Chapter 4 - Were in!

Nina's POV

Before I could think anymore, Eddie sat up, stood and offered me his hand. I gladly accepted and sent him a warm smile as a thank you. Keeping up the pretend act I questioned Caro, looking at the other boys who seemed to be staring at Eddie, before remembering that Eddie had probably wanted something.

"Um so what did you want?" I asked a little harshly. I mouthed 'sorry' as he flinched back.

"I thought you were great. The song was amazing." He stuttered.

"Thanks, we wrote it together." Eddie opened his mouth to speak again when Fabian coughed loudly, wanting to be involved.

"Caro, who are these people?" I sweetly asked yet filling it with spite. She shot me a smug expression before introducing them.

"J, Ace and Nin - I mean Nines - this is Jerome, Eddie, Fabian and Alphie. Jerome's a close friend of mine." She added, putting a huge emphasis on the 'close' as I put on my best fake smile and nudged Joy forward who was standing in the background trying not to get in the mess.

"Hey." She spluttered regaining her composure. Caro hung an arm around Eddie's neck possessively while Jerome glared protectively at Eddie. If I didn't know better - this is going to be big deal later on. I felt a hand slither round my waist. I looked up to see Ace smiling at me playfully.

"Forgot to add me in?" He pouted. I punched his arm, teasing him while he mocked fake hurt. We turned to the others who were standing there bemused.

"Um.. Are those two dating?" Alphie sprung in. Everyone nodded slowly, murmuring in agreement. However me and Ace turned to look at each other before bursting into laughter.

"Me and him? Yeah right! When pigs fly!" I told them still laughing at their stupidity. By then it was just me breathing heavy while Ace stood there, a sad smile on his face. I sent him a questioning look, my cheeks flushed pink. He shook his head and pulled me into a surprise hug. I wrapped my arms around his neck - I'm guessing he needed comfort. We were there hugging, me patting his back, when the devil - oops, I meant Caroline - screamed into our ears.

"Now that you lovebirds are DONE, can we PLEASE watch the rest of the acts? I want to know what competition were up against." She stormed out into the wing seats, Jerome, Eddie, Fabian and Alphie following her like a puppy dog.

"Who else really hates her at the minute?" Joy asked as she raised her hand. I copied along with Ace.

"We might as well go, we do need to check out what we have to beat." I lectured. They nodded grudgingly as we wondered off into the wing.


"Finally all 20 bands have performed! 10 will be eliminated and 10 will remain!"

At last! Going through all those performances was annoying. Some of them were terrible! As he spoke the next bit, I felt my heart pound louder as I felt the heat of the moment cling onto me. The trick was that if you were on stage it didn't necessary mean your in. You could be out. Cruel isn't it?

"When I call out your name please come onto the stage!"

"Crystalz"
"Changing Gravity"
"Mystex"

As soon as he said that, the four of us jumped from our seats and hand in hand, walked to the stage. I squeezed Joy's and Ace's hand reassuringly as they gripped back. I didn't hear the other band names - only my heartbeat getting louder in my own ears. The lights dimmed and a single spotlight rose up on the stage.

"You 10 are IN the X-Off!" He announced. I didn't do anything at first. It took a while to sink in before I went haywire and squishing them into group hugs our ear drums banging from the noise the crowd were making.

"We did it! We did it!" Me and Joy chanted while jumping up and down. Ace laughed while twirling Joy around, Caro disappearing into the audience.

"Joy we have to go! We gotta beat the boys back to Anubis!" Joy's eyes widened in realization as she dragged me to our dressing room, Ace in tow.

"Ace be a sweetheart and help us!" I pleaded. He nodded and began packing our bags. I got my stuff and raced into the bathroom, stripping off my clothes and putting on typical Nina clothes. A shirt and skinny jeans. I came out in 2 minutes with my hair down and makeup removed. Joy rushed in while I put my shoes on.

"Ace your a babe!" I cried as he handed me my stuff. I stood on my tip toes and kissed his cheek before grabbing my phone and coat. Joy ran out, snatched the bag from Ace and joined me, scrambling to put her stuff away.

"Bye Ace! See you later!" We screamed in unison noticing his cheeks tainted light pink.

We literally ran down the gravel driveway away from the club, laughing at our timing as the taxi pulled up on the curb. Perfect I might say.

"House of Anubis School!" Joy told the driver who seemed to be amused at our organisation. We must look like a tornado hit us.

We sped away, leaving the X-Off behind.


A/N - Eep! 6 Reviews for the last chapter! :D I was soooo happy :D I've been writing more lately as next week I won't be able to update at all which sucks!

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