Hi everyone! Welcome to chapter 3 of All Over Again!
Firstly, I am extremely sorry for not updating in such a long time. The previous month I was moving with my family to another house, and we didn't had internet till the end of August until yesterday. I could have upload at school though, but I was too much busy with schoolwork as well. So sorry for that. I will try to upload as much as I can.
Further I'd like to thank everyone who read my previous chapter and reviewed as well. You don't mean how much this means to me
However let's get on with the story. I hope all of you will enjoy it.
Chapter three.
''What the heck are you doing?!'' James exclaimed furious. ''Are you freaking kidding me?'' He said furiously as he left to the exit of the bar. Riley slightly has gotten into panic and she didn't know what to do.
''Oh my gosh… Riley, I am so sorry… This was definitely not mine intention. I really feel bad.'' Wyatt said sadly to Riley, he definitely felt all guilty about it. Riley slowly shook her head. She knew Wyatt shouldn't get all the blame. It's her fault as well.
''You shouldn't be. It's not all your fault after all…'' Riley said softly. ''I'm just afraid I ruined it with James after all. I really don't know what to do.'' Riley said softly but panicked all at once. Wyatt tried to calm the short brunette down.
''Riley, please listen and take a breath! Take a breath…'' Wyatt said slowly while trying to do an attempt to try to calm Riley down by making her breath in and breath out. ''Good. You should go after him. He is surely not far away after all. And I am sure James is not mad at you. He is just shocked about what happened at the moment. If you tell him your side of the story, he would definitely understand.'' Wyatt said trying to sound positive and trying to make the best of it at the moment.
Riley nodded her head in tried to think positive as she wiped away her fresh tears. ''You are right! But what do I have to do?'' Riley asked. Wyatt didn't hesitate any moment and pushed Riley in the direction of the exit.
''Go, go, go! Run after him before he's gone!'' Wyatt exclaimed. Riley got the message and started running out of the juice bar to catch up with James. ''And I am really sorry Riley!'' He shouted quickly afterwards.
Wyatt sighed and quickly thought about what happened minutes earlier. He just got in town for a few days and he ruined a love relationship of a friend and possibly his friendship. The guilty thought rushed threw his head. He surely knew he had to make it up to both of them, but he didn't know how. It made it even harder because Wyatt himself is back in Boston by tomorrow and he certainly didn't had enough time to make this clear. He must to come with an idea and fast.
Wyatt grabbed his wallet and pulled out a ten dollar bill and putted it on the table Riley and he sat. The ten dollars should be enough for the drinks Wyatt and Riley ordered. Wyatt sighed once again as he got down to get his suitcase and bag. He took a final look at the juice bar and made his way to the exit. Just as he was about to leave Culture Shock he got stopped by a thought. He only knew one person that can help him out. That person could definitely help Riley and James as well.
Wyatt grabbed his phone from his pocket and dialed the person's number. After a few beeps the person finally answers.
''Hello?'' The voice on the other line asked.
''Hi Emily, it's me, Wyatt. I have caused some problems and you're the only one that can help me out… Could you help me please? I feel extremely guilty…'' Wyatt begged to Emily threw out the phone.
It was silent for on the other line for a moment. '' Wyatt? What's your problem.''
Wyatt was silent for a second, he didn't know how Emily will react. And how do you tell too someone that you are the one of the main reasons for ruining the person's little sister's relationship.
''I kissed your sister!'' Wyatt said quickly.
''You did what?! You know she has a boyfriend right?!'' Emily said, you could hear that she is more surprised than angry after.
''Well that's not everything…'' Wyatt softly said threw his phone. Wyatt could swear that he heard Emily growling threw out his speaker.
''What did you do, Wyatt?'' Emily said slowly but in a threatened way. Wyatt has gotten the chills by hearing Emily's voice like that.
Uhm… her boyfriend caught us kissing and... uhm… Now, I guess he will break up with Riley.'' Wyatt stated as he said the last sentence as soft and fast as possible. But it was clearly enough for Emily to hear.
