Flying Carpets

Pinkie Swear

Myles :

I'm in the Studio when Kelsey, the Dance Captain, walks in.

"Hey, Myles," she says.

"Hey," I wave back.

"So," she begins explaining. "Since you and Abi are the leads, I think you should kiss her at the end of the duet because Jasmine and Aladdin have so much chemistry, we need to see that. I know you and Abi used to date but this performance could get you spotted."

I think.

I don't particularly want to kiss Abi but if a talent scout spots me, I could be big.

Briar.

As if reading my mind,Kelsey continues." It's OK, I'll explain everything to Briar for you. "

As she leaves the room, I grab my bag, not noticing her high five Abi on her way out.

I nod," Fine. "

Briar :

In the Rehearsal Room, I find Myles, laughing at something on his phone.

He has his earphones in.

"Myles!" I yell. "Myles!"

I yank at his ear buds.

"Myles!"

He looks up, FINALLY noticing me.

"Hey."

"Hey," I grab his hand. "Wanna go on a date with me tonight?"

He looks at the floor and I know.

"Bri, I'm sorry, Abi wants me for-"

"Duet practice," I finish for him, getting mad.

"Bri, look, I pinkie swear we'll go on a date tomorrow. Abi needs me."

"All I ever hear is Abi, Abi, Abi!" I shriek. "I'm sick of Abi!"

Myles grabs me in a hug.

"Hey, it's OK. It's not as if it's real."

"What?"

"What Kelsey told you."

"What-" I'm interrupted by his phone ringing.

He has the decency to look guilty.

"I'm sorry, I gotta take this."

I nod.

Outside, I hear him, "Hey, Abs."

Nicknames?!

They broke up months ago, so why do they have nicknames for each other?!

Whatever.

I push past Myles and run home.