Merry Christmas everyone. I hope it will be a day with a lot of joy and happiness!
Extremely sorry for not updating in such a long time, since school started I didn't had much time to write. I totally can't schedule school, sports and spare time, I just can't schedule. I'm just fourteen, but I can't use that as an excuse.
I also had missed some creativity last couple of weeks. I just somehow got stuck in a middle of a plot and I couldn't move on until three days ago... So I would really appreciate it if you may want to share your idea's threw a PM or a review. *Already, thank you.*
I just want thank you for still reading this story after my long absence from FanFiction. I will try to write and update more often.
However, here is my small Christmas present to you! Hope you will enjoy it!
''Thanks for the wonderful evening, West. I had a great time.'' Emily thanked as she slowly walked next to West threw the park in the middle of a chilly summer evening. It was almost ten, but it wasn't that dark after all. The two spend the whole evening together
Firstly, West brought Emily to a baseball game. They only watched the first period of the game, but that didn't meant that they didn't had a fun time. It was Emily's first time in a baseball stadium and she enjoyed herself. She ate bags of peanuts, drank large bottles of rude beer and if that wasn't enough, the home team hat a home-run. They ball flight towards the audience were Emily and West were sitting and Emily caught a ball. After that they immediately went to the go-kart factory. They raced against each other and Emily was surprisingly good. Emily won two out of the three races from West. She even made a new record by setting the quickest time on the track. Emily's name and time are written in the road of fame in the go-kart factory. After racing each other they went for a dinner at West's favorite food place which was surprisingly enough Emily's favorite food place too. So an half hour later they went to a fun park, full with roller coasters and other attractions. They enjoyed themselves with some crazy rides on some nerve-wrecking roller coaster. After some few rides they were both a bit dizzy and decided to go on a attraction which didn't had that much speed and loops. So they went on a Ferris Wheel. When they were on top of the wheel they could see a stunning sunset. They even hold each other's hands and enjoyed their moment together. A short time later they were walking in the park in the middle of a beautiful evening.
West smiled at Emily. He was relieved Emily enjoyed herself. ''I'm glad you liked it. I had a great time myself either.'' West said. ''But this date isn't over yet. I still got two points that have to be done by tonight.'' West added.
''What are we going to do next?'' Emily asked. She is extremely curious what West had planned after this amazing evening. West only chuckled as response. A moment later he whistled and a few seconds later violin music came out of nowhere. The sound came closer every second.
''We haven't danced. And what is a date without closing it with a dance?'' West smiled as he offered a hand to his date. Emily smiled and she gladly accepted the hand. Emily putted her hands on West's shoulders and West puts his hands around Emily's waist. They slowly moved on the music which came closer. ''I still have a surprise for you. Just a little one.'' West said while he was still dancing.
''What is it?'' Emily asked. West chuckled.
''You'll see.''
After a few seconds a violinist walked out of the bushes. That wasn't the surprise. The surprise is the violinist himself. Emily squeezed her eyes to make sure that it was the person she thought it was.
''Hunter? Is that you?'' Emily questioned while she laughed. Hunter was wearing a classic black and white tuxedo with a black tie. Hunter tried to hide his face when he was slightly turning red while he kept playing.
''No. Word. To. Any. One. About. This.'' Hunter warned while he kept playing the slow song. Emily chuckled and gave her attention back to the dancing with her date.
''How did you manage to get that?'' Emily laughed as she pointed to the blushing, tuxedo wearing, violin playing Hunter.
''Well, I found out.'' West said with a smile while he stepped with the rhythm of the music.
''This is so not worth $20.'' Hunter complained softly but loud enough for Emily and West to hear. Emily kept chuckling.
''How?'' Emily asked again. West sighed and quickly. He shortly laughed as he thought back about how he discovered.
