Maddie's Boyfriend

Maddie Calls...

Maddie
"Madison," Abby called me over to her after the cameramen had left the room and the pyramid was over.

"Yes?" I was surprised for my position on the pyramid. I expected to be last.

"Wanna hear a secret?" Abby asked.

"Uh, sure?"

"I only put you third because I didn't want the producers to find out about you and your ex. You didn't even deserve to be on that pyramid." Then she just walked away.

Her words stung. My eyes stung, too.

Do not cry. DO NOT cry.

I felt alone. My mom and dance teacher are against me. My friends are mad at me. I don't have a boyfriend anymore.

Nick.

He would know just how to make me feel better. He's not just really hot and popular, he cares about me. Well, he cared. He probably hates me now. No, Nick would never hate me. I wish I could talk to him now. I have his number memorized. But my phone was taken away. Ugh, if only....
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Jojo was the only one in the dressing room. She was doing her hair in a high ponytail.

"Hi," she said when she saw me walk in.

"Hey," I replied. I took a deep breath. Here goes nothing. "Can I borrow your phone?"

"What?"

"Well, mine was taken away, and I really need to contact someone," I explained.

"Who?" Jojo asked suspiciously.

Oh, no. Should I tell her? Should I just forget it? Should I...

"My dad," I lied. Jojo looked surprised.

"Why can't you ask your mom?" she asked.

"Cause my parents are divorced and it's just awkward," I replied.

Please Jojo. Please.

"Well, okay, I guess that's fine."

"Thank you!! And please don't let anyone know...I could get in trouble for being on your phone...even if I'm just calling my dad," I said.

"Okay," Jojo replied, handing me her phone. I wanted her to leave the room, but instead she stayed put while doing her hair. Oh well, I can't tell her to leave or she'll really be suspicious.

I dialed Nick's number and waited for him to pick up. After three rings, I heard his voice.

"Hello?" he said.

"Hi," I replied in a small voice.

"Maddie??" he said. He sounded happy, which made me happy.

"It's me," I said.

"I'm so happy to hear from you! I talked to Kendall though and..."

"Yeah...can you come here?" Jojo glanced at me. I'm watching my words so I don't say anything I wouldn't say to my dad.

"Your house?" he asked.

"No I'm at the studio," I replied.

"I'll be there," he said.

"Okay, but pull around in the back," I told him.

"Okay, love you."

"Love you too, Dad." Then I hung up. I handed Jojo her phone. I would explain everything to Nick when he got here.
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