Winners Get a Prize

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Chapter Two – Bubbles Utonium is THE model

Bubbles POV

"Bubbles…. Bubbles…. BUBBLES!"

"Wha-what? Ahhhhh...Ouchhh…" I popped up so fast I ended up falling off the bed.

"Bubbles you slept in again, it's time to wake up."

Ughh… Wonderful, I just love the daily routine of Buttercup coming into my room, screaming, and me falling out of bed. Ah well it's my own fault for sleeping in, well at least today is going to be a good day!

I sprung off the floor, and ran to my closet.

Hmm today is not any ordinary day, today is the day where a model is chosen for the Photography Competition. Even if I'm not chosen, may as well look my best.

I hurriedly searched through my closet. What to wear what to wear.

I know. This.

I pulled out a light blue dress to match my eyes, and put on a white scarf and white flats. I went to the bathroom to put on some makeup, and when I was finished I looked myself once over.

Today I feel magical, I smiled at my reflection then looked at the clock.

7:30? Oh no I was going to be late if I did not leave soon.

I went downstairs to meet my sisters Blossom and Buttercup.

"We just about thought you were going to miss breakfast."

That was Blossom, sassy as ever haha.

"Me? Never!" I took a seat and quickly ate my breakfast.

Buttercup looked at her watch and said, "Alright guys time to go if we want to be on time."

We grabbed our bags and flew to school together.

As soon as we landed the bell rang to go to first period, so we went our separate ways and I made my way to the Model Department. Professor Greenhill, the Model Department's teacher, was already in the classroom with the rest of the students. I walked towards my seat in the middle, sat down, and as soon as I did the bell rang to begin class. The room was filled with the sound of excited whispers, and I could not help but have a huge smile on my face.

"Good morning everyone, nice to see such lively faces in the early morning. Now why could that be? Ah yes. Today is the day where one of you will be chosen as the model for the Photography Competition. Yes this is a very big opportunity, because it could be the start of your career and is a great way to get your name out there."

Yes and although I was a bit nervous I knew I was going to be THE model. Bubbles Utonium. This is my chance, and if I am chosen, I will work hard and just do my best. Professor Greenhill began talking again to gather the class's attention.

"Okay class come settle down, now, I was told that the rules and requirements would be told by the qualifier himself. The qualifier will choose out of this class the model for the Photography Competition."

He looked at his watch and said. "They should be coming soon, and so I do not want any funny business alright? You are all to sit quietly and patiently."

Just then Mrs. Cane came in and waved over Professor Greenhill. I could not see who was behind Mrs. Cane because multiple heads were blocking my view.

Professor Greenhill smiled and said. "Ah! Is this year's photography qualifier here to choose his model?"

"Why yes he is." Ms. Cane walked to the center the classroom and made an announcement. "I would like everyone's attention please. Now. Boomer Jojo is this year's qualifier for the Photography Competition, and so this means he is here to choose his model." Excited whispers filled the room and Ms. Cane said. "Yes now now I know this is all very exciting, but now it is time for Boomer to choose his model!" Ms. Cane clapped her hands together and began waiting.

BOOMER JOJO? Of all people my counterpart was chosen, however, I am not surprised.

Despite our past of battling as children, he is a very talented photographer. Who knows, if he chooses me maybe we will get along, besides I probably want to win this just as badly as he does.

I wonder if he recognizes me. We have not seen each other in quite some time mostly because the separate departments do not always intermingle.

I calmed myself down and began looking at him, not just looking, but really seeing. I saw someone who wanted a partner that would not be too distracted and I was willing to be that person.

I was staring into his eyes as he looked around the room. He was quite graceful to say the least. His eyes were focused, and they were moving around the room. And suddenly. His eyes met mine. A soft smile grew on his face as he slowly walked towards me.

I was stunned, what do I do? Is he looking at me? Wait wait Bubbles it is okay just remain calm. I got less nervous when he finally reached me, matter of fact, I was sort of smiling to myself.

In a soft voice, softer than I had expected he said. "Would you care to be my model for the Photography Competition?"

"…me?"

Wow, yes bubbles he is looking right at you and talking and somehow you still ask the obvious question.

However, he laughed a little and said. "Yes you. I would be very grateful."

"Oh-oh of course! I would love to!" I smiled brightly, and I believed my enthusiasm showed through my eyes.

Mrs. Cane then interrupted our small conversation when she said. "Brilliant, Boomer has chosen this year's model! Now give a round of applause for these two."

Oh I had almost forgotten about everyone else in the room, some were smiling and congratulating me while others seemed less than enthusiastic.

"Now you two go and get yourselves acquainted and Boomer explain to her the basic rules the Photography Competition has for you while Professor Greenhill and I wrap up the final sign up process. You two will spend the rest of first period talking about the basic rules, and check back with us before you go to your next class so we can set up a small plan"

Boomer spoke first. "Thank you Mrs. Cane and Professor Greenhill, we will just be in the courtyard."

My nerves seemed to melt away as we began walking out of the classroom and I quickly said. "Yes thank you Mrs. Cane and Professor Greenhill. Thank you!"

To my surprise Boomer grabbed my hand as soon as we stepped out of the room and began pulling me somewhere. I wonder why he is being so friendly from the start, does he know who I am?

"Wait wait." I said. "The court yard is that way."