''I actually found out today. After rehearsals today we went to Culture Shock, right? So I chilled with the guys and after a short while Hunter left. But he forgot his back pack. So I decided to bring it to his aunt's house where he was currently staying. So I drove to his house and rang the on the door. Hunter's cousin opened the door. She told me that Hunter-''
''Dude that's enough. 30 dollars, or I am gone.'' Hunter said as his face turned red again, while he kept playing the violin.
''20 dollars and a mug of Starbucks coffee.'' West negotiated. Hunter immediately stopped playing.
''No, way. I am out!'' Hunter stated.
''Okay, its surely no problem if I tell whole A-Troupe that you are the best violin player I ever know.'' West said with a somewhat evil grin. Hunter groaned in frustration and finally gave in.
''Can I get a chocolate chip muffin with the coffee?'' Hunter finally asked. West smiled to his friend.
''Of course, man.'' West replied.
''I mean those big ones. I heard they were delicious! Crunchy on the outside, soft in the-'' West interrupted.
''Yeah, sure. Can you please continue playing?''
Not a second later Hunter placed the violin back on his shoulder and finally continued playing. ''I want a caramel frappuccino with whipped cream.'' Hunter quickly added. West shrugged and gave his attention to Emily while dancing.
''So, were was I?'' West began.
''You were telling a story about how you found out that Hunter plays violin.'' Emily reminded while still holding West's shoulder and moved along with music.
''Oh, right! So Hunter's cousin opened the door. She told me that Hunter was practicing upstairs in his room. I thought his cousin was talking about practicing dance. So I made my way up to his room and I clearly heard classic music. I reached in front of his door and found out that the music came from his room. So without knocking I entered his room and there I saw Hunter playing violin with the assistance of YouTube-video's. You must have seen his face! It was priceless! It was like this.'' West laughed as he imitated Hunter's shocked. Emily laughed as well.
''Your evil, bro. Pure evil!'' Hunter exclaimed with a blush on his face as he finished the key of the song. Emily even laughed harder.
''So in change that I will not tell the group about his 'secret'. He has to play violin on our date.'' West added.
''So you actually blackmailed him?'' Emily asked with a serious tone.
''Yes, he did!'' Hunter exclaimed frustrated.
''West…'' Emily said serious. ''What you did is… the nicest thing anyone has done to me.'' Emily said kind and thankfully. Hunter opened his mouth in disbelieve. West smiled proud ''Blackmailing your friends, just for me. That is surely the nicest thing anyone has done to me.'' Emily thanked.
''And what about me? I'm the victim.'' Hunter started.
''Oh, right! Thanks for the amazing show, man! You were great!'' West complimented.
''Thanks Hunter, you played amazing.'' Emily complimented.
''Well, I didn't had a choice.'' Hunter said softly. ''And will you please not talk about this to anyone? Please?'' Hunter almost begged.
''Your secret is save with me.'' Emily promised.
''Promise is promise, I won't tell anyone. And here..'' West said as he pushed 30 dollars in Hunter's hand.
''Uhm, this is ten more dollars than we have compromised.'' Hunter said confused as he watched the money in his hands.
''Well, you deserved it man. Just see it as a tip.'' West said with a smile as he tapped his good friend on his shoulder. Hunter smiled and thanked West. He was about to put the money in his wallet, but something stopped him. He quickly stopped West.
''Wait, keep the money.'' Hunter said as he handed the money back to West. West gave a confused look at Hunter.
''No, no. It's yours. Why would you give it back?'' West asked confused.
''Because were bro's. Bro's don't ask money if they are asked to do things for each other.'' Hunter explained.
''Are you sure?'' West asked.
''Let's just see it as a free private show because you two are my first audience.''
''That's cool, dude. I really owe you this one.'' West said as he gave him a bro-hug.
''It's nothing dude. You two just have fun and enjoy your weekend. I'll see you Monday in the studio.'' Hunter as he walked off with his violin case in his hand.
''See you, Hunter!'' Emily replied. Hunter gave a final wave before he said something to West.
''West, you still owe me a coffee and two chocolate-chip muffins!'' Hunter shouted.
''You said one!'' West replied.
