Violets POV
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Worlds start in exactly a month from now! I have a countdown on my door and I text Brittany and Fiona every day about how many days. Brittany is getting more annoyed but mom says its just because she's being a teenager... Like I get she's 15 and all but I'm 13 so why can't I be like that...
Anyway worlds are in a month and I've been working really hard to stay in the top 10. I got 7th last year so I'm secretly hoping for the podium but even just staying in the top 10 will be awesome!
I head down to our mini studios in the basement. I have one side of it and Brittany gets another side but we're separated. I go down into my space. I decide to run through my set because that's where I get my lowest scores. I dance The Piper at speed 113. I run through it twice then start to break down bits. I have some photo shoot thing for the movie in an hour so I can't get too gross and sweaty but I also need to work... I'm going through the left foot when mom comes downstairs. "Violet! What are you doing? We're leaving in 17 minutes! Go take a shower! Quick!" Mom says. So much for a lot of practicing... I get out and change into sweatpants and a plain pink V-neck. I start to dry my hair with the blow dryer to dry as much as I can. It's almost all dry when mom calls me down to head out. I slip on my slippers from LL. Bean and head out the door into the car. I go onto Instagram once I buckle up and it's exploding with pictures from the All Scotland's. My age group danced today and Ava is probably gonna win... Mom notices me constantly refreshing "what are you doing Violet?"
"My age group danced at the All Scotland's today."
"Oh. Who won?"
"I'm not sure yet but probably Ava..."
"Good for her. She's such a sweet girl! Do you guys ever talk?"
"We will at majors if we see each other but we don't have each other's numbers I think..."
"Well she would be a good person to have as a friend."
"Yeah I guess so..."
We get into Boston where I'm doing the shoot and no results yet... I guess I'll find out when we finish up.
Mom parks the car and I grab out my Oireachtas trophy and sash. Mom puts some quarters in the meter and then we head into the building where the studio is. We head up an elevator into a studio. There's a couple of couches and chairs then some 4 mini studios. The photographer, Macy, comes up to me and mom. "Hi guys! We're gonna get you all made up Violet then we'll start the shoot!"
"Okay great" Mom says. I'm brought over to a chair by a mirror and the Hair and Makeup person straightens my hair and applies some natural makeup. I change into a maroon dress with cream lace at the end of the sleeves and on the bottom, some cream boot socks and brown boots.
"Violet we're actually gonna head up to the roof and shoot up there." Macy says.
"Okay!" and I follow her into the elevator. We go up to the elevator. The doors open and the brisk New England winter air. The sun is just beginning to set so the sky is streaked with reds and oranges.
"Okay Violet go over there and put on your sash and grab the trophy." and I follow Macy's instructions. She lets me do what I want for the most part. I end up doing a "globe kiss" picture. Macy shows me the photo and its amazing! Like the sun is right behind the cup and like I can't even describe it! We do a few more photos then the sun is completely set so we go back downstairs. I change back into my sweats, say good bye to Macy and we head back out to the car.
"So how did Ava end up doing?" Mom asks the moment we get in.
"Mom I don't know! I'll look..."
I open up Instagram and she just posted a photo. It's with her and Sadie. It looks like they both won. They're using their cups like a hat and doing a goofy face. Her caption is "Scotland✔️ Montreal, We're coming for you🏆🌎"
"Mom she won again."
"That's great for her! Did you congratulate her?"
"um no?"
"Well you should."
"I go to direct message and I type out a quick message. "Hey Ava, Congrats on your win today! Can't wait to see you in Montreal!"
It's marked as seen right away and she responds in less than a minute after I sent it.
"Aw thanks Violet! Can't wait to see you too💜 You should text me! 1-452-289-1090" (AN: Not an actual phone number, Don't contact or anything)
Well she's pretty outspoken... I type in the number and text her.
Me: Hey It's Violet
Ava🏆: Hey Vi! Is it okay if I call you that?
Me: Yeah sure😂
Ava🏆: I can't believe worlds are in a month... I'm so nervous
Me: Why? You're the champion!
Ava🏆: Exactly... My parents, sisters, teachers and friends all pushing me to win again!
Me: I'm just hoping to get top 10 again... Everyone's so good it's such a tough group
Ava🏆: You defiantly will! I watched your parade of champions like 12 times... Your step is to die for its so amazing!
Me: Aw thanks
Ava🏆: I gtg now... bedtime... it's like 11 at night here😂
Me: Okay night Ava!
Okay I guess she's nice... Maybe mom was right...
