All over again,
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I wanted to upload in the weekend. But in some kind off I accidently deleted the file and couldn't find it back. I was very upset and started re-writing this whole chapter. But with a lot blood, sweat and tears I managed to finish it! Woohoo! But I have to say that I found the original better.
Chapter two
Four days later
The A-Troupe was rehearsing. It's been four days since Beth and Daniel joined the group. At the beginning it was kind of awkward for a few dancers, especially for James, Riley and Eldon. But after a day or two the whole team accepts the fact that they are all together as one team. So at the moment A-troupe was rehearsing. Eldon was practicing his pirouettes, James, West and Hunter were teaching each other awesome dance tricks. Michelle and Emily and Riley were having a chat while they were stretching. Emily has fully recovered from her knee injury, the physiotherapist was surprised how fast Emily made process, however he said that she have to take it easy first and if it goes well after some time she has to come back for one final check. She was glad that she can fight together with the A-troupe to win Internationals. Further Giselle and Daniel were laughing and chatting with each other while they were helping each other with their dance moves. Amanda and Thalia were retching and stretching at the ballet bar. Beth was sitting all by herself watching the group as she took a sip of her bottle of water. Kate and Phoebe were having a conversation in Kate's office. A-troupe wasn't rehearsing seriously at all. The mainly reason of that is because they don't have their line-ups for Internationals. By example; They haven't selected a female or a male soloist yet. And the Internationals are coming closer every day. While James was showing West and Hunter a flip she saw Beth all sitting by herself. He thought of the conversation he had with Riley a few days ago. He promised to himself that he'd make sure that everything will be fine between him and his ex-girlfriend. He decided this was might the right moment to talk with her.
''Yo guys, I am right back. I have to do something quickly.'' James pardoned to West and Hunter as he walked into the direction of Beth. After a few steps of walking he stood next to Beth. Beth didn't notice anything. She was surely thinking of something. James ticked Beth gentle on her shoulders. She was a little startled when she saw me. ''Hey Beth.'' James greeted. Beth gave James a smile in return. ''Can I sit here?'' James asked as he pointed at the empty spot next to the girl. Beth just nodded without saying anything. James silently sat next to Beth. Without both of them noticing Riley watched them from the corner of her eye at the other side of the studio. Both James and Beth sat their slight uncomfortable. ''So how are you doing? It has been a long time?'' James asked as he broke the ice first. Beth looked at James confused.
''James.. Why are you here? And why are you talking to me?'' She asked confused. James chuckled in response.
''Can't I just have a small chat with a friend?'' James said slightly awkward. Beth looked confused and slightly upset on his response.
''I thought you didn't want to hang out with me anymore.'' Beth said rudely to her ex-boyfriend. James rubbed behind his ear uncomfortable.
''Uhm, yeah… About that.. We need to talk. Whether you like it or not.'' James commanded secure. Beth putted one eyebrow up. She was surely not taking a person serious who speaks with this tone to her. ''Please?'' James added so sweetly as kind as possible. Beth shrugged and James decided to talk on. ''I want to apologize for hurting your feelings Beth, I really am. I knew you liked me a lot and I understand if you're still mad and don't want to talk to me. I just hope were okay now, and that we one day could be friends again…'' James apologized. Beth gave a small smile in return.
''Apology accepted.'' Beth said.
James smiled. ''So we are good now?'' He asked excited.
Beth chuckled. ''Oh James… Of course, we are not good with each other now.'' James jaw dropped. He was totally confused.
''But you said that you accepted my apology…'' He stated. Beth nod her head.
''You're right, I said that, but that doesn't mean that we are good.'' Beth said as she took another sip of water from her bottle. James was silent for a moment but he came up with idea that might help.
''Okay Beth, please listen. I have a suggestion.'' James said as stood up right in front of the sitting Beth.
''Which is?''
''Okay, you can ask me to do one thing. Just one thing. If I succeed it, were are okay and we will be friends again.'' James suggested, he thought of that idea while he remembered the list he had to succeed for Riley. Beth thought about it for a second and she finally agrees .
''Okay, deal.'' Beth said as she stood up and walked up to an empty corner of the studio the stretch herself. James jumped in the air of victory.
''Great! What do I have to do?'' James asked while jumping in the air with a lot of energy. Beth looked slightly sad.
''Well, since I joined A-troupe, I have gotten the feeling that no one likes me. I mean you're are the first person who is talking to me since I joined the group a couple of days before. Have I did something wrong? '' Beth asked sadly as a fresh tear rolled down her cheeks.
