The Impassioned **CURRENTLY AT A STANDSTILL**

A Bad Dent In The Dance Life

Day Of The Week: Friday:

Niall's POV. 

I re-tuck my white ballet t-shirt in my tights, and then walk into Studio C.

"Good afternoon, Mrs. Stanton, Mr. Reeves." I say to them both with a nod.

They both return the nod with a slight smile.

Amilia is sitting across the room, talking to Meghan and Jessica, when Mr. Reeves pulls her aside.

I wonder what they're talking about... she wasn't here on Wednesday, could that be what he's talking to her for? I hope she's not in trouble.

I try eavesdropping, but all I can make out is, "Kristopher asked me....you....partner..." And then I see Amilia wipe a fricking tear from her face, what the hell did Reeves say to her?

Amilia walks out of Studio C, making her way to the dressing room. I follow after her, even though Mr. Reeves is calling my name over and over again, I ignore him.

"Amilia! Wait up." I grab her shoulders carefully and turn her around. "What's wrong? What did he do?"

"I can't audition." She starts crying again.

"What? Why?"

"I wasn't here on Wednesday, so Kristopher wants to audition a solo."

"Wait, then why can't you audition a solo?"

"He said it's because they've already seen me dance alone, and they want to see how I dance with a partner. Kristopher is allowed to do a solo, because they know he can do partner work. He was the lead in the show last year."

"Weren't you the girl that was the understudy for the lead in the last show?"

She sniffles, "Yeah, why?"

"Well, I know the male part of last years show. So, we are both going to go in there and perform it. No if's and's or but's about it."

"How do you know the part?" 

"Believe it or not, I helped Kristopher with the part."

 "You would do that for me?" She says, her smile widening.

"Amilia, I would do anything for you. Especially this. Let's get em' tiger."

She laughs, and wipes the tears of her cheeks, then wraps her small arms around me in a hug.  We walk into the studio more confident than ever.

I wave over to the piano player, Mrs. Jeanie and ask her to play the song.

"We will be performing the routine from last year."

Mr. Reeves starts talking in a stern voice, be Mrs. Jeanie plays the piano extra loud. 

I smirk, and start in the beginning position.

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Meghan's POV. 

I hear commotion on the other side of the room, and then see Niall and Amilia in a pose. Music starts playing, and it's the song for the leads last year!! I didn't know we were starting auditions... hey, I thought she was with Kristopher. Whatevs.

I watch Amilia and her beautiful flowy movement, I haven't seen her dance in forever. I'm always busy doing my own thing. ...She's better than Emma! 

I look over to Mr. Reeves, and Mrs. Stanton and they are watching in awe. Mr. Reeves is in awe, but you can tell he's trying to keep an annoyed look for the students watching.

I focus my attention back on Amilia and Niall. They are in total unison, and have everyone captivated... oh, goodness.. her pirouettes are amazing!