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Finally the group made it to Charlotte, North Carolina. Had we ALL been on our best behavior, we could had got some candy apples from the mall but no.

 

The bus pulled up to the stadium, early in the morning. Impressively there was already fans camping outside for tonight’s performance.

The tensions were still iffy, but manageable.

         “Hurry up before paparazzi comes and snaps a photo,” Xan said as everyone grab their bags from the luggage claim.

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“Have you ever been to Charlotte?” Mazen asked Kyan.

         “No,” Kyan said as he struggle to pick up his duffle bag.

         “Well I have. For 30 minutes I spent my life here when I was traveling to my auditions in Raleigh,” Mazen said taking in the crisp air.

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After a final attempt, Kyan was able to get his duffle bag over his shoulder.

         “I still can’t believe your mom drove all the way here from Phoenix,” Kyan laughed.

Mazen suck his teeth as he pick up his backpack.

He respond, “Well after failing my first audition in the southwest rounds, my mom refuse accept the verdict. She was determine to send me away.”

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         “Well that’s what you get for singing in the shower,” Kyan cheesed.

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The two started walking towards the dressing room. They were amazed at all the celebrities who had perform in the Express Arena.

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Walking in front of them was Dice and Toran. How noisy of Duo Line to eavesdrop on their conversation.

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         “Is your parents still asking for the money?” Mazen questioned.

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Dice and Toran looked at each other confused.

         “Yea but LeeSung is handling everything,” Kyan said.

         “You seem chill about the whole situation. Asking for $50,000 dollars in legal fees is insane,” Mazen sighed.

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Dice mouth to Toran, “50,000?”

Toran was shock.

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Mazen took notice of Dice and Toran weird behavior.

         “MIND YOUR BUSINESS!” Mazen said as he pushed Dice and Toran.

 

Dice and Toran turn around and put their hands up like they were about to get arrested.

         “Chill man. We all family,” Toran smiled.

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Mazen signed some mean words to the two.

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Dice said while signing back, “You just called us ‘two pink bunnies’. If you are going to insult us with ASL. Learn to do it correctly [redacted].”

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         “Whatever man,” Mazen said in.

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The four walked into the dressing room and was immediately greeted by Zachary.

         “Oh wow, my four favorite backup singers are here,” Zachary said.

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Before any of them could respond, Romeo came up behind Zachary.

         “Let’s not treat our bandmates like second class citizens. Its my first show as Varsity Lead. I want to make my mother proud. She is coming all the way from London for my big show,” Romeo said as he put his hand on Zachary neck.

Zachary repsond in a mocking English accent, “Oh Romeo finally saved up enough one dollar bills to fly his mum out of England.”

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Romeo rolled his eyes, “Well at least my mum is actually coming to support me. Where yours at? Oh right, she probably busy stealing your father’s trade secrets so that she can ruin the Dion royal empire. I heard she thinking of dating the Queen’s son.”

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Zachary busted out laughing. “This dude.”

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         “Well have fun sharing the limelight with him,” Dice cheesed.

Dismissing themselves, they went to the back of the room, where all the non-Varsity members occupied.

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         “Show starts in T minus 12 hours,” Alanna sighed.

Mazen and Kyan drop their bags by Alanna and Asia.

         “I think we should do a rematch of UN(KNOW),” Asia said excited.

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Things got quiet when all of Rap Line sat down next to them.

Alanna jump out her skin as Leo sat beside her. Leo’s face was still bruised.

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LeeSung took notice by how uncomfortable Maknae Line was.

In Korean he told Kyan, “Tell your unit to sit by Duo Line.”

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Kyan was frozen in his seat not knowing what to do.

         “Go,” LeeSung demanded in Korean.

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Taking his guardian’s command, Kyan gestured for Maknae Line to pack their belongings. However sitting by Duo Line didn’t help block the view of Leo’s traumatizing beat up.

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Sitting next to Duo Line and JV Girls, Jackie approach Asia and Alanna.

Smacking on some gum, she demanded, “Let me see both your foundations.”

         “Why?” Asia questioned as she reach into her backpack.

         “You know,” Jackie said nudging her head back to Leo.

         “Oh,” Alanna said handing over her makeup.

A few seconds went by before Asia handed over her foundation.

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         “Let’s see if both of your foundations together can fit Leo’s… skin tone.”

         “Pale white and brown equals Leo’s skin tone,” Asia said.

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         “Well its going to be more of a concealer,” Jackie said.

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Jackie departed and went to the other side of the room.

         “Sit up,” Jackie said coldly to Leo.

 

Obeying her, he straighten his back and allowed her to clean his wounds before caking it up with makeup.

         “Jackie coming to the rescue,” Simon joked.

