A Day in the Life

Piper

I got lost in the pools of his icy blue eyes, I let my heart rule over my head... I helped Finn cheat on my best friend.

...

'Beep! Beep! Beep!'

The alarm clock shut down all of the thoughts whirling in my head, or at least pushed them to the back of my head. I grudgingly got out of bed and got ready for the day. It was a Saturday which meant no school. After a long shower, I changed into my blue and pink dance outfit, then proceeded to brush and style my hair. I've started to like this new style of wearing my hair down- Finn always has the best ideas. Stop it, Piper! Finn likes Amy, not you! I couldn't be thinking about that, especially as Dancemania is right around the corner. I packed my dance bag and got ready to leave. Before I left, James greeted me and planted a kiss on my forehead. No matter what I am going through, he always seems to be there for me.

When I arrived at the studio, I had one mission and one mission only. I needed to talk to Amy about the kiss. She has always been my best friend and deserved to know what Finn and I did to her. I pulled away as quickly as I could (3 seconds) but that doesn't change anything. I saw her sitting alone in The Next Steep and rushed over to her. 

"Amy, I'm sorry for being such an awful friend but I have some news that could change everything."

"Piper, Finn told me about the kiss."

"Really?"

"Look, Piper, I'm glad you and Finn came straight to me but I'm fine. Finn and I are over so you guys can be together."

"Oh Amy, I never meant for this to happen!"

"I know. In fact, I broke it off with him yesterday evening. I guess I knew we weren't really meant to be." Amy looked down with a sorrowful expression.

"Awww, Amy!" I exclaimed, and gave her a much-needed hug. "How about we go to a nail salon tomorrow to relax a little?"

"Um... sure, how about 3pm?"

"Sounds good. Once again, Amy, I am so sorry. You have every right to be mad at me."

"It's really fine, but can we go to the studio? I really need to focus on dance right now." 

So we walked to the studio and began to warm up. Only myself, Amy and Richelle were in there. Once the rest of the dancers arrived, we began our rehearsal led by Emily. She was being even harsher than usual, clearly spiralling out of control. I think it is because she is missing Michelle, but everyone else thinks it's because The Next Step aren't going to Nationals, which makes a lot of sense. I know Emily better than anyone on the team- we are practically sisters- and I can tell the only person she needs right now is the same person who broke her heart.

Unlike Emily, I love the concept of competing at Dancemania. It's something new and gives me an opportunity to step out of my brother's shadow. I mean, we get to become glamorous professionals on TV! I could not be more excited but I do know we can't win without a connection. I'm scared that the studio's drama might affect our chances. 

After rehearsals, Finn practically dragged me into the locker room. I was dreading this conversation, and I could barely look at the locker room or Finn after what happened.

"Pipes, we need to talk." His voice went back into that serious tone that I hated.

"Look, Piper, me and Amy are over so I was wondering if you-"

"NO! Finn, I can't believe you! Amy's clearly upset whether she wants to admit it or not, and here you are trying to ask me out!"

"But we aren't dating so I just thought-"

"Finn, that's not the point!" I yell as I finally snap. I had had it with his oblivion. 

"Then, what is the point?!"

"The point is I need to be there for Amy! Finn, I really, really like you, but I can't do this right now." I say before I storm out of the locker room.

...

When I got home and saw Riley, I felt relieved. Riley is surprisingly good at relationship advice, considering the situations she gets herself into. She took one look at my face and seemed to know what was going on. After I released all of my emotions, Riley told to sleep on it and then look at things from Finn's perspective. She says she 'knows from experience' that seeing things from someone else's point of view can really help to understand the situation. She's probably right. I love our sibling-like bond. When the sky turned pitch-black, I got ready for bed and wrote about everything that has happened today. Then I drifted fast asleep.