"Her or me?" A tear rolled down Michelle's puffy cheek, "You have to make a decision."
For Michelle, life has always been about control- control in the studio, in her friendships, and even in the secrets she hides. But with an unexpected pregnancy...
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This morning, I was practically forced to rush to the studio. I received an urgent message in the A-troupe group chat from Emily, and she ordered the entire team to gather in Studio A right away. I really don't know what all the fuss is about.
"Move," I say, pushing past a J-troupe dancer as I rush down the hallway towards Studio A.
I can't be late. Whatever it is seems really serious, and I made a promise to my mom that I would be dedicated to the team this year.
I rush into the room, immediately noticing that most of the team is already here. Everyone looks just as confused as me, their heads whipping in the direction of the doorway as I throw myself into the room. They look relieved when they realise it was me.
I throw my bag onto the floor before walking over to Kenzie.
"Do you know what this is about?" I ask her.
She shrugs. "No. No one does. We all just got the same text from Emily."
"Do you think we're in trouble?" Kenzie asks me.
"No, I don't think so," I reply.
"Or maybe it's something about Internationals," Kenzie suggests. "Maybe we're not going anymore... Imagine all of our hard work going down the drain just like that!"
"No, don't say that; of course we're going to Internationals! It's probably nothing." I try to remain calm despite being just as panicked as she is.
"Yeah, you better hope."
I look over at the other end of the room, noticing Richelle. I watch as she fiddles with her bracelet, pacing back and forth, clearly stressed. I don't know what she was doing the other day, but I hope it doesn't come to bite her in the ass.
"Kenz-." I attempt to speak, yet I'm interrupted.
The sound of Kingston and Lily rushing into the room makes me turn my head.
"Guys, guys, guys!" they shout.
"What– what's going on?" Amy asks them.
"It's Michelle," Lily announces. "She's back..."
My eyes widen. No, this can't be happening! Not right now! Not this week!
I watch as a wave of panic washes over Richelle. I can see it in her eyes. I know that she wasn't expecting to hear that news, and neither was I.
"Oh, shit," Kenzie says quietly from beside me.
"We- we gotta get in a line." Lily rushes over towards the middle of the room.
"Everyone, get yourselves together!" Finn raises his voice. "Get yourselves in a line."
I quickly place myself between Kenzie and Amy, my hands shaking uncontrollably. I'm the only one here that she should really hate right now. I mean, while she was away, I slept with her girlfriend. We've been seeing each other behind her back, and she has absolutely no idea.