Jackie replied, “You should had let him clean his cuts while we were on the road. He could had got an infection.”

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         “Maybe an infection would humble him,” Jean said.

Leo remain silent as he started to disassociate to a deep part of his mind.

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Jackie choked a bit. She was livid by Jean’s comment. In response she said, “Humble? You all act like you are better than him. So he got caught. He is a cheater. He is probably sleeping around. What are you all doing other than making appointments with me?”

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         “Woah that was one time.”

         “I thought we agree on a NDA.”

         “We didn’t even do anything.”

                  “I never made an appointment with you,” LeeSung said offended.

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Jackie squint her eyes at LeeSung. She gaze him up and down.

LeeSung took notice and quickly cover himself.

         “What chu looking at,” LeeSung said defensive.

         “Anyways,” Jackie laughed, “Leo?”

 

Jackie snap her fingers in front of his face, hoping to get his attention.

She said, “Hey. Maxwell agree to let you be Sammatha’s dance partner. However ‘you can’t go near her outside of work hours.’ His words not mind.”

 

Leo glance over at JV line and saw Sammatha staring at him through her thick bangs. He could sense that she want to come over to him but fear her brothers retaliation.

         “Sure. Whatever,” Leo said coldy.

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“Hey are you trying to get high later today. I got some molly,” Simon said cheerful to Jackie.

         “I’ll pass.”

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Jackie grab all her belongings and went back over to Maknae Line.

         “Did it work?” Alanna asked.

         “Yea it did,” Jackie said handing back their foundations.

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Looking up, Jackie was jumpscared by Jordyn.

         “Girl! We need to put a bell on you,” Jackie said trying to catch her breathe.

         “Zachary and Romeo have summon JV,” Jordyn said.

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Jackie followed Jordyn out the door to the main stage.

The arena was empty. It was just JV Girls, Romeo and Zachary. Well there was Theo and David sitting in the stands, eating breakfast.

 

         “What’s song,” I said sleepy.

Romeo said,“Glad you ask Valen, we are doing LoveStone.”

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Kylie folded her arms.

         “No. I’m not singing back up for LoveStone,” she said.

         “I DON’T THINK YOU GET A CHOICE,” Theo yelled from the stands.

         “I got it Theo. Thanks,” Romeo waved, “We need you all to perform with us.”

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Vanessa wasn’t having it. She asked, “How many songs do we need to sing back up for.”

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Jackie folded her arms, “Starting to feel like a punishment for someone’s action,”

         “Leo kissed me Jackie,” Kylie said.

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Zachary said, “Doesn’t matter. Too much EYES are on JV Girls. Too much EYES are on Rap Line. So you are being push to the back of the stage for a while. Expect you Jordyn.”

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Zachary blushed a bit, “Well you will be center stage with me.”

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Rebecca sick her finger in her tongue, disgusted by Zachary’s love for Jordyn.

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Jordyn sighed, “We should be able to skip out on LoveStone.”

Lily agreed.

David yelled from the stands, “LOVESTONE IS A GREAT SONG! YOU’LL LOVE IT!”

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         “NO ONE CARES,” Jordyn yelled back.

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         “Think about it,” Romeo said.

 

Lily looked at her brother wondering if he could go easy on JV.

         “Sorry Lily. There is only so much I can do from my end,” Zachary said.

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Saige rose her hand a bit.

         “What’s your concern,” Zachary asked.

 

Saige clear her throat and said, “So all of JV Line (minus Jackie and I for Trio) are singing back up the entire night?”

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         “Sounds about right. Same goes for Maknae and Duo,” Zachary said.

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I was not having it at all.

         “And Rap Line doesn’t?” I asked.

Sammatha, who remain quiet the entire time, glance at Romeo, wondering what he will say.

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Romeo felt like he got caught red handed.

         “Ahh. Right. Well…because… you know… its… its Rap Line. The fans think they are very… desirable. Ex-S Records believe the desirable shouldn’t be put in back… with you…”

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         “Oh wow.”

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Everyone was astounded.

Lily was very offended, “So we are back up singers because we aren’t attractive enough to be at the front?”

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         “I didn’t mean it like that,” Romeo said.

Lily stormed off stage, as a wave of insecurity overcame her.

         “First day on the job and you already made my sister cry,” Zachary said in French before rushing to her side.

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Rebecca sighed, “When you search up ugly, my brother pops up. How is he given a royal treatment on stage.”

Vanessa said, “When you are standing next to Leo, anyone can become attractive. Plus he got the-”

Rebecca stared at Vanessa in disgust.

         “Oh you so mean. Girl don’t act like Jean is THAT ugly.”

         “Well he is.”

 

Romeo slowly walk away.

         “I think we will be fine for LoveStone,” he said before running away.