''He did?! Why the heck did you kiss her in the first place?!'' Emily shouted threw out her phone. Wyatt pushed the phone straight away from his ears in reflection of Emily's shouting. Wyatt decided to put the phone on the loud speaker instead of putting his phone on his ears.
''Could you please talk less louder… I may be deaf in a few seconds if you will continue shouting like that.'' Wyatt said softly.
''Dude, focus! Why did you kiss Riley?'' Emily asked as she slowly lost her patience. Wyatt actually didn't know an answer to that question. Did he had feeling for Riley again? Or was it just the moment?
''I really don't know Emily, I definitely don't have any feelings for Riley… It just happened. I really feel guilty about it. We had our goodbyes, we hugged and out of nowhere, we kissed.'' Wyatt said to the slight angry Emily threw his phone. Emily shrugged on the other side of the line.
''Listen, Wyatt… I know you didn't do it on purpose and that you feel guilty about it… But you definitely screw up, mate.''
''I know Ems, what should I do? You are the only one that can help me.'' Wyatt stated sadly threw out the phone. There was a moment of silent on the other line. Until Emily's voice appear again.
''Uhm… You just wait there at Culture Shock, we have to go on with this conversation in personal.'' Emily suggested. Wyatt immediately disagreed with Emily's suggestion. He has to go to the airport as soon as possible.
''No Emily, I can't. I have to get a bus to the airport which leaves in five minutes. I barely know if I'll make it or not.'' Wyatt said.
''Ugh, you know what? I am going to pick you up and bring you too the airport with my car. Just don't say a word. I'll be there in five minutes. Stay where you are!'' With that last sentence Emily hung up and Wyatt sighed and putted the phone back in his pocket. He quickly ran threw his mind of what had actually happened. He walked back into the juice bar putted his suitcase and back down and took a seat on his chair. After a few seconds a waitress came by.
''Can I take your order, sir?'' The young female waitress asked while she was holding a small note book to write the orders down.
''Give me the darkest coffee as possible, please.'' Wyatt said to the waitress with a small smile. The waitress writes his order down on the note book. Wyatt gave her a five dollar bill. ''Keep the change.''
The waitress smiled friendly. ''Thank you. Your order will be delivered soon.'' The waitress said as she left off.
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Riley ran out of Culture Shock searching for James. Since it was evening, it wasn't busy at all on the streets of Toronto. Yet Riley couldn't see any sign of James. She ran until the end of the street, but still nothing. James could be everywhere. After a while Riley decided to go and look for James at the studio. That was the only place Riley imagined James would be at the moment. A little moment later Riley walked in Studio A. She looked around but still no James. She couldn't found James but she did found Hunter who was packing his stuff from his locker. Hunter was probably the only person in the studio except Kate and Phoebe who were doing their own businesses in Kate's office.
Hunter is James partner at the Internationals duet. And they had spent a lot time this afternoon together to practice for their routine. So Hunter has to knew were James is hanging out at the moment.
Riley walked up to Hunter who hadn't noticed that Riley was there. ''Hi, Hunter.'' Riley said while she gave a tap on his shoulders. Hunter who currently held a sports shoe in his hands, threw it in the air as reflection by hearing Riley's voice.
''Oh my gosh, Riley! Do not ever sneak on my like that again!'' Hunter warned playfully, he immediately bent down to grab his shoe to put it in his bag. Riley gave a small smile in response, but she wanted to get as fast as possible to her point.
''Sorry… But have you may seen James?'' Riley asked hopefully to the brown-haired break dancer. Hunter thought quickly about it before he gave an answer.
''Uhm, yeah. A lot of times actually.'' Hunter responded. Riley clearly rolled her eyes in frustration and impatience at Hunter's childish answer. Hunter noticed Riley's look. ''But on the look on your face I can see that you didn't mean it in that way and I tell that's about something important… Is there something wrong between you and James?'' Hunter quickly added and asked.
