No Longer ALDC {Sequel to The Last Night} (Completed)

Chapter 8

Gianna's POV:
It's competition day AND Mackenzie's 7th birthday.
It's 4:30am! I'm waking Maddie up in 15 minutes and I've got all the decorations up and the balloons are all blown up ready for Kenzie.

I went to wake Maddie up and when she woke up, she was so excited. She woke up and whispered "It's Kenzie's birthday!"  She didn't even mention the competition. We went downstairs and started making breakfast. We made Blueberry Pancakes and Waffles because that's what Mackenzie loves! After we made them, Maddie went and laid it all on the table while I went and woke up everyone apart from Mackenzie. Which was difficult because Brynn is a heavier sleeper and their beds are so close to each other! But, I did it by whispering 3 words in her ear 'it's Mackenzie's birthday' she got up so quick, that I had to then whisper to her "don't wake her up!" I whispered while pointing at Kenzie. She nodded and we quietly tiptoed out the room and into the Chloe and Paige's room because it was the furthest away from Mackenzie.

When we got there, I said "Right, every one go and get your presents for Kenzie and take them downstairs. Then we will wake her up and go downstairs and eat and then she can open presents then we will get ready to go. So, if you guys can quickly get dressed now. Brynn, your clothes are in Jojos room. So you don't disturb Kenz. Let's go. Meet back in here in 10 minutes." Then we all went to get dressed and get our presents for Kenzie. Except me because I will be only giving Mackenzie 1 of her presents now. She will get her others during the day at the competition. I've got her 7 little presents and a couple of bigger ones.

10 minutes later

Now, we are all back in Chloe and Paige's room, we are about to go and wake up Mackenzie but before we do. We decided on an order to go in so that she doesn't get overwhelmed. So, Brynn is going to go in first and sit on her bed. Then Maddie is going to go in and sit with Brynn. Then Jojo and Kendall. Then the rest of us will walk in and stand near her bed. Then we will sing Happy birthday. Brynn is going to wake Kenzie up as Maddie walks in.

*timeskip*

It's now 8:30am and we are at the competition. Mackenzie loved all the presents that she got. And she got excited when I told her that there is more to come. We got to the dressing room and I said "Right, so far so good. We haven't seen Abby yet. I have a programme so I know when our dances are. So first is solos and all of you are against someone from the ALDC. Mackenzie and Jojo, you are against a girl called Sierra. Paige, you are against a girl called Ella. And Kalani, you are against Leila. So let's get the soloists ready. After solos we have 1 hour until duets and then trios are straight after duets and then we have a while until the group. So, soloists, go and get your costumes on and then come out and get your hair and makeup done and then you can all go through your routines."

*timeskip*

It's now time for solos. We managed to get backstage without Abby seeing us. But now the fun part, getting to the audience. Luckily,we are behind Abby and the door to go in is behind Abby, so it should be fine as long as Abby doesn't turn around. We all sat down and I messaged everyone who was sat with me - which was Christi, Kelly, Brooke, Nia and Kendall - saying ALDC is in front of us so try and keep quiet and if you need to talk message. Okay?

They all looked at the message, looked at me and nodded. Then the MC came on the speaker and said "Welcome everyone to the competition. First up today we have our Petite solo category. And first up we have Act Number 001 from GMDC Mackenzie with an Acro solo entitled The Lioness."

After Mackenzie's solo

Mackenzie's solo was amazing! She put everything into this dance. And I saw Abby looking at her throughout the whole dance. I'm not sure if she recognised her or not. Guess we will find out soon.