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Chapter Twenty-Eight

"But I can't! I don't know the routines. Maybe I should just go home" Valerie laughed nervously, glancing from Chris to Ricky in an anxious rush,

"Please don't go home; we are all enjoying your company. Besides, when we get back to Scranton, we can always help you out with your ex-boyfriend! And when's your sister's wedding?" Chris asked, trying to make the tension in the air less awkward.

"July seventh," she replied, swinging her arms and avoiding their gazes.

"Luckily, we aren't playing that night, so you guys can do whatever you want."

"Please stay, Val; you're like a sister to me, and besides, you are also being paid to be here; it's like an extra income for the summer since the shop is closed." Ricky said, putting his leather jacket around her after noticing her shivers.

"Okay fine. And for the record, you are a brother to me too, Rick."

"Thank you, Valerie; let's go back to the hotel."

▪️Valerie's point of view ▪️

"Val, how did you learn this so quickly?" Ryan cheered and Justin clapped as I and Talitha finished up another routine practice.

It has been a few weeks since I was blackmailed into this, but I am enjoying it. It's actually pretty fun.

We are in another hotel now, and this one is so much nicer and welcoming than the last! The staff welcomed us with open arms.

The wedding is tomorrow, and I get to pick up my dress later. Fortunately, the shop isn't too far away and is open late anyway.

"Thanks guys!" I replied, jogging over to them. "It's been nice to spend time with an actual girl as well," I laughed, chugging my water from my bottle.

"Yeah, I agree, being around these smelly goofs all day doesn't do us any good." Talitha laughed, hugging me.

"Anyways, me and Tal are going on a date before tonight's concert, and I think Shae is taking you somewhere, right?" Ryan said, turning to Justin.

"Yeah, we're going makeup shopping together. Until she steals my makeup again," Justin laughed, "she's a criminal."

"Well, have a good time, you guys! I'm going to go find Vinny and see if he wants to hang out."

"Alright, Val, don't do anything I wouldn't do!" Justin called from the door, and then I was left in silence.

▪️messaging with Drummer boy▪️

You: where you at? Are you free to hang out?

Drummer boy: yeah I'm free; I'll come to you. Where u?

You: I'm at the dance studio in the hotel

Drummer boy: stay put, be there in 5

▪️end of messages with Drummer boy▪️

And true to his word, not even five minutes later, he came running through the door.

He was in cargo shorts, a sports hoodie, and a baseball hat. And he was wearing those adorable yet ridiculous blue glasses again.

The sight of him brought a massive smile to my lips, and a warm and happy feeling spread throughout me.

"Vin!" I yelled to him, beckoning him over.

I stood up and ran into his arms, and he hugged me straight away, muttering soft words into my hair.

"I've missed you," he sighed, kissing my cheeks and smiling.

"You saw me a few hours ago!" I giggled, playing with a strand of his hair.