''No, no! I said two! See you on Monday!'' He shouted as he ran off.
(A SHORT MOMENT LATER)
''Thanks again for this amazing date, West. I really appreciate it.'' Emily thanked as the stepped right in front Emily's front door.
''I should thank you for going on a date with me. I had a great time too.'' West smiled. ''It felt good, I think we should do this more often.'' West suggested.
''Are you asking me out on another date, West?'' Emily asked hopefully.
''If you want.'' West said. Emily gave a smile.
''I'd love that.'' She replied. The two remained in a comfortable silence. After a short while Emily broke the silence. ''Well, I guess I'm heading inside… Thanks again, West.''
''Wait, before you leave, I want to say something.'' West wanted to mention about the invitation Emily has gotten. He was doubting whether he should mention it or not. He didn't want to ruin the mood so he decided to keep it for himself.
''What do you want to say, West?'' Emily asked with a small smile. West quickly thought what he would say right now.
''You have very white teeth!'' West blurred. Emily chuckled confused but blushed.
''Thanks, West. Why this compliment?''
''Well, je hebt hele witte tanden.'' West simply said. Emily looked confused at West until she realized it.
''Oh, is that what that sentence mean?'' Emily asked. West nodded. Emily smiled. ''Thanks West! You have white yourself.'' Emily complimented. ''But I want to tell you something too.''
''What do you want to tell me?'' West asked. Instead of answering the question Emily walked up to West and gave him a kiss on his lips. West was shocked. It came so unexpected that he froze and didn't react. After five seconds Emily pulled away and West was still frozen. Emily didn't know how West would so she blushed and apologized.
''Uhm, sorry. I didn't know why I did that…''
''It's okay… It came unexpected but… I liked it.'' West said. Emily blushed again.
''Well, I am glad you liked it. Once again, thanks.''
''But what does it mean for us?'' West suddenly asked out of nowhere.
''What do you mean?'' Emily asked confused.
''Well, does this mean that we are dating?'' West asked. Emily just smiled.
''If you want.'' Emily replied playfully. West smiled back in return.
''I'd love that.'' West said happy.
''Great.'' Emily finally said. She opened her and gave West one final look. ''This was an unforgettable night, West. Thank you.'' Emily thanked one final time. West just smiled at his new girlfriend.
''Sweet dreams.'' West said. Emily smiled and softly closed the door. After the door was completely closed, West cheered loudly in himself. He even made a back flip to celebrate the success of this night. This was surely the best night of his live. After a few seconds he remained smooth and made his way to his house. ''Smooth job, West!'' He said proudly to himself.
(NEXT DAY AT CULTURE SHOCK)
It was Sunday. So that meant no rehearsals, but the studio was open. Surely a few dancers came by to practice but a lot of other dancers were spending their free day with other activities. Just like Hunter, who spend his day at Culture Shock, he was studying. It was the ideal place and time to study. He couldn't learn at home because it's always to noisy there. And during the weeks he was too busy focusing on dance. And since it was Sunday he had the all the time he needed, and it wasn't busy at all in the juice bar. Besides Hunter, Beth was also in Culture Shock. They were actually the only two persons of the studio who where there. Beth was sitting all by herself at one of the lonely corner of the juice bar enjoying herself with a strawberry smoothie. She didn't made any friends in A-Troupe besides James. Sometimes she felt kind of lonely lately. She missed to have a friend. Just someone to talk to. About the fun stuff or problems, just about everything. While she sat there she noticed Hunter, she saw that he was struggling with his homework. She didn't paid any to Hunter after. Until, she thought of something. She saw how much Hunter was struggling, if she'd help him he would be so thankful that he may see her more as a friend-figure.
