Chapter 46: Wake Me Up

Nae’s P.O.V.

“I’m gonna get you!” I chased Kelsey around the room. She fell then laughed and I picked her up before sitting down with her on my lap. Yeah my stepmom, April, finally let me play with her. She’s been nicer to me too. Everything has changed and I kind of like it. I broke up with Aaron because our relationship was toxic. It wasn’t gonna last anyway so it didn’t really affect me. I thought that it was time to move on from the past and that meant leaving what’s meant to be left in the past, in the past.

“Nae, Nicki’s here,” April told me. Did she just say Nicki’s here? She really came all the way to my Dad’s house to talk to me? It’s an hour away and I’ve been staying over here more often. I told Kelsey that I would be back before I stood up.

“Okay,” I wondered how she knew that I was here. She probably went to the apartment and Karla told her. I walked outside and saw her sitting on the hood of her car. I came and sat next to her. “What do you need?” I sighed. She wouldn’t come all the way out here for nothing.

“How’d you know?” She looked shocked. I’ve known Nicki for most of my life so I know the little things that she does. We talk on the phone all the time so I don’t know what’s so big that she had to see me in person.

“Because you came all the way to my dad’s house,” I smiled a little. I wouldn’t even drive to my Dad’s house if I was her. It’s too far for my liking but everyone’s here.

“Blake really helped you,” Nicki nodded her head. She helped me in more ways then she will ever know. My Dad has shown a side of him that I thought had died years ago. He seems to actually care about me and my other siblings so it’s just nice.

“I can’t even begin to thank her,” I shook my head. I’ve been nothing but a bitch to her yet she continues to help me. I’ll never know why but I am thankful for her.  

“I know but anyway what would think if you came back on the team?” She asked me. I knew she was gonna ask something like that. It’s around that time of the year for Yana to get hurt. It’s not surprising so I just shrugged it off.

“Who’s injured?” I looked at her. That’s the only way she knows that I’ll go back on the team. I didn’t want to join the team again because all the drama that came with it but if they can’t compete at Worlds because of Yana then I’ll do it.

“Yana,” she told me. Yana stays getting injured each season as I expected. I wonder why she even dances anymore if she already knows that she’s gonna get injured.

“Alright,” I jumped down from the hood. Why would I hold them back from going to Worlds? If I could help then I’ll help.

“You’re serious?” She looked at me like I was crazy. What’s so shocking about that? I used to love dance but once I quit, I hated it. Now it’s just neutral because my passion is gone but I don’t hate it. I’ll just help them out for Worlds.

“Yeah just teach me the dances and I’ll catch on. I don’t want y’all to not be able to go to Worlds,” I admitted. I’m a fast learner so learning the dance won’t be a problem.

“Thank you!” She hugged me.

 

 

Blake’s P.O.V.

I straddled Mere and played with her fingers. “So Nic told me that Nae’s coming back on the team to cover Yana’s part,” I told her. I didn’t know how she would feel about that. Shit, I didn’t even know how I would feel about that.

“Okay,” she shrugged like I didn’t say anything out of the ordinary. She’s seriously fine with her coming back on the team after everything that happened?

“You’re okay with that?” I was a little surprised. They never really got along for obvious reasons but maybe Mere’s put the past in the past.

“Why wouldn’t I be? I don’t have anything against her,” she moved hair out of my face. She always told me that she liked to see my face and that’s why she always moves my hair from hiding it.

“You’re too amazing to be true,” I smiled before kissing her. She’s literally everything I could want and more. She does something every day that just makes me love her even more.

“I’m real baby,” she flipped me over before climbing on top of me.

 

Nicki’s P.O.V.

Everyone welcomed Nae back with opened arms. Even Mere was being nice and that was surprising. I guess she feels secure in her relationship. If only Aubrey felt that way but I knew there was no way to convince him anything other than what he thinks.

“Here,” Aubrey handed me my water. Ever since Cassie got dehydrated, they have been encouraging all the girls to drink more water. No one wants to be dehydrated around this time while we’re practicing for Worlds.

“Thanks babe,” I pecked his lips. He’s been acting so much more attentive ever since I got back from Paris. I guess that whole Daven thing shook him up a bit but he’s proving that he trust and loves me.

“Stay hydrated Nic,” he reminded me before going over the routine again. We took a break as the coaches went into the office to discuss sleeping arrangements and how we’re getting to Worlds. Worlds are being held in London; can you believe it!? I walked over to Nae and started talking to her. I love hearing about how nice her days have been going. It’s great that she’s continuing to get help. She is nowhere near fully better but she’ll get there. I know Blake was debating whether she should come over or not but she finally came over by us.

“Shad said that my Dad wants to come to Worlds to watch me and Paris. They’re gonna bring the whole family,” she exclaimed.

“That’s great!” I was truly happy for her. Her relationship with her Dad has been great ever since he found out. They just have this weird connection that helped them get close quickly. Blake’s even learning how to speak Italian from him since he’s half Italian. She says some things where I try to comprehend but I just eventually gave up.

“Speaking of Dads, thank you Blake; I can’t believe you did that,” Nae thanked her. I knew it still bothered Nae because she couldn’t figure out why Blake did it. I didn’t even know why Blake did it honestly.

“It wasn’t a problem really,” she brushed it off as if it was nothing. I knew how hard she worked to convince him. She can lie all she wants but she worked her butt off to get him to come around and realize his wrongs.

“Blakelynn, I know how stubborn my Dad can be. He told me you guys went back and forth for hours,” she gave her a look. You know that Nae’s serious why she uses birth names. I guess she just wanted Blake to tell the truth since it was bothering her so much.

