Nobody knows us the way that we do

Part 4: Step by step

The coast was clear - perfect timing for the girls to have a secret slumber party at Ruby and Skyler's room. Sleepover vibes were in the air with makeovers from Jade, pillow fights, and tons of snacks that Ruby snuck in for one of those 2 am eating sprees she was planning on doing.

"Hey Ruby, can I borrow your mascara?", asked Jade as she finished off Sunny's makeup. "Sure, it's in my hoodie's pocket next to my bed", answered Ruby who was too busy doing her nails. "Never mind, I forgot you're a messy room enthusiast", Jade referred to Ruby's pile of clothes on the floor, realising that finding Ruby's mascara was gonna take her centuries. As the girls gave off a couple giggles at Jade's sad but true fact about Ruby, Jade got an incoming facetime from Bella. "Hold up, it's Bella. Everyone gather up!", instructed Jade as she managed to squash everyone to fit the screen.

"Hi everyone!!!", Bella was seemingly happier than ever to see her former school friends. "Hi Bella", the girls responded with double the energy. "We miss you", Poppy sounded to be holding back tears. "I miss you guys too! How's Paris?". "Oh it's the best!", said Violet coming off a little too cocky. "But of course it would be a heck of a lot better with you here", added Jade. It didn't take a genius to know that the romantic ambient between Jade and Bella was strong - they all knew it since day one. So without a word, the girls went back to slumber party business with a couple of peace signs and kissy faces to Bella as Jade made her way to the balcony for a chat under the starry night sky.

"So...what have you been up to?", asked Jade, breaking the silence. "You know, mainly community service and enjoying Malibu, I love it here actually. I can't wait for you to come back, we could explore this place together". "And then we're going on a parfait date!", teased Jade. Bella did a little happy dance as they laughed together. "I miss you B, I've had it quite rough to be honest, I was thinking back to the first time we met, You know...my anxiety crisis, and you helped me find happiness. The first few days without you were the worst, just...promise me we'll be together again". "I wanna be with you Jade, and I'll do anything to see you again, And that's a promise". Even though they were oceans apart, just being able to see each other through a screen was enough to get their hearts beating for each other. And surprisingly Jade already wanted this trip to be over so she and Bella could take things to the next level - plus she really wanted that parfait date.
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Fashion week itself is so magical, but nothing is as magical as fashion week in Paris. And on such a perfect day, the first years of rainbow high were ready to kick off day one of Paris fashion week.

"Welcome to Carrousel du Louvre, where you will attend the runway of dreams tonight for charity night. For now we are going to prepare you for day 7: your busiest day of fashion week, in which you will model the latest designs on the runway. To get you runway ready, you will train with professional dancer and choreographer, rainbow high Paris graduate, and the youngest designer seen on fashion week, please welcome Adam DuPont. He's going to choreograph your opening number and your catwalks", said Miss Morton in her regular serious tone that made her sound like a total boss. Something about Adam caught Violet's attention without any introduction needed. She wasn't sure it was his success or his amazingly handsome appearance that made Violet want to sing about him in the shower.

"Hello guys!", said Adam, honoured to work with such a talented group. Even his mixed accent sounded interesting, and all of that was complemented by his street boy style in a way that made sense so perfectly. "Now I hope you're all ready, 'cause I'm gonna make you look perfect", he said before clapping twice and shouting, "the music!"

They spent the next couple hours rehearsing non stop, learning a dance to Mabel's God is a dancer along with a fierce catwalk masterclass from Adam himself. "Alright guys, go get some rest, I'll see you all tonight. Great job everybody!", everyone grabbed their stuff the way a class does when there's 30 seconds of the lesson left. Before Violet left the venue, she helplessly gave one last stare at Adam, wishing she had a reason to talk to him.