-Chapter 65-
-Judy pov-
Today has been a long day. The group is being picked after auditions, I have been trying to figure out costumes with Rachel, and I still have to set up a meeting time with Emma. I'm currently sitting in the judge chair beside Rachel.
She's got so many different costume designs. We don't even have our theme! How is she just getting all of these costume ideas?! Why did I get picked for this?!
I see Shelby smile at me and remember why. It's to make up for keeping things hidden. It's to try and keep one of my girlfriends happy. So I'll put up with the outlandish costumes Rachel is throwing out.
"Alright!" Shelby walks over with Beth "Since this is groups we will have a bigger panel!"
I turn to see Holly holding Amelia. I smile and wave at them. I get both back and turn toward the groups. The three Cheerios seem already defeated. What are their names?
"Up first is" Mari looks down at her paper "Jenna, Ashley, aaand...Kelly!"
The three girls step forward. It's a blonde, a ginger, and a brunette. Why does that seem like the start up of a joke? I hear laughter and see some of the Cheerios laughing.
"Hang on a second" I get up and walk to the three Cheerios "You girls ok?"
"We can't sing like them" Ashley frowns "We are all sopranos...no one wants to hear nonstop high"
"Is that it or is it them" I nod over to the laughing girls and they all sigh "Ignore them...they don't matter ok? What matters is you give it your all! I'll take care of them"
The girls gives small smiles and I walk away. I send a glare to the laughing girls and they straighten up. I smirk at the reaction. I still got bitches!
"Are we ready?" I nod and take my seat "Please begin!"
-Ashley-Jenna-Kelly-All-
We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up everybody and sing
We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up everybody and sing
Everyone can see we're together
As we walk on by
(And) and we fly just like birds of a feather
I won't tell no lie
(All) all of the people around us they say
Can they be that close
Just let me state for the record
We're giving love in a family dose
We are family (Hey, y'all)
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up everybody and sing (sing it to me)
We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up everybody and sing
Living life is fun and we've just begun
To get our share of this world's delights
(High) high hopes we have for the future
And our goal's in sight
(We) no, we don't get depressed
Here's what we call our golden rule
Have faith in you and the things you do
You won't go wrong, oh no
This is our family jewel
We are family (hey, sing it to me)
I got all my sisters with me
We are family (oh, I can hear you now)
Get up everybody and sing
We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We are family (get up, get up y'all)
Get up everybody and sing
We are family (I got all my sisters with me)
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up everybody and sing (Get up and sing it to me)
We are family
We all clap as they finish with smiles. They were phenomenal and I could see us doing that at Nationals. I know Shelby has been worried about us winning. I don't know why she's been so worried though.
"That was amazing" Shelby looks down at the paper "Up next are the guys!"
-Dave-Blaine-Mike-All-
Ooh, you can dance, you can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl, watch that scene
Digging the dancing queen
Friday night and the lights are low
Looking out for a place to go
Where they play the right music, getting in the swing
You come to look for a king
Anybody could be that guy
Night is young and the music's high
With a bit of rock music, everything is fine
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance
You are the dancing queen
Young and sweet, only seventeen
Dancing queen
Feel the beat from the tambourine
Oh, yeah
You can dance, you can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl, watch that scene
Digging the dancing queen
You're a teaser, you turn 'em on
Leave them burning and then you're gone
Looking out for another, anyone will do
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance
You are the dancing queen
Young and sweet, only seventeen
Dancing queen
Feel the beat from the tambourine
Oh, yeah
You can dance, you can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl, watch that scene
Digging the dancing queen
Digging the dancing queen
There's laughter and applause following that one. It wasn't that they were bad it was just a funny performance. You got a big guy, a sweater guy, and a dancing guy singing dancing Queen. It was brilliant.
I see the other judges still laughing "I guess I'm calling up the last group" I look at the paper in front of me "Cherry, Amber, and...Samantha!"
-Cherry-Amber-Samantha-All-
Almost heaven, West Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River
Life is old there, older than the trees, younger than the mountains, blowing like a breeze
Country roads, take me home to the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain mamma, take me home, country roads
All my memories gather round her, miner's lady, stranger to blue water
Dark and dusty, painted on the sky, misty taste of moonshine, teardrop in my eye
Country roads, take me home to the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain mamma, take me home, country roads
I hear her voice in the morning hour, she calls me, the radio reminds me of my home far away
And driving down the road I get a feeling that I should have been home yesterday, yesterday
Country roads, take me home to the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain mamma, take me home, country roads
Country roads, take me home to the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain mamma, take me home, country roads
Take me home, down country roads
Take me home, down country roads
We all clap again as they finish up the song. This is honestly going to be a hard one. They all had great songs and great performances. Put some routines and practice in..man we just might win!
"Thank you!" Shelby sets a timer on her phone "We will be discussing who we think will go on to nationals!"
I turn the mic off and turn "They all were really good" I sigh and look at my paper "I can't decide!"
"The boys had a great performance" Emma chuckles and shakes her head "It was really good and could get people going"
"But the first group also had a moving one" Fran looks at the trio "They didn't seem like they were prepared judy"
"They were nervous because of their fellow Cheerios" Everyone gives frowns "But they focused in and they nailed it"
"We can't pass on that last one either" We all nod in agreement "Write down who you think and hand it over"
I write down the group I want and pass it. We all eventually hand in our papers to Shelby. We watch Shelby go through them slowly. After a few minutes the timer goes off and she nods.
"I've got the winner" She turns the mic on and turns fully toward the stage "Our group singer for nationals are...Ashley, Jenna, and Kelly!"
The three girls look in shock as everyone runs to them. I smile as they get celebratory hugs and high fives. I look at my fellow judges to see them smiling too.
I look over and see it was pretty much a clean sweep. They won fair and square. Unknown to nationals group singers. That's a big step up. But they earned it.
Now to go back to costumes and setting up a appointment...what a great life I'm living.
