𝐔𝐩 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝙎𝙊𝙎𝙎 𝙊𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙨

Dancing Up A Storm

On a Saturday afternoon, Griffin Campbell, Harper Dunn, and their respective families were in attendance at Sulphur Springs High School for Harper's dance competition. Harper was in the dressing room with her dance team while Griffin waited in the auditorium for the start of the teen small group performances, which had attracted a large crowd.

"When's it gonna start?" Wyatt groaned, slumping in his seat

"In about 20 minutes" Ben reassured

"You said 20 minutes about 8 "20 minutes" times ago" Wyatt reminded

"Ok?" Ben said

"Just be like Topher. He hasn't said a word"

Wyatt nodded "How are you so chill about this? we've been here for like the whole day" He whispered to his friend

"I'm just using my special technique" Topher stated. He then went silent

"..."

Wyatt made a confused look

"So are you gonna tell me what the tech-"

"Daydreaming" Topher interrupted

"Daydreaming?" Wyatt questioned

"Yeah, it helps a lot at school"

"Won't that just distract you?" Wyatt asked

"I mean yeah, How else do you think I'm failing history" Topher shrugged

Wyatt sighed "Respect". They fist bumped

Just then Mrs. Dunn and Mrs. Campbell strolled down the aisle of the auditorium, They were each holding a coaster, full of 4 Chick- Fil-a milkshakes.

"Finally" Wyatt sighed. Jess and Sarah handed their 11-year-olds their milkshakes. They were both satisfied as they relax in their seats, and sipped.

Griffin then reached for his but his mom pulled back. " Griffin!, we have a job for you"

"Is it gonna interfere with me getting my milkshake" He questioned

"Not really. All you have to do is deliver these milkshakes to our daughters" Jess explained. She handed the coaster to Griffin

"Oh, and Mrs. Caba put Matt's in there as well" Sarah stated

"I'm flattered that you chose me for this job, but why can't you guys do it?" Griffin asked

"This is your school, you know your way around. You're the 9th grader" Sarah reminded

"You're the parent"

"Just, please. I'll pay you" Jess spoke

"Say less" Griffin quickly then stood up from his seat, slipping out of the row of chairs.

"Are you really gonna pay me?"

"Oh yeah," Jess said, sarcastically

"You lying?"

"Oh yeah," She said, with a smile

Griffin chuckled before walking up the aisle. He then ambled out of the auditorium doors, heading backstage.

Griffin approached the door with the sign reading "SSDS". He knew he had arrived to his intended destination. Taking a brief moment to compose himself, Griffin opened the door, revealing an array of dancers in various states of movement; some running around and snacking, others dancing or playing games. Despite not verbalizing it much, Griffin's heart was filled with joy at being able to visit his girlfriend and her team -- they remained the best of friends, and he hoped their bond would never break.