Suggesting some names! I've needed these forever and am so thankful to have them! Bridget was just one of the many OC's she came up wit! Thank you so much!
Now To The Story...
Bridget POV
Today was the parkour challenge. And I was sooooo ready to win. It was going to be easy. I'd trained years for this day.
"And presenting, Miss Bridget Lopez!"
Ooh! That's me!
I proudly walked up to the stage and smiled at the crowd. I saw Percy, my crush. I've known him for three years but I've never had the courage to ask him out. Maybe, after I win the competition, he'll kiss me and we'll start dating.
The countdown started and soon ended. I raced off to the first obstacle. I cruised through the beginning, though I struggled slightly on the upper body obstacles.
I quickly finished the first obstacle and ran off of the padded ground to the next. I gripped the rope and swung across, latching onto the rock wall onto the other side. I scurried up it and jumped down.
Then there was the Salmon Ladder. This was my hardest. I gripped the metal pole and put all of my weight onto it. Then I swung up. One. Twice. Thrice. I held onto the spinning bars at the top and spun down.
I felt my grip slipping and desperately held it tighter. I landed on the padded ground again and took off running. I finished the course quickly.
When I got off of the course I was quickly follow greeted by Claire Henderson.
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"This is Claire Henderson reporting LIVE from your NYU parkour competition. This is Miss Bridget Lopez, who currently holds the record at our school!" She gave a winning smile. "Tell me Bridget, how does it feel to be so famous?"
I laughed. Famous? I could get used to this. "Amazing, Claire. I'm honored to share this with you guys."
My boyfriend, Robbie, wrapped an arm around my shoulder. I know, you're probably thinking, why? Why do I have a boyfriend when I want Percy Well, I need a distraction. And Robbie wants Annabeth so we're working with each other to achieve a common goal. Claire turned to him. "How does it feel, Robbie, to be dating someone as accomplished as your girlfriend, Bridget, here?"
Robbie smiled, pulling me closer. "It's great Claire. I always knew she was special."
Claire turned back to the camera, bringing a hand up to her heart. "Aww. What a cute couple." she grinned. "So, that's all for now New Yorkers! Stay tuned for more on New York Unedited! Now to Mark and Jacob at the NYU headquarters!"
The camera flicked off and Claire smiled at me and Robbie before looking back and chatting to the cameraman.
I kissed Robbie gently on the cheek. "I love you." Gotta keep up the act.
"I love you too."
We took our seats in the audience for the rest of the show, though I had stopped watching about three people after me; they all fell into the water.
The lights flickered off and adrenaline pumped through me. This was it.
The spotlights went all around the bleachers and pointed out the contestants that made it through. Annabeth Chase, Diego Wansolz, and me. We all stood smiling.
I sorted out Percy in the crowd and flushed, looking down. I saw Robbie's eyes flash briefly towards Annabeth. His face returned to a smile, cheering his "girlfriend" a.k.a. me, on.
We all went down to the stage and stood in the light of the spotlights. "New York University, we have three amazing finalists who've made it through. Annabeth Chase, Bridget Lopez, and Diego Wansolz!" The crowd cheered. "But unfortunately, after going through the videos, we've had to disqualify a victor."
The crowd was silent, pumped with adrenaline. "Diego Wansolz. You have been disqualified."
Diego shrugged and got off the stage. I scoffed.
"And the winner is...drum-roll please..."
"Annabeth Chase!"
The crowd erupted into cheers.
Annabeth received her trophy and her medal, along with an interview and several photos. I walked down the stage, dejected.
Then, Little Miss Perfect came and smiled. She extended her hand. "That was a good try."
I smiled wryly. "Thanks."
"You were a worthy competitor." she complemented.
"Thanks."
Percy came over, covering Annabeth's eyes with his own hands. "Guess who?"
Annabeth pretended to think before crying, "Percy!"
He smiled and hugged. Then he saw me. He too extended his hand. "Nice job."
I smiled. "Thanks."
Percy kissed Annabeth gently and I looked away. Percy laughed. "Not a fan of PDA?"
I shook my head. "I just-"
Robbie came down. "Bridget!"
I turned. "Yeah?"
"Can I talk to you?"
"Sure."
He pulled me away and I glanced wistfully at Percy and Annabeth before going along. He looked at me. Then he pulled me in for a kiss. "I'll never forget her." he whispered. "But I'll always love you."
I kissed him back. "Let's make this a reality." I agreed.
