Chapter Two: Pep Squad Tryouts

It was after school. I was trying out for the Pep Squad. I hurried to a changing room and changed into this:

I went out onto the football field. I saw Kim. "What are you doing here Penelope?" She asked. I smiled at her.  "Trying out" I answered and she nodded in response. "Me too, good luck" she smiled. I went to line up with everyone else when I looked into the bleachers. I saw Jack, Milton, and Jerry. "What are they doing here?" I asked Kim. "Oh...they came to support me" she grinned and waved at Jack who waved back. "Are you guys dating?" I asked. "Me and Jack? No we're just really close friends" she expressed the word really. I nodded. "Alright girls line up!" The coach ordered. "I'll call your name and you'll show us what you've got, starting off Kim Crawford!" She gestured to Kim. Kim went forward. She took a deep breath and did this routine:

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Damn it! She was really good. I sighed but still smiled. Kim was my friend and I'd be happy for her either way. Jack cheered. "Go Kim!" He called out. As more people went I began to feel my chances crumble.
"Finally Penelope West!" She called my name. I gulped and stepped forward. I locked eyes with Jack. He gave me a reassuring smile. I did this routine:

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Everyone stared at me. "Yeah go Penelope!" Jack cheered clapping. Soon more people clapped and I stepped back in line. "Alright folks here's who made it and what not, we only have two spots open so....Kim Crawford!" She shouted the first name. "Good job" I whispered to Kim. Kim smiled at me and went back to listening. "Finally, Penelope West!" She announced. "Yes!" I grinned excitedly. Kim's mouth opened in shock. "That's all everyone you can go" the coach walked away as I ran to Kim's friends.
"That was amazing Penelope, you were all like whoosh and bam and wow!" Milton exclaimed. I smiled. "Thanks Milton but Kim was amazing too" I smiled modestly. "Hey what time is it?" I asked. Milton checked his watch. "Um....6:30" he smiled up at me. My eyes widened. "Fudge I'm late!" I exclaimed. I reached into my backpack and grabbed my skateboard. "Late for what?" Jack asked. I sighed. "Reality" I responded in a mysterious manner. He looked confused. "Reality?" He asked. I nodded. I checked Milton's watch once more. "Well it was nice meeting all of you, I might check out that dojo, bye!" I waved and ran down the football field. Once I reached the street I skateboarded home. I hoped to silently sneak in. I opened the door and it creaked.
"Penelope West! Where have you been?!" My fathers voice boomed. "I was at tryouts" I nervously said. "Tryouts for what?" He asked. "Pep Squad...I made the team" I smiled. "Next time, tell me" he ordered and I nodded as I made my way up stairs. "Oh and Penelope" his voice stopped me and I turned around. "I heard about the cotillion coming up, I signed you up for waltz lessons" he stated and my jaw dropped. "Waltz?!" I yelled. "You will do it or you can forget Pep Squad" he bargained and I sighed. "Fine" I agreed walking up to my room. I stared at the portrait of my mom. She was the fun one. She brought that onto dad. Then....she died.....and dad became a perfectionist. I sighed before going to sleep.