True Colors (Max Thunderman: Book 2) DISCONTINUED

Miss Hiddenville 2.0

Lindsey's POV

"Look what came in the mail today."

My brother's voice suddenly spoke, startling me from my position on the couch. I was doing my homework on a peaceful Sunday afternoon until a piece of paper landed on my notebook.

"What is it?" I asked, adjusting my glasses and picking up the paper.

"Read it."

"Miss Hiddenville 2015. All previous contenders over the age of 16 are eligible to compete in this years beauty pageant. If you are interested in competing please contact us ASAP and fill out the form that is attached. If you win this pageant you will be allowed to compete in the State Pageant and possibly qualify to the national competition where Miss California was crowned."

(I know it's 2019 but I'm going off the year of when the show aired and stuff)

I lowered the paper and looked at my brother. He knew I didn't like these pageants and this confused me on why he informed me about this.

"Why?"

Daniel shrugged at my response to this. "It came in the mail and I had to ask you. It'd be rude not to."

I placed the paper down on the table and let out a sigh. "I would've been alright if you kept it from me. You know I don't like these type of things."

"Yeah, but at the last one it looked like you were having fun." Daniel remarked and I chuckled, standing up.

"It's called fake smiling and pretending to enjoy something I hate. I do that every time I hear dad sing." I admitted to my brother. "I'm not doing it."

I started to walk away and my brother continued talking.

"Fine, but the winner wins a ten thousand dollar reward and a free trip to Hawaii."

I froze in my spot and slowly turned to my brother.

I let out a small chuckle and grinned. "The winner wins what?"

Daniel noticed my face and smirked. "You heard me. I wouldn't be pushing you into entering this thing if I didn't know what the winner gets."

I began to think about it. I hate pageants but I could win and get a free trip to Hawaii. This would involve all the drama and fighting backstage but I know how to deal with it.

Daniel stared at me anxiously for my response.

I let out a sigh and smiled. "I'll do it."

Daniel smiled with satisfaction and picked up the paper.

"Great. I'll inform the pageant your competing."

"If I don't win this thing, I'm blaming you." I threatened my brother with a glare, walking passed him and up the stairs.

"Why?!"

"Because this was your idea, nitwit!"

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The next day, I decided to message Ali Baker, my old jazz dance teacher for help. This year I wanted it to be a contemporary piece and Ali is capable of doing that but it's just not her favorite.

I can ask Phoebe as well for help but she is a ballerina and not a full on contemporary dancer. She can help with my costume.

I messaged Ali and waited for her to reply. She's usually busy on Monday's but she is pretty quick at replying on time.

My brother already signed me up for the pageant so no backing out now. This pageant is much more serious then the others so it will involve one or two more sections. We have the introduction, question and answer, the talent portion, a gown and swimwear showcase, Miss California will be performing, and then the results.