Reputation to keep

The one I don't wish to know

Angel's POV

I strutted into school for cheer. It had been a trek trying to get up this morning, but it was worth it and I was ready to go. Stacey ran to my side immediately and fell into step, the fight from yesterday apparently forgotten.

'Omigosh so Angel, apparently Flossie was forced to quit the team by her mum who was worried about her getting too skinny, she reckons she has an eating disorder but really you were only just starting to see the loose skin from where she had lost the fat and I reckon she was looking better than ever-' Stacey said this all in one breath and stopped suddenly to take in more air '-and anyway so that means she's not here and that's bad for us because that means we need to find another girl to take her place which could be difficult because of the utter lack of talent in this school. So I think we should hold trials again and Tiana looks keen and has the right body and enthusiasm and if you gave her a go I'm sure she'd do really, really well and the other girls agree so we should give her a go and see how she does and just please, please give her a go!' Stacey finished her scatter-brained speech and looked slightly light-headed, swaying a bit before looking at me pleadingly.

'Stacey you're going to pass out if you don't start slowing down and breathing!

Ok so about the bad news with Flossie, firstly I don't blame her mom 'cos she was looking very skinny and she certainly wasn't looking nice' I looked pointedly down at her 'If everyone thinks Tianadeserves a go... Well I won't say I like it, but fine.' 

Stacey grinned 'Ok cool'

We had come to the gym by now and I motioned for Stacey to stop and stand beside me

'Ok everyone, shut up and listen. So Flossie has left the team due to personal reasons, and we will be auditioning people for her position. I know the fastest way word gets around is through gossip so tell all your friends that it will be two days from now from 4 - 6pm. I will be emailing and putting up posters too but tell anyone you can. 

So we'll be attempting the superman this morning, so boys, I want you all to get into position and Stacey, if you want to try it out with me...?'

  

I walked out of the change rooms feeling altogether more chirpy. Cheer always did this for me, it got my blood pumping and my brain thinking. I strutted through the halls, stopping at my locker to grab my books for first period.

'Hey' 

I started, turning my head to find Marcus next to me

'Uh... Marcus, what are you doing here?'

'This is my locker' He gestured to the door beside mine and I looked at him sceptically

'This locker's been free since I was in year seven. I've paid to keep it as an extra for myself ever since. There's been a mistake.'

'Oh I don't think there has, see someone may have put a price on this locker that was significantly higher than the previous, and I think we both know how corrupt the principle is'

I looked at him uncertainly. 'Stay away from me'

 Marcus looked surprised momentarily before smirking at me 'You thought I did this to get close to you? No, no I was hoping to get with your sexy friend next to you, but the principle wouldn't allow me your locker' 

I blinked confused. Yesterday he asked me out and got really pissy when I turned him down, and now he wants Stacey?!  

'Leave her alone'

'Leave who alone?' Stacey popped up beside me grinning 'Oh, hey Marcus' Stacey's voice dropped several octaves as she tried for a husky and sexy sound. It didn't work. Apparently it did for Marcus though, because he turned to her smiling and answered with a quick hello before stating a long winded conversation with her

'Whatever, I'll just leave you two to it then...' I trailed off, realising no one was listening and walked away, just as the bell rang.

Lunch arrived and I was sitting in the canteen beside Arabella, waiting for Stacey to appear

'What do you think's keeping her?' Arabella asked for the fifth time

'For gods sake Bella! I don't freaking know!'

'Well I just thought...'

'No, you didn't think Belle! You never do!'

Arabella's eyes swam and she turned away from me promptly

'Look, Belly, I'm sorry... I'm probably PMSing or something'

Bella laughed softly before turning to me 'Sorry, I probably was getting a bit annoying'

'A bit?'

We laughed before looking round as two other voices joined in with ours

It was Marcus. And he was holding hands with Stacey.

'Hey Angel! Guess what?!' Stacey flicked her eyes down to her and Marcus's hands, entwined together

'You guys are going out?' I grinned at Stace, acting as though things couldn't be better

'Yeah, we had our first date last night' She bit her lip to keep from smiling

I froze

'You what?'

'Yeah! It was great! We went out to see a movie and then had dinner afterwards!'

Marcus beamed at her, looking smitten. I, on the other hand, looked at Marcus suspiciously. I was really confused now. He asked Stacey out after me, and yet he looked like he really liked her! Something was not right.

Tiana picked that moment to join us though, and so I couldn't broach the subject

'Hey guys! I see you two finally hooked up'

I rolled my eyes. Tiana really pissed me off

'Hey Ti-ti' Arabella spoke for the first time since Stacey and Marcus

'Ti-ti? Really Bella? It sounds like titty. Probably rather a suitable name come to think about it, it's obvious you've had a boob job...' I smirked

Tiana looked mortified for a moment before rearranging her features into what she must have thought resembled a smile, and laughing feebly. 'Good one'

I flashed her a fake smile before turning my attention back to my food. I had decided to cut downTiana whenever I could, she needed to learn how the new student should behave. Regardless of their parents status.

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I'm so sorry! I feel so BAD for letting down those who read my story!

This isn't even long enough to make up for it!

I have been getting extreme writers block and in the little time I've had to write, I haven't had any motivation

I will try and get back into it, I promise

Sorry again (especially if this isn't up to standard)

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