Hey guys,another chapter for you! This one is a little longer because I'm not sure if I'll be able to update on Friday because it is homecoming weekend and duty calls! I'll try and post at least a short one on Friday but don't count on any updates this weekend(don't hate me!) Also,if you haven't yet-head on over to my page and check out the story I am co-writing with EmilyJade(Check out her stories as well cause they are pretty awesome) All mistakes are my own and I don't own Criminal Minds

Happy Reading:)

Garcia waved as she dropped Brooke off at school. Brooke waved back and slowly climbed the steps,she was not looking forward to seeing Abby today. They hadn't gotten a chance to talk last night because when Brooke called Abby was out with her mom shopping so today would be the first time Brooke would get to tell Abby she was sorry she didn't make varsity.

"Hey,Brooke," Abby said as she joined Brooke at her locker.

"Hey,Abby listen I wanted to say-"

"Don't say your sorry,it isn't your fault I'm not good enough for varsity. I just need to work harder."

"I'll talk to Christina and Leighton and see if they will change their minds."

"Chill out,Brooke. It's not a big deal,I promise. Besides,I still get to cheer with you when they need me,right?"

"Yeah," Brooke smiled at Abby,she was always so forgiving.

"I need to go to class,see you at lunch?"

Brooke hesitated,Christina had told her she needed to ditch Abby but, "Yeah,I'll see you at lunch."

"Great! Also,after cheer want to come over and we can find clothes for free dress Friday?"

"I'll have to talk to Garcia and see if that's okay but I'm sure that will work."

"Awesome,see ya later Brooke!"

Brooke waved and headed off to her own class feeling like maybe she could find a balance between Abby and what Christina wanted.

Brooke was just about to enter the lunchroom when she felt her arm being tugged back. She turned around and saw Christina smiling at her, "Hey flyer,we are headed out for lunch,want to join?"

"Um,I'm not exactly allowed to leave campus. I am only a freshman."

"So? You're with us now,come on it will be fun."

Brooke wasn't sure what she should do,she had promised Abby but everyone knows you don't say no to a senior, "Yeah I'll come I just need to get my wallet from my locker."

"Lunch is on me,now let's go."

Brooke followed Christina out to the parking lot and shot Abby a quick text, 'Change of plans,can't make lunch-your house after cheer still?'

She waited anxiously for Abby's response and smiled when she got it, 'no prob had to make up bio quiz anyways...for sure:)'.

Brooke slid into the booth next to another cheerleader named Lizzie and Christina slid in next to her. She was still in shock that she had been invited to go out with all the seniors and juniors.

"Congrats on making the team,heard you are a flyer now," Lizzie said turning towards Brooke.

"Thanks and yeah."

"You're going to be great,I used to watch you cheer and you're good. I was shocked when you quit last year."

"Thanks,I really look forward to cheering with you guys!"

"So,why did you quit? I mean you were amazing and then you just dropped off cheer earth."

"Some stuff came up and I realized cheer was taking over too much of my life so I decided I needed a break."

Lizzie nodded, "Makes sense I guess,either way I'm glad you came back and are now my teammate."

Brooke smiled at Lizzie and then watched as more cheerleaders filed into the diner. The waitress came over and took drink orders and then asked if they wanted the usual to which Christina nodded.

Brooke turned to Christina, "The usual?"

"We always get the same stuff,few plates of fries,fried pickles,two big salads and nachos."

"You come here often then."

"Every week and now you will too. Also,we need to discuss Friday."

"What's Friday?"

"Besides Leighton's party?It's free dress Friday,duh."

Brooke looked around and saw everyone was looking at her, "Well,I knew that I just mean what's the big deal?"

Leighton laughed, "So young and so naive,Friday is your big debut."

"As what?"

"A varsity cheerleader of course," Lizzie said laughing at Brooke's confusion.

"You are too adorable,every Friday we wear our cheer uniforms and do our hair the same way. We always get ready at the captains house in the morning."

"Oh,alright," Brooke nodded.

"And then after school we all go out and do some team activity and usually go to a party or something."

"Every Friday?"

"Every Friday,we'll show you the ropes this week. There are certain people you talk to and certain people you avoid. You always need to look slightly better then everyone else and be sure you are the center of attention."

Leighton could see Christina was freaking Brooke out a little and stepped in, "Chill Christina,she's only thirteen. Brooke,trust me when I say we'll be there right by your side."

Christina pursed her lips but didn't say anything more and Brooke shot Leighton a grateful look that was returned with a smile. The waitress delivered their drinks and conversations were all about the first game and who was dating who and which teachers were wrapped around the fingers of the cheerleaders.

'I'll be home tonight around 10,I'll see you then,' Brooke smiled at the text Spencer had sent her. He was always so formal in his text messages.

"Ooohhh someone is smiling at her phone,who's the lucky guy?" Leighton asked as they changed for practice.

"Yeah right,I'm not allowed to date until I'm at least sixteen but I highly doubt that's every going to happen."

"How come? You could have any guy you wanted."

Brooke pointed to herself, "Sister of an FBI agent."

"That's right,I forgot about that. Does your brother have any hot co-workers?Is your brother hot?"

"Eww no," Brooke crinkled her nose and Leighton laughed.

"I'll have to be the judge of that,is he coming to the game on Friday?"

"The first game is Friday?"

"Yeah,we just found out like ten minutes ago. Your friend Abby is going to have to cheer with us because Megan can't be there."

"That's so exciting...the game I mean!"

"That also means you're really going to have to work hard in practice if you're going to be ready."

Brooke smiled, "Well let's go practice then. I refuse to fall on my face in front of the entire school.

"So,you're still coming over tonight right?" Abby asked as the two headed out of the school after a grueling practice.

"Yeah except I don't need an outfit anymore," Brooke said as they hopped into Abby's moms car.

"Why not?"

"We have to wear our cheer uniforms on Friday."

"Abby told me you made varsity cheer,Brooke. Congratulations,darling," Abby's mom said as the two buckled up.

"Thanks."

"Is Spencer going to be at the game,sweetheart?I would love to catch up with him.

"Umm,I'm not sure. I haven't gotten a chance to ask him because he is on a case right now."

"Oh,well you be sure to tell him that he better come see his little sister cheering."

Brooke and Abby continued discussing different things for Abby to wear all the way to her house so that when they got there,they could start pairing things to see what would look good.

Brooke heard her phone beep and pulled it out to see a text from Spencer, 'Gonna be home earlier then thought,supper in about an hour?'

Brooke typed back a quick yes with a smiley face, "Hey Abs? Spencer just texted me and is going to be home earlier then he thought so I'm gonna have to duck out of staying for supper."

"That's cool," Abby said as she slipped on a white skirt and pulled on a pale green top, "This going to work?"

"You look stunning,I'll see you tomorrow okay?"

"Sounds good. Oh and Brooke?"

"Yeah?"

"My mom said I could have people over on Friday night after the game to celebrate,you can come right?"

"This Friday night?"

"Duh,it is our first game!"

"Right,um I'm gonna have to ask Spencer and see if he is okay with it. Can I let you know tomorrow?"

"Sure,but I'm sure he won't care! I'll see you tomorrow."

Brooke turned and let herself out of Abby's house feeling guilty as she walked home.