Chapter 10 Part 3: The Struggle Is Real.

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Cassidy:

I wake up and grab my phone. Turns out that the police couldn't track the call from Alex. I log into twitter and spend 20 minutes scrolling through my timeline. Once I get bored of that I heave my heavy leg out of bed. I grab my crutches pulling myself up. I hop out of our room and into Ava's. Perri was already dressing her.

"You go back and rest, I can sort this one out!" He says kissing my cheek.

"Pel, I can do things!" I say leaning onto my crutches.

I give in to Perri and swing myself back into our room to get changed. I peel off my pyjamas and pull on my leopard print Nike Pro shorts and black lightweight hoodie. I get one sock pulling it on and doing up one Adidas Superstar trainer. I lean on my crutches, standing up and hop over to the dressing table. I brush my hair and tie it up in a messy bun. I add concealer and mascara as my motivation level is below zero right now. Perri walks in as I try to get up.

"Wait, I'll help you." He says rushing over.

"Honestly Pel! I've only broken my ankle." I say as he pulls me up.

"Are you ready to go?" He asks grabbing his keys.

"Yeah, lets go. Have you told the boys?" I ask hopping along behind him.

"What, about your ankle? No, I haven't." He says picking up Ava as she tries to run away. "Got ya!" He says as she giggles.

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We arrive at the studio at 9:15am. I swing my oversized cast out of the car and heave myself up. I hop towards the studio, followed by Perri and Ava. He walks in front and opens the door for me.

"Thanks." I say as I swing through the door.

"Oh my gosh Cassidy! What have you done?!" Dani says shocked.

"Broken my ankle in two places." I say looking down at the state of my lower leg.

"Here, I'll get the door." She smiles.

"Thanks."

Ava half runs half stumbles into studio 1 followed by Perri, then me.

"Cassidy! Omg!" Ashley says stopping half way through a move.

"Hey guys!" I laugh.

"What have you done?" Jordan asks picking up Ava.

"Broken my ankle in two places." I say raising my eyebrows.

"Wow!" Sam says. "Can I sign it?!"

"Yeah sure!" I laugh slumping into a bean bag.

We spend at least 20 minutes signing my cast. Ike uploads a video on snapchat and within seconds my notifications on twitter goes crazy. After the signing session is over the boys get back to rehearsals. I stay in the bean bag with a sleeping Ava. I'm bored out of my mind! I want to be dancing with them so much. I start to get restless. I move Ava onto the bean bag next to me and slide myself onto the floor. I get onto my hands and knees preparing myself for the struggle to get up.

I try to get up but I don't have the strength. I sigh and push the wispy bits of hair from out of my eyes. I push up my legs and end up in the yoga position. I relax my legs so that I'm back on my hands and knees. I'm trying to work out what to do next when I hear laughing. I look to my right to see all the boys stood looking and laughing at my attempt to stand up.

"What are you doing?" Jordan laughs.

"Trying to get up." I say frustrated.

They all fall about in fits of laughter. I sigh and roll my eyes.

"I'm glad your finding my injury funny." I say trying to stand up.

They stop laughing before looking at the expression on my face- they burst out laughing... again.

"Seriously can one of you just help me up!" 

Perri jogs over and fully lifts me up so my feet are off the ground.

"Better?" He winks.

"Yeah, but can I have my feet on the ground please?" I ask.

He puts me down and passes me my crutches. I thank him before hopping towards the door. I stop in front of it and throw my head back.

"Errrrch! For God Sake!"

I pull open the door, but it catches my crutch and closes again. Sam runs over and helps me whilst the rest of the boys laugh.

"Thanks." I say before turning around and sticking my tongue out at them.

I head into reception and sit down next to Starr. I explain the situation to her as she doesn't know.

"Are you okay?" Dani asks looking concerned.

"Yeah." I sigh. "I suppose I'm just annoyed that I can't dance." 

"That is a shame. Are you going to be able to dance after you've had the cast off?"

"I never even thought about that!" I say. "I hope I can."

The thought of not dancing the same kills me.   

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