I got this huge trophy and I looked at Kelly who gave me a thumbs up.
"Now we want to give one last award and it is for the best technique and best costume and both awards are going to Ms. Zoe!" The announcer said and I jumped up.
I heard Abby yell "Way to go sweetheart!!" I stood up and smiled, I looked behind me and saw that Maddie was about to cry.
We ran back to the dressing room as fast as we could and Paige had to help me carry it, that's how big the trophy was. When we got back all the moms were there and Abby.
"Good job!" Kelly said and I smiled. Melissa looked like she wanted to kill me.
"Good job girls!" Abby said and gave us hugs. Melissa was upset that I got the technique award and Maddie didn't. I just brushed it off until Maddie started bawling.
"Maddie what's a matter?" Abby asked. She pointed to me, Paige, and Brooke.
"They are saying mean things to me and making fun of me!" She yelled.
"We didn't say anything!" I defended and since Maddie is the favorite she got her way.
"Out in the hall now!!" Abby yelled and we walked out and Kelly followed close behind.
It was all a blur after that but I do know that Abby kicked us off the team and replaced us. We left crying. When we got back to the ALDC to get our stuff the team was there and I have never seen Maddie happier.
We went home, I kept my crown and trophy and so did Brooke. I had never felt so lost without dance. Me, Paige, and Brooke were all sitting on my bed watching Dear Rosie, eating ice cream, and petting Percy and Finnick. We were depressed.
"Girls I know a way to get Abby back, and still dance." Kelly said.
"Really how?" Paige asked.
"Join the Candy Apples!" I said. Kelly nodded.
"I love it! But Abby won't let us back on the team." Brooke said.
"Do you think that with Maddie telling her lies that she would even want you back?" Kelly said and we all nodded. "Cathy was actually the one who over heard us and gave you all a spot. We are leaving to get a hotel tonight and go to rehearsal tomorrow." Kelly said and we packed all our warm ups and got into the car.
When we got there it was late. When I woke up we got a text from Kalani 'Hey I miss you guys and so does Abby you should come back!' I showed Kelly and she nodded and we drove to the ALDC.
We walked in just after pyramid started. "Well good to see you girls. Stand over there next to Kamryn, Ava, and Sarah. Also known as your replacements." Abby said.
When we got over there I noticed how tall Ava is and she is only Kendall's age. Sarah was mine and Paige's age. And Kamryn was younger than Brooke. I looked over at Maddie who looked like she wanted to burst out in laughter.
After pyramid was over we got assigned dances. Me and Kamryn had a duet, Paige had a solo, and Chloe had a solo.Brooke and I am getting featured in the group dance which is about like a freak show me and Brooke are the creepy contortionists. Maddie had nothing.
I saw her and Kendall holding hands and whispering something, looked at me and then laughed.
"If you have something to say to me I would like it if you said it to my face." I said politely.
"Okay you are a worthless, good for nothing, dancer who I don't even know why you are on this team." Maddie said and Kendall laughed.
I started to tear up and I felt two hands on my shoulders, expecting it to be Paige I turned around to hug her. But it was Chloe.
"I am so sorry we got into a fight, will you forgive me be the triplets again?" She said and I hugged her. Paige joined in the hug and we laughed.
We did the routine and I went to do my handstand and put my feet on the ground when I slipped and fell. I knocked myself out. When I came to everyone was around me except Maddie and Kendall who was laughing in the corner. Some how some way they did this.
