Noelle is the older sister of Richelle and has been dancing with The Next Step since she was three. They always say don't mix relationships with business, in this case with dance. It seems like Noelle found herself mixing both dance and relationship...
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I STOOD BESIDE EMILY AND RILEY, waiting for Kate to come out of her office. She had told us that there were things to discuss, so I am slightly nervous.
"All right, everyone gather around for a second, please. I have some bad news, unfortunately. Michelle has left The Next Step." Kate says. "What?" I whisper in shock. I never thought she would leave. I know there's drama, but to leave because of it?
"Which means that we only have eleven dancers left on our nationals team." Kate explains. So no alternates. If one other thing goes wrong to one dancer, then it's a definite disqualification.
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"Can you believe Michelle? She just left The Next Step. Right before Nationals!" Riley expresses. "I don't blame her." I mumble, while shifting in my seat. Emily sent us as S.O.S text, ergo, us three sitting in Culture Shock.
"Riley, Noelle, we have bigger things to worry about, okay?" Emily says, harshly. "What's bigger than Michelle leaving the studio?" Riley asks her sister. "Amanda's a double agent." The blonde responds, looking from me to Riley.
"She's still at Elite. She's only at The Next Step to take it down from the inside." She explains. "Go ahead, say it." I say, leaning into my chair. "You know I'm not one to say I told you so, but I told everyone." Emily sneers.
I guess we were all too naïve to see it. "I-I can't believe it." Riley says. "Um, hello, you two," Emily snaps in our faces. "We need to come up with a plan. What should we do?" Emily asks.
"First things first, act normal." I say. "Why?" Emily asks me, confused. "Because Amanda's combing over here right now," Riley says quickly as the three of us act like we know nothing.
"And then he just laughed." Emily emphasizes her voice. "Uh guys, Ms. Kate needs you in studio A." Amanda says. We all agree and quickly yet awkwardly leave Amanda there, alone.
"I don't know what we're gonna do, but we have to do something quick."
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In Studio A, me, along with some of the other dancers, stand and listen to Kate. "Look, I know it's a hard time right now, but we need to decide who's going to be the female solo in Nationals." Kate says, and I can't help but look and see a satisfied grin on Amanda's face.
"I want the solo." Amanda steps up. I look over at Riley, seeing her jaw open before it shuts. "Do it." She mouths to me. If Amanda gets this solo, then she'll have the power to do whatever to the studio. I won't allow it.
I take a few strides forward, standing beside Amanda. "You know what, I'd like the solo too." I say, giving Amanda a look as she glares at me.
"There is no way I am letting Amanda take that solo."