''No you haven't… So what do you want me do to for you?'' James asked.
''You've got the make sure that A-troupe likes me, I don't even know if I want to dance if the people around don't have any sign of connection or communication with me. I at least want to have one friend.'' Beth said. James thought for a little while.
''Okay, sure. I'll will make sure the whole group will like you.'' He admitted, Beth smiled at him.
''Thanks James!'' Beth smiled.
''No problem. And just remember that I always have your back. Even when you think that I haven't.'' James said with a smile.
'''Thanks, James.. Again.'' Beth thanked. Beth embraced James in a short friendly hug and walked away from James to retch and stretch. James sighed confidently and walked up in the direction of Hunter and West until he got stopped by his girlfriend Riley.
''And how did it go?'' Riley asked to James as she gives him her attention and waits for his reaction.
''Well, it went okay… I guess.'' James answered as he flashbacked his conversation with Beth. Riley just crossed her arms and laughed. ''I think it went better than okay. I saw Beth and you hugging..'' Riley grinned.
''Actually, were still not okay yet.'' James stated. Riley looked confused at James.
''Then why did you hug her?... And why are you smiling like that?'' Riley asked more confused than first.
''Oh, I am smiling because I know that everything is going to be fine between Beth and me.'' He said while he kept a wide grin on his face. Riley smiled.
''And what about that hug?'' Riley asked slightly curious. James chuckled again.
''It's nothing Riley.'' James said as he walked away from Riley and straightly went to West and Hunter. Riley stood their slight confused. Was James hiding something from her, she thought. She doesn't know if she has to take a short hug seriously or not. I mean, she trust James, right? Seconds later Riley decided to rejoin Emily and Michelle in their conservation.
A few moments later Kate and Phoebe walked the studio in. Phoebe held a clipboard in her hand. ''Everyone, gather around please!'' Kate shouted as everyone gathered around here and Phoebe. ''I have a few announcements to make. Firstly, the Internationals board sent us a letter that said that we have to send our list of twelve names definitive by next week. So may questions is: Is everyone an one hundred percent sure that they will make Internationals?'' Kate asked as she looked around to the group of dancers. Everyone nodded and made clear that they are surely will be at Internationals. ''That's great everyone! Second thing is that we have to select the line-ups for Internationals. We have to select two solo's, male and female. Three duets, male, female and mixed. Two trio's. And one small group. And finally two group dances. So it's our task to select dancers for these line-ups. Phoebe and I actually already made one, but it's not permanent. Phoebe will call the names and the dancer's line-up or possibly line-ups. Phoebe?'' Kate explained and gave the word to Phoebe.
Phoebe smiled and continued. ''It was a very hard decision to select, but we mostly looked at the quality and technique and most important. Teamwork. For a few of you we also look at the prestation at Nationals. I hope it's clear and let me start at the solo's. Like always, ladies first. After some long talking we decided that Michelle will represent The Next Step for the female solo's. Congratulations!'' Phoebe announced. The whole group clapped and cheered for Michelle. Michelle who stood there with just big smile on her face, got congratulated by everyone.
''Really? Wauw… I don't know what to say… Thanks, and I will not disappoint all of you.'' Michelle said excited and stunned as well.
Phoebe gave her a smile and continued. ''And now on to the boys, it wasn't hard to make a decision. Our male soloist is Eldon. Congratulations!'' Phoebe congratulated, the rest did the same as well and cheered. Eldon's face was mostly covered by his big smile. You could mostly see happiness and joy in his face but it was also filled with a lot of pride.
''Thanks you very much, Kate and Phoebe. I will surely give everything I got at Internationals.'' Eldon thanked with a smile on his face. Phoebe smiled at him as well and continued with the list.
''So that were the solo's, and now further with the duets. As always ladies first. We want to deserve these two female dancers with a duet; Giselle and Riley! Congratulations!'' Phoebe announced and congratulated the two dancers. The group cheered and congratulated again. ''From the girls we will go on to the boys and from now on we will speed up a little. The boys duet will be performed by James and Hunter. Congrats'' The two best friends were surprised and proud at once, the two fist bumped each other. Phoebe looked at her notebook and continued the list. ''The mixed duet will be performed by West and Emily.'' West and Emily looked at each other and Emily gave West a smile, West smiled back and gave her the thumps up. ''From the duets we will go to the triples. The first trio will be performed by; Chloe, Thalia and Amanda. The second will be performed by Daniel, Eldon and Michelle. And finally the small group that will be formed by James, Hunter, Riley and Beth.'' Phoebe concluded.'' I hope everyone agrees with the selection and choices, if you have any questions, you can always find Kate or me in Kate's office. Do you have anything to add, sister.'' Phoebe finally concluded and asked her sister.