''Well, there is an issue. Its kind of complicated and I don't have time to talk about it.'' Riley exclaimed. Hunter just nodded slowly. ''So have you seen James a couple of minutes ago? Or do you know where he is right know? Hasn't he told you something?" Riley asked while hoping Hunter would say; 'Yes.'. Hunter thought for a second again.
''James and I practiced for a few hours, and then… uhm… he left a few minutes ago… he said he was going to Culture Shock to bring a smoothie for his aunt… I think he is going to visit her aunt, if I heard it correctly. But if I see the time right now and the time James left the studio, which was less than ten minutes ago, I guess he is still at Culture Shock.'' Hunter said as he named everything he remembered.
Riley left a small sigh of relief. ''Thanks Hunter! I knew you could help me out!''
Hunter smiled. ''That's what team mates are for.'' Hunter said, Riley smiled and was about to ran out of the studio until Hunter stopped his fellow team mate. ''Oh wait! This is something totally out of topic, but James told me that his aunt is engaged today with James's old driving instructor… He wanted to ask you later if you wanted to be his date and perform with him at the wedding of James's aunt… and his driving instructor…''
''Ooh, thanks for the news Hunter. But I have to go right now.'' Riley responded sadly. She would love to perform with James at the wedding. But with this current situation she is afraid that there will not be a performance nor a relationship.
''No problem Riley. And remember; Keep your head up! I don't know what is going on, but I know it's going to be alright.'' Hunter said as he tried to cheer and motivate his teammate. Riley smiled and thanked him one last time before she was about to leave the studio. She walked out but stopped once again.
Riley has been once too James's aunt's house. She knew it was pretty far away from the center and it would take forever if you would walk there. And there weren't any busses who drove around that neighborhood. She knew Hunter had a car and has his driver's license. He would do Riley a huge favor if he drove her to James' aunt's place.
''Hunter?'' Riley asked.
''Yeah?'' He replied.
''Could you help me out with something?''
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''I don't know why she would do that me. I thought there weren't any problems between us. And before this Wyatt-dude came, Riley said that she didn't had feelings for him and that I shouldn't worry about a thing. But she lied and betrayed me, aunt Cathy. What do I have to do?'' James exclaimed sadly and mad at the same time as he tells his aunt everything what happened.
Cathy walked in the living room with two cups of tea and a plate of biscuit in both hands. She gently gave a cup too James who was sitting on the sofa. James gladly accepted the cup, and Kathy putted the plate of biscuits on the salon table and sat on a chair which faced James.
''I am so sorry for you James.'' Cathy said as she took a sip of her tea and putted the cup on the table. ''Riley seemed like such a nice, smart and gentle girl when I met her. I just can't realize that she did that.''
James took a sip of his tea as well. ''I felt the same way, aunt Cathy.'' James said as he putted his cup down on the table and grabbed a biscuit from the plate. ''We had everything together. We created a lot of memories… I can't believe one kiss could ruin it all.'' James said sadly as he took a small bite of his biscuit.
''Oh, Jamie.'' Cathy comforted. ''I just know that everything is going to be alright.'' She smiled as she grabbed her cup of tea again. James looked confused and curious at her.
''Why do you think that?'' James asked as he took another bite from his crunchy biscuit. Cathy smiled at her nephew.
''Because true love always wins.'' She said simple as she took another sip of her tea while not losing her eye-contact with James. James just shook his head and chuckled sarcastically.
''Why do old people say that every time? And it's not even true.'' James said as putted the whole rest of the biscuit in his mouth.
''Excuse me, thirty-eight is not old. I still have something that you younger people have. Sweg. Do I say it right?'' Cathy asked. James just shook his head. ''What is it, swig? Or is it called coolness?'' James's aunt continued wondering herself what that word was. James got slightly annoyed. ''I know it! It's called Sw-''
''It's called swag, aunt Cathy! It's called swag! S-W-A-G, swag! Now please go on.'' James said slightly frustrated. Cathy excused herself and went on.