Beth also could see Hunter was slightly getting tired of studying. So she thought giving him a mug of coffee would be a good start of 'introducing herself'. She often saw Hunter drinking coffee though. Beth was kind of a wallflower after she joined A-Troupe. She noticed things that others didn't saw. Even the things with the smallest details. So did she know that Hunter's favorite coffee was a Caramel Frappucino with whipped cream on top. So a little moment later Beth stepped without doubt towards the counter and ordered two mugs of coffee and she decided to order some muffins too. After her order has been received she steps slowly but confident towards Hunter who was still with his eyes on his book. Beth reached her destination and she but the mug of coffee and muffin on the table where he was studying on. Beth decided to speak to grab his attention.
''Uhm, hi.'' Beth managed to say. Hunter laid his books down and turned his head and body ninety degrees to the right. He gave a short quick friendly smile to Beth before he immediately went learning his books.
''Hi Beth.'' Hunter replied slightly rushed and impatience. By hearing Hunter's voice Beth knew Hunter wasn't in the mood or didn't had any time to talk to her.
''Oh, I see your busy. I'll just leave now…'' Beth said softly as she slowly walked back. Hunter felt quilt when he discovered how rude he sounded towards Beth.
''Beth, wait. Come back, please.'' Hunter said. Beth slowly turned around and walked back at Hunter's direction. Hunter laid his hand on his forehead in slight frustration.'' I'm sorry for my choice of sound and volume. You see, I am stressed because I have exams in two week and nothing gets stuck in my head.''
Beth silently took a seat next to him. ''I noticed…'' She said. ''That's why I brought you that.'' Beth said as she pointed at the coffee and muffin. ''I thought you can't study without an empty stomach.''
''Ooh, I didn't even notice.'' Hunter responded surprised. He grabbed the mug of coffee and took a sip of it. ''Mm, Caramel Frappucino! My favorite! How did you know?'' Hunter stated enthusiastic. Beth just smiled. ''And even a muffin! A CHOCOLATE CHIP?!'' Hunter exclaimed in disbelieve. Hunter started crying out of nowhere. ''You don't know how much this means to me, Beth. You really made my day.'' He cried dramatically as he laid his hand on Beth's shoulder.
''Uhm, are you okay?'' Beth asked awkwardly.
Hunter nodded as a few after-tears fell were rolling down his cheek. ''Yeah, I'm just so happy that you brought me this. It's just what I needed. But I am also so stressed with those exams. I barely know anything… And I am so exhausted with studying all day. I can't even control dance, school and spare time anymore, It's just too much at the moment.'' Hunter explained.
''Maybe I could help you?'' Beth offered. Hunter smiled friendly in return.
''That's really kind of you, Beth. But I don't know what you could do to help me.'' Hunter said.
''Well, I can make you a schedule for dance, school and spare time. And I could help with almost all the subjects and test you, and most important; Giving you motivation. Please let me help you, I know I can make a difference and let you pass your exams.'' Beth stated.
''Do you promise that?'' Hunter asked.
''With whole my heart.'' Beth promised as she putted her hand on her heart. Hunter smiled as he shook Beth's hand to make it official.
''I guess we should celebrate!'' Hunter suggested.
''I'd love that, after you finished learning for today.'' Beth replied. Hunter sighed.
''You don't even know which subjects I have to learn. I'm sitting here two full hours already.'' Hunter complained. Beth nodded understandingly.
''Let's make a deal; Right now you have a twenty minutes break, enjoy your muffin and coffee, get some energy, have a small chat. But after that, we're focusing on your schoolwork, deal?'' Beth offered.
Hunter nodded and accepted the offer. ''Sounds good to me.'' Beth gave a small smile to Hunter and grabbed her mobile to set an timer.
''Twenty minutes to grab your breath, from now.'' Beth said as she confirmed the timer on her phone.
''Cool. Thanks for the drink and the snack, I really appreciate it.'' Hunter thanked. Beth smiled.
''No problem, I guess you deserve it after studying such a long time.'' Beth said as she looked at the muffin on the table. ''That muffin looks delicious, though. I wish I had bought one for myself as well.
''We can share it together, if you want?'' Hunter offered. Beth shook her head.
''No, it's okay. It's yours.'' Beth said surely.
