You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
Or
When a charming new boy joins the ALDC Junior Competition Dance Team, he not only catches the hearts of two OG team members bu...
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The sun rose, signaling the day of the competition. Abby and the rest of the team gathered together, excitement bubbling within them. As they chatted enthusiastically, their eyes suddenly fell upon an unexpected sight across the room. They all noticed that Brooke was holding Ethan's hand and standing rather close to him. The air around them was filled with surprise and curiosity.
A mix of jealousy and sadness washed over the faces of two other team members, who were staring at Ethan and Brooke as they tried to understand the situation. However, Brooke seemed completely oblivious to the undercurrents in the room. She walked confidently, her chin held high, displaying an aura of victory.
Ethan, on the other hand, seemed anything but happy. His brows were furrowed, his eyes distant and clouded with turmoil. It was evident that he was still upset about having to break up with Kalani.
As they all headed towards the dressing room together, Kelly approached Abby with a question that had been lingering in her mind for quite some time. "Abby," she began hesitantly, "I've noticed that whenever Ethan gets a dance routine, he always gets basic outfits. Do you have any reason for this?"
Abby looked at Ethan for a moment before replying to Kelly. "Well," she explained, "the thing is that he won't ever do any dance styles like jazz or acro. So those 'basic' outfits are just perfect for him."
Kelly nodded slowly in understanding as Abby's words resonated with her.
The atmosphere within the dressing room intensified as everyone changed into their costumes and prepared themselves for their performances. Meanwhile, Brooke continued holding onto Ethan's hand tightly without noticing his unhappy expression.
In that room full of talented dancers anxiously waiting to take center stage, a tangled web of emotions weaved its way through their hearts – from jealousy to sadness, from heartbreak to hope, all wrapped up in a single moment.
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Backstage at the competition Ethan and Chloe were in their own little world. The two dancers were lost in each other's eyes as they practiced their elegant choreography for the big performance ahead. Chloe, once shy and introverted, had come a long way since joining Abby's dance academy, and Ethan's presence only helped him blossom further. It was no secret among them that Ethan and Chloe shared a unique chemistry that went beyond dance. Their connection was palpable, so much so that it sparked whispers among the dancers and audience alike.
The music began and the curtain rose, revealing the pair on stage. With the spotlight shining on them, Ethan and Chloe delivered a mesmerizing performance that awed every spectator. The chemistry everyone had experienced during rehearsals had come to life before their very eyes.
As the music faded, Ethan lifted Chloe into his arms for a final pose. Applause thundered through the air as they bowed to acknowledge their audience's appreciation. They stepped offstage, where they shared an intense hug that seemed to last forever.
Ethan felt an incredible surge of happiness, his mood lifted higher than before. Abby greeted them backstage with tears in her eyes, proud of how far Ethan had come under her tutelage.
Maddie and Brooke followed suit, taking to the stage for their own dynamic duet. As they moved in synchrony with one another – their jumps high and their spins swift – Brooke caught a glimpse of something unexpected in the front row.
Kalani was there, scanning the audience eagerly until her gaze found what she was looking for – Ethan. As Maddie continued her turn sequence, Brooke froze to witness something no one could have predicted.
Kalani rushed up to Ethan, who was still breathless from his performance with Chloe and caught off guard. She pulled him in abruptly for a passionate kiss, disregarding the stares that they where getting.
Before she even realized what was happening, Ethan forcefully shoved her away, his face filled with anger and disbelief.
"What the hell, Kalani?" he yelled, causing everyone around to pause and stare at them in shock. "We just broke up! I don't want this – I'm feeling something for someone else now."
His words stung like a slap to the face, and Kalani found herself struggling to hold back tears. But Ethan didn't notice or care; he simply stormed off towards the dressing room.
Brooke, Maddie, and Chloe followed him like lost puppy dogs, eager to comfort their friend.
Inside the dressing room, the atmosphere was tense and awkward. Everyone could feel the weight of Ethan's outburst and Kalani's subsequent humiliation.
Abby, their dance instructor, walked in with a heavy sigh.
"I sensed something was off with you today, Ethan," she said softly as she pulled him aside with Chloe. "Tell me honestly – how do you think you did in the duet? Was your mind too preoccupied?"
Ethan hesitated before responding. "Honestly, Abby... It wasn't great," he admitted. "I was so focused on Kalani that it's hard to remember if I hit all my marks or not."
Chloe looked at him sympathetically. "We've all been there," she offered gently. "Breakups are tough."
Abby nodded solemnly but then looked at her students sternly. "But we can't let our personal lives affect our performance on stage," she reminded them firmly. "You both need to work through this so you can focus on your training."
Ethan swallowed hard but nodded in agreement. He knew he had messed up by allowing his emotions to dictate his actions.
(hey guys I'm sorry or not updating. There's a lot going on, but i am going to try to update all my books at least one more chapter in hopes it gets me more motivated to update more.)
