Lupe and Mia had been asked by Ramiro to welcome their new guests the best way they knew how. By dancing. The girls decided Mia was best for showing the individuality of Saint Mary.
"What just happened? Was that for real?" Olivia scoffs.
"I liked it," Tobias says watching the dancers group up.
"Come on. That was sad."
"It was passionate."
"Passion won't win nationals," Juanma comments, frankly.
"Excuse me," Lupe asks. "What did you say about my team?"
Juanma turns and faces the raven-haired girl head-on.
"I said passion won't win nationals."
"And what would a basketball player like you know about nationals?"
Juanma's face closes off a bit. Ramiro hears the commotion.
"I've been to the competitions. Trust me, that's not going to win."
"I'd appreciate it if you dispersed. The girls were welcoming you to the school. Clap and go to class."
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"That was rude." Lupe fumes.
"It was. But did you see the other guy?" Agus sighs.
"He was cute." Mia acknowledges.
"He was beyond cute," Sofi says.
"Girls, do you mind grabbing us seats. I want to be in the center of class." Lupe says.
Sofi and Agus walk off.
"Mia do you have something to tell me?"
Mia turns to deny anything but sees the expression on her sister's face.
"Ok, the other guy was cute."
"He's friends with the person who insulted us."
"We don't know that they are friends per se. And it wasn't so much an insult as a comment." Mia cuts herself off because Lupe is about to seethe. "But the cute one said we were passionate. You know how much I want my art to reach people."
Lupe nods. That was Mia's biggest concern whereas Lupe wanted to win.
"Okay. I think you're too nice but I'll give the guy a chance to show himself better than his acquaintances."
"That's all I ask. It's not like I want you to ask the blond for pointers."
Lupe's eyes bulge and Mia pulls her forward to class. Then stops abruptly.
"Mia!" Lupe shrieks as she bumps into her.
"Uh, you'll be able to start forming that opinion now."
Lupe looks around her and sees the "cute one". She grins and marches right up to him.
"Where does your friend get off saying that about the Go! team?"
"Uh, hello."
"Yes, hello. Tell me." She crosses her arms.
"Well, Juanma is really opinionated. Sometimes he keeps it to himself. Sometimes he doesn't." He glances past Lupe at Mia. "I think you guys are good though."
"Good? Good is not enough. We are nearly sensational thank you very much."
"Okay." He agrees.
"My name is Mia. The angry one is my sister Lupe." She says, stepping next to his desk.
