birds of a feather

lost in her

October 20

PAIGE

It was 9 am. I had woken up to the team singing me happy birthday. On instinct, I was looking around for a wavy-haired brunette. After they sang me a happy birthday, we're headed to the dining hall. I spot Bella with the cheer team. She's got that infectious smile on her face as she talks to them. She's got that affect.

"Close your mouth P. You're drooling." Nika teases and she waves at Bella at her table.

Oh great. My heart and stomach were doing backflips. Bella walks towards are table with her big grin.

"Hi guys! Just came to say hello and greet number 5 a very happy birthday!"

"Thank you B." I smiled at her.

"I should head back but I'll talk to you guys later k?"

Adding "k" to the end of questions like that had been a new thing in her vocabulary. I noticed she picked it up after she joined the cheer team.

Azzi followed Bella to her table and they talked. I'm not sure what about. I watch their interactions closely. Azzi goes up to one of the cheerleaders and she's talking. It looks more like flirting. Get it Azzi. Azzi greets Bella and the girl goodbye as she comes back.

"You're welcome." Azzi said.

"For what?"

"I just invited Bella to tonight's dinner for your birthday."

"Oh? and what about the other cheerleader?"

"Kylee? Ya she's cute." She got quiet.

"Mhm. Use Bella as an excuse but you've got a crush on her cheerleader friend."

Azzi rolled her eyes, "Whatever."

BELLA

Kylee had come over to get ready for Paige's birthday dinner. I wasn't really planning on going because I didn't exactly have any invite. That was until Azzi came up to us during breakfast to invite Kylee. Azzi and I had gotten pretty close-ish. To a point where she can tag along with me and Kylee. They flirt and it's cute but Kylee's too shy to initiate anything. I think Azzi caught that drift a bit ago and now we're both invited to Paige's birthday dinner. Again, I wasn't planning on going until Azzi emphasized that we both should come.

Kylee groaned, "I don't know what to wear."

I chuckled, "Kylee the outfit you brought is fine!"

"Yea but it's Azzi gonna like it?"

"She'll love it." I finished up my makeup.

"What are you wearing?"

"I don't know. Tube top and jeans? a corset top with jeans?" I shrugged.

"Wait do you think the dress is too much?"

"You can dress it down." I offered

"How?"

"Wear converse with it."

"Okay okay. I need to breathe." She inhaled and exhaled.