Flipped Out

Chapter 3

  Gasps and  murmurs floated the studio. "Out of my way.", Ms.L ordered. While everyone was so focused on Tessa, no one noticed when Tessa's remaining friends took the list of new All-stars. I watched as they scribbled on it then strode away. As soon as Tessa saw this, she began to revive. " I just felt lightheaded Ms.L, that's all.", Tessa stated.

  Ms.L went back to her list and taped it on the wall, then everyone crowded against it. Me and Natalie were pushed to the back, but as soon as I stepped forward, the crowd parted. I scanned the list until I came to the last six:

~10. Tessa Nowe

~11. Londra Tousé

~12. Lyssa Petite

~13. Kayleigh Chambre

~14. Sallie Yowsky

~15. Natalie Wills

  I double checked the list, but my name was no where to be found. I looked at the others in the room, none would meet my eyes. The newbies congratulated themselves. 

  I marched over to Ms.L's office to ask if there was some mistake. I've been in the All-stars troupe since it began five years ago, there was no way I had suddenly become a Bronzie.

 "Ms.L, may I talk to you?", I ask. "Sure " "I was wondering why I haven't made the All-stars team this year.", I said. " What do you mean?" Outside everyone was staring at me with annoyed looks. What do they think, that I'm simply going to say to the newbies Oh here i'll let you take the best spots on the best troupe that easily. Well I have 2 words for them. NO WAY.

  " I mean the list it says that I didn't make it", I say. At that moment, Lyssa passes by the door way. "Well you see Camille, I did put you on the team", Ms.L says. My mouth breaks into a smile. Lyssa scurries away. "Here let's take another look okay?" I follow Ms.L out.

   "Ms.L! Look at this!", Patricia is screeching. "What is it?" "The list! Camille crossed my name and put hers where my name was." "How is that possible. Ms.L just told me I DID make the team. ", I explain and keep my voice calm. " You probably did make the team, THEN crossed your name out and changed it , to make it look like you didn't make it. You then took my name off then replaced it with yours.", Patricia states matter-o-factly . Ms.L gives me a look of distrust. "But that's preposterous! Why would I go all through all the trouble for that!", I fire back.

 "ENOUGH!", Ms L cries. "Camille, I'm sorry but the evidence is high,just as the tide. You're no longer in the All-stars.", Ms.L says quietly. My mouth falls open , I'm about to argue but Ms.L puts up the hand. She shakes her head. I run to the lockers , and as I left its not until now when I remember hearing the slight ping of a video being recorded.

 In the locker room I look at myself in the mirror . I see a girl who's whole career is down the drain. I grab my belongings and head out the door to bump into Natalie.

"You know I can leave then we can at least be in Bronzies together", She says quietly. "You would do that? Great tell Ms.L right now!", I suddenly feel happier. "Whoa, wait. You're actually saying I should just quit?" "You said-" "I said that because I thought you were simply going to say 'keep going Nats, i'll be back', not for you to say I should just give up!", Natalie retorts. "If you were my best friend, you would be proud of me, not even a congratulations you've said all this time! Lyssa and the crew are better than this" "Lyssa and the crew! You just met them like TWO minutes ago!", I shout.

   "Well I came here to see you off and its exactly what I did." Nats is suddenly voice is calm. "What do you mean..." I say slowly. " From now I think I'm taking a break from you" With that Natalie Wills turns on her heel and dashes out of the lockerroom.

  I lost a part of me when I was kicked out of All-stars, now I lost by drive and force in my life, my sister and best-friend Natalie.