Kate just thought for a second. ''Well you guys can take the rest of the day of, but I expect that all of you have ideas by tomorrow.'' Kate said and warned. All the dancers promised to Kate and thanked Phoebe and her.
''I think we have to celebrate it! Who wants to go to Culture Shock? My threat!'' West exclaimed as everyone gathered around him and cheered excited as well, they whole group left the studio on their way to Culture Shock.
Culture Shock
Whole A-Troup were gathered around a table in the juice bar. Everyone talked about their positions and of course the Internationals. They congratulated each other both mostly they were enjoying their free juices and drinks bought by West. After a short hour everyone separated from the table and they all went their own ways. Some left Culture Shock, and some went sitting somewhere else and others were having chat with a person the recognized at the juice bar. The only dancers who were in the juice bar were Daniel, Eldon, James, Hunter, West, Emily, Giselle Beth and Riley. Daniel, Eldon, Hunter and West were talking about something randomly. They actually do have fun with each other. Especially, with Eldon and Daniel. Eldon didn't like and trust Daniel since he left The Next Step by not getting his solo. But Eldon slowly moves on and seems nicer to Daniel at the moment. James who didn't hang out with the boys, was currently having a conversation with Riley.
''What do you think of your duet with Hunter?'' Riley asked while sitting across James on a table. James reacted excitedly.
''I think it's so dope! I am sure Hunter and I are totally go-''
''Hey, Riley! Congratulations with your duet! Emily texted me, and I am so happy for you!'' An unfamiliar voice too James interrupted him. He turned around and sees this boy around his length, messy brown hair, hazel eyes, muscled posture, seems active, he wears a track suite with the colors red, blue and a big gold star in the middle of it. In the stars stood the name; Golden Stars Academy, Boston.
''Hey Wyatt!'' Riley said enthusiast and stood up the gave her ex-boyfriend and friend as well a hug. ''Thank you so much!'' She said as she pulled away. ''But what are you doing here?''
''I am here to say goodbye. My plane to Boston will leave at midnight and yeah…'' Wyatt stated.
''Oh… It's surely seems too fast, I certainly hoped that you could stay longer here in Toronto. But have a seat.'' Riley said and offered her friend a seat. He gladly accepted and took a seat. He gave a smile too James.
''So Riley? Who's your friend over here?'' Wyatt asked kindly.
''Oh right! I am sorry. Uhm, Wyatt this is James, my dance partner and boyfriend. James this is Wyatt, my good old friend.'' Riley introduced. Wyatt stoked his hand out.
''Nice to meet you! Riley had told me a lot about you these last couple of days.'' Wyatt said. James accepted his hand and shook it.
''Did see? I hope she didn't bothered you too much about it. And it's nice to meet you too, dude.'' James said. Wyatt laughed.
''No she didn't. But she surely told me enough about you. If I were a girl, I swear I would date you.'' Wyatt joked. James chuckled confused, he definitely felt very awkward at the moment.
''Okay, thanks, I guess…'' James said, after that is was all silent at the table. It was pretty awkward at the moment. ''Uhm, you know what. I should probably leave you two alone. You should say your goodbyes to each other and enjoy the rest of the day together.'' James stated.
''Are you sure James, you don't have to leave now.'' Riley responded.
''No, it's okay. I have to go brainstorming with Hunter anyway.'' James stated.
''Okay, good luck with your dance, dude.'' Wyatt said.
''Thanks man, have a save journey to the States, dude.'' James responded. Wyatt smiled as response. ''I'll call you later, okay?'' He said to Riley as he kissed her fore head. Riley smiled.
''Sure, have fun and good luck!'' Riley said as James left to the direction of the group of boys were Hunter was sitting. Riley and Wyatt continued laughing and talking.
West walked away from the guys as he went to his way to Emily who was sitting on a couch reading a magazine. West was really interested into Emily. Emily was interested in West as well, but after Nationals they both thought it would be better to stay friends. Now Phoebe and Kate paired both of them up for a duet, so West thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to have a short chat with Emily. ''Hey Emily! What's up?'' West greeted trying to sound as smooth as possible.'' Emily looked up from her magazine and automatically smiled when she saw West standing in front of her.
