i'm fine

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Richelle

I was in Studio A warming up even though there were 15 minutes until rehearsals. I liked to be prepared for everything.

TNS east and west had merged and Michelle and Emily were now co-studio heads. Studio A felt more like home anyways, and plus now I got to see more of Ozzy so it was a win-win.

As I was doing some leg stretches, Ozzy walked in. I ignored him and continued stretching.He put his bag down and joined me.

"Hey Richelle," He said, doing some arm stretches. I continued to ignore him and stretch but he came closer to me and I couldn't help but glance at him a few times. He smiled at me but didn't say anything else. God, he had such a cute smile.

I bent over sideways to stretch out my hips but felt a sharp crack on my side and winced. Ozzy looked at me wide-eyed and rushed over to me.

"Was that your hip?" He asked, attempting to hold me but hesitating.

I shook my head "no, it's fine. It was nothing." It wasn't nothing though. I had gone to the doctors about it a few days ago. They confirmed that I have snapping hip syndrome. I only had a 50% chance of it ruining my whole dance career.

"Richelle, if your hurt you need to tell someone."Now he had his arm around my waist helping me with my balance.

"I'm fine, don't worry," I said, avoiding eye contact.

"But..."

"Ozzy!" I exclaimed pushing his hand off me, even though I regretted it straight after because I liked him holding me. "It's just a minor thing with my hip. The regionals qualifier video is coming up soon, I'll be fine after that". I couldn't let Michelle or Emily find out about this otherwise they would take me off the video and possibly the team.

He looked surprised at my outburst, and then turned around and started to walk out of the studio.

"Ozzy!" I called out to him. "You won't tell anyone, right?". He paused for a bit and then turned around and continued walking.

Ozzy

I came in early because I knew Richelle would be there, now I was extremely grateful I came in when I did.

I didn't know if I should tell Michelle and Emily about Richelle's hip. I didn't want to betray her trust, but I also didn't want her to get even more hurt.

I went to neutral grounds to clear my head. The shop had such a calm atmosphere. As I was sipping on my juice, I saw Lola come in from the corner of my eye and tried to ignore her.

"Hey, Ozzy. How are you?" She asked, slapping my shoulder. I looked at her and smiled but then went back to drinking my juice. She at in front of me on the table, smiling at me.

When I didn't say anything she frowned, "What's wrong?"

I sighed deeply and looked up at her, "Your Richelle's best friend right?"

She smiled again "Yes, but I'm not sure there's much I can do about you and her."

I shook my head, "No, it's not that. This is serious" I told her. "You won't tell anyone, will you? For Richelle?"

She nodded her head and leaned closer to me.

"There's... Something wrong with her hip. We were stretching a few minutes ago and it cracked, loudly, and she looked like she was in pain. She said it was minor but I don't think it is and she doesn't want me to tell anyone, but I don't know what I should do lola"

She looked really confused and surprised. I don't think she knew what to do any more than I did.

"Ozzy, I can't promise you I won't tell anyone. It might be for the best." I didn't know if I wanted to accept that answer.

I nodded my head and sipped my juice again as she left the table to go and rehearse. I was still processing it myself and now Richelle was going to hate me if Lola told Michelle and Emily. I picked my juice up and went after Lola to Studio A as rehearsals were starting soon.

Lola

I walked into Studio A and Richelle was there like I thought she was going to be. She was one of my only friends here let alone my best one so I couldn't let anything bad happen to her.

"Richelle, what the hell were you thinking? Keeping something like an injury from everyone, not to mention making Ozzy not tell anyone!"

She looked up at me in complete shock, "He told you?" She grunted, angrily. She tried to push past me and get to the door, but I pushed her back.

"You can't blame him. It was stressing him out." I said sternly. She had fire in her eyes, but I knew her better and could tell she was worried inside. I looked back at her just as intensely. "Now I have to go and tell Michelle and Emily because I care about you and don't want you to get hurt." I turned around and sped walked to the office.

Richelle caught up to me and pushed her hand down on my shoulder, "You know, Lola, if you do this we can't be friends anymore."

I looked her dead in the eye and said: "I'd rather you were safe." And brushed her handoff.

Ozzy

Richelle came pacing at me at full speed as soon as she saw me walk through the door. I put my arms up over my face to protect myself but she just stood in front of me, anger in her eyes.

"Do you know where I just came from? Emily and Michelle's office. And do you know why, Ozzy? Because You," She poked my chest. "Couldn't keep your big mouth shut." I saw tears form in her eyes and I instantly felt bad.

"Richelle, I-"

"Save it. Now I can't dance in the regionals qualifiers video and it's all thanks to you. So thanks a lot." She pushed past me and stormed out of the studio.

"I'm sorry!" I called out after her, but she was already gone. Lola came up behind me and said,

"I know how you feel, but we both just wanted her safe." I nodded at her. It was Lola's fault that Richelle was mad at me, but it was also my fault for telling her. I don't know if Richelle will ever forgive me for this.