The Next Step - Euphoric

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Exhaustion took over Adriana's whole body the next day, as she trudged into the studio and spotted Noah greeting her with a nod in front of the bars, that were set out in the middle.

"Hey, we were just getting started." Noah told her, while Adriana realised that she was the last to arrive. (Apart from Piper who hadn't turned up).

Nobody knew about the struggles Adriana faced when it came to the night. Ever since the accident a few years ago, she had suffered from horrendous insomnia. Her depression never let her sleep. She wished it would. She wanted to be able to have a proper nights sleep, she hadn't had that in a while.  

"G'morning, everyone," Adriana tiredly told everyone, as she settled for the space sharing a bar with Ozzy, who was the right of her, and Kingston on her left on the other bar. 

Immediately she followed the instructions for the barre exercise, before hearing whispering from the right of her, "Hey, shortie," Ozzy greeted (with the nickname he insists on giving her because he likes to brag about how tall he is compared to her) with a boyish grin on his face, when she turned to look at him. When he received no reply he continued, "you good?"

"Just tired." She bluntly replied. Ozzy didn't believe her but nonetheless continued concentrating on the exercise.

Kingston was struggling to stand straight, Adriana noticed, as Noah called him out on it. "Just relax, King." She said, trying to reassure Kingston, as she believed that he could do it. Even though they could tell she wasn't herself today. 

After finishing the small warm-up, Kingston and Ozzy wandered towards Adriana, both feeling concerned for her. They both placed a gentle hand onto each of her shoulders, which immediately made Adriana flinch, as she was trying to get water out of her dance bag, at the cubbies. 

This action made them feel even more worried for the short girl, that plastered a fake smile on her face, standing in front of them. "What's going on?" Kingston questioned her. "Nothing. Don't worry, really I'm just tired." She reassured before looking at Kingston and standing on her toes to give him a short hug, which he happily returned. 

Before leaving she got onto her toes again before giving Ozzy a quick peck on the cheek, which straightaway got him flustered. This made the girl feel slightly better, but after taking in their unconvinced faces, she reassured them again, "Honestly boys, I'm fine. Please trust me."

 They undoubtedly trusted her, of course Kingston did, but Ozzy had taken a liking to the girl after only knowing her for a few days. He knew they would become closer than they already were, so he trusted her. As did she. 

Travelling towards the middle of the studio, to talk to some other people, Kingston and Ozzy both dived into their own conversation.

"Dude, I don't think she's okay. There's definitely something off today." Ozzy voiced his thoughts, as the other nodded his head in agreement.

Nothing more could be said as Lily and Miss Angela waltzed into the studio, as if they owned the place. 

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Hey!

So this is such a short chapter as I'm trying to figure out what would be preferred. I think I will keep the chapters to this length but with frequent updates. 

This chapter was more about Adriana's background and what you could expect.

Thank you! 

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