''Come on. You paid for it, and you offered to help me. So the most fairest thing to do is to at least share this beautiful looking chocolate-chip muffin with me.'' Hunter said as he tried to convince Beth. Beth took a deep sigh and finally gave in.
''Fine, only because its bothering you that much.'' Beth said.
''That's cool to me.'' Hunter stated.
''So, shall we split up the muffin?'' Beth asked.
''Nah, just take a bite of it and pas it to, then I'll take a bite and pass it to you and so on.'' Hunter explained.
''Isn't it much easier to just split it up?'' Beth asked.
''Uh, yeah, if you want to do it the hard and fancy way…'' Hunter responded.
''You didn't hear me complain.'' Beth stated as she grabbed the muffin and took a small bit out of it. ''Oh wauw! This taste amazing!'' Beth said as she praised the muffin and handed it to Hunter. ''It taste even better than I could imagine! Crunchy on the outside and-''
''Soft and warm on the inside.'' Hunter said as he finished Beth's sentence. Beth and Hunter laughed. ''You know Beth, you're okay.''
Beth replied with a smile. ''And so are you.'' Beth replied. The two remained comfortingly silent for a short moment until Beth spoke. ''Wait are you waiting for? Take a bite of the muffin."
Hunter gave smile and gently took a bite and rested his eyes as he was chewing it slowly. He seemed to enjoy it.
"And what do you think?" Beth asked curiosly waiting for Hunter's reaction. Hunter didn't reply and instead of reacting he took another bite of the muffin. "Hunter?" Beth tried again as she gently shook Hunter's arm. Hunter finally reacts. "Wauw, you really seem to like that muffin." Beth said.
Hunter shook his head. "Nah, I had better once before." Hunter said nonchalantly.
Beth was confused. "How could you say that if you seemed to enjoy- You know, I don't even going to ask."
"That's my way of eating a muffin, get used to it, because their a lot of other things you don't about me." Hunter said.
"Oh yeah? Like what?" Beth wondered.
"Well, you have to discover it yourself." Hunter said playfully. Beth chuckled.
"That's easy." Beth said.
"You think?" Hunter chuckled. "I'm not an open book or open door or something in that direction."
"Me neither..." Beth said.
"Okay, lets make it a bit interesting." Hunter said.
"I'm listening." Beth said.
"You against me, a challenge. We have to know as much as possible things of each other. The person who can name the most facts about the other wins." Hunter suggested.
"Sure, it isn't hard. Since I am surely going to win, what does the winner get?" Beth asked.
"Well, since you have an high self-esteem, the loser will leave The Next Step." Hunter offered.
"What?! Are you f-"
"No, just kidding! The loser has to throw a bucket filled with extreme cold water on his or her head and have to dance with his or her's wet clothes in public. And you have to dance the Whip... In Miami." Hunter explained.
"Wauw, you clearly thought about it for a long time, didn't you?" Beth wondered.
"So do you accept the challenge?" Hunter asked as he stook his hand out.
Beth didn't hesitate for a second and immedaitly shook Hunter's hand.
"Awesome, we have three months. That's when Internationals will start." Hunter stated.
"That's cool." Beth said. "Break is almost over, shall we start with studying?" Beth suggest.
"Fine, but hey, since Riley and James aren't 100%... How will I say it? 'Commited' to dancing at the moment, I suggest we could brainstorm for our small group after studying?"
Beth smiled. "Yeah, I'd like that."
"Awesome. So shall we start with geography?"
( AT TNS STUDIO, MUSIC ROOM)
Michelle had the whole music room for herself since there weren't many dancers who came to the studio on Sunday, the other dancers she knew were in the studio were Chloe, Giselle and maybe Eldon, because he came to practise everyday at the studio, just like Michelle, but she wasn't sure.
However, she was brainstorming a few ideas for her solo. She didn't came up with any ideas, because she had something else on her mind, her birthday was coming up, actually the following day. Michelle is so excited that she can barely think about anything else. She is wondering what kind of presents and gifts she will get, or that her friends are organisizing a surprise party for her. She was mostly excited because it was going to be her first birthday in Toronto and with The Next Step. So she surely don't know what to expect this and she hoped it will be a birthday she'd never forget.
