THE NEXT STEP - The New Girl

Episode 9 - Old Friends

PREVIOUSLY, ON THE NEXT STEP

"I'll call you later... girlfriend"

"I'll be waiting... boyfriend"

"If this is what your relationship is gonna be like, this is going to be greaaaat" Noah says sarcastically

BELLA'S POV

It has been two weeks since the lock-in and since Ozzy and I became official. It has consisted of late-night movie dates, long talks on the phone and a LOT of A-troupe rehearsal. We have been rehearsing a lot with the regionals routine since regionals is right around the corner and it is looking great. Michelle and Emily said they planned a surprise for today to help us at regionals. We are currently watching the small group routine, Ozzy and I have been working on our duet and, from what everyone has told us, it will be a game-changer at regionals. The music ends with Henry, Kingston, Amy, and Finn on the floor with Piper standing over them. The rest of A troupe, and a few admiring J-troupers watching from the sidelines, erupt in applause.

"Wow, guys it's looking really good. You might want to clean up that middle section just before Piper and Finn go for that lift but otherwise, it looks great." Michelle says. Emilly just nods in agreement with a list of notes she took while observing the performance. Emily begins to point out these details before promptly receiving a phone call.

"Sorry guys I have to get this," she says, before running out of the studio.

"I think this calls for a water break guys" Michelle announces to the entire troupe, she follows Emily outside while to rest of the troupe grabs some water.

"Yo that routine was tight!" Henry says, high-fiving the rest of the small group.

"Oh, so awesome dude," Finn says in agreement.

"I mean it was, but Michelle and Emily are right about that section we do need to clean it up" Amy states.

"They are right," Piper says, "but that doesn't mean it wasn't awesome!".

"It really was impressive guys, well done," Noah says. The troupe disperses across studio A, leaving me, Ozzy, Kingston and Finn sitting in the centre. Ozzy had his arm around me, haven't gotten used to that yet, while Kingston and Finn were sitting opposite us. Kingston and Finn were talking to each other while Ozzy and I were just listening.

"Hey," I said leaning over to Ozzy, "are you coming to my house tonight? Mom was asking so she could prepare some dinner if you were"

"Yeah, I'll be there. Maybe we could watch that movie we keep seeing on Netflix" Ozzy suggests.

"Sure! I just set up a really awesome projector in my room we could watch it there" I reply.

"Sounds like a plan to me" he agrees, leaning in to kiss me. As Ozzy and I kiss we notice that the other two have stopped talking and have proceeded to sing the wedding march as we kissed which made both of us laugh.

"ALRIGHT, A TROUPE GATHER AROUND" Emilly announces loudly, with so much excitement it was infectious. We gathered around eager to find out what she had in store for us.

"Now I said I had a surprise for you today and I am here to deliver. We have some very very special guests here to help us get ready for regionals. Please welcome my little sister RILEY!" She says loudly. Just as she says that Riley came bouncing through the door, with a huge smile on her face. Everyone looks around in shock and excitement.

"Hey everybody, long time no see!" she says and the whole troupe engulfs her in a group hug. I've only seen Riley from a distance and I've admired her dancing ability for years, I was excited just to have her here today.