My palms began to sweat. Perspiration was dripping from my forehead. Butterflies were flying rapidly in my stomach, trying to escape.
Why does Maddie have to be so perfect?
I thought in my head, as Maddie began to do a sequence of turns. Everything she does is perfect. I, however, am far from perfect. Miss Abby taunts me everyday, telling me how awful I am. Well, she'll eat her words once she watches me dance because I'm going to do my absolute best.
Applause filled my ears as Maddie walked across the stage, behind the curtains. When she turned around I gave her two thumbs up and a big smile. She repeated my actions, making me feel a bit better.
" Please welcome to the stage : Chloe with 'Silence' "
My heart began to pound faster and faster with each step I took onto the stage. I got into my ' starting ' position and waited for the music to fill my ears.
Once I heard it, I pulled my head up, facing the crowd, and ripped off the piece of gray duct-tape that was covering my mouth.
Taking that duct-tape of my mouth felt amazing. It felt like I was freeing myself from Abby's constant insults, silencing her.
More and more confidence grew in me, making each move graceful and beautiful. When I finished, applause was coming towards me, louder than I've ever heard it. As I walked towards Maddie, I noticed that she looked a bit worried. But she smiled and gave me a hug.
" You did great!" Maddie exclaimed.
" You, too," I said, with a great amount of enthusiasm. We hugged again, and then all of the other girls joined our hug-fest, congratulating us.
" Time for awards!" Mackenzie yelled, running towards the stage, the rest of us walking behind her.
" Good luck," said Maddie. But she sounded sarcastic when she said that to me. Almost fake.