The one - Marz

CHAPTER 1 : REHEARSAL

Manon's POV.

Shit. I'm late.

9:23. Rehearsal at 9:30. Ten minutes away. Fuck. It always happens to me, even though Dani woke me up at 8 a.m to be sure I wouldn't be late again.

I quickly get up, put on oversized sweatpants and my sports bra. I rush in the bathroom where Dani's makeup is all over the place, and brush my teeth.

I'm usually excited to go to rehearsal, but today it's different. Yesterday, I broke up with my girlfriend. We've been on and off for almost two years, but we decided that this was the last time.

That's why I'm tired today, I didn't get much sleep.

I gather all my stuff and shut the door.

Lara's POV.

It's 9:41, we're all at the studio. Except Manon. She always does that. I'm also usually a little late, but this week we need to be on point. The tour is in only 5 weeks.

"That's it, I'm calling her." Sophia said, in a cold voice.

"Let's not yell at her, she had a tough day yesterday." Dani responded.

Sophia distanced herself to call Manon.

"Wait, why? What happened?" I said, curious.

"She'll tell you guys if she wants to talk about it," Dani answered, "I'm just telling you to not be so hard on her today."

Dani's words cut me off. She always protects Manon. My jaw tightened. We're supposed to share everything — we're Katseye, we're sisters. Except apparently, she's allowed to keep her secrets.

"Well yeah, okay, we won't." I declared, annoyed that Dani wouldn't explain what was going on.

"She's right down the building," says Sophia, "we can start, she'll join mid-dance".

Manon's POV

Rehearsal was okay, I guess. Sophia yelled one or two times, which is not that much compared to the last time.

Megan cracked us up again — she tripped over Yoonchae's foot, then laughed harder than anyone else.

At the end, Yoonchae said she was starting to get really nervous about the tour, we all reassured her, like the big sisters we are to her. and then we group-hugged. It was nice, they didn't know it, but I needed that moment as much as Yoonchae.

But there's something that bugged me. After that, I was a little worked up by all the emotions, and Lara noticed it.

"Are you okay Manon?" she said, gently smiling.

"Yeah I'm good." I responded.

Then her expression changed, she looked a little annoyed.

"Okay, well bye guys, I have a coffee date with Rhea in 15 minutes !" she said. She hugged Yoonchae really quickly, gave a small affectionate kiss to Sophia's cheek, and left.

She didn't look at me once. My stomach twisted. I replayed the smile she gave Yoonchae, the kiss on Sophia's cheek — and the nothing she gave me.

I had always paid a lot of attention to Lara, and the way things went between us. With the other girls, it was a lot easier.

During Dream Academy, I created a strong bond with Dani. She always knew how to listen, and mostly how to respond. She knows everything about me, and I know everything about her. We always have the same opinions on stuff, and everything's really easy between us. She's like a sister to me.

Sophia's the leader. She's the one we consult when we have issues. She's the wise one. I am so grateful for her, because she's always backed me up no matter what. I know she's there if I need her.

Megan cracks me up. She is the funniest person ever. She's only 19 but she's so mature for her age, I'm truly so proud of her. I always come to her room, late at night, when I'm bored, because I know we'll laugh so much together.

Yoonchae's my little sister. I feel so maternal over her, like I was sent to protect her from what it represents to be in our place. She's the sun in a person, and just lights up a room when she enters. I know she's going to become an amazing woman.

But with Lara, it's more complicated. Everything is charged. We're too similar — same stubborn fire, same sharp temper. She gets mad at me more than at anyone else, and I've never dared to ask why. I wouldn't want to cause more drama.

Anyways, the way she reacts to what I do has always been important to me. That's why her previous reaction left me in a weird place.

Well, now is not the moment to think about it, I have to go get my stuff at Mel's house, my ex.

"I gotta go too guys, see you tomorrow?" I said.

Sophia's head turned, she looked disturbed, "You're not coming tonight?" she asked.

"I don't think so, I am really tired and didn't get much sleep last night."

"Oh okay, we'll keep in touch, bye !" she answered.

"Manon, are you okay by yourself or do you want me to come along?", Daniela said, genuinely worried.

"I'll be fine, see you later !"

I know she means it well, but I don't like to be treated like I'm fragile. Anyways, I've got to get to Mel's. My ex. The last place I want to be right now.

(guys this is my first story, don't be afraid to give me recommendations and stuff i probably need it!! and if you have requests also!!)