L-O-V-E

Gotta Work

Chapter 10

Emilia's POV

Ugh, today is the day that will either make me or break me, and I have a feeling it is gonna break me. First off, I woke up 30 minutes late this morning and when I went to start my car, it didn't start. I tried to go walk to school since it's close but it started pouring. Well, fate is telling me it's gonna be a 'break me' day.

"Emiiiillllliiiiaaaaa," my friend Anna Leigh sang.

"Annnnnaaaaa Leiiiggghhhhh!" I sang back to her then we both laughed.

"So I'm trying out for cheer this time!"

"Oh, that's great girl. You've been a competitive cheerleader since the 1st grade." Secretly, I wasn't happy though, because she could take my place and I fear that because she is so sweet. Her and her sky blue eyes, chestnut wavy hair, and fair skin.

"Yeah, it's exciting. I'm also on the Elite cheer team so that's why I wanted to try out to be on both." I just scoffed a little because I was terrified she probably is better than me.

I made an excuse, "Hey. I hate to leave, but Dalton wanted to see me so gotta go. Peace out Girl Scout!"

With that, I left and went to face the rest of my terrible day.

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What happened next, was history. So, I went in for tryouts, really nervous. I thought I should stretch and condition first, so I did. Then, I went in to do our group routine in 3s and I did well. It was time to show off, so I did my cheer with sharp motions, a great attitude, and a big smile; I spirited and did a tumbling pass. It was a Roundoff back handspring back handspring tuck, Roundoff back handspring double full. When I landed, I jumped into my toe touch and yelled, "Go sharks!" and smiled. I did terrible in my opinion.

As I walked up to the school for the second time today, my heart was beating out of my chest. I went up to the list.

2014-2015 Sharks Elite Cheer Team

(by score, lowest to highest)

Sara Brenton

Elyse Anderson

Marie Johnson

Addison Robinson

Jane Edwards

Lisa Stewart

Jake Hilton

Lacey Jones

Robert Vanhughe

Haley Morris

Jeanette Morgan

Kandace Logan

Warren Michaels

Matt Wilson

Hannah Thompson

Tara Simpson

Brooklyn Simpson

Anna Belle Hightower

Anna Leigh Vicks (perfect score)

Emilia Annette Rogers (perfect score)

Julia Carlson (perfect score)

Catherine Tines (perfect score)

Oh my gosh, Adelyn was cut, and I made it, with a perfect score too! I was so ecstatic, I took a picture of the list and posted it on Instagram. Instantly, I got a call.

Anna Leigh

"Oh my gosh we made it, congratulations girl!" She screamed through the phone.

"Yeah, I know girl! Congratulations!" I screamed using the same tone. Then I got a text message from Dalton.

Congratulations Miss Perfect. I knew you would make it. Wanna celebrate by going to Starbucks and a dinner date with me?

I smiled then quickly replied 'yes'. I'm so happy!

Adelyn's POV

Ugh, I can't believe this girl. She just comes in and takes my spot, I hate her so much. And she is going to pay.

I hid in the bushes quickly so she wouldn't see me and then sped to her tires and poked a hole in the two back ones. Take that. Revenge is fun.

Lacey's POV

"Adelyn. You can't do that to Anna Leigh. She didn't do anything to you!" I exclaimed as I tried to pull her away from the scene.

"Okay, fine." Adelyn's face was painted with a mischievous grin.

"Now let's go!"

Anna Leigh's POV

"Oh my gosh! Who did this!?" I exclaimed at my tires as I began to sob.

"This is not my car, it's my sister's!" I cried even more. Who would do this to me? I didn't ever treat anyone badly. Ugh. This sucks. I called my sister and prepared myself for some yelling and maybe even hitting.

Emilia's POV

Anna Leigh called me sobbing explaining what was damaged to her sister's car while I got a text from Adelyn saying, 'That brat had to pay.' That confused me and when my best friend, Lacey texted me back saying, 'Help me. I think Adelyn did something to Anna Leigh even though I tried to stop her.' I knew exactly who was responsible. I had to cancel with Dalton because of this drama.

I called Anna Leigh. "I know who did it."

"Who?" She questioned sincerely.

"Adelyn. She sent me a text on accident saying 'That brat had to pay,' and then Lacey texted me saying, 'Help me. I think Adelyn did something to Anna Leigh even though I tried to stop her,' so yeah." I explained this to her.

"Maybe she's mad that I made the team and she didn't." She tried.

"Hold on!"

I called Adelyn saying, 'Listen here Adelyn. You must suck and that's why you didn't make cheer. Anna Leigh is an amazing cheerleader and your jealous self needs to go somewhere. I don't have time for drama so back off and find a new interest besides my boyfriend and revenge. You gotta work to get what you want. Have a nice night now. Actually, don't. Have a nice life!" Then I hung up.

I told this to Lacey and Anna Leigh and they cracked up and all at once we all said, "Work it, work it, work it, FIERCE!" Then we cracked up.