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The following morning was a busy one. It was around early morning as the sun blazed from the windows as it reached its peak. Katherine hazily opened her eyes as she shielded it with her arm as she saw the blaring light. She yawned softly as she looked over at the time.

Within a few days, the showcase would be near. She still wasn't a part of it, nor did she hear answer from Jason about what had happened the day before. She looked over at her cell phone as she flipped it open to check the messages. Still there as nothing from him or anything that was in regard to the matter of finding out who stole the jewels.

She managed to get up as she headed into her bathroom. Her sleepy eyes were still hazy from a long fun filled evening with her parents. As she got ready, Jason was back in the Dean's office as he filled out a letter.

While filling it out, he looked at the time. He had a few more minutes till he met with Dean Molyneux again for the last discussion about the showcase's jewels. Madame Crusoe was also in her office, preparing things for the showcase as she logged onto her computer, as she checked her e-mail before a long day.

Everyone seemed busy that day at the Royal Dance Academy. The duties were endless. Everything from décor to its finishing touches on programs, everything had to be done before the big debut of the latest dancers that the Academy was very proud of.

The hours went on. Katherine was already dressed as she received a text message from Jason.

(0206587894)

KAT,

IM IN DEAN MOLYNEUXS, MEET ME THERE IN 45.

Katherine looked at her cell as she walked over. As she walked over, a familiar face from the Academy walked over with her. She raised her brow at the person as she headed over. She wasn't sure what to expect as she stood to the side.

"Can I help you?" she asked as she turned to the petite young girl who was standing next to her. The young girl shrugged as she handed her a note. Leaving, Kat wasn't able to catch the girl's name or what she wanted.

In wonderment, Kat opened the letter. She sat down on the bench by the fountain as she read it.

Katherine,

When you got suspended from the Academy, I saw the girl who cheated you out from the showcase. Dean Molyneux doesn't seem to believe me about what's going on, so I'd tell you myself.

I know who did it.

"Then who is it?" Kat thought to herself as she folded up the paper again, placing it into her purse. It just didn't seem right. Someone knew something, but she wasn't sure who it was. She sighed as she got up from the bench as she headed towards the Dean's office.

Arriving at Dean Molyneux's office, Jason was filling out the last part of the letter he filled out to be filed to the Dean. He waited patiently for Kat as he saw her in a distance.

The two embraced as Jason escorted her to the Dean's office. Kat began to fiddle with the note she received minutes before. As the door closed behind them, Dean Molyneux began wandering around with his hands at clenched.

The older man began his discussion as he referred back to his conversation with Jason. The two had discussed about the possibilities of who may have stolen the jewels and placing them in Katherine's care. However, the solution was still not solved, or was it given who did it in the first place.

Evidence from the dressing room only showed part of what could've happened but nothing was justifiable. It was believed no one was around at the time when it happened, yet no one was able to point out the culprit either.

Suddenly, into minutes of discussion, a knock was at the door. Dean Molyneux raised his brow at who was disturbing his meeting. He paused for a moment as he opened the door.

The young girl stood at the door as she was led inside by the man. He offered her a seat as she sat next to Kat and Jason. The couple looked in wonderment as they gave their time to hear what she was to say.

"Um, I know who did it and I want to make it clear and known," the young girl began as she dwindled her thumbs on her lap. The three looked in curiosity as she started discussing what she saw. "I can tell you right now, she's still in the school and the showcase."

"Who is it?" Jason inquired as he looked at the girl, who nervously chewed her bottom lip. The girl's eyes twitched in nervousness as she tried to conceal her identity.

"Her name is Heather. I saw her on the corner of my eye. I saw her friends plotting this while I was putting away costumes."

Katherine's eyes widened as she heard the news. She knew something was up when Heather and her friends were smirking away at the loft that day. But, she was numb, and wasn't able to speak up, since she was sent directly to the Dean's office.

Interrupted by their conversation, Madame Crusoe knocked on the door. In a pause, the door opened.

"Dean Molyneux, I need to look over these programs. These need to be done pronto before the…" she trailed off as she looked at the mystery girl, Jason, and then at Katherine.

"Can't this wait?" he asked in annoyed tone. "I have three people here, trying to resolve this problem of who stole the jewels from the showcase.

"There's no time for that, I need you to look at the details. The printer needs to see this before opening night."

"Excuse me, Madame but we have an important issue to discuss," Jason replied sharply.

"This is more important than anything, but do what you must do. I will see you after this meeting," Madame Crusoe replied as she slammed the door.

With a sudden slam of the door, all three flinched at the rage Madame Crusoe's anger. She left as the three tried to regain composure.

"I apologize for that, what is your name, ma'am?" Dean Molyneux asked as he took down her name on the notebook paper.

"Erin Halloway," the girl repeated as she spelled out name to the man. The Dean jotted down her information, including her cell phone number. Erin also gave her number to Katherine and Jason as a way of contacting her if needed any further information.

"Thank you, Erin. We'll be in touch if we get a hold of the culprit. Is there anything we can repay you for helping us?" Katherine asked with a smile.

"It's been my pleasure, but no worries in repayment. I wanted to be frank and honest with you all before this really got out of hand. I'm just a stage hand, doing my job, but I saw what I saw, so I wanted to save Kat from anything."

"Thank you. We appreciate it," Jason said as he hugged the young girl.

Erin hugged back as she hugged Kat also. Dean Molyneux smiled in assurance as he escorted out the three from his office. Before leaving the office, Jason handed the Dean a folder. Kat arched her brow at her boyfriend in wonderment as she looked at him.

"What was that for?" she smirked, looking up at him.

"You'll see. You'll thank me one day. Just not now," he replied as he kissed her forehead.

The two left hand-in-hand as they headed back to the entrance of the Academy. Awaiting them at the entrance was Kat's parents as they greeted them. The four headed off as they began talking and catching up on the mysterious girl that helped save Kat's life at the Academy.

"How'd the meeting go Jason?" Mr. Hillard asked as he was walking with his wife and daughter at his arms.

"It went well. I think we know who did the crime against Katherine," he replied as he walked off to the side.

"Who?" Mrs. Hillard answered as she smiled at her daughter.

"One word, Heather. She's been always after me since I arrived at the Academy. I don't know what her problem is, but she always has something against me," Kat reprimanded. She sighed softly as she was glad something was said now than later. "She's more trouble than her worth."

Meanwhile back at the Academy, Erin arrived back at her dorm room as she unlocked the door. Heather was behind her as she saw her on the corner of her eye.

"Hello Erin. Thanks for squealing on me," the young girl replied in a cold glare. Erin gulped as she unlocked her door.

"I didn't squeal on you. You would've gotten caught either way," Erin replied. Heather growled as she crossed her arms, allowing herself into Erin's room.

"UGH!"

Heather threw her hands up as she turned a shade of red. Erin was right though, someone would've told and something would've happened with drastic measures. As she tried to calm down, Heather's gut instinct was finally getting to her.

She was enraged, but she would have to do something – fast.

"Maybe I should tell her," she shrugged in a slight sadness.

"That would be best. You hurt not only yourself by doing that, but Katherine too."

It was now or never. Risking everything would only cost Heather one thing – the showcase.