A/N: *Short scene, it will continue next chapter*
(EMILY'S AND RILEY'S HOUSE)
"Riley, it's me Emily. Can I come in?" Emily asked gently as she knocked softly on her little sister's door.
"Yeah, come in, the door is open." Riley said from her room. Emily opened the door to see that Riley was laying on her back on her bed staring blankly at the white ceilling of her room.
"Hey." Emily started. Riley just turned her head and gave a small smile.
"Hey." Riley simply replied as she turned her eyes back to the ceilling.
"How are you doing?" Emily asked as she slowly walks towards Riley's bed.
"Fine." Riley simply answered as she kept focussing on the ceilling. Emily took a sigh and sat on the edge of the bed.
"Come on Riley, don't you want to talk about it?" Emily wondered.
"Why should we talk about it when I'm feeling so fantastic." Riley replied.
"Because you don't. Riley I know the break-up was hard, I have been threw this before, it's surely helps when you talk about it." Emily said.
"I'm not in the mood right now..." Riley mumbled.
"Riley... I'm slightly worried about you. You haven't been out of your room for since yesterday. You should atleast eat or drink something." Emily said worried.
"Yeah, I'll do that later." Riley said. ''Anyway, how did your date with West go?" Riley asked.
"Do not change the subject Riley, we're talking about you and about nothing else."
"Ugh, Emily, I'm fine okay. Can you just leave me alone for a moment?" Riley saidas she slightly got annoyed by her older sister.
"Riley, please talk to me. I know you're not okay. You don't have to try to be strong in front of me. I'm your sister, you can tell me anything, alright?" Emily said as she gently putted her hand on top of Riley's. Riley just nodded in response. "So, how do you feel?"
Riley sat down on the edge of her bed. She started sniffing softly as a few fresh tears start streaming out of her eyes. "I feel bad." Riley said softly as more tears started to form and as she cried to harder. "I m-miss, J-James."
Emily putted her arm around Riley to comfort her. "I-I just don't understand why he gave up on us so qu-quickly." Riley cried.
"Shh, it's okay Riley. Take your time." Emily whispered as she tried to calm Riley a bit down.
"I thought, he would forgive... I just don't understand why. I said to him that I was sorry... and I said that I loved him. But he doubted if he still loved me. And possibly because of me, I ruined all our chances to win Internationals, if I hadn't kissed Wyatt anyway, this all would have never happened. It's all my fault."
"Hey, don't say that, it isn't your fault. It isn't anyone's fault. Not Wyatt's nor James's fault. It could have happened to anyone. And I'm sure the team isn't mad at you or James. I'm sure they'll be shocked and slightly panicked at first, but they will support you whenever its needed. And about you and James, it's going to be alright. It just need a little time. I heard from Kate that you two go on relationship therapy together, that's atleast one step. But anyway, keep hangin', it's going to be all fine on one day."
Riley was slightly calmed and gave a small smile to her sister as she dryed up her tears. "You just said that because I am your little sister, didn't you?"
"Yeah, I did. But I meant the things I said." Emily said.
"What would I have do if it weren't you Emily? You helped and supported me since we were young, I just love you." Riley said to her older sister.
"Awh, I love you too." Emily chuckled as she pulled Riley into an hug. "But Riley, I have to confess something to you." Emily said as she pulled away from the hug.
"What is it?" Riley asked confused.
"Well, I got a lettre, from a school, from a dance school... In America. Threw Wyatt the GSD Academy asked me to join their studio... So I may consider... To leave The Next Step."
End chapter 4.
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I guess my next update will be on the new year, 2016.
2015 wasn't a good year for me, I hope 2016 will give me a lot of luck, happiness, love and creativity :). I wish you all the best for 2016 and may luck, happiness, love and creativity be on your side!