''What I was saying; True love always wins.'' Cathy continued.
''Why? It isn't even true. If true love always wins then Riley wouldn't had kissed this guy, and this would have never happened.'' James stated as he completely disagreed with his aunt.
''James it is true. What you two have, I know it's real. I saw your duet with Riley of Nationals on TV. And when you danced on that stage with her, you seemed so happy and glad. You could tell that she enjoyed it either. You had so much chemistry with her. And let's not even mention about that kiss after your duet.'' Cathy mentioned.
''But that love is past.'' James responded easily. ''I do not feel any chemistry with her at the moment. I do not feel happy and glad either. I think Riley and I are over. I am sorry, aunt Cathy, but this time love has lost.´´ James concluded. Cathy sighed.
´´You think it´s over now. But love comes unexpected. Just like me and Arthur. I met him when he almost hit me with his car at the crossing of Main Street and Second Street. Who would ever think that someone who almost killed me l became my fiancée.´´ Cathy smiled as she remembered that day. James chuckled. ´´But it´s all to you, if you don't agree with me, it´s all fine. But you should definitely talk to her.´´
James sighed. ´´Okay, I´ll go talk to her. As soon as I see her.´´ James said as gave in on his aunt.
Cathy smiled. ´´That's good James. I know it´s going to be all fine.´´ Cathy said as she stood up and walked up to James to gave him a comforting hug.
´RIIIINNGGGG!´The bell of the door rang.
´´Who will that be? Its surely too late to visit someone.´´ Cathy wondered and walked to the door. She opened the front door. Kathy was a bit surprised when she saw a nervous and a sad Riley at the doorway.
´´Oh, hi Riley.´´ Cathy greet with a friendly smile. James who could hear everything what his said, was in total shock by hearing Riley´s name. Why the heck was she here? And how did she find him?
´´Hi. I am so sorry to bother around this time, but James and I are having an… ´issue´. And I wondered if James was here?´´ Riley sadly excused, explained and asked.
´´You just came at the perfect time. James is here, yes.´´ Cathy simply replied.
Riley was slightly relieved that she founded James. ´´Could I please talk to him?`` Riley asked hopefully.
Cathy smiled and nodded. ´´Sure you can, darling. He is right over there, sitting on the couch.´´ James heard what Kathy said. James has gotten in panic as he heard footsteps which came closer every seconds. After a few seconds Riley stood awkwardly across James. A little while Cathy followed Riley by walking in the living room. Kathy grabbed her cup of tea and a biscuit and made her way to her bedroom. ´´If will leave you two alone.´´ Cathy said as she gave a small smile to the teenagers and walked out of the room. Both James and Riley didn't say anything. What did they had to say, anyway?
''James, we need to talk.'' Riley said softly. James didn't react. He just stared blankly at the wall which was perfectly in his view. ''Please, James.'' Riley added. James remained silent again.
''There is nothing to talk about Riley.'' James finally said while not making any eye-contact with Riley.
''Yes, there is, James. Please let's talk.'' Riley begged.
''About what? That you betrayed me and kissed someone else?'' James asked with a angry tone towards Riley. Riley shook her head.
''It's not what it looked like, James. I swear.'' Riley said.
''So you didn't made out with Wyatt?'' James responded. Riley gave James a confused look.
''We didn't made out. It was just one innocent small kiss! It didn't meant anything!'' Riley said. James finally made eye-contact with Riley. He didn't looked happy at all.
''How could you say that?! So you think it's okay to kiss another guy if you are in a relationship?!''
''James, you are completely overreacting. Just let me tell you what happened, okay?'' Riley said. James shook his head.
''You don't have too, Riley. I saw everything, you remember?'' James exclaimed. ''How would you react if I kissed my ex-girlfriend in front of your eyes?'' James asked.
