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"I forgot how much I missed getting ice cream with all of you," V says happily as we all walk back to the school.
"Yeah, Canadian ice cream is so much better than American ice cream," Beckett agrees.
"Dude. I'm pretty sure it's the same ice cream," Miles says.
"Nope, the ice cream down there is more- Americany," Beckett responds.
"That's so not how that works," Miles replies, shaking his head. We turn the corner and Mr. Durani appears in front of us.
"Ah, there you are Ms. Cato, I've been looking for you," he says when he sees us. We all freeze and I watch him nervously.
"Um, what did I do?" I ask cautiously.
"My office, we need to talk," he responds before turning and walking off. I glance at my friends.
"Good luck," V mouths.
"You got this," Miles adds. Beckett shoots me a thumbs up before I turn back around a follow Durani down the hallway. When we reach his office I hesitantly sit down in the chair across from Durani's desk. I shudder. The last time I was sitting here V and I were getting detention for the sprinkler incident.
"Ms. Cato," Durani starts.
"Can I just say, I really don't think I've done anything wrong. V and I have really been on our best behavior and staying out of trouble," I say anxiously.
"You're not in trouble Ms. Cato," Durani sighs. My shoulders visibly relax.
"Oh. Then, why am I here exactly?" I ask.
"I was trying to explain the situation to you," Durani tells me.
"Right. Sorry. I'll just, be quiet now. Sorry. Proceed, I mean, if you want. I'm just going to stop talking," I ramble hurriedly.
"Thank you Ms. Cato. Now, I've reviewed some of your files in regards to another student. Austin. And it seems he's been giving you and several other students quite a bit of trouble," Durani begins. I nod my head slowly, not knowing where this is going.
"It is within school guidelines that I offer to place an in school restraining order on Austin," Durani tells me. Wait. What?
"What does that mean exactly?" I ask, voicing my thoughts.
"Austin would be removed from any classes with you or your friends and would be required to stay a certain distance away from you at all times. It simply ensures that you feel safe within the school at all times," Durani explains. I nod slowly.
"I'd like that. That would actually make me feel a lot better," I say.
"Good. Then that will be all Ms. Cato." I stand up and turn to leave.
"Thank principal Durani," I say before leaving. I could have sworn I saw a hint of a smile before I exit the office. I quickly pull out my phone and text the group chat.

Where are you guys?

V💙: Studio A:)

Helsweel Spawn: What did Durani want??

Miles💗: Are you ok?

All good guys, see ya in a sec

I hurry down the halls before bursting into the studio to find not only V, Beckett, and Miles, but Jax, Bianca, Alya, George, and Scarlett as well.
"Um, having a party without me?" I ask walking in. Bianca scoffs.
"Hardly. We're filming part of Miles' video today. Like, now," she replies, gesturing towards the cameras set up around the room. George waves at me.
"What? We haven't even heard the song yet," I protest.
"That's why I'm here!" Jax says happily, pulling out his laptop and pressing play. Miles' voice booms through the speakers and we all jump in surprise.
"My bad, let me just," with a grimace Jax fiddles with a few dials and the volume returns to normal. A few minutes later V pulls Beckett and I into the middle of the studio and begins a combo.
"How do you just pull this out of your head?" Alya asks as she watches us mimic V's actions. V shrugs.
"How do you just come up with song lyrics?" She responds.
"Touché," Alya replies with a grin. Not long after, George is filming V's steps as the three of us synchronize ourselves in the mirror.
"You guys pick things up so fast," Alya says in admiration.
"Helsweel made sure of that," Beckett says distractedly. We repeat the routine again before Bianca decides we have enough footage.
"Looks good, same time tomorrow," she says with a nod of approval. I sit down on the bench and Miles sits next to me.
"I thought that would go a lot worse," he says. I snort.
"Why?"
"Bianca literally showed up with half the music department and George and basically threw you guys in front of the camera," Miles says with a laugh. I smile as well.
"Believe me, after two years with Helsweel, you're ready for pretty much anything," I tell him.

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Hi friends! Long time no see:) For future reference, who is your favorite character on Backstage that you want to see more of and who's your favorite couple (other than Becknessa and Ciles)