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The next morning was bright and sunny and it matched Brooke's mood perfectly. She hopped out of bed right away and put on her uniform but took extra care with her hair this time around.

A soft knock came at her door and Brooke pulled the door open "Morning,Spencer!"

"Someone sure is chipper this morning."

"I slept really well last night,what's up?"

"I got a text from JJ and we have a case and we are going to be gone overnight,would you be okay with staying with Garcia until we come back?"

"If she doesn't mind."

"She said she would love it if you stayed with her. She always enjoys your company."

"Awesome,I'll pack some extra clothes then. Can I leave my stuff in your car and then pick it up after class?"

"Actually,Morgan is picking me up and we are riding together and he said he would drop you off at school and you can leave your stuff in his car and we will move it to Garcia's once we get to work."

"Don't forget I have cheer after school."

"That's right,can someone drop you off at Garcia's or should I ask her to pick you up?"

"I'm sure someone can bring me and if not I'll call."

"Sounds good,Morgan will be here soon so are you almost ready?"

"Yeah,I can be ready in ten minutes."

"We can grab breakfast on the way," Spencer smiled as Brooke applied a little make-up.

"Okay,now get out. I need to finish getting ready," Brooke said playfully.

Reid laughed and walked out,closing the door behind him.

"Hey flyer,how's it going today?" Christina asked as Brooke entered the school.

"What are you doing here so early?" Brooke asked.

"I always come in early Tuesday's and Thursday's to run and work out and then do some homework. Why are you in early?"

"My brother had a case he had to leave on so I got dropped off."

"Well,since you are here do you want to work on some cheers?"

"That would be awesome!"

"Great,let's go."

Abby looked at Brooke from across the lunch table, "Alright,spill it."

"What?"

"You are in an oddly great mood,what do you know that I don't?"

"Nothing,I'm just happy. I got great sleep last night,Spence is out of town so I get to spend the night at Garcia's and yeah that's it."

"Oookkkaaayyy," Abby dragged the word out hoping Brooke would share more.

Brooke laughed, "So Christina said that you were being looked at for varsity."

"SERIOUSLY?" Abby yelled.

"Calm down,yes seriously. But,it would be as a base."

"I don't care,I would still be a varsity cheerleader!"

"It's not a done deal. Leighton was unsure so she was going to work on convincing her."

"Wouldn't it be awesome if I made it?We would be the only freshman on the team! But,why wouldn't they let you be a base and let me be a flyer? I've always been a flyer."

"I don't know,that's what I'm wondering."

"It's because Brooke is smaller then you Abby," Jessie said sitting down.

Abby shot a look at her twin sister who smiled, "It's true. Brooke's lost some weight and is a little tinier all around,it makes sense they would take her as a flyer over you."

"I suppose it makes sense but still."

"I didn't want to take your position Abs,it was either I say yes to being a flyer or I didn't make varsity."

"I don't blame you,no worries," Abby shot a smile to Brooke who smiled back gratefully.

"Great work today,ladies. Hit the showers and we will see you tomorrow. Brooke and Abby please stay back for a minute."

Abby grabbed Brooke's arm and squeezed.

Leighton and Christina were talking quietly so Brooke and Abby waited patiently off to the side. Finally,Christina called the two over.

"Abby,we think you are a great cheerleader but I'm not sure if you are ready for varsity full time. So,we have been talking and we think that you will cheer most of your time on j.v but we will pull you up to varsity as needed. I want you to practice as a base though,not as a flyer."

"Oh,umm okay. Great,thanks. Is there anything I can do to really improve?"

"Just keep working hard. You can go now," Christina waved Abby away and Abby turned and walked slowly out of the gym.

"Brooke,sit for a minute," Leighton led her over to the bleachers and sat her down.

"Now,don't get us wrong-we love Abby. She's cute but she isn't exactly like us," Leighton said as she sat down next to Brooke.

"What do you mean?"

"What Leighton is trying to say is,you need to ditch her."

"Abby is my best friend I can't just ditch her,I won't ditch her."

"We get that,we really do but you need to understand that you are one of us now."

Brooke looked confused and Christina laughed, "You really don't understand do you? You have it all. You are gorgeous,talented,and have the personality to be the 'it' girl of the ninth grade. But,Abby is holding you back. Now if it was her sister,Jessie,we would be okay with it because she's one of us but not Abby."

"Jessie isn't a cheerleader."

"No,but she is an athlete that has what we look for."

"Abby is still my best friend."

"That's fine,she can be your best friend-outside of school."

"What am I supposed to do about lunch? I always sit with her."

"You sit with us now. Sure,you are a freshman but you're a cool freshman."

"What if I don't?"

"You will. Remember Lynn?"

Brooke gulped,of course she remembered Lynn.

Christina smiled and suddenly it didn't seem so nice, "Exactly,we understand that it will be hard so we will give you some time. You can go now."

Brooke stood up and was about to leave the gym when Leighton grabbed her arm, "Need a ride home?"

"Um,sure. That would be great,thanks."

Leighton gave her a small smile, "I'll be ready to go in ten minutes,I'll meet you outside of the school."

Brooke was glad that Abby hadn't waited for her and she changed and went to wait for Leighton outside. Suddenly being a varsity cheerleader didn't seem so great,not if it meant ending her friendship with Abby. But,Abby would understand. She knew how hard it was to fit in and be accepted.

Brooke felt her phone buzzing and pulled it out to find a text from Reid, 'How was school and practice?'

Brooke smiled,he never failed to text her when he was out of town, 'Both were great,good luck on your case'

The reply was instant, 'Thanks,love you and see you soon.'

Brooke sent back a heart and put her phone away as Leighton came out of the school, "Ready to go?"

"Yeah."

Leighton pulled out of the parking lot and was about to turn left when Brooke stopped her, "Actually I'm staying at someone else's house,my brother is out of town."

"Oh okay,where am I going?"

Brooke gave directions and then fell into silence.

"Christina isn't as mean as she seems," Leighton said after some time.

"Seems pretty harsh to make me ditch my best friend."

"Don't let her hear you saying that," Leighton looked over at Brooke and saw that she looked angry, "She just wants you to have the best school life possible. She understands being the youngest in your grade is hard,and she also knows that it will be even more difficult because it is high school."

Brooke didn't say anything so Leighton continued, "She likes you,Brooke. She's taken an interest in you. I would accept it with open arms and just do what she says. She is just trying to help. And,she will lighten up after try-outs."

"I hope so."

"Hey,you are still coming on Friday right?Everyone will be there and you can spend the night after if you want."

"Really?Yeah,I'll be there. I'll have to get someone to cover for me since my brother would not allow me to go but it won't be a problem."

Leighton pulled into the driveway of Garcia's house, "Great,I'll see you tomorrow then."

"Thanks for the ride,Leighton."

"Anytime,Flyer. Have a good-night."

"You too," Brooke smiled at Leighton and slammed the door.

Garcia came out of the house and waved at Brooke who waved back. Brooke walked up the steps and was pulled into a hug by Garcia, "You okay,little Reid?"

"I'm fine."

"You look tired and stressed,I think you need some of my infamous cupcakes."

"That sounds perfect," Brooke smiled at Garcia who pinched her cheek.

"You also look pale Brooklyn Reid,and a little skinny just like your brother."

"I get that a lot."

"Well let's go change that. I made baked chicken and have a bunch of fresh veggies."

Garcia linked her arm through Brooke's and pulled her into the house.