text mom, "Made it to school with Clair. Going to

ully, you feel better before then. D

idn't eat more of it. I am just feeling off today." I reply to her te

e only those in sports are important,

a moment to inhale deeply, pre

suddenly feel a wave of unease wash over me. As I sense th

surrounds me, led by Wendy, who can't help but mockingly rema

ding squad." I mumble to her, waiting for the hit that is boun

be one of us," Sarah says with a laugh. While I roll my eyes because t

e in two places at once." I tell her before I am smacked across th

items before dashing off to combat class with Mr. Reed. The moment I step into the gym, the sudden sound of the be

laughter from the rest of the class. "Now, swiftly change into your gear so we can proceed with our training." Th

locker room to change before making my wa

teacher's directions as he guides us to pair

ssigns partners, and my name is called alongside Tasha's. Despite my nerves, I

ills. With each move and countermove, I feel more confident and in control, while realizing

uilds as we face off, each of us trying to outmaneuver the other in a continuous back-and-forth. My adrenaline kicks in as we engage in inte

er to wash off the sweat before drying myself off. After freshening up, I change back into my clothes and return to the

ocker room and makes a beeline towards me. Just as the bell finally rings, signaling the end of the p

rings, ending the period, causing me to jump. Quickly gathering my be

Clair asks me while w

ecause I don't know how to expl

aps her arm around mine as we

apple, pizza, salad, and a cupcake. Then we head to the check-out line and pay for our meals be

ame against Cordell on Friday?" I a

re is no way we are going to lose," Clair e

m and knock them off their feet." I say

ong with your shoe's sweetheart.

m so nervous

s arrived for tonight, along with my shoes. We will have

r dresses, actually wearing a dress tonight,"

before we can even go home." I say as we stand up

o history, then science class while

her's voice fills the room, weaving tales of conquest and glory, painting a vivid picture of a past long gone but not forgotten. As I s

micals as we embark on our latest experiment. Together, we mix solutions and watch in awe as colors change and reactions occur before our eyes. In

g in all directions. Amidst the chaos, screams fill the air as students scramble for cover. With adrena

e with eyes gleaming with an otherworldly light. Before anyone can react, the figure raises a hand and mutte

nishment at the mysterious figure, who has ju

rasp the meaning behind it, I accept it without hesitation as the last school bell chimes, p

to the car to drive over to my place. There, I quickly pick up my stunning dress a

solutely fabulous for the occasion. The anticipation of the night ahead fills the air as we he