CHAPTER ONE !
" selection "

🎸 . . . EMMALINE / ALDERIDGE HIGH

EMMALINE lived for the fame. She loved being the center of attention and bringing joy around herself. Being singer, she enjoyed writing poems and music, following in her father's career.

MAXIMILIAN ARMANI was the biggest star in his days. He was the lead singer of COSMOS a boy band famous for albums and hits.

Ever since she was a young girl her father had taught her how to play the piano, violin and her most favourite, the guitar.

Maximilian had taught her to be the first. The best at everything. Show everyone else how superior she was.

She never was close to her father and still isnt. Daddy issues ? Yeah.

Thats why she was glad for school to be starting. She would be away from home for almost a year.

Alderidge High. A school for students who aspire to be artists.

"i'm so ready." Emmy whispers as she adjusts the buttons of her school uniform. She put on her leather jacket, boots and grabbed her bags to the car.

"Get in young miss." Brant , her father's assistant said as he helped her with the bags. "You father wanted to tell you good luck this year. "

"thanks, i guess." she sighs. Her dad couldnt even bother to show up. In the limo there was a note.

- " make me proud!"

Classic dad. Too busy to ever show up.

The school gates had opened at 7 sharp, welcoming each and every student from all over the world.

As Emmaline stepped onto the campus of Alderidge High, she was greeted by the familiar faces of her classmates amd new students.

Ror his tousled hair catching the morning light, flashed her a grin from across the courtyard as he put on his headphones and headed inside.

Cazz bounded over with her signature exuberance, her uniform altered with a riot of colors that seemed to defy the dullness of the morning, her laughter contagious as ever.

Emmy looked over to the benches where a girl sat beneath a tree, her serene demeanor belying the excitement bubbling just beneath the surface as she devoured the pages of a book, her love for literature evident in the way she immersed herself in each word.

But it was Lana, Emmaline's steadfast companion, who drew closest, her warm smile a welcome sight amidst the chaos of the first day back at school.
" Emmy! ready to take on another year of musical mayhem?" she asked, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

Emmy grinned in response, adjusting the strap of her leather jacket. "You know it, Lana."

Together, they made their way to the conference room, the buzz of excitement growing with each step.

Principal Leon Brown stood at the front, his presence commanding attention as he addressed the gathered students.

"Good morning, students," he began, his voice strong and clear. "I have an exciting announcement to make."

Whispers and murmurs filled the room as students wondered what Leon could be talking about."

This year, Alderidge High will be hosting the competition between the art schools, showcasing the talents of young artists from around the world. Harding High will be coming to out campus for the time being."

Emmy's heart quickened with excitement, her mind already racing with possibilities. This was their chance to prove themselves on a global stage, to show the world the depth of talent that resided within the walls of Alderidge.

Principal Brown continued, his words fueling their determination. "We will be hosting various events, from music to visual arts, and I expect each and every one of you to give it your all. Let's show the world what Alderidge is made of!"

The president of the school, Dante walked up to the stage holding a big box as he said. "This box contains the names of students who will represent us. We will randomly select the names. If you hear your name please come on the stage."

"Lana-Valentine Delacour !" The principal read as Emmy and Lana hug and she walks on stage.

Lana walks on stage like an absolute icon as everyone claps.

"Rory Elliot Newman! Come on up." On the stage came the curly haired boy she saw minutes ago. She must have seen him somewhere.

The next name was heard. "Cashmere Ellis. " Emmy knew Cashmire from last year's guitar classes and had befriended her.

"Next person is " the principal said reading the paper. " Mercedes Lee. "

"Now for the last name, Dante why dont you choose one. " the principal said as he picked a piece of paper. Opened it and smiled.

"Emmaline Armani. " He said and Emmy exclaimed happily. She picked her jacket from the chair and headed for the stage.

Dante was Emmy's boy best friend. They were both italian and they're parents were friends. Alongside Ryan whom she never sees anymore.

Dante hugs Emmy on the stage " congrats star!"

"thank you care bear."

"You five will be the ones representing us, so good luck!" The principal says and ends the speech. "Please follow Dante out the room."

When they got out the conference room they waited.

"you all will be in a different area than the others. It will still be inside the campus so you wont be away for classes." Dante explains as he leads the way.

They walked to an area that was usually closed off for students. It was beautifully built as all the campus.

"I cant believe we're together!" Lana says grabbing Emmy's arm. "I know right!"

Dante opens the door revealing a huge common room, containing a big kitchen, music instruments, a library and more.

"Oh god this is huge!" Rory says looking around.

"There's a library!!" Mercy exclaims.
Cazz was eyeing that guitar on the stand.

"Everything you guys need is here. Feel free if you have any questions." Dante says.

"Whats the door on the other side of the hall?" Emmy asks curious.

"Thats where students from Harding High will be staying." He explains. "Well im leaving then, get ready for classes."

"bye dante." Emmy says but doesnt close the door behind her since she hears noises. She walks out their dorms and into the hallway and sees two boys laughing.

The brunette one had such a cute laugh.  Emmy shook that thought from her head. He turns his head and his eyes lock with hers.

The blonde guy noticed and when he turned his head to see what the brunette was looking at his mouth opens in shock.

His mouth was still agape "emmy. . . ?"

EJONA SPEAKS !

FIRST CHAPTER HERE WOHOO!!
This is the first part of the selection. Next chapter we will see the harding students' pov.

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