Saving The Devil

12. A New Family Too!

Our faculty had been called to the auditorium for a special lecture and I had cursed every single board member who had made that decision.

I couldn't help but yawn. For the last few days, Britney and I had been hanging out and can I tell you, Tia was Furious!

When she came home after 3 one morning and Brit and I were spread out on the carpet laughing our asses off!

I could tell something was off again but she just stomped into her room. After a few more Family Guy episodes we were ready to order pizza but that's when Tia came back out. She went straight to the fridge and pulled out my pistachio ice cream and that's when I knew it was serious.

"Dee can I talk to you? Alone?!"  She moved her eyes from me to Britney and back to me. "Now?!" she's stared at me.

Britney stood up and I muted the TV. She gave me a 'oops you're in trouble' kinda look and turned to Tia but she didn't say anything, she just strode to the door.

    "Remember 10 a.m. sharp! Got to get in practice for your big solo!" and she left.

"Sup?"

"I see you've been spending time with Britney"

"I see you've been out with God knows who every night, 'cause it surely ain't me!"

"Don't change the subject!"

"If you were here with me I wouldn't have to invite over Britney, now would I? I hardly ever see you anymore. Not at school, then when we reach the club you say you're too busy, then you don't come home for hours and the day starts again Tia!"

"When were you gonna tell me?" She asked.

"Rowland told me about 2 weeks ago but then you started acting like" I couldn't find the right word so I just pointed to her "That! And Britney was there for me when I had my dancer's heat and she's just been there. Unlike you!"

"I'm sorry, it's just"  I waited for her to tell me what was wrong but instead she just beamed up like sunrays peaking through stormy clouds. And just like that, the convo ended and started a new. "Nevermind that, you're getting a solo!!!"

Even though I still wanted to know what was happening to my best friend, she kept dodging my attempts to pry.

So as always, I let go and we finished the episode together, deciding we would sleep in my room so I could fill her in on what she's missed while she would fill me in with more silence.

So as you can see, I had an eventful week, so when I heard my name echo around the room, you could understand the need to not want any more excitement!

"Am I boring you Miss Smith?" mutters erupted around the room "Deandra that is" and all 200 heads turned to see the culprit. "Are you hungry or am I that big a bore?"

"Both Miss Berry!" Everyone gasped!

"Excuse me?!"

"You're excused. As a matter of fact, may I be excused too?" I rose to my feet and began leaving.

"Leave this instant! You...you..."

"Don't waste your breath Miss., as you can see, I'm already leaving!"

Just then someone kicked my leg and handed me a piece of paper. I noticed that everyone was still staring at me and Miss Berry was still waiting for an answer.

These damn mind tricks!

Deciding I wasn't worth the wait however, she carried on with her lecture.

I cleared my throat aloud. "Miss Berry?" I yawned again. "My apologies for that, but would you mind if I left early?"

"I think that is a splendid idea Ms. Smith. No, I would not!"

And with that I rose to my feet.

"Anyone else?" She asked.

Tia and Shak both got up and together we hurried out. At least now I could get in some rest and meet Britney early to practice for my solo tonight.

"Now, where were we?"

*Later That Night*

"She still isn't here as yet, is she?"  When it was time to perform, Chello had chosen my costume and Ally did my hair. I was about to go and I needed my best friend's support.

Britney shook her head in response and I was somewhat hurt because I would never have missed something so huge for her.

Britney and Natasha took my hands in theirs and gave me their shared confidence.
"Go knock 'em dead kid!"

And suddenly it wasn't so bad.