Amber Shoyru, Superstar!: Part Two

by sugarstarlet

Amber ran out of the gymnasium. The Neo Nut Cracker routine was her idea! She ran home, went up the stairs and slammed the door to her room. She would call Lisa. She always knew what to do. Amber picked up the phone and dialed her Neonumber.

"Lisa?" Amber tried to hide her sobs.

"No, this is her sister. Let me call her."

"Yes, this is Lisa Aisha speaking. May I ask who is calling?" Amber hated when Lisa acted all proper on the phone.

"Lisa. It's me. I have major news."

"Oh, hi Amber. How did the sign-up go?"

"It didn't. Nancy is doing the exact same routine as me she looked at my sheet and well she doesn't even know ballet she just did that because of me and--"

"Amber. Calm down. Nancy Usul?"

Amber took a deep breath and started crying again.

"Amber? Are you there?"

"Yes. It's just... I can't perform now!"

"Sure you can. All you need is a new song."

"A new song?" Amber interrupted.

"Amber! Let me talk!"

Amber sighed.

"What else did you learn at Miss Uni's?"

"She only taught us that dance so far."

"Well, why don't you talk to Miss Uni, and ask her to teach you a new dance?"

Amber stopped crying. "Wow, that's a good idea. I'll talk to her after class on Thursday. I'd better call Bob now and tell her what is happening."

"Ya, I guess you should. Good-bye Amber."

"Bye."

Amber slammed the receiver down. Just then, the phone rang.

"Hello?"

"Hey Amber! What happened at sign-up?"

Amber recognised that voice. It was Bobette. "Long story. I need a new dance."

"Why?"

"Nancy stole my idea." Amber was more calm now.

"Oh, that's awful! Where are you going to learn that new dance?"

"I'm gonna ask Miss Uni tomorrow after dance class. Wanna come?"

"Um, I don't have anything else to do...OK. And if you still wanna audition, you have to put your forms in by Friday...TOMORROW!"

"Right! Thanks Bobby. I better go. I didn't start on homework yet!"

"Yikes. You better go. Bye!!"

Amber smiled. Maybe this wouldn't be so bad after all.

*After dance class.....Thursday Night*

"Miss Uni, can I ask you a question?"

Miss Uni was a beautiful Uni. She was a beautiful blue with light hair and big round eyes. Amber wished she was as pretty and Miss Uni.

"Yes Amber, go ahead."

"Would you teach me a new dance?"

"A new dance, what's wrong with Neo Nut Cracker?"

"Nothing. I love it, it's just I want a really good routine for my school's talent show."

Miss Uni frowned. "Oh dear, Amber I'm sorry. I'm going out of town very soon. I left my dance plans to Miss Lenny."

"Miss Lenny the tap-dancing teacher?"

"Yes. She doesn't know ballet very well but the instructions are simple. She can understand. I'm very sorry Amber. Maybe you should ask Miss Lenny."

Amber stood there disappointed. She was very angry at Miss Uni, but the sincere look in Miss Uni's eyes proved that she really would like to help her if she could.

"Thanks anyway. Bye"

Amber left the room. Bobette was there waiting for her.

"Amber, what happened, is Miss Uni gonna teach you a new dance?"

"No. She's going out of town."

"What's gonna happen to your dance class?"

"Miss Lenny will cover for her."

Just then, Nancy walked in. She glared at Amber and started walking towards her. Nancy stopped in front of Amber, pushing Bobby out of the way.

"Amber." Nancy said coldly.

"What do you want, Nancy" Bobby exclaimed. Amber froze. She was too scared to talk.

"Sorry Bonny, Nobody hit your buzzer."

"It's BOBBY," Bobette said and made a face.

Amber took a deep breath. "What...um, Why are..." Amber said, shaking.

"You better listen, and listen good," said Nancy, "I don't know what you're trying to prove, dancing and all. You know you can't possibly win."

Amber was speechless. Nancy continued. "If you dare show your face at the audition, hoping to DANCE, I will make your life miserable."

"What don't you understand? I can do whatever I want!" Amber blurted out. She went red. She couldn't believe she said that. Bobby stood beside her, shocked.

"Oh, so you're gonna talk back now, are you? I hope you understand this. I can ruin you. I can flush your total social life (if you have any) down the drain. Tomorrow is the last day to submit your sign in forms for an audition. Listen Amber, we can do this the easy way, or the hard way. You can just not audition and watch me win, or you can dare audition and see what happens to you. Got it?"

Amber nodded. Nancy then walked into her dance class. Bobby and Amber looked at each other.

"Let's go to my house," said Bobby. "We have to talk."

To be continued...