''I would be sad, disappointed, unsecure but mostly furious.'' Riley answered. ''But don't forget that you did the same thing to me, a few weeks before Nationals.'' Riley reminded.
''That's exactly how I feel right now. And that I did something bad in the past, doesn't mean that you can do the same thing I had done. Is this some kind of payback?'' James said.
''James, please listen carefully. I know what I had done is wrong. It weren't my meanings to kiss Wyatt. We just said our goodbyes to each other, we hugged and we kissed. It was just the moment. And I swear that I would have told you as soon as possible that Wyatt and I kissed.'' Riley exclaimed. ''And no, this isn't a payback James. I would never hurt a person's feeling on purpose.'' James was silent.
''But still you did kiss him, Riley.'' James said sadly. ''I don't know what to do Riley. You did hurt me.''
Riley carefully sat down on the sofa next to James. She slowly laid her hand on James's. As soon as their hands touched James immediately pulled his hand away. Riley sighed and decided to continue her talk. ''James, I am so sorry. Not only for kissing someone else, but hurting your feelings as well… I love you James.'' Riley apologized as tear rolled down her cheek.
James looked away from Riley. He didn't know what do. Should he forgive Riley and move on with their lives like nothing ever happened. Or should he reject Riley and leave both Riley and himself heartbroken and reduce the chance of winning of winning Internationals, since Riley and James were in the same group.
James slowly shook his head. ''I am sorry, Riley… But I can't.'' He said softly while still not watching over at Riley's direction.
Riley gave James hurt look. ''You can't what, James?'' Riley asked as a couple of more tears rushed down her cheeks.
James slowly turned his head to face Riley's. '' I can't trust you anymore.'' He said softly right in front of her. ''And I don't know if I still love you anymore.'' James softly added.
Riley had a shocked and sad look on her face, she couldn't imagine what James had said. ''Please don't say that James. Give us one last chance…'' She said as her voice started trilling, that surely meant that she was about to cry in a moment.
James shook his head. ''I am sorry Riley, I surely would have seen it in another way. But I think it's better I we take a break.'' James said sadly. Riley's face was completely shocked.
''Are you breaking up with me?'' Riley asked with disbelieve.
James didn't respond for a while. He took a big sigh and nodded slowly. ''Yes.'' He simply responded.
More tears started to roll down from eyes. Riley sobbed and cried softly. ''It hasn't too end this way. There are a lot of things that we have to discover and do together as a couple.'' She said sadly between her tears.
James felt very bad when he saw Riley like this. He never wanted to see Riley upset. He always wanted to see her smile, laugh and happy. But he had no choice. He don't know how to move on with Riley if he sees the picture of Riley and Wyatt kissing in his head. He just can't imagine Riley with another boy besides himself.
''We surely can discover a lot of things. But not with each other. After seeing you kissing with this Wyatt-guy… I don't know anymore. I guess were not the right one for each other.
''Yes we are! Please James, you can't give up on us now.'' Riley begged with tears.
James took a sigh before he responded. ''Riley, please don't cry.'' James said as he tried to calm Riley down. Riley muted her crying and gave her attention to James. ''Please don't get it all wrong Riley. You are the most funny, smartest and prettiest girl I have ever met. And I can't deny the fact that I always want to be around you, no matter what. But after I saw you kissing your ex-boyfriend… It became too much for me. My thoughts say that they always want to be with you, but my heart tells something else. And I always follow my heart… If I move on with you, I would be lying to myself. I can't be around you if I… don't love you…'' A tear rolled down from James eyes as well.
Riley was silent for a moment. She still had to get a few things straight while her tears were still running.
''I hope we still can be friends.'' James added softly.
Riley looked at James directly and shook her head. ''No James, we can't. I can't be friends with someone who breaks my heart as well.'' Riley stated sadly. ''I don't even know if I still want to dance with you anymore.'' She said as she stood up from her couch and made her way to the exit sad and slowly.