"Yeahhh." He said continuing to drag me. "Well I just thought we could go somewhere with a little more fresh air that's all."

"O-okay." Even though I was skeptical, I allowed him to drag me down the hall and up the stairs anyways.

When we stopped we were on the roof, and it was actually quite refreshing. He had let go of my hand some time ago, and even though there was chilly morning air around us, I still felt the warmth from his hand.

We took a seat on a bench just next to the wall and we tried to catch our breath.

"So" He said. "I never did formally get your name."

I was a little scared of this question, but I answered anyways.

"Bubbles. Bubbles Utonium."

He looked kind of surprised, but what surprised me more is when he started laughing.

"What? What is so funny?" I asked.

"Hahahaha nothing I swear. It's just, well, you looked kind of scared to answer and to be honest the face you made was pretty cute."

I immediately started blushing but I don't think he noticed since my cheeks were already red from running.

"Don't worry." He began. "Even though I did not exactly recognize you at first, now I do, and I want you to know that the past is the past. We are not evil anymore, obviously, but I do not want any hard feelings, because one of the basic guidelines is that for two days we just spend time getting to know each other. Now I do not have any problem with it because I think that we might make a good team, but if you have a problem I do not want to make you uncomfortable. I was skeptical about this competition at first but now I see some hope. I just want to get to know you so we can win this competition, what do you think?"

I kind of thought over what he said and I came to my decision.

"Alright, let's be in this to win this." I smiled at him and he smiled back.

"Cool, so pretty much the gist of what we have to do is after we spend two days getting to know each other then we can start working on the competition. The competition will come to an end in six days, and in the finale celebration, the winner will be announced. The final celebration is formal party, meaning suit and tie. The main guideline of the competition is the qualifier must then take a picture of their model, full body, with a nature background. Seems simple enough right? Simple enough…"

There seemed like something was bothering him, and so I thought maybe I should ask him what was up.

"Sounds good to me, oh and by the way…"

Just then the bell meaning that first period was over went off. I guess I'll have to get another chance to ask him, no problem, maybe it was nothing.

He sighed and said. "That's our cue. Let's go see what Mrs. Cane and Professor Greenhill have for us. Shall we Miss Bubbles?" He stuck out his arm politely, however he had a cheeky grin on his face.

I lightly shoved his arm out of the way and began running down the stairs. He started to chase me and try to tickle me, which made me giggle wildly.

When I reached the bottom of the stairs I ran into someone, and we both tumbled to the ground.

"Oh my! Are you alright?" Someone had landed on top of me, as I slowly opened my eyes my gaze was met with pair of blue eyes, not dark blue or light blue just blue. Hey I know this guy, his name is Dash, I didn't know he went to this school.

"Oh no it's alright I was not looking where I was going." I was being polite, but then I felt a strong pull on my arm and my body was swiftly lifted out from under Dash, and off the floor. I was safely pulled into Boomers embrace.

"Bubbles are you okay? Are you hurt?" Boomer had a worried expression on his face, but his eyes were intense while one of his hands cupped my face.

"Y-yes I am fine thank you." Boomer was putting his face awfully close to mine, and so to avert his gaze I began brushing myself off.

Boomer looked at Dash and held out his hand and helped him off the floor.

"My name's Boomer Jojo. And you are?"

"Dash, Dash Peters. Nice to meet you."

"Nice to meet you, sorry we should've been looking where we were going. Well Dash. Bubbles and I will be on our way. Bye!"

It may have been just my imagination, but Boomer had said Dash's name quite curtly. Like it had a bad taste in his mouth.

Boomer put his hand on my lower back and began leading me back to the Model Department.

"O-oh sorry again Dash. Bye!" I tried to wave goodbye as I continued walking away with Boomer.

"See you around." Dash was waving after us.

When we rounded the corner and out of sight Boomer pulled me aside and looked at me intently.

"Are you sure you're okay? You weren't hurt? Do you know that guy?" His hand was still resting on my lower back.

"Y-yes I am okay, I wasn't hurt and I have met Dash before, but we do not know each other incredibly well." I was stuttering like crazy my goodness my heart needed to stop racing.

"Okay…" He still looked unsure but he said. "As long as you are okay, It would be unfortunate for you to be injured when we begin working on the competition." He took a deep breath seemingly trying to calm himself down.

"Come on, let's get back to Mrs. Cane and Professor Greenhill." He smiled lightly and we walked towards the Model Department.

Boy was that crazy you should have been there. I wonder why he had gotten a little worked up, at least everything was okay now. I wonder what was wrong with him earlier, something about being skeptical with the competition at first. I stole a glance at Boomer, his eyes were forwards but was that a blush on his cheeks? I couldn't help but notice he still had not removed his hand from my lower back. Maybe getting to know Boomer wouldn't be so bad, especially since we are both determined to win this competition. However, I felt something soft inside me, and it felt like it was growing.

I smiled brightly to myself and I just could not wait for this competition to begin.

That's right. I am THE model. I am so psyched to get started!

Welllllll my lovely readers wasn't that fun? I liked this chapter a lot and I hope you guys did too.

I thought that this chapter was a little intense haha. Let me know what you guys think by reviewing! Suggestions comments anything. The more you review the more I'll write ;) .

The next chapter will be up soon, and I am really excited to show you guys what I can do.

Until next time!

Alex