It was the talent show at Dimmsday elementary and Tootie was nervous. She was backstage with all the other contestants who were warming up for there performance. When she looked to see who was there, she noticed that none of her family was there. However, she noticed Timmy which mad her smile. Maybe he came to see her sing, but when she saw Trixie, she knew that Timmy didn't care about her. She waited and waited for her turn. When Trixie did some dancing, Tootie heard the uproar in the auditorium. No way could she compete to that. Finally, it was her turn and she stepped onto the stage. When she got handed the microphone, she looked straight at Timmy who was still probably thinking about Trixie and began to sing.
Am I not pretty enough?
Is my heart too broken?
Do I cry too much?
Am I too outspoken?
Don't I make you laugh?
Should I try it harder?
Why do you see right through me
I live, I breathe, I let it rain on me,
I sleep, I wake, I try hard not to break,
I crave, I love, I've waited long enough,
I try as hard as I can.
Am I not pretty enough?
Is my heart too broken?
Do I cry too much?
Am I too outspoken?
Don't I make you laugh?
Should I try it harder?
Why do you see right through me?
I laugh, I feel, I make believe it's real,
I fall, I freeze, I pray down on my knees,
I hope, I stand, I take it like a man,
I try as hard as I can.
Am I not pretty enough?
Is my heart too broken?
Do I cry too much?
Am I too outspoken?
Don't I make you laugh?
Should I try it harder?
Why do you see right through me?
Why do you see, why do you see, why do you see right through me?
Tootie stopped singing and looked at the audience. It was quiet for a moment before some clapping started and then more and more clapping came until it was about as much as Trixies. Tootie smiled enthusiastically and ran backstage.
'Wow Tootie, I never thought you were such a good singer' Trixie told her while they were waiting for the remainder contestants to perform. After Veronica did her cheerleading cheer, everyone had performed.
'How good were all the students' Principle Waxelplax said. 'But as we all know, there can only be one winner.' She opened the envelope and announced 'And the winner is Trixie Tang.' Trixie ran out and took a bow while everyone was clapping. Tootie looked and saw that Timmy wasn't there to cheer for his precious girl. She was upset do she headed out to the swing set to be alone.
'Tootie' she heard someone call. When she turned around, she saw Timmy behind her.
'Yes Timmy', she replied hesitantly.
'You are pretty enough.'