A New Type of Mafia Love

Chapter 97

Noelle's POV:

I'm warming up with the rest of the team while we wait for further instructions.

"I overheard them saying we are going to dance with the older kids this week" Marion said

"Okay class line up"

We stood in a line for about a minute and then seniors joined us

"So in two weeks we will be competing in New York. I decided to combine both teams for this competition. This competition is very different than our usual competitions because representatives from dance schools all over the world will be looking for dancers to offer scholarships, admission, and other opportunities.

We didn't want to sell anyone short so 4 people will earn solos. There will be 1 Ballet, 1 contemporary, 1 lyrical, 1, acro and 1 jazz. You get to choose what solo you want when you earn it. There will also be a feature role in the group number. It can go to a solo winner if they fit the role Ways you can earn solo's is by working hard and doing what you're supposed to" Ms. Jenna spoke

"You said 4 people but you listed off 5 solos" Tori spoked

"That's because Zach will get a solo right off the bat. He's always diligent, helpful, and supportive. He never misses class and he continues to make improvements. With that being said what style will you be dancing"

"I'll take contemporary. It's always been my weakest style but I've gotten so much better I want to give it a go next month" he spoke

"That leaves only Ballet, Lyrical, Acro, and Jazz. Now teens and everyone who don't wants the featured role against the mirror the rest spread out"

Only the teens sat down

"Okay, the feature role will mostly consist of turning. There is also a lift which is why the teens can't have it because it'll be harder for the group to lift and turn them. There's also a 20-30 second turn sequence. If you fall out you lose. Whoever can turn the longest wins. If your turns suck we'll tell you to stop" Jerry the other instructor said

"On my count"

"1"

"2"

"3"

We all started turning and I made sure to maintain my balances and breathe. I love turning and I always practice so all I had to do was but my hard work into action

My legs felt tired but I wasn't going to give out

"That's enough. Noelle you get the role"

"But I spun just as long" Tori whined

"Half your turns were amazing the other half not so much. While Noelle maintained consistent turns from start to end. She gets it"

"But I've worked and study very hard for the past year, I deserve this role. I know I can have consistent turns by the end of the month. Of course she would be better she constantly gets duets with Zach. I never get opportunities" Tori yelled

I felt bad that's how I felt on the other dance team

"You should give Tori the part. I wholeheartedly believe she can brush up on her turns by the competition. I can even give her pointers so it's perfect. Everyone deserves a chance to shine" I told Ms. Jenna

"Don't you want the part"

"Of course I love turning but I remember how sucky it felt on my old team when the same person was given everything so I don't mind giving it to Tori. We're a team after all so a win for her is a win for us"

"If that's how you feel Tori can have the part under one condition. If you can perform the turns perfectly by the week before the competition the role is yours. If not Noelle will take over" she told Tori

"Of course thank you"

"Thank Noelle" Ms. Jenna told her

"Thanks Noelle! I know you would've loved to have this part" she hugged me

"I think Noelle should get a solo for giving her a chance" Candice said

"I agree" Jesse said

"Let's vote on it all those in favor raise your hand" Jerry asked

Everyone raised their hand

"It's decide, I assume you want Jazz"

"No I actually want Ballet. My aunt and Zach have been helping me a lot and I think I can succeed enough to beat Zach"

"Ballet it is but know you won't face Zach because at this competition it's scored by style. This way the representatives can see who was the best in each style. You'd be competing against ballerinas"

"Now I'm nervous" I frowned

"You can't change your mind. Jazz, Acro, and Lyrical is left. Now let's start learning the group dance"

Hours of dancing later

"Okay class time to head home. Get lots of rest and be ready tomorrow. Our two soloists will begin tomorrow"

"Bye" I waved and walked out to the parking lot

"Hey Wyatt"

"Hey Noelle, how was dance"

"Exhausting! We have a big competition coming up that's could make our dance careers and we have a long road ahead of us"

"Well I have to pick some shit up for grandma from the store. She's sick and dad asked me to. You can nap while I do that. Or I can drop you off" he said

"Can you drop me off? I'm scared I'll get kidnapped"

"Okay"

Home

"Drive safe Super Wy"

"I will"

I walked inside and went to dad and daddy's room to tell them the news

"Oscar stop being difficult just take them"

"I don't need antidepressants. I feel fine" daddy yelled

"You said that last time and then you"

"Tried to kill myself I know"

"You tried to kill yourself" I frowned

"Shit. Im fine Noelle. I promise I'm all better"

"I don't want to lose you daddy" tears rolled down my face

"You won't look I'm even taking my medicine" he took a pill from the bottle

"Good"

"Now why are you up here" dad asked

"In a month during spring break there's a week long dance competition in NYC. You gotta pay for the hotel and plane tickets by next Monday"

"Okay. Do you have a solo"

"Yeah I earned it for being selfless at practice today. It's ballet, I'm nervous and excited. I'm excited to show off my progress but nervous I'll embarrass myself in from of all the representatives"

"What representatives"

"Dance schools from all over the world are sending people to pick out young talent. I could go to a dance school in New York or even abroad like aunt Haruhi"

"That's really cool. I know you'll do amazing" daddy told me

"Thanks"

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