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stick some shorts and a shirt in the bathroom across the hall, ’kay? I’m going to hop in my shower.”
    “Thanks, Danny.” Elliot’s door cracked open and he stuck his head out to smile. His hair was all puffed up on the side, unruly brown waves intermixed with curls smashed from his pillow. His eyes were big and brown and sleepy. Adorable. Danny reached out and ruffled his hair instinctively. Elliot simply smiled again, seemingly unfazed by Danny’s touch.
    “I’ll stick an extra toothbrush in there too. We gotta leave in about a half an hour.”
    “Okay, I’m up, I’m up. Sort of.”
    They’d stayed awake way too late the night before, talking and playing video games in the living room. Elliot had been shy at first, but after a little while, it was like they’d hung out alone a million times. It was hard for them to shut up and go to bed. Danny smiled at his new friend.
    “If we leave in twenty minutes, we can stop for coffee.”
    Elliot looked relieved at the prospect. “I’ll hurry.”
     
     
    S ASHA ’ S office was just as intimidating as it had been the first time. But at least Danny didn’t feel so alone. The guys, who’d been faceless competition in the casting room that first day, were quickly on their way to becoming his closest friends. They had to be friends if things got any more serious.
    “Morning, guys. Please sit.” Sasha gestured at the chairs lined up in front of his desk. They all looked at them apprehensively. Sasha chuckled. “Listen, it’s good news, guys. Sit.”
    Danny could’ve sworn he heard a collective sigh of relief. First Tate, then slowly Webb, Reece, and Elliot sat. Danny took the end chair next to Elliot. They waited while Sasha shuffled a pile of papers.
    “I’m sure you boys know this is a tough business, or at least you have an idea. Nobody ever really knows until they’re in the middle of it. A lot of times it sucks. It’s hard work, long hours, not seeing your family much….”
    There was a round of agreeing noises. What’s he doing? Trying to talk us out of wanting this? Danny wasn’t sure he got the technique.
    Sasha continued. “I’m risking a lot putting five untried guys out there and hoping you’ll make it into something with me, but from what I’ve seen and what Keller says, we think you have what it takes.”
    Wait, is that a yes? Is it really happening now? Danny exchanged glances with the other guys. He could tell they were all trying not to look too excited, too scared. Just like him.
    Danny couldn’t take it anymore. “What does that mean?” he asked.
    Sasha nodded. “Blue Horizon is going to offer you a recording contract—”
    He was interrupted by a whoop from Reece who high-fived Tate and hugged Webb on his other side. Elliot jumped in his seat and grinned at Danny who couldn’t help his loud “Yes!”
    Sasha laughed. “Wait, guys. There’s more.”
    “More?” Reece asked. “How can there be more?” The others calmed down, and they looked expectantly at Sasha.
    “I’ve been in contact with Tanner Media. They’re putting together a new series that they’re calling Band Camp . It starts filming in a few weeks. It’ll be a bit like the old The Real World from MTV, but with different musicians trying to make it big, recording their first albums, learning about the business.”
    “And they want us to be on this?” Tate asked. His eyes were wide. “Television?”
    “Right on channel six. Prime time.” Sasha nodded. “I proposed adding a boy band to the mix, and they agreed it would be great for ratings. I think it will also be potentially great for you guys. You could have fans before the album even exists.”
    Danny couldn’t believe it. Them. On TV. He was nervous already.
    Sasha put five thick packets of paper in front of them. “Contracts. I suggest you have a lawyer look over them. I’ll give you a week to get them back. The show starts in three.”
    Beside Danny, Elliot reached out, hand shaking for his