The Next Step: Stand Out

Chapter One

Emily's POV

I walk into Studio A, and it feels like home. I mean, I was Dance Captain last year, and I'm getting it this year again. I mean, who could do it better than me?

Riley walks in beside me, looking for the E-Girls. I started the E- Girls two years ago, when I first got into A-Troupe. It's a high class group, and it's called the E-Girls because, well, Emily, E-Girls? Only everyone else thinks it because our names end in 'E' Sounds. 

I walk to the corner, where the rest of the E-Girls are stretching. 

'Emily!' Stephanie, my best friend, calls out. 'Hey, Steph!' I shout back, hugging her. 

As me and the rest of the E-Girls stretch, Eldon comes over. Honestly, I understand why he likes me, but can't he leave me alone for one second?!

'Hey Emily!' He smiles, and I roll my eyes. 'No, Eldon, I'm not going to go out with you!' The E-Girls giggle, and Tiffany and Giselle make kissy noises. 

'Ellie, Tiff, grow up.' I said, and they stop laughing. 

'Allllright, everyone!' Miss Kate shouts, but no one listens. Chris "Dolphin Tail' makes everyone shut up.

'Auditions are today!' He says. I resit the urge to roll my eyes. Duh, that's why we're here.

'Ok, first up is Chloe, Daniel, Stephanie, and Emily.'

I strut to the middle of the floor, and Steph follows me. 'We're so gonna own it!' She whispers in my ear.

Chloe dances, and she does good. Well. good enough, anyway, but we can work on it. If she gets to A-Troupe, she will become a E-Girl, and then we have majority. 

Daniel's great, he's obviously in, and Steph is amazing. I go and dance my heart out, doing excellent, like I always do.

Miss Kate does all the other groups, but before she tells us the last one, a new girl walks in.

'Is this the A-Troupe Audtions?' She asks innocently. Such a fake. 

We don't let random scum walk into the Auditons.

'Uh, why don't we go talk in my officc.' Kate says, exchanging looks with Chris. 

She nods and walks in, and as soon as she is in, talk breaks out.

'Who is she?' Tiffany wonders, wanting to know everything about everyone. 'Not much, she looks like she can't dance.' I smirk.  

'Well, we can't judge a book by it's cov-' Riley starts, but I cut her off. 'Riley, shut up. You're making zero sense.' She looks sad, and turns away. I notice James watching her, and I give him a look. That's my little sister, even If I insult her.

'Watch me to go check it out?' Steph asks me, but I shake my head. 'Nope, I'll handle this one.' 

Rule 19: Protect me at all costs. But this is my battle, and I'm going to fight it.

'Hey Emily.' Kate smiles as I walk in, and I managed a smile back.

'Hi, I'm Emily, the Dance Captain. And you are?' I tell her, checking her out. Not very pretty, obviously not a good dancer. 

'Hey, I'm Michelle. I was Dance Captain at my old studio.' I smile though gritted teeth. 

Dance Captain. Big deal. 

'Michelle will be auditioning for A-Troupe today.' Chris speaks up. What? 

She has been here for less than a hour, and she is already changing the rules.

'Ok! Last group! James, Eldon, Giselle, and Michelle, who is from Madison, Wisconsin.' 

Steph, Tiff, Ellie and Riley all laugh, while I smirk. 

James starts dancing, and I'm barely paying attention, that is, until Stephanie speaks up. 'Riley's blushing!' 

I stare at Riley, who is blushing. I can't let my baby sister like someone like James. But just to make sure. 

'Riley would never like a guy like that, wouldn't you?' She looks at me. 'N-No!' She scoffs.

'Let's go to Squeeze!' Giselle says, changing the subject. I agree, and we all head down.

'Wait! Should we invite Chloe?' Riley asks. 'Yeah, why not? She's gonna make it anyways.' I say, and Riley and Giselle run to get her.

We all go down and drink our smoothies, talking about Michelle. Steph was busy with her phone, but  gasps. 

'You'll never guess what!' She says. 'Michelle is Miss Nationals Soloist!' Tiff chocks on her drink, and Ellie has to pat her back.

'All that means is she's a diva!' I say, glancing over at her. She's hanging out with Eldon and James right now. I keep seeing Riley looking over there, and I hope it's Michelle's she's watching and not. . . Someone else.

'GUSY THE LIST IS UP!' West shouts, and we all run up. 

A-TROUPE

WEST

EMILY

RILEY

MICHELLE

TIFFANY

ELDON

DANIEL

JAMES

STEPHANIE

CHLOE

Ellie starts crying, and I run over to her. 

'Ellie, this isn't your fault. It's Michelle's. You will be in A-Troupe soon, and that's a promise!' I tell her, looking into her eyes. She nods, sniffing.

I grit my teeth. Michelle ruined my plan. And now, well, she will never, ever, fit in. 

A/N

Hi, most of you don't know me (And if you do, dat's creepy O.o) I'm new to Wattpad, and my name's Chlo :3 

I hope you enjoy my books ;3