As soon as she decided to ask Hazel for help it seemed like the day sped up. All of the sudden the end of the day had arrived. She hadn't even gone to her locker, that would take too long. As she raced to the Dot she ran into Hazel, just the person she needed to see. "Hey, Hazel? Umm, I was kinda wondering, see Paige wants me to try out for the Spirit Squad, and she told me to wear something different, can you help me?" She wasn't expecting such an understanding reply from someone who hangs around with Paige pretty much, all the time. "Umm, acctually I am waiting for Jimmy, but maybe next time?" Even though she was being nice for once, it wasn't good enough. "Umm, yea, sure,......."

She did not know what to do, who was she going to ask for help? She was on her own now. Well, there was only one thing to do, go to the mall.

The next day,....

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The try-outs were after school, and the day was going too fast. She had picked out what she was going to wear, that was easy. She knew what she was going to do, gymnastics-wise. What would she do if she made it? What would she do if she didn't make it? Was she going to fit in? Why was this so complicated? By the time she got done thinking about everything it was the end of the day. She walked to the gymnasium, that's where the try-outs are. She turned to leave but Paige was right behind her making sure that she was going to go through with it. It was Manny's turn. After she did her routine, She tried to hurry out of the gym so no one had time to care.

The next day they had posted who made the squad.

Paige Michalchuk

Hazel Aden

Manny Santos

Lucinda Miller

Tiffani Wells

Ashley Logan

Kelly Gabaree

Josie Herbert

Catherine Ryan

Manny just stood there, she didn't think she was even breathing at that time. Paige came up to her from behind. "Manny you were great yesterday, but I still think you need a little help dressing your age,. come with me to the mall after school, we'll get you some, clothes." Manny wasn't sure if she was acctually experiencing this, Paige, being nice? This was new. "Umm, yea, that would be great!"

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I am kinda new at this so please just r&r.