Jaia finishes and the group stand up and applaud her as they did with everyone else. Pierce stands, grinning ear to ear, cheering and whooping the loudest. As everyone sits down and Jaia takes a seat next to the boy, he cheekily whispers in her ear 'That was the hottest thing I've ever seen', to which Jaia replies with a smile
'I know' before laughing like a school girl.
Pierce smiles to himself. She's back.
"So Naya, what did you think of the performances?" Robert asks a few minutes later.
"Wow guys, that's a really hard song to sing and you all did it exceptionally well, so good job. I know that couldn't have been easy, and there must have been a lot of pressure on you, but you should all be proud of yourselves." Naya summaries, smiling at the group. Robert smiles and nods as she speaks, obviously listening intently. "So, I guess you guys wanna know what I think. So, the first to perform was West. I think you really kicked it off, you had a great determination and fire and adapted the song really well to suit your style, so good job. Ace, you shook it up and I really liked it. Penny, you were so cool and relaxed when you were singing, and your vocal talent is unbelievable, so well done. Pierce, oh my goodness, you were so good. You were really hot and weren't afraid, you were fearless." Pierce smiles, relaxing back in his seat.
"Ollie, try to relax a little bit more, you were getting a bit up in your head and overthinking it a bit. Just be natural, okay?" Ollie nodded, totally understanding. He felt like kicking himself; he could have done so much better, and he just let himself down. Not again. He thought, trying to get himself back in the right mindset for the week. But when you feel like giving up, how can you not give in?
"Jack, you had a really cool, cheeky-chappy vibe which I loved. You were really fun. Emily, wow. You probably had some of the best vocals- a realy recording voice-and you had great confidence. Well done. Cindy, I felt like I wanted you to let go a bit, and move around. You sang, you didn't particularly perform, so keep that in mind. Chesney babe, you were really nervous weren't you?" Chesney lowers her gaze, nodding, upset.
"Your nerves got the better of you this time. You know that you could have done better, and you won't make the same mistake again now. Saying that, I really love your voice; I could listen to it for hours. Have confidence in your ability, okay?" Chesney tries her best to smile, and tries valiently not to cry. She was doing so well! Past tense.
'You know what they say, two steps forward, three steps back.' The blonde thinks, staring at the door which Emily left out of, Max the time before. And then she thought about how she was going to feel when she left out of it this week.
"Jaia. Your performance was absolutely flawless. You were fun and flirtatious, with the moves and the body to DIE for. You did so well, so great job. You embody fearlessness definitely." Jaia breaks into a wide smile.
"You've made Jenna proud babe" Jack whispers, hands on the girls shoulders as he sits behind her. Jaia looks up at him and smiles
"So did you hun, she's a lucky girl."
"Well..." He jokes, leaning back cockily in his seat, arms outstretched slightly. Jaia laughs and turns back to Naya, feeling Pierce's arm wrapped protectively around her shoulders.
"Naya, who have you picked as this weeks Homework winner?" Robert asks, turning his attention to her. She bites her lip, hands resting on her hips.
"Ooh..." She breathes. Everyone leans forward slightly in their seat. They hold their breath. Sit up straighter. Try not to let a little pee slip out.
"It's out of two people, West and Jaia. In the end i've chose... Jaia!" The girl smiles, and Pierce quickly pulls her into a hug, eyeing Jack suspiciously. After a moment, Jaia pulls away and faces the front again, beaming.
Maybe this will be okay, she thinks, looking at Naya who gives her a quick wink.
"Jaia, this week you'll be getting a one-on-one mentoring session with Naya, and a step up in this week's group number which is..."
"Which is... Diva, by Beyonce!"
Diva Lyrics
Cindy, Penny and Chesney (one line each)I'm a-a diva x3 (Jaia does an Ad-lib over the top)
I'm a a di...
Boys: Na-na-na, diva is a female version of a hustla, of a hustla, Of a, of a hustla...
Girls: Na-na-na, diva is a female Version of a hustla, of a hustla, Of a, of a hustla...
