Change Your Mind

10

James

"Listen okay, you'll be fine" I hear Alex say as he walked into Studio A with Riley, Alex didn't make the cut and a lot of us were shocked. In fact we thought he was one of the strongest dancers we saw
He could have brought a lot to the team but I guess we need to trust Miss Kate's vision?

"Alex, I think you seem to forget I would have given up on dance a long time ago if it" Riley started
"if it wasn't for us yeah yeah I get it Ley but this is your shot! Fucking take it before a slap you silly" He said making her roll her eyes
Their friendship was something, I never noticed it before we started hanging with B-Troupe again but they are super close 
From first glance you may assume that they were dating but I think everyone in our school knows about Chloe and Alex 
The couple everyone is compared to.

"Alright, without further a do! Let's get into the last round. If you aren't here for your audition I ask you kindly to leave" Miss Kate said
This new rule had only come into play 2 years ago when Miss Kate had hopes in someone but they were super self conscious so it's now one of the new rules and I won't lie. I like it..

"Up first we have the girls" Miss Kate smiled before reading off the order
"Hey man" West said patting my shoulder as we watched the girls line up
"Hey" I said nodding in his direction
"So how is this going to work? Like if she makes the team?" West asked
"Didn't you tell her you'd give her a James free world?" He continued and I nodded

"She wrote me back" I said making him look at me slightly taken back
"What did she say?" He asked
"That if she auditioned and made the team we could be civil" I explained and West looked over at Riley who was next up
"She's too forgiving for her own good" He chuckled and I nodded in agreement
 I didn't deserve this second chance but best believe I'll make sure she doesn't regret it 

It was Riley's turn now, Michelle had just gone and smashed it out of the park as per usual 
When it comes to auditions Miss Kate looks for 3 things
Originality
Musicality
And Tricks
Something we all know, Riley could do..

What did I tell you..

"She's definetly making the team" Eldon said making the rest of the boys nod
"Miss Kate would be an idiot to not let her" Noah said
"True that. I think if she doesn't make it we call rig" Hunter said making us all laugh

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Riley

It's been a long ass day for a Sunday
I was sat downstairs waiting for the text as to whether or not I made it and god these minutes felt like years 
"Hey there" A voice said making me look up to see Eldon and West making their way over
"hey" I smiled as they sat either side of me 
"you killed it Riles" West smiled and I chuckled
"Says the guy who literally flipped over three people? What the hell was that" I asked making him sit up proudly
"What can I say, I've learnt a lot since B-Troupe!" He chuckled and I smiled

"And you Eldon, you aren't the same boy who was chasing after my big sister" I said making him laugh
"God that felt like years ago" Eldon answered
"Yeah that's because it was! Emily has been with Jason for 3 years and they met shortly after the whole Michelle thing" I said and Eldon nodded
"it's nice that she's doing well" He said and I smiled at him

Eldon and Emily were never meant to be, it was that silly primary school relationship you know the one when the boy is chasing the girl around the playground

"And the results are in" West said as our phones all went off at the exact same time

The boys instantly reached for their phones causing a smile to appear on their faces
Yet I was hesitant.. 

I reached for my phone looking down at it before closing my eyes
Oh shit..