James had a questioned look. ''What do you mean?'' James asked, but Riley ignored him and she opened the door. She turned around too give James one final look.
''Goodbye James.'' She said sadly as she slammed the door behind.
(NEXT DAY AT THE STUDIO)
Everyone at the studio was busy with their routine. Eldon and Michelle were mostly busy with practicing and helping each other with their solo's. Mostly a few other groups were brainstorming for a routine. Just like the small group, which include James, Hunter, Riley and Beth. They are currently practicing for routine they made up. It wasn't much but it was a start and it wasn't bad as well.
But it didn't go that easy as planned. Beth and Hunter were the only one who were actively busy with the routine. The made the steps, positions etcetera. James and Riley on the other side, were not paying that much attention at the routine at all. They neither spoke too each other nor making eye-contact. They were largely inactive.
Beth and Hunter thought they behaved strangely. They didn't want to be a part of their problems, so they didn't said or asked anything to the ex-couple. Instead of going to James and Riley, they decided to go too Kate. They knew she always had a solution too any problem. So after rehearsal Riley and James had to come for a conversation at Kate's office.
''Riley, James. Please take a seat.'' Kate said kind as she gave the teens a sign to get seated. ''Your probably wondering why you're here?''
The teens didn't react. They surely knew where this was going about.
''Well, a number of dancers complained about you two. You guys didn't paid much attention to the dancing, the group and too each other. You two were despicable silent today. Is there something I should know? You know you can tell me everything, right? Kate asked as she confronted James and Riley. They still remained silent until James spoke up.
''The truth is… Riley and I broke up again by yesterday.'' James said softly while not looking Kate in the eye. Kate looked slightly shocked and disappointed to the couple. She didn't know what to say. She couldn't believe she had to face this problem again. It's like they call in France, déjà vu. Kate took a small sigh and leaned to the back of her chair with her arms crossed.
''Why?'' That was everything Kate could manage to say at the moment.
''Its somehow complicated too explain.'' Riley replied softly. Kate slowly shook her head in disappointment.
''I am extremely disappointed in both of you. This is not only causing any problems for you two. But it's also affecting the team as well. And right before Internationals… You know I don't want any drama like before Nationals right?'' Kate stated. The ex-couple just nodded in understand. ''I don't want to hear anything negative of both of you from other dancers. Do you understand?'' Riley and James nodded again. ''Good, you can go.'' Kate simply said. But James and Riley sat on their seats.
''Kate, there is something more.'' James said with slight a slightly nervous tone.
''What is it?''
''James and I don't want to dance with each other anymore in the small group routine.'' Riley responded. Kate has got another shocked face. But this time it quickly faded, you could see that she was slightly getting more and more stress and that she was frustrated as well.
''No, no. That's not going to happen. You guys have to work it out. If you won't, then I'll do it. Wait, I'll better do it. I am calling a therapist. Tomorrow nine o'clock in the morning. In my office. You two have to come whether you like it or not.'' Kate threatened.
''And what if one of us decides not to come.'' James asked.
''That will not be smartest plan. Because if you two will not get along with each other in five days, then I don't see another option than demoting you two too B-Troupe, and that means no Internationals for both of you. And of course your places will be replaced by other dancers.'' Kate explained. She could see that the teens were in slight worry in panic. ''I am sorry that I have to be harsh, but this is Internationals, guys! I don't want any drama nor problems in the period before the competitions. And I want to make your that everyone is committed to the studio, do you understand?''
Riley and James nodded again as they didn't say a word.
''Listen, you two are one of the better dancers and Internationals would be nothing without you two. So will you guys please try your best to get this threw? If you don't do this for yourselves, please do it for the team.. So will I see you two tomorrow?'' Kate asked hopefully.
James and Riley made eye-contact for the first time since they broke up. They both wanted to dance and win Internationals. ''Yes.'' They both said in unison. Kate gave both of them a relieved smile.