Jaia: Stop the track, lemme state the facts:
I told you, gimme a minute and I'll be right back
Jack: Fifty million round the world and they say that I couldn't get it;
I done got so sick and filthy With Benjis, I can't spend it
Pierce: How you gon' be talkin shit? You act like I just got up in it;
Been the number one diva in this game for a minute!
Emily:I know you read the paper - the one that they call a queen,
Every radio round the world Know me cause that's where I Be
I'm a-a diva (hey), I'm a, I'm a-a Diva (hey)
I'm a, I'm a-a diva (hey), I'm a, I'm a-a diva
I'm a, I'm a-a diva (hey), I'm a, I'm a a diva
I'm a, I'm a a diva (hey), I'm a, I'm a a di...
Na-na-na, diva is a female version of a hustla, of a hustla,
Of a, of a hustla...
Na-na-na, diva is a female version of a hustla, of a hustla,
Of a, of a hustla...
West: When I pull up, wanna pop my hood up,
Bet I better have a six-pack in the cooler
Chesney:Gettin money, divas gettin' Money,
If you ain't gettin' money, then You ain't got nothin fo' me
Ollie: Tell me somethin', Where yo boss at?
Where those ladies up in here that Like to talk back?
Cindy: I wanna see her, I'd like to meet ya
What you say? She ain't no diva...
Na-na-na, diva is a female version of a hustla, of a hustla, Of a, of a hustla...
Na-na-na, diva is a female version of a hustla, of a hustla, Of a, of a hustla...
Penny: Since 15 in my stilettos, been Struttin in this game,
"What's yo age? " That's the Question they ask when I hit the stage
Jaia: I'm a diva, best believe her, you see how she gettin paid?;
She ain't callin him to grade-up, don't need him, her best man
Ace: This is a stick-up, stick-up
We're gonna stick-up, stick-up
Emily:All my ladies get it up, I see You, I do the same;
Take it to another level, no Passengers on my plane...
I'm a-a diva (hey), I'm a, I'm a-a Diva (hey)
I'm a, I'm a-a diva (hey), I'm a, I'm a-a diva...
Na-na-na, diva is a female version of a hustla, of a hustla, Of a, of a hustla...
Na-na-na, diva is a female Version of a hustla, of a hustla, Of a, of a hustla...
I'm a, I'm a-a diva, I'm a, I'm a-a
Diva, I'm a, I'm a-a diva...
"So the concept of this weeks video is that you're a group of kids-glee clubbers- who are fantasising about being famous. To get into the mood for the theme, we're taking you guys on a little field trip..." Robert explains, a glint in his eye.
"A film premier for the sequel to the smash hit 'Pitch Perfect', Pitch perfect 2!" The room his filled with excited cheers, the boys clapping each other on the back, the girls gushing about how Skylar Austin might maybe be definitely the hottest guy on the planet like... ever.
"Tomorrow night, after you've recorded and learnt the choreography for the music video, you'll be whisked off for this amazing experience. You're getting picked up at eight thirty, so get ready guys."
"And I'll see you later Jaia, bye guys!"
"OH MY DEAD GOD!" Penny screeches, running into the complex and collapsing on the couch.
"This actually isn't happening." Emily breathes, still in shock.
"Is this real life?" Chesney says, impersonating Brittany fairly awfully.
"No. Happy April fools day" Ace replies flatly, arms crossed, trying hard not to smile.
"It's Jul- OH, I GET IT NOW! Dumb blonde moment guys, my apologies." Chesney says, getting a hit over the head with Emily's book.
"I think a certain someone had a senior moment, but that's okay, because we love her, and we got a free... we didn't get anything free, so go f*ck yourself." Jack jokes, quoting the timeless classic, the Simpsons movie.
"The Simpson's movie Jack, really? You'd stoop THAT low?" Pierce says bitterly, looking the boy up and down.
"Yep, pretty much."
"Cool! Let's eat." Ollie says, and with that, Penny starts making lunch.
