GAME ON!!

Noor (part 1)

November 19

"Wow, Breakpoint is looking for candidates for the new season."  At the garden table at Jordi's house I show him, Daan, Eline and Sky the video with the call.  Eline and Sky straighten their tops. I grin at Daan's messy hair.  Our Tik Tok dances from earlier have left their mark.

Drum roll is now pulling us into the world and the Breakpoint, the mega-popular YouTube series. Candidates shout at each other, teetering on the ridge of a roof, tied up in small spaces.

After all the action comes the denouement: did the friends win? Yes! They fly into each other's arms. Tears of joy.  Pockets full of money!

I get happy when I watch the video. Would be great to experience this together. And I can do whatever I want with the money.  No more worries. "This game is really for us," I say.  "Absolutely," says Eline. "Goals. Get away from home, and we'll be famous!" She says while posting our TikTok of the dance.

'Breakpoint looks nice, but er...' Jordi leans towards the garden stove. He opens the glass door and puts a log in it. I glow, these moments with my friends are the best. "But what?" I ask. Jordi turns back to us. "If I get injured there, I have a problem with football."

'You don't die from a bruise, Jor.'  Daan puts his arm around Jordi's shoulder. Breakpoint is epic.  Nice shine with everyone.  And such a show opens doors.  If you want to become a top athlete, it is smart if your name is already known.'  Jordan laughs. 'Maybe you are right.'

Sky nods. 'I vlogged a former candidate on insta. Her name is Bibi, super pretty girl. After the show, she instantly became an influencer. I do her workouts every week.” "Oh yes, that fit girl." says Eline. 'She looks like a bitch, but she's very pretty. My modeling agency said they pick candidates based on their looks.'

"Then I don't stand a chance."  Daan hides his nose behind his hand, laughing. Eline flies around his neck. “Honey, you have the best looks. It's a pity you don't like girls, otherwise I would have seduced you long ago.' I grin. "Seriously, do they really just select for looks, do you think?"

'Anything for the ratings,' says Eline. 'Viewers love it when beauties look bad. Just like the Miss Netherlands last in Expedition Robinson. So intense... That head of hers when she was sick! She looked horrible.' She laughs. 'But they don't just choose hotties, you just have to stand out. Emphasize your strengths.'

I raise my eyebrows. 'Such as?' "I wear my tops a size smaller."  She sticks out her breasts. We have to laugh, so does she.  'That's not all,' says Eline. "I also address my weaknesses."

She wiggles her eyebrows. 'I'm going to paint. And I recommend this one to everyone.' She grabs a lock of hair and shows off her highlights.

"What color would you put on me if you were me?" asks Sky curiously. Eline's gaze slides past Sky's hair. 'If I were you I'd do a few dark picks. They give volume to your light hair.' "Top idea." Sky looks at me. 'To the hairdresser together?'

'Not me.' I say with a smile.  "Don't mess with my hair." "You know what's also important?"  continues Eline. She taps her thigh. 'If you have fat here, you will immediately notice it on the screen. You should take a look at hashtag what do I eat in a day.  I've been doing that for a while.  Super recipes!'

'Oh yeah? I'll look them up,” Sky says. 'Hashtag roots forever?'  Dan grins. "Girls, wake up." "Yes, those hashtag trends on TikTok are fascinating." Jordi taps his forehead. "You can't live on low-calorie snacks alone."

'Indeed. How do they come up with it? Carrots with mustard for lunch. And anyone who drinks warm lemon water is completely crazy.' Dan is shivering. 'The bizarre thing is that those fit girls all imitate each other.'

'You don't understand it. I get what works for me from that.  Eline dismisses their comments and continues to Sky. 'Didn't I tip you off about that waste app the other day? Since I got it, I have almost no fat anymore!

Sky's gaze slides from Eline's thighs to her own. I understand that Sky also wants to become a model with her good looks. But I find the demands of such an agency killing.

I'm really not going to starve myself to fit into a size 32. 'It's easy for you to talk, Eline, Daan responds. 'You can eat whatever you want, but you stay super thin. Are you sure you don't have a tapeworm?'

“Dude, I work hard for it,” she says. 'Every day squats, green smoothies, two liters of water.  She taps her cheek. "See me shine.

'A few modeling jobs for the Zeeman and the lady already feels like the new Gigi Hadid.

Daan grins. Posing in the biggest granny panties. Haha, dream on Eline sticks out her tongue. A ladies' set wouldn't look bad on you either.

'Daan attracts everything for money, says Jordi. 'Oh, yes,' Daan replies.

After two years of joys and sorrows in the same class, we know that we shouldn't take each other too seriously.  Sky seems pretty used to our group. I don't think she minded when her class was split up at the end of last school year.

When I put her name on one class in September, Di was superbly. It clicked since the school camp in June

Daan straightens his brisket and stares at my phone screen. As if the money we can win is already before him. Frankly, I feel that eagerness too. I don't want mom to have to flip every time. I just want us to get it right. What's under that video?' asks Dan

I clear my throat and solemnly read: 'Are you competing with your four best friends for 50,000 greasy euros in the wildly popular YouTube game show Breakpoint? Breakpoint challenges you to take on super fun, exciting and bizarre challenges. How far will you go for your friends? And how far will they go for you? Register yourself and your friends quickly and have a chance to participate in the hit of the year!"

Eline claps her hands. 'How do we surrender? 'I'll do that!' I say.  I scroll down to the registration information. Below are pictures of sponsors. 'Imagine if we win,' I say, 'I want this one. I point to a photo of an e-bike. A black one with wide tires. Eline chooses the bright pink, Daan, Jordi and Sky a green one.

Sky turns to me. How long will it take to know if we've been selected?  Suppose we can participate... I want to prepare myself as well as possible 'What difference does it make?' asks Elin.

"Um, well... I'm kind of excited. I... Words stick in Sky's throat.

'You have to get over that,' says Eline. 'Keep your head up. Even if you find something exciting for once

There is a short silence. I know what Eline is thinking about. At home she must always be strong.  Don't complain Back straight, chin up Crying sees her parents as a weakness It has rammed into Eline. I'm sure they won't demand that we join the next day

'Precisely. And it remains to be seen whether they choose us.  That's why... we're going to eat an overdose of goodies Daan gets a spectacular cake from the kitchen, on which Jordi's name is written in silver letters. Tada!  Red velvet drip cake! says Daan poshly.  Eline strums her fingers on the table. Oh, that white cream and raspberry sauce.

So bad for me It's not too bad, right? With those raspberries on the side Daan starts to sing Long Shall He Live' and lights the candles on the cake. While we shout, Jordi blows out the candles in one breath.

Daan pours the drinks and raises his glass. 'To Jordan. On us.  Friends for life!' He knocks back his shot. "Are we going for a swim?" Sky's eyes narrow.

Just when I want to ask what's wrong, Jordi responds. 'Good idea! After the cake I check if we can use the pool. There was a problem with the ventilation.” He raises his drink.

Cheers. And bring on that electric bicycle.'  His was stolen. Now he has to save up for a new one. His parents are fed up with how carelessly he handles his things.  If my bike gets stolen, I'm in real trouble. A new bike... All that money...

Guard. Did I actually lock it? I check my pockets. Where is my bike key?  Shit. Short circuit in my head. 'Be right back,' I call and run to the front yard.

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