''That's great guys. You can both go. I'm crossing my fingers for you two.''
Culture Shock
Rehearsal finished and as always you could find most of the dancers at Culture Shock. Only James and Riley weren't there. Michelle and Chloe were ordering some drinks at the desk. Giselle and Thalia were sitting across each other at a table. Daniel and Amanda shared a chat as well. Emily enjoyed herself with a mug of coffee and a magazine. Beth was sitting all by herself at one of the empty lonely corners of the juice café. Hunter, Eldon and West were chilling on a bench and they were having a weird conversation like always.
''I definitely think that West and the rest, sounds the best.'' West exclaimed. The two other boys tried their best not to laugh.
''That sounds ridiculous, dude.'' Hunter joked. Eldon nodded in agreement.
''I totally agree.'' Eldon replied. West face turned slightly disappointed.
''Come on! Its catchy! It even rimes! West, rest… Do you get it?''
''Hey guys, what about… E-Boys!'' Eldon suggested with fake-enthusiasm. Hunter and West laughed their heads out.
''Dude, my name is thousand times than that of yours!'' West laughed.
''Hey, but in the letter E comes in all names. Eldon, West, Hunter and James.'' Eldon exclaimed.
''You forgot Daniel.'' Hunter added. Eldon's face changed immediately.
''I know, because I did that on purpose.'' Eldon responded rudely. West's face turned confused.
''Why would you do that?'' West asked confused.
''I don't know. Ever since he betrayed us before Nationals… I don't have a good feeling with this guy. I am thinking he is planning something that will ruin our way to Internationals. I don't know what it is but I'll find out.'' Eldon proclaimed. Hunter and West gave Eldon a confused look. They thought he was completely overreacting.
''Dude, chill. You are making a fool of yourself. No one is going to leave the studio before Internationals.'' Hunter said as he calmed Eldon down.
''Yeah, it's not like anyone would get an offer from another dance school or something, and if they do, they will surely reject it.'' West added. Eldon took a short relieved sigh and took a sip of his juice.
''Yeah, you guys are probably right, but I still not trust Daniel hundred percent.'' Eldon stated.
''Whatever you want, dude.'' Hunter said. ''But don't think about it too much.''
The three boys remained silent for a while. Until West decided to say something.
''Can I tell you two something?'' He asked as he put his drink down on the table in front of him.
''Sure, man. What is bothering you?'' Eldon responded.
''Well, there is this girl and-'' West started as he immediately got interrupted by Hunter.
''Aha, a girl. I knew it was about time that you get a girlfriend.'' Hunter joked.
''Who is it? Do we know her?'' Eldon asked curious.
''Does she dance in our studio?'' Hunter continued.
''That's not the mean reason. I am asking for your permission to date her.'' West stated. The break dancer and the contemporary dancer gave each other a confused gaze and gave one to West as well.
''Dude, why do you need our permission to date someone?'' Hunter chuckled. Eldon chuckled as well.
''It's your life, man. We can't tell what you can or can't do.'' Eldon added.
''Well, I asked that question because, that girl I am talking about is Emily. Both of you dated her, so is it okay if I ask her out on a date.'' West wondered as he was hoping that they had move on with Emily.
''Dude, I am over Emily. A long time ago… Next time you don't have to ask mine 'permission'. You should just hang out with whoever you want.'' Hunter said.
''I am cool with it too… Just have fun with her.'' Eldon said. ''Not too much fun.'' He quickly added.
West gave them a relieved smile and a fist bump. ''You guys are awesome.''
''Nah, that's what bro's are for right?'' Eldon said.
''Yeah, we support each other, no matter what.'' Eldon added. ''Now you should go ask her out.'' He said as he was searching were Emily was sitting.
''Good luck, man.'' Eldon said as he pulled West up from the bench and pushed him towards Emily's direction.
West stopped halfway and took a big sigh. He putted a bright smile on his face and walked up smoothly to Emily, who was still reading a magazine. ''Hey, Emily.'' He greeted with still a smile on his face.
