The Next Step: Jiley later on

Chapter 17 Finale

Warning: A lot of POV switches. I am putting them in bold so you won't get confused to who's POV it is.

James's POV

Today is the finale of Internationals.
We will find out who is the International champion and who won Mr. and Miss. International soloists.

Richelle and Jake are both nominated and so are England and Russia's female soloists, as well Australia  and Russia's male soloists.

The team is ready to give it their all. Addy has been practising and practicing. She isn't as experienced as Piper but she's dancing amazing so we're good.

Riley said she has her own surprise for me tonight and I can't wait to see what that is. We leave Sydney tomorrow afternoon so tomorrow, I want to take Piper to lunch and spend some time with her.

We have three hours till showtime, so Riley is stressing and I really don't know why. We don't have that much we need to do. Get changed into a costume and go out on stage and dance. How hard can that be right?

Piper's POV

I am sitting on the bench watching the team rehearse the Finals routine. All of me wishes that I was dancing with the team right now. After James called a break Amy came over and sat down on the bench beside me. "Hey" I say handing her a water bottle. "Hi" "You danced great, like always." I compliment her. "Thanks but it's missing something." She says in a matter of fact way. "What?" I ask her.
"The dance is missing you" she says.
I sadly laugh and Amy side hugs me making me feel a little better. "Thanks Amy" "Anytime" She gets up and leaves to go and practice more.

After 20 more minutes of watching the team I wanted to go explore. I carefully stand up and grab my crutches and start hoping towards the door.

"Where are you going?" James asks a little over protective. "Exploring" I say back to him. "Ok but meet us in the change rooms in two hours." "Ok" I say making my way towards the door again. "Wait, Noah's coming with you." He says. I look at Noah who just shrugs his shoulders. "James I don't need a babysitter!" I say. "Piper what if you fall or get hurt?" He says arguing with me. "Fine Let's go Noah." I say not wanting to fight with my brother.

Noah and I decide to check out the stage since both of us won't dance at Internationals this year. "It is way bigger then I remember it" he says. "Yea it is huge" I say taking it all in. "Care to dance?" He asks. I smile at him. "I would love to dance."  I set my crouches down and Noah takes my hand and we begin to slow dance on the stage. "This is the last time I will be on A-Troupe." I say sadly. "Then let's make it count." He says. Noah spins me around slowly and then lifts me and spins me around in his arms. I giggle when he puts me down carefully. We take a bow to the pretend audience.  "And the winner is.....Piper and Noah's duet!" He says. I playfully shove him.
"Hey what's that for?" He says. "For you being a dork!" I say laughing.

Riley's POV

The girls are changed and I am doing Olivia's makeup along with Michelle on hair duty. James and Eldon are making sure that the boys are ready and don't go off and disappear. We have 30 minutes till showtime and half of the girls don't have shoes on because one of them is missing, costume doesn't fit, Etc. "Alright Olivia, your done with makeup so go and wait for Michelle to do your hair." I tell Olivia. She does what she was told and then I call Addy to sit down.

James's POV

Bow ties are tied and all of the boys have hair gel in and now they are doing rock, paper, scissors to pass the time.

I think Eldon can handle the boys so I go over and check on Riley and Michelle.

"Hey" I say to Riley who is applying blush to Richelle's cheeks. "What's the matter?" She says staying focus on Richelle's face. "Nothing, I just wondered how you are doing." I say. "Great, I'm just great!" She says with annoyance in her voice. "Ok" I walk away not wanting to fight with Riley.