𝐎𝐏𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐀 ➳ THE NEXT STEP, OZZY

6:2

Piper hadn't been to rehearsals since she had been benched, something which was playing on every dancers mind during Noah's warm up. That was aside from one.

Sure Ophelia was worried for Piper, but she was also scared about having to show her mother her failed chemistry test. It didn't help that this was the fifth failed one this year, and also Lukas and Lana, her older brother and sister were both very good and chemistry.

One thing that Ophelia hadn't failed at, was noticing that Lily still hadn't arrived. With most dance teachers, this would mean that she would be in trouble, but because she was Miss Angela's daughter, Ophelia highly doubted that.

The team was taking a break when, Lily strutted into the studio, her mother not far behind.

"Okay, cool. Thanks for taking over Noah. I'm here now though, so I can take over. You wanna take your spot at the bar" Lily says, grabbing everyone's attention.

Noah, didn't comply, and stayed at the front. When Lily was about to ask him to move again, Miss Angela intervened.

"Lily, Noah's dance captain. Everyone voted him to be in charge, yes?" she asks, garnering nods from the teenagers. "Noah, continue. Lily take your spot"

Angry expression on her face, Lily obeyes her mother. It didn't take long for Noah to continue, and Miss Angela to start giving notes.

"Tuck those tailbones"

"Yeah, we don't want to see tabletops. Tuck then in - That's it, that'll give you better balance, better core strength" Angela waffled

"Lily, wonderful smile. There's a win. Amy eyes front. You all look like you're ready for bed. Come on, let's go" Angela continues.

Ophelia roles her eyes at the praise Lily was receiving, even though she was already smiling. Whatever she tried would never garner a compliment from Miss Angela.

"Stop tipping, Fozzy. There you go, squeeze it"

The boy in question, did a double take at Miss Angela. Beside him, Lia chuckled under her breath, making him put on a fake annoyed face.

"We're here to win people, shake it out"

Ophelia let's out a sigh at Angela's words, even if she hated her teacher, dance was her passion and she always vowed to try her hardest. Even in situations like these.

"Excellent, people. Tomorrow we're going to start working on duets. Duets are the backbone of a competition, so I want you to start thinking about your dance partner... "

Ophelia grew quite excited with this news, bar Lily, she enjoyed the company of all A troupers. She thought it would be a good way to get to know some of the new dancers.

"-Henry and Amy, I believe I said thinking, not talking while I'm talking"

Everyone's attention is put on the two dancers, who nervously bridle backwards.

"Sorry" Henry says, walking back to the bar.

"Uh, excuse me, Miss Angela" Summer asks, raising har hand.

"Yes, Summer"

"We should find a partner for Piper, right? Cause she's not here today, she's sick" Summer says.

Ophelia appreciates Summer's worry for Piper,

"Well I'm not worried about Piper. This is what happens when you miss rehearsals" Angela says.

Another wave of worry pours over Ophelia. What did this mean for Piper?

"Let's carry on, Noah"

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