Emily looked up from her papers and gave a smile to West as well. ''Hi West. How are you doing?'' Emily asked friendly.
''I'm all fine. Thanks for asking. So what are you doing?'' West thanked and asked.
''Oh, nothing. Just randomly reading a magazine about Holland.'' Emily responded.
''Aha, The Netherlands. Did you know that I speak fluently Dutch?'' He asked, as he took a seat right next to her on the bench.
Emily putted her magazine down and gave her full attention to West. ''Really?'' Emily asked curiously.
West nodded his head. ''Yes, I am serious. Ten full sentences.'' West exclaimed proudly.
Emily chuckled. ''Okay, prove it to me.''
''Sure.'' West said with a smile, he quickly thought about something. ''Okay, I got something. Je hebt hele witte tanden.'' West said smoothly in a funny accent.
Emily laughed when she heard West talking a strange language. ''What the heck does that mean?'' She laughed.
''I will tell you on our date.'' West exclaimed.
Emily's laugh slightly disappeared. ''What date?''
''The date you promised me?'' West said with a smile.
Emily chuckled because she clearly doesn't remember anything. ''When?''
''Right before the semis at Nationals, don't you remember?'' West asked.
Emily took a deep thought. After a short while she remembered again. ''Oh, know I remembered. You asked me on a date during Nationals. But I thought that after Nationals we made clear that it's better that we remained friends?'' Emily remembered.
West nodded his head. ''Exactly, we said it was better to remain just friends, but you had never cancelled our date. So it is officially a fact that you should go on a date with me.'' West smiled.
Emily thought for a second. ''You have a point right there… You are freakishly smart… You know what? Pick me up at 6.30. I want to know what that sentence means.'' Emily joked.
''Is that a yes.'' West asked.
Emily nodded her head. ''Yes.'' Emily confirmed.
''That's cool.'' West smiled. ''You know, you actually can translate that sentence threw the internet or something…''
Emily chuckled. ''I know. But it's more fun if it's coming out of your mouth.'' West smiled. ''And what are we going to do on our 'date'?'' She asked.
''I don't want to say too much, but all I can say is; Be as much as possible yourself.'' Emily gave West a confused look. That wasn't an answer to her question. ''Don't ask. You will see yourself.'' He said with a wink.
Emily smiled to West. A little while later Emily heard her phone vibrate in her pocket. She probably had gotten a text message. She pulled her phone out of her pocket and read the message that she had received.
''Uhm, sorry West. I have to go. I guess I will see you tonight.'' She said as she stood up from the bench.
''Sure.'' West said as he stood up as well. ''I will see you tonight.'' He said as he embraced Emily with a quick hug.
Emily smiled as she pulled away. ''Bye.'' Emily smiled as she left the café. West waved in return.
As Emily was out of his sight. He sat down and gave himself a compliment. Next to him on the bench he noticed the magazine Emily was reading of. The magazine seemed interesting to him because Emily was reading it. So he grabbed the magazine, but something fell out of it. He grabbed the thing that fell out. It was a golden envelope. On it was written; For Emily. The envelope was already open and the letter was sticking out. He was thinking whether he should read it or not. It wasn't his. But on the other side, Emily would never find out as West gave him the envelope like nothing ever happened. After West flipped a coin he decided to read it. He grabbed the letter and quickly scanned it. After he finished reading the letter, he was totally shocked. The letter he was holding in his hands was an invitation from a dance school. Not a regular dance school. But surely one of the highest rated dance schools in the world. He knew it because of the name. Golden Stars Dance Academy, Boston. They won Internationals last year. And they are amazingly good. West was afraid that Eldon might be right. The Next Step may lose a dancer before Internationals. The only difference is that it isn't Daniel. But it may be Emily.
END CHAPTER THREE
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I'm trying to update as soon as possible. This weekend will come too early for me. So I guess I will update chapter four next week.
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