"So Jacquie... Michelle's been telling me what you haven't been eating for a while..." Emily said, staring at Jacquie, attempting to read the expression on her face
"Yeah, whatever." Jacquie said, rolling her eyes
"We're going to have to get in touch with you parents..." Emily said
"Parent." Jacquie said bluntly
"Well... we have to get in touch with your dad..." Emily said, giving Jacquie a sympathetic smile
"NO! I'm fine." Jacquie said
"That's not what Richelle said yesterday!" Michelle said
"That's because Richelle's the one with eating disorder!" Jacquie said, instantly regretting what she had just said
"Richelle?" Emily said, confused
"Well... yesterday, I was walking into the bathroom and I saw Richelle making herself throw up!" Jacquie said, "When Michelle walked in she blamed It on me and because I had hugged her when I was comforting her, I smelt like sick."
"Oh... but really Richelle?" Michelle said, "Why did you cover for her?"
"She put me in an impossible situation! She said she would eat if I covered for her!" Jacquie said
"Thank you Jacquie... you may go now." Emily said, opening the door for her to leave the office
"What did Emily and Michelle want?" Henry asked, making Jacquie sigh and walk away
"I don't want to talk to you!" Jacquie said, thinking about yesterday
"Why? What have I done?" Henry said confused
"I think you know what you've done." Jacquie said angrily, rolling her eyes in frustration
"Just tell me! What have I done...!" Henry said
"Oh! You kissed some bitch who's been bullying Richelle and now she has a eating disorder! Oh, and you cheated on me..." Jacquie said glaring at Henry
"She kissed me! I swear!" Henry said
"Yeah... well, you didn't pull away! I don't care anymore, we're over!" Jacquie said, walking away from the conversation
"Jacquie! Don't be like that. It was just a kiss, it didn't mean anything!" Henry said, grabbing her arm
"I'm glad kissing someone means so little to you." Jacquie said, glaring hard at Henry
"Jacquie!" Henry said, holding onto her arm
"Leave me alone! I don't want a liar and a cheater around my daughter" Jacquie said, freeing herself from Henry's clutches
"RICHELLE NOLET! OUR OFFICE NOW." Emily shouted
"You didn't!?" Richelle said glaring and walking over to Jacquie
"What! You're mad at me! What else could I have done!? You need help!" Jacquie said
"FRIEND'S COVER FOR EACH OTHER!" Richelle shouted loudly, as A-Troupe turned their heads towards the heated conversation that was going down
"We're not friends... anymore!" Jacquie said
"I can't believe you!" Richelle said, glaring at Jacquie as she made her way to Emily and Michelle's Office
"Right A-Troupe, let's get started eh?" Noah said, clearing the air, "A, 5, 6, 7, 8!"
Meanwhile at St Mary-Madeline's School for Girls:
"Elizabeth Canterbury!" A teacher said
"What?... It's Emmerson!" Davis said
"That's not what it says on the register and it's Yes Mam..." The teacher said, "I know it's your second day but I'm afraid your earlobe stud is too shiny, those two cartilage piercings are forbidden, makeup we do not allowed and your skirt is rolled up! It has to be knee length!"
"You're not serious?" Davis said, rolling her eyes and sighing
"I'm sorry to say this but you're in isolation all day and I'm putting you on uniform report!" The teacher said
"What the hell? For what!" Davis said angrily
"Attitude for one thing! You're uniform is a disgrace!" The teacher said, "Come along now"
"Fine." Davis said, walking to The Head of Year Office
"Your parents will be notified!" Davis' head of year said
"Whatever... I don't care!" Davis said, rolling her eyes and starting her work
Back in Studio A:
"Sweetie!" Alan said, running into Emily & Michelle's office with Caiden
"Give him here." Richelle said, taking Caiden from her dad's arms
"So what seems to be the issue?" Alan asked, confused
"Um... we think Richelle may needs to go to therapy." Emily said
"What? Why?" Alan asked
"Well... recently your daughters had a hard time... so me and Emily just believe it'll help with everything." Michelle said calmly
"Um... ok. If you think it will help." Alan said, taking his daughters hand, "C'mon Richie!"
"Fine..." Richelle mumbled, holding Caiden to her chest
"Thank you for coming Mr Nolet." Michelle said
"It's good to know you care about the well-being of your dancers." Alan said with a smile
"I'll never forgive you." Richelle muttered to Jacquie as she walked out of the office, "Never."
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The Next Step - Season 8 (Fanfiction)
Short Story(SEQUEL TO: The Next Step - Season 7) The Next Step has just won Nationals but there's a problem - two of their best dancers have left A-Troupe. They're now on their journey to Internationals, do they have what it takes or will the drama/pressure ge...