''Hi West! I'm just reading a boring article about how to repair a vacuum cleaner.'' Emily said as she threw the magazine on the table. ''What about you?'' She asked curious. Emily knew that West had a lot to tell about everything on every moment. So she was curious to see what he would came up to that time.
''Well I am mostly excited.'' West said with a smile as he took a seat across Emily. Emily chuckled.
''Tell me why you are so excited. It's definitely more interesting than that stupid magazine.'' Emily said as she gave her attention to West. West smiled.
''Well, I am so excited because I got paired up with the most smartest, funniest, beautiful and coolest girl in the studio.'' He said kindly and smooth at the same time. Emily blushed and smiled as she playfully hits West's hands which were on the table.
''Aw, that's so sweet of you. I am also happy I am paired with you.'' Emily replied.
''Why?'' West asked.
''Because I think I got paired with the most smartest, funniest, handsome and coolest boy in the studio.'' Emily complimented with a smile. West face lit up and you could tell he was blushing, but you couldn't see it clearly though.
''Thanks! I think we belong to each other on the dance floor. When I am which you I feel this… chemistry, that I can't describe. Even if it is or isn't in the studio.'' West stated with a small smile.
''I feel the same way, West.'' Emily replied with a smile.
''That's great! I have something for you by the way.'' West said as he pulled a rose out of nowhere and gently gave it to Emily. Emily just blushed and laughed.
''Wauw, West, I don't know what to say. Why actually?'' Emily asked.
''Let's just see it as a beginning of a successful duet and a long and good friendship.'' West responded with a smile.
Emily couldn't stop smiling. ''Do you want to go to the studio for brainstorming some idea's for our duet?'' Emily asked gentle with still a huge grin. West chuckled.
''Sure, let's go.'' West said as he stood up from his chair.
''Okay, but I first have to say goodbye to a friend of mine…'' Emily said.
''No problem, I will wait outside for you.'' West said as he winked at me and left the juice bar. Emily smiled and made her way to Wyatt and Riley who were still sitting at the same spot.
'''Hey Wyatt, I have to go. I wish you a save flight home and you should definitely call me if you're back in America.'' Emily claimed with a smile as Wyatt stood up and gave her a tight hug.
''Thank you for everything Emily! I will surely call you when I reach! And good luck in Internationals!'' He said.
The friends said one last goodbye to each other and Emily left out of the bar.
Three hours later
It was now seven o'clock. Everyone of the studio left. Except Riley who was still talking to Wyatt.
''Why haven't you told me that you were competing in Internationals as well?'' Riley asked completely surprised. Wyatt laughed.
''Doesn't my track suite says enough?'' He asked. Riley looked at his track suite, nothing grabbed her attention.
''I don't see it?"
Wyatt laughed. ''My suit says; Golden Stars Dance Academy.'' He exclaimed.
''So? You dance their?'' Riley asked still confused.
''Yeah, I am actually dance captain of GSD Academy. We have won Internationals last year.'' He said like it was a regular thing.
''What! Why haven't you told me earlier?!'' Riley asked. Wyatt laughed.
''Well I wanted to surprise Emily and you in Miami, but since this isn't Miami… Surprise!'' He exclaimed.
''You know, I am actually surprised, confused, happy and mad at once.'' Riley said. Wyatt laughed as he looked at his watch.
''Oh geez! Time flies! I need to get the bus to the airport! As much as I love to stay, I really have to go!'' Wyatt said. Riley had a disappointed look on her face.
''You sure you can't stay a day longer?'' Riley asked. Wyatt chuckled.
''No, I'm sorry. I have to train as well… I guess I'll see you in Miami in a few months!'' Wyatt said as he dragged her into an hug.
''Do not try your best, because The Next Step is going to take the trophy to Canada.'' Riley exclaimed as they pulled away but still holding each other. Wyatt laughed at straightly looked into Riley's brown eyes. Riley did the same and they both leant in until the gab of space closed, they kissed.
''Riley?!'' A familiar voice said at the doorway of the juice bar. 'Wyatt and Riley both pulled in shock away. ''What the heck are you doing?!'' James exclaimed loudly.
END CHAPTER THREE
So after three cups of dark coffee and a lot sugar I am finally able finishing this chapter at a right moment. Its now 4 AM in Holland and I am happy I can finally sleep.
I hope you did enjoy it! Please let me now watch you thought of this chapter. Its very appreciated.
Enjoy the last bit of summer sun and I will see you the next time!