leaning forward with a look of dismay on her face.

Abby turned and looked at us. "What are you doing? Is this entertainment for you? Keep dancing!" she yelled at us. "Why Is Maddie the only one still dancing? Kendall, Mackenzie, do you need pushups?"

I shook my head quickly and continued where I left off along with Kendall. "Maddie slow down!" I whined since she was 6 steps ahead.

"No, you catch up." Maddie replied without missing a step and without stopping her facial emotions.

"All right girls," Abby said "I want you three to go work on this in studio c. Mackenzie lets have your solo."

I sighed as the other dancers left and I lowered my body down to the floor to start the routine. I had worked on the routine all evening until mom had yelled at me to go to sleep but I just couldn't seem to dance lyrical like Maddie. It wasn't fair. Maddie never has to do an acro solo. Why do I need to do a lyrical solo? And what is the meaning on the dance? I haven't ruined all my chances as a dancer, have I? Is that what Abby means? She thinks I'm not good enough. What if this is my last solo ever? Oh man I have to do perfect or I'll get kicked off!

As anxiety starts building in my chest the music starts and I pull my body up and begin the dance, for a while Abby doesn't say anything. Then she stops the music.

"Mackenzie! What were you doing? That wasn't graceful, that wasn't the steps I gave you..? Your facial expressions were amazing you looked sad and hurt but your dancing was horrid. And I just gave you the routine yesterday! How did you forget it!?" Abby yelled at me.

I felt a blush creep in all over my face. I wasn't really paying attention to the dance. Now I'm off the team for sure. Don't cry I told myself. Don't cry!

"Get out of here" Abby told me in disgust "send Maddie and Kendall in. Actually come back too. Maybe you should watch a real dance."

Blinking back tears I left the room and went to studio C, where the others girls were practising the dance.

When I came in they all turned to me in surprise.

"Kenzie, why are you back already?" Kendall asked me with concern.

"Did you get hurt?" Nia asked.

"No" I said calmly willing myself not to cry, "Kendall and Maddie it's time for you guys to do your duet."

"What did you do?" Maddie asked me.

"None of your business! Just go!" I turned and went back to the studio and Kendall and Maddie followed without a word.

"Mackenzie on the bench." Abby ordered me as soon as I walked in. I sat down sadly as Maddie and Kendall started.

Abby was right. They looked great they were in sync and they both had great emotion and gracefulness. For once Abby was complimenting Kendall too so even she thought it was good.

"Good job! That was almost perfect. I knew you girls could learn and perfect a dance in one day!" Abby praised them. "Let's try it one last time from the top, and then we will continue with other dances."

They started again. Different than a few corrections Abby barely said anything to them. When they finished she clapped loudly and hugged both of them. It was really good they are definitely going to win.

And I was definitely going to lose.