Two Hearts, One Love

Epilogue.

Seven years, it has been seven years since most of the original A-Troupe members have set foot in The Next Step studio. They had gone on to win internationals but like every year there was an abundance of drama. Michelle herself fell back to how she felt at nationals due to the complications in her family, which rendered her an alternate and losing Eldon. She couldn't be there for him and he sought comfort in someone else; Thalia. Although at internationals, Ella had stolen Riley's solo and much to Miss Kate's avail they had suggested to have Michelle go on, and redeem herself. That was exactly what she did, she had a solo in her mind to her old duet song with her first and only love; she poured her heart and soul out and won Miss International Soloist. They were elated, and she felt like she belonged again but part of her always felt empty, like there was something missing. She would push that feeling aside, she had other focuses now as she was attending her last years of university and training to become a sports medic and wanted to help out Riley at the studio as best she could.

Eldon on the other hand got stronger over the year, he had what he thought a thriving relationship with Thalia and won Mr. International Soloist. Of course he had missed Michelle and felt guilty for leaving her in a dark time but he couldn't be held back, and he knows that it was wrong thing to do. He missed her more than he would admit, but Thalia had him now and he didn't know what to do, plus it had been years since he's seen Michelle. As far as he knew, Riley and James now married; co-owned the studio since Kate went off to England to partake in certain tv roles, after their internationals win they were famous and worked hard to keep the reputation of the studio high. He was working hard as a choreographer in another city far away from Toronto, he had gone to Juilliard after his win and Thalia followed him, she herself taught dance at a high school. They had come home one evening to find an envelope, addressed to them to come back to their studio for a reunion. Agreeing to go, Eldon called James. After, two rings he had answered.

"Hello." James said hastily, and in the back Eldon could hear someone moaning.

"Uh, sorry am I interrupting something"? Eldon asked frightened that he may have called in the middle of a love making session. James exclaimed his name and told him that Riley just sprained her ankle and Michelle was just taping it. His heart fluttered at the sound of her name. He breathed a sign of relief before continuing, "Well anyways, I was just calling to let you know that Thalia and I would be coming to the reunion."

"Man that's awesome." James stated eagerly, "Everyone has already called and you guys were the last, alright man I got to go but don't be a stranger. Kay." Eldon agreed, and hung up smiling, it has been a while and he was excited to see them all again. He went to bed and noticed Thalia had went out to the school again in order to prep for a recital, which was odd, as it was 8 in the evening but she claimed it was important. Pushing it aside he drifted off and found himself back in the
meadow with Michelle, they were staring at the stars. Oddly he hadn't been here in years, he hadn't even brought Thalia here because he knew this was his special spot shared only with Michelle. He felt right, something he hadn't felt in such a long time, and he allowed himself to lay there with the girl he let get away every night.

It was finally the day of the reunion, Michelle had just gotten out of class before rushing to the studio to help set up. She smiled and ran to Amanda, Max and Noah when she saw them and enveloped each one in a hug. She lead them to studio A where James and Riley welcomed them. The studio had a kitchen put in place now and the girls excused themselves to go check in the food and to catch up. Amanda announced she was engaged to Max and that Noah and Richelle were dating. They awed and smiled at the ring, before carrying the dishes up to the studio. More and more dancers had come, Giselle and Daniel were also engaged and were both dancers traveling with a world company. West and Emily were going strong, married and expecting their first child and wanted Michelle to be the godmother much to Riley's protests, but of course Riley could be the godfather much against James's protests. Finally, Eldon and Thalia walked in and Michelle's heart stopped. He had matured into such a handsome man over the years and he had an aura of sophistication and yet still some of his dorky personality. His green eyes shone with excitement when all the guys surrounded him. Thalia clung onto him smirking as if she had won a prize, which Michelle supposed she had, and then Thalia met Michelle's eyes and gave her a very icy glare. She looked down and ran to the kitchen to grab things for the table, and Riley sighed knowingly. "She still loves him." Riley murmured to Amanda. Amanda nodded, knowing of all the hardships they've been through.