THE ACCIDENTAL CHEERLEADER
Summary: Based on the Candy Apple book. Brittany signs Jeanette and her for cheerleading and Jeanette ends up In the spotlight and Brittany becomes the mascot. Soon, Jeanette feels torn between her sister and her fellow cheerleaders.
"Check these out!"Brittany Miller exclaimed. She yanked the hanger off the rack and held the jeans up to her waist. They were dark indigo with a flare at the ankles. A dragon embroided in red and gold thread down the left leg.
Her sister Jeanette's green eyes widened. "Wow," she said. Brittany had been a better sister to Jeanette ever since she didn't become one of the sisters; Muffy and Courtney, the most popular girls in the school who were awful to Jeanette.
Jeanette looked at the price tag. "Make that serious wow on sale. I swear you have the best shopping karma of anyone I know, Brittany."
Not like me, Jeanette thought with a sigh. She found it practically impossible to find stylish clothes that fit her perfectly. All the clothes that fit her tall height didn't match her skinny body.
"Never fear," Brittany told Jeanette. She plunged her hands back into the rack and rapidly began to sift through the hangers. A second later, she pulled out an identical pair of jeans in a smaller . "Last pair," she declared, "and they look like they might fit you."
Jeanette grinned. "You're the best Brittany."
"Anything for my sister."
Draping the jeans over their arms, the two girls made their way toward the fitting rooms. In a week, school would begin, and the store was crowded with kids hitting the back-to-school sales. Jeanette glanced around to see if she recognized any faces from Meridan Middle School, but no one looked familiar.
When they reached the dressing rooms, the bored- looking attendant took the clothes and counted the hangers.
"There's only one room open," she informed them, handing one of the jeans back, " One of you will have to wait."
"That would be Jeanette. Jean, do you mind?" Brittany asked.
"Well," Jeanette replied, "I-"
"Good." Brittany interrupted while throwing Jeanette's jeans on the table. Even though Brittany had been nicer to her sister, she can still be selfish at times.
After they both got changed and paid for their items, they left the store and started walking through the mall.
"Look at this!" Jeanette said when she saw something in a store window. "I've always wanted a telescope. I think it would be cool, wouldn't you Britt?"
Brittany didn't answer. She was staring at something across the room. Jeanette followed her gaze. She saw some of the players on the football team gathered around a plasma TV on the opposite wall watching a football game. One of them, in fact, was a chipmunk. A red-clad chipmunk named Alvin. He was Jeanette and Brittany's next door neighbor. He also happened to be the same age as them.
Now Jeanette understood Brittany dragged her to the mall. Brittany had a crush on Alvin. Half the girls at Meridan did. Last year, Alvin won the district all-star award for football, and he was part of the most popular clique at school.
"Brittany?" Jeanette asked trying to get Brittany's attention. Still no answer. "Hello? EARTH TO BRITTANY!"
That got Brittany's attention. "Huh? Oh, sorry Jean," Brittany said sheepishly. The two chipettes made their way through the mall when a giant sign caught Brittany's eye.
KARAOKE AT Your Own Home, the sign read.
"I love karaoke!" Brittany exclaimed.
She began to fiddle with the dial on the machine. A second later, the opening phrase of a pop song burst through the speaker. Brittany picked up the mic and started to sing.
I know a place
Where the grass is really greener
Warm, wet and wild
There must be somethin' in the water
Sippin', gin and juice
Layin' underneath the palm trees
The boys
Break their necks
Tryin' to creep a little sneak peek
As Jeanette listened to Brittany sing, she glanced at the same sign only this time noticed small words underneath where it said: Do not touch.
A few people in the store turned to look. Jeanette called out to Brittany as loud as she could to warn her, but the music overpowered her voice.
Brittany eyes were shut tight and she had her head thrown back, singing like a true pop diva.
California Girls
We're unforgettable
Daisy dukes
Bikinis on top
Sun-kissed skin
So hot
Will melt your posicle
Oh ohohohohoh oh ohohohohohoh
At the Corner of her eye, Jeanette saw Alvin and his friends turn around.
They're coming over! She thought. What should I do?
For a brief instant she considered unplugging the machine, but Brittany would keep on singing.
Then Jeanette glanced over to see a lady in a uniform with an unhappy look on her face.
Jeanette didn't want Brittany to get in trouble and embarrass herself in front of her crush.
Jeanette closed her eyes and willed the moment to be over as soon as possible.
A second later, It was. As she opened her eyes, she was just in time to see the boys back as they headed out the door of the store.
I Know it's a little boring right now but keep reading! It will get better! I will update soon and PLEASE review!
