The dance project: YouTube boyband

Chapter 3

"So the YouTube boyband as you may or may not know have only done one song previously. They did a cover of its all about you by Mcfly. This time they are doing another one for sports relief with another music video." James began.

"I didn't realise you could sing," I whispered to Joe.

"I can't," he replied causing us both to laugh a little.

"Ok so the song they are doing this time is.... Drumroll," James shouted. We all began stamping our feet even though the lads already knew what song they were doing.
"Little things by one direction!" James shouted.

I heard a few sighs from a few of the girls but I was delighted. I was a big fan of one direction back when one direction was a thing so for me it was a good thing. However it did mean the dance would be all lovey dovey which worried me a little.

"Ok so we are going to start with one of the girls doing a solo combo," James began. "Boys go and sit down by the mirror, while I teach the girls the combo."

I found myself a space and began to get ready. I didn't know how hard or easy it was going to be so I prepared myself for anything.

"Ok we are going to face left diagonal front in that corner, wait two counts then take two walks back left then right." James instructed. He began counting and we all followed his instructions.

"Then we are going to step on our right foot and turn towards the right with our leg in attitude. One whole turn then extend the leg up when you face the front so it is at the side of your head then drop into grande plié, got that?" James asked.

We all marked it through. As we began dancing I was beginning to judge all the girls abilities quickly. They were all very similar to me but Gigi was definitely the most flexible. Her extensions were off the rail.

As we were going through it I kept looking for Joe. He kept putting his thumbs up at me and smiling while the rest of the boys sat in awe.

We learned the rest of the combo then we all had to do an "audition" where the boys voted for who they thought was best.

Each of us performed it then they began voting. The only rule was they couldn't vote for their partner.

"I'm going to vote for.... Gigi!" Alfie said. Caspar began cheering considering it was his partner that just got a vote.

"I'm going to vote for Chloe!" Caspar said which made Joe begin cheering, making me blush.

"I'm going to vote for Gigi, nothing against everyone else." Joe said.

"I'm going to vote for Chloe," Jim said. Leaving the deciding vote to Marcus.

"Sorry Chloe but I have to go with Gigi," Marcus said.

"No problem!" I smiled and congratulated Gigi. I knew she would get it anyway I just hoped deep down I would.

"Don't worry, I thought you were better," Joe whispered. We hadn't known each other long but I knew we were going to get along well.

"Ok guys, we only have a hour left now so we are going to begin with some partner lifts." James announced.

"Oh no, I'll crush you!" I said to Joe.

"You crush me? You're smaller than me!" He laughed.

"Yeah but not by much, if I'm too heavy feel free to drop me!" I replied.

"You won't be!" He laughed and quickly lifted me up bridal style catching my breath.

"Oh my god, you're stronger than you look!" I laughed.

"Hey, I might not be a member at the gym but that doesn't mean to say I don't steal Caspar's card and go in under his name!" He joked.

We began with a few simple lifts and then advanced to some harder ones.

"I was just wondering if you and everyone else wanted to go out for food tonight, you know get to know each other better."

"Erm, yeah that sounds good." I replied. "Where are we going?"

"I was thinking maybe Pizza Hut?" He asked.

"Oh yes! That will make me, Caspar and Gigi happy." I laughed.

"It's a date then!" He said.

"What?" I questioned quickly only hearing one word from the whole sentence. But then it clicked to me what he meant. "Oh yeah of course,"

"Ok guys, two days and then it's our next rehearsal so please try to remember what we have done." James said as he dismissed us.

"See you later Joe," I said as I left. Quickly he hugged me and returned the goodbye.

I headed into the changing rooms with the other girls.

"So who's coming out tonight?" I asked.

"Me!" They all shouted.

"So will I see you tonight then?" I asked.

"Yeah," they all replied.

"I'll see you later then." I left the changing rooms to find Joe waiting outside.

"Hey, just wondered if you wanted a lift tonight?" He asked.

"Yes that would be amazing thank you so much! I'll text you my address if you can give me your number?" I laughed.

"Sneaky," he replied laughing as well. "I'll pick you up around 6 then?"

We exchanged numbers and said goodbye leaving me with one question- What would I wear?