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A/N: So this is the first official practice round, we got a total of 7 entries from amazing writers. Please read through each and every one, and then in your review (this is your vote), write your favorite author #. All entries are annonoymus until all the votes are tallied up and we will announce the winners this sunday. Voting ends Saturday night at 11PM EST. So please get your votes in. And please take your time to vote, because the authors did such an amazing job.

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Challenge Prompt:

- must involve a parrot

- must use the phrase "Don't touch me there!"

- must be less than 251 words

Author: #1

Title: Stupid Parrot, Stupid Diet

Challenge: Practice Challenge

Word Count: 224

"So, I need to lose five pounds to fit into a stupid dress I have to wear in two weeks."

Completely ignoring his girlfriend, Nate hesitantly reached his hand up to the parrot. As it tried to peck at him, he swiftly drew his hand back.

"Are you listening to me, or play with that retarded parrot?" Miley asked, pursing her lips in annoyance. Nate didn't answer.

"Leave Jackson's parrot alone, or I will bite your head off." Miley yelled.

"Maybe you need to eat something so you'll quit being such a bitch." Nate mumbled under his breath to the parrot.

"Bitch, Bitch, Bitch." The red and blue colored bird recited, Miley looked up from the rice cake she was eating, "Did the parrot just say something?"

"No…." Miley rolled her eyes, and resumed eating.

Bored, Nate decided to play with the hinge on the gate of the cage, releasing the bird accidentally.

As the bird flew onto her shoulder, Miley screamed. Nate laughed, clearly amused by his distressed girlfriend.

As Miley tried to grab onto the bird's foot to throw it off her, his other foot landed on her collarbone.

"Okay, don't touch me there you freak of a bird!" Miley screeched, throwing the bird off of herself. "I should probably get him back in the cage before you try and eat him."

Author: #2

Title: Out of This World

Challenge: "Journey Through The Ages" – Practice Challenge

Word Count: 251

"Remember when you told me we'd always stay friends?"

I looked to my side, the florescent green grass tickling my bare shoulders.

The July sun shone down on the both of us like little droplets of happiness

scattering across the lawn.

"Yeah," he replied, his eyes still on the clouds, "And I meant it,

Miles."

My mind was always flying back to the past, pulling out pieces of

heartbreaking memories, tearing them up like old notes. I knew he remembered

what he said, but I was just testing him to make sure he meant it; because

after all our changed feelings, I learned to never assume anyone anymore.

Especially those that tend to break your heart.

"One day, will you travel the world with me?" I asked, reaching my hand

up and squinting an eye, feeling like the entire planet was in my palm.

"I've always wanted to see the pyramids in Egypt.." he said

thoughtfully and rose from the ground, with his dreams floating beside him.

"And the blue parrots in Brazil!" I laughed as we played tag with our

wishful thinking.

"And you know what else," he leaned towards me with a smirk,

"Piranhas!"

He lurched onto me and began tickling me in such a humorous way that I never

thought Nick was capable of. "Don't touch me there!" I screamed and

giggled, my mind flying all over the world. I'd go anywhere with that boy-

to Egypt, to Brazil…

To the moon…

To the stars…

And back again.

Author: #3

Title: Parrot

Challenge: Practice Challenge

Word Count: 251

"Nicholas Jerry Jonas, don't you dare touch me there"

He chuckled and she turned around and smacked him on the arm.

"Ow Miles? You hit like a guy."

"Serves you right for sneaking up behind me," she said as she started

walking away from the lion exhibit that she had formerly been looking at.

"And anyways, you know the rules when we're out in public."

He rolled his eyes as he followed her towards the Central Park Zoo gift shop.

It was tradition for them to go to the zoo whenever they went to New York

together. Nick didn't know how it started but Miley loved the zoo and it

made her happy.

"I know but I can't resist," he said as he wrapped his arms around her

waist from behind and pulled her close to him.

She giggled and the smile on her face turned sultry. "Really?"

"Really"

"Glad to know"

Just as he was about to kiss her they heard a little voice shout from

behind.

"Mommy! Daddy! Look what I've got!!!"

A little girl with a head of brown curls and sparkling blue eyes ran up to

them, happily holding a stuffed parrot. She smiled widely as Nick picked her

up and spun her around.

"Look mommy look! Isn't it pretty? Uncle Joe got it for me at the gift

shop. I've never had this one before!" she excitedly told her parents.

Miley looked at Nick lovingly as they held their daughter even closer before

answering, "It's beautiful."

Author: #4
Title: It's Staring At Me
Challenge: Number 1:

- must involve a parrot

- must use the phrase "Don't touch me there!"

- must be less than 251 words

Word Count: 176

"It's staring at me."

Miley rolled her eyes at her boyfriend; sometimes that boy was so dense.

"It's not staring at you, Nate."

"No, Miley," he retorted. "I really think it is. It's using that tiny

little evil brain to plot my demise."