“Okay so it was hard but you need all the support you can get. I thought your Dad should be there for you,” she admitted and Nae pulled her into a hug.

“Thank you so much,” she told her before walking off. I looked as Nae walked over to CeeJay and they started talking. She really is trying to change and I’m really happy for her.

“No old feelings coming back?” I checked with Blake. I didn’t know how she felt about Nae at this point. I mean it’s just kind of weird with them at this point.

“Nope, I love Mere with all of my heart. I just really want Nae to get help and I knew her dad would play a major impact in that,” she explained. That makes sense because she should have her Dad by her side for these next few months while she got fully better.

“You have something up your sleeves,” I eyed her. She’s brushing everything off like it’s nothing and it seems like she’s thinking about something else instead of anything she’s done.

“Maybe I do,” she smirked before walking away. Blake is so complicated to the point where I’m just done guessing. I’ll let her do her and I’ll do me.

~

“So since All-Stars have no rules, you and My can sleep with me,” Aubrey told me. That’s great because I can’t sleep without him. He’s my pillow and I find his heartbeat calming. It actually helps me fall asleep believe it or not.

“Okay, that’s great. My dad is coming with Caiah so that’s exciting,” I smiled. I was ecstatic when Dad told me that he was flying to London with Caiah to watch me perform. It’s still amazing how far he’s come and I can only hope and pray that Nae will come just as far as he has in the future. It’s taken him months and I’m pretty sure it’s gonna take her months. She just needs to fully focus on herself.  

“I hope we win,” he finally showed his emotional side. It was nice to see for once. I knew that he really wanted to win because it’ll remind him of when his dance team won back when he was my age.

“Even if we don’t, you’re the best coach I ever had,” I pecked his lips. I haven’t danced long but I’ve done a lot of other activities that involved coaches and none of them were like Aubrey. Aubrey just has this amazing way that he coaches. Shad, Mere, and Aubrey are the perfect trio to coach a team.

“You’re just saying that because you’re sleeping with me,” he pushed me off of him. I mean, I could be bias but I am telling the truth. He’s amazing and I can only hope that one day I’ll be as amazing as him one day.

“Maybe,” I laughed. “I can’t believe we got this far,” I said to Aubrey as he patted his lap. I plopped down and he held me. We’ve come so far from the first day that we met.

“I know; I remember when you first came in. I was so annoyed that you were late, I didn’t really notice you,” he admitted. He was so rude to me that day and back then I thought he just had issues and I’ve learned that he does. No, I’m just kidding, he just had a brick wall.

“When did you start to like me?” I turned because I was curious. I knew that it was before the day we almost kissed before he looked like he had been waiting to do that.

“When we called you up and you were talking. I thought your voice was sexy and I love the passion in your eyes. Then when you turned around, I stared hard,” he chuckled. He had to go and just ruin the moment with that.

“Of course you did,” I hit him. I felt him staring at me when I walked back to the girls but I thought that I was just imagining that. I guess I wasn’t.

“What about you?” He turned me so I was straddling him. I had to think about this for a second. I liked him for a while but that was after he yelled at me for being late the first time.

“Around the same time really. I was annoyed by you when I first met you but when you actually smiled at me; I melted,” I blushed at the memory. When he smiled, I was like oh he’s a cute asshole. I thought it was just a silly schoolgirl crush. I never thought that the feeling was mutual.

“I knew you were feeling me,” he smirked. He’s too cocky for his own for his own good but his cockiness turns me on sometimes.

“Shut up,” I got off of him and then grabbed my jacket. I don’t have time to be turned on right now. I have to go and I’m about to run late.

“Where are you going?” He questioned me. I forgot that I never told him what I had to do today.

“I have to get blood work done for the school in Paris. They have to check my health, make sure I’m not on drugs, and make sure I’m not pregnant,” I kissed him before leaving. I got in my car and waited for a second before Daven entered. We both had to get it done so we decided to do it together. “So are you coming to Worlds?” I asked him as I drove.

“I have to because Nyra’s Mom and Dad are performing. They would kill me if I didn’t bring watch her while they perform,” he explained. That’s nice to hear that he’s coming to Worlds. It’s nice to have all the support that we can get.

“So how are you and Jaymie?” I turned left. I didn’t like that bitch at all but I needed to make conversation so it wouldn’t be hella awkward up in here. There was obviously tension but I was trying to ease it.

“We’re not really together; I don’t know what to call it. I would say we’re broken up because I told her to give me time to see if I still want her,” he spoke and sounded confused.

“Sounds complicated,” I joked as we got out. You either want someone or you don’t, I don’t see why that has to be so complicated.

“How about you?” He shut the door and we walked in. I didn’t exactly know how to answer that without hurting his feelings. I still cared for him and didn’t want to hurt him.

“We’re great and I’m really happy,” I admitted. We really got passed our issues and started working on our relationship. We’ve been just really good and I love that.

“I’m happy for you Nic,” he smiled a bit. I saw a little bit of sadness behind his eyes and that made me feel bad.

“Are you really?” I bit my lip awaiting his reaction. I knew how he felt about me so to hear him say that he was actually happy for me being with another man is questionable.

“I really am; if you’re happy then I’m happy for you,” he gave me hug before we signed ourselves in. They brought us back at the same time and took our blood.

“Okay is there a chance that one of you have an illness?” The nurse asked us. We both shook our head. “Is there a chance that either of you are on drugs?” She looked between us. We shook our heads again. “Now is there a chance that you are pregnant,” she questioned me.

“No,” I shook my head again. I knew that I wasn’t pregnant without a doubt.

“Alright as soon as the test results come in, we’ll send you a copy and one to your school,” she told us before we left.