Nikki Shay & Co.

Chapter 24

Phase 2: Singing, went well.There was a standing ovation and I saw many people in tears during some of the songs.

The Cops, a nickname for good cop Gene and bad cop Brianna, gave us the weekend off. During which, I went bowling with Dad and saw a movie with Brett. It was great bonding time for both of my relationships. It also kept my mind off of what I had seen on that Wednesday.

Though, there was Monday and I actually had to see Ben, but we did best of avoiding each other when possible. However, Diana the witch, enjoyed fondling with Ben whenever she possibly could. It was quite annoying to be honest and eventually, she pushed me over the edge.

"Hey, Diana, could you stop being so affectionate with Ben when I'm around?" I asked Diana after school.

"Why would I ever do that? It doesn't seem to bother anyone else. Plus, don't you have a boyfriend that you should be keeping your eyes on? I mean, I don't see many girls with attractive boyfriends watching other guys, unless, maybe you're into Ben?"

I did not plan that out very well. I stood there in silence for a few seconds. Diana gave me a wicked smile and walked away.

"Hey, are you alright?" Brett asked. He came up from behind me.

"Uh, yeah, I'm fine," I turned to face him. "Is your dad here to take us to Gene's?"

"Yup, let's go." Brett grabbed my hand and walked me outside to Mr. Sterlings truck.

"Congratulations guys! We are on Phase 3!" Gene smiled. "Like always we have a list of everyone and the songs that will be danced to. Boys, if you aren't on the list, please leave. Girls, if you're not on the list, please stay, because we want all of the girls in the large group dances." Gene put a list on her front table and I saw boys starting to leave.

Lasharee- Grown Woman & I Can't Stop

Nikki & Ben - Sweater Weather & Fantasy

Nikki, Ben, Lasharee, Brett, Sage - I See Fire & All Night

Girls - This Is What Makes Us Girls & Do It Like A Dude

"We will be practicing at the local dance studio for free. I know people. There we will also practice some of the stunts with a few cheerleaders. We'll talk to you first Lash."

I went and sat down by Ashley.

"I noticed that you were talked to Diana," Ashley said.

"Yeah, it didn't go well," I replied.

"Was it about Ben?" Her voice got quieter.

"No sh*t Sherlock. I caught her giving him a blowjob last week and she keeps rubbing it in my face!" I said in a lower voice.

"I get that you're irritated, but since you're with Brett, you need to focus on him and not other guys."

"I agree, but I'm going to be dancing with Ben for a couple of weeks."

"Didn't pay attention to that on the list."

"Didn't think that you did."

"Nikki and Ben, come up to my throne please," Gene said. She did not look like a queen with her skinny jeans and propped up on a table.

"With Sweater Weather, Ben you're going to have to hold Nikki up a lot, so be ready. There will be some intense footwork in a part or two. In Fantasy, which is by MS MR, be ready to do some jump kicks, that's all I can think of."

"Where's bad cop?" I asked. Gene made a weird look.

"She left school early today. There was a nose bleed and puking and anger. She may or may not be back this week. I think she's at the hospital."