"It's a bird, Nathaniel, it can't plot your demise," she said with an

exasperated sigh.

"Don't be so sure. You'll believe me when it pecks my eyes out."

Rolling her eyes again, Miley walked over to her boyfriend, who was staring at

the cage in fear. She gently put a hand on his shoulder.

"AH!" he screamed, jumping away from her touch. "Don't touch me

there! It'll take it as a signal to attack!"

"Nate, it's a parrot in a cage!" Miley cried, throwing her hands up in

the air. "It's not going to hurt you!" Huffing, she threw back her hair

and walked back towards the counter and her forgotten ice cream.

"Miley?" a timid voice rang through the air a few minutes later.

"What?" she snapped.

"It's staring at me again."

Author: #5
Title: Birds of a Feather Flock Together
Challenge: Must involve a parrot
Must include the phrase "Don't touch me there"
Can be no longer than 251 words
Word Count: 251 words

"Honey, I'm home!" Nate called, closing the door and kicking off his

shoes.

"In the living room!" Miley called back. Nate sauntered in, stopping

short when he saw a caged creature now occupying the corner of the room.

"Miley…what the hell?"

Whipping her head to look at him, her eyes shone with excitement, and his

heart swelled at the look of pure innocence and delight gracing her features.

"Parrots are so cool!" she defended, turning her back to him, eyes glued

to the creature roaming its cage.

"So, you bought a parrot so people would think you're cool? That's

about this close to taking your hot cousin to prom." He joked, using his

thumb and index finger to prove his point.

Turning to him, she shot him a glare, before directing her attention back on

the bird.

"I really like him…" she stated, biting her bottom lip, which even

though Nate couldn't see, still drove him wild.

Crossing the room to stand behind her, Nate wrapped his arms around her

waist, and rested his chin on her shoulder.

"Well, then I guess it's welcome in our family. Does it have a name?"

he asked, as she turned in his arms and squealed with excitement.

"Yes he does. His name is Princess Sophia!" she stated proudly, pulling

his lips into a searing kiss, as his hands roamed her body hungrily.

"Don't touch me there. Don't touch me there." Princess Sophia

squawked, as the pair separated, and collapsed into a fit of laughter.

Author: #6
Title: Practice Challenge
Challenge: Practice
Word Count: 226

"Natey!" Miley shrieked with a bright smile as she took Nate's hand and lead

him into the house. "Daddy said he would take us to the pet store today!"

"No way?!" Nate responded, his brown eyes wide. "Let's go!"

Miley found her father and tugged on his shirt until he finally agreed and

strapped the antsy and impatient children in the car. When Miley recognized

the familiar "Pete's Pets" sign, she quickly unbuckled her seatbelt and

swung open the door. She placed a hand on her hip while she waited for Nate.

They walked into the store hand in hand, Miley's father trailing behind.

Miley led Nate down towards the aisle with the fish, admiring the different

colors for a few minutes. Miley got bored and walked to the nearest employee

and poked him on the back of his thigh.

He turned swiftly. "Hey, don't touch me there!" he exclaimed. "I'm

sensitive!"

"Where are your birds?" Nate asked politely. The teenage boy rolled his

eyes and pointed to the back of the store. The two children ran to the back,

staring at the parakeets and the canaries in awe until they reached the

parrots.

"Daddy! I want one of those!" Miley gasped, pointing at a yellow and

green parrot. They giggled as they put on their best puppy-dog faces.

"Go find a cage," he sighed.

Author: #7

Title: Paradise

Challenge: Practice Challenge

Word Count: 251

He leaned into her, "Are you happy?"

"Immensely. If I die, I'll die a happy woman."

"Stop it, Mi."

She twirled her hand, "Thank you for marrying me."

Nate put his arms around her. "Thank you for saying yes."

Miley lingered in front of him trying hard not to loose the moment. Nate

savored the feeling. They walked by a pet store and Miley rushed inside.

"Oh come on Miles. We don't need any more pets." She turned to him

ready to respond when something caught her eye.

"OOOoooohhh, Nate!" Her voice was loud and excited and he had to hold

back a laugh. "I so want him!"

"A parrot?!" Nate stared at the animal and immediately shook his head.

"No, baby, absolutely not, he's going to drive me crazy!"

"Nate, I'm going to drive you crazy. Please? Pretty please with anything

you want on top?" She put all her emphasis on the mention of herself and he

instantly chuckled at her response.

Nate sighed, "Deal. And I want…you on top." He said slyly as he snaked

his arm around her, tickling her in the process. "Nate, don't touch me

there."

Nate put his hands up, surrendering. "Ok, then. Let's get this parrot and

go so you can come through with your part of the deal."

Miley sent a flirtatious gaze towards him. He grunted in response. "I think

I'll name him Nick. What do you think? It's a good solid name."

He laughed, completely entertained. "Whatever you say, Miley."

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