iCan Cope

Chapter 9
iCheer at Pep Rallies

I woke up in a hurry this morning. I got to school as fast as I could to talk to Jayla. For the last time, we went over our plan for the pep rally. We even got two of the teachers at the school in on it. It's a good thing they love us. We already know we're getting in trouble for this one, but at least it will be worth it.

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The pep rally started. At first it was a bunch of stupid jocks playing basketball like they do at every rally. At this rally though… the teachers had to dress up in Halloween costumes, although no one knew why. They looked funny though, so no one really cared. The junior varsity cheerleading squad performed before us. Their captain was really good at what she did. I offered her a spot on Varsity last year, but she didn't want to leave her squad. I respected her decision to stay and left the offer open for her at any time she may want it.

Whenever they finished their routine, Jayla rounded up our squad and got everyone mentally prepared for our complex routine. As soon as I was starting to feel like they weren't going to play or music, it started. The music pulsed through the speaks in our gym. Each of the girls were doing a series of back flips, cartwheels, hand stands, and other various moves as very fast speeds. At about half way into the song, we all stopped doing our various moves and broke into a tap dance sort of thing mixed with a little hip-hop and break-dance. I could feel my blood pulsing through me and raising my blood pressure increasingly. It was this feeling that kept me going when I was upset.

Our bodies slammed into various positions, making noise to each beat of the song, throwing in a clap or two here and there. As the song neared its ending, the squad formed into a clustered group and I was thrown into the air. As I fell back down to the ground to be caught, I landed in their arms on the final beat of the music.

The students cheered at us like there was no tomorrow. We worked so hard on our routine and we finally managed to impress the students at the school. All of the hard work well done. And now, it was time for the part that racked my nerves a bit.

"Alright guys, let's give it up for Varsity!" Mrs. Jenson said, clapping her hands with the microphone. She approached me so I could make a speech like I normally did at the end of the rallies. I took a deep breath as she handed me the microphone.

I started my speech as I did every rally. I thanked everyone for not skipping fourth period and missing the rally. I thanked everyone for being respectful to all of the games and performances during the rally. I did a lot of thanking like I normally did. Then I finally took my real deep breath and prepared for my confession to the whole school.

"Okay, guys. There is something I would like all of you to know." The students got quiet, which made me a little nervous. I gulped. "There was a picture that went around school of Sam and me about five or so weeks ago." I looked around at everyone. "Sam was my girlfriend. The picture wasn't fake."

I could hear a few people making nasty remarks, so I continued.

"Whenever the picture went around school… I was scared of what would happen. Whether it would cause me to lose my reputation, or if it would cause Sam and I to lose our friendship. I ended our relationship because I was afraid you guys would try and tear us apart for being in a gay relationship." I looked through the crowd trying to single out Sam.

"Of course, I ended the relationship on the pretenses that Sam and I could still be friends. We lost each other once, and I didn't want to lose her again… but because I let what you guys think of us control what I do… I lost her anyway. Sam? Where are you?" I looked around until she finally stood up.

"Sam, would you come down here, please?" She hesitated for a moment before coming down the bleachers to me. "Sam, I'm sorry I let all of this happen. I never meant for it to. I just want to tell you in front of everyone how much I care about you. No one else's opinions matter to me. I should have seen that before. You're everything to me." Sam had gotten to me on the floor by now and had a sad look on her face.

"Sam, I've lost you once. I felt so dead inside without you. I felt like I didn't have a reason to live without you." Sam's eyes met mine. I could tell she wanted to say something, or do something, but she couldn't. "And in front of everyone, I want you to know that no matter what… whether we're dating or not, I'll always be your cheerleader, and you'll always be my outcast." Sam's nose made a slight twitch and her bottom lip made a small quiver. Then a smile appeared on her face.

"Sam… I love you." I turned around and handed the microphone back to Mrs. Jenson. When I turned back around to face Sam, my hands immediately met hers. Then she finally managed to speak.

"I love you, too." We leaned our foreheads together for a second as the entire student body stood up from the bleachers and cheered for us. I leaned in and kissed Sam in front of everyone. People screamed and whistled. For once in our lives, we were too happy to even cry.

Then came the best part. While I had been making my speech, Jayla and the entire squad excluding Autumn and Miranda… had been working on the diabolical plan. Autumn and Miranda stood about 10 feet behind me and were completely unaware of what was behind them. Three girls carried buckets of honey and the other three girls carried buckets of multicolored feathers. Right before Autumn or Miranda had a chance to turn around, they were both soaked with about 15 gallons of honey, and a few pounds of feathers.

The entire student body cheered louder and began laughing as hard as they possibly could. Sam's jaw dropped whenever she saw the two horrid cheerleaders being dowsed with honey and stuck with feathers. I reached for the microphone back from Mrs. Jenson to make my final announcement.

"Oh yeah, by the way. You're both off the squad. Have fun getting the honey and feathers off." I said into the microphone. The entire gym went into hysteria with their laughter. This included the laughter of the teachers as well as the students.

The plan worked perfectly. Autumn and Miranda got what they deserved; humiliation in front of the whole school. And I got what I needed back… Sam.

AN – So, I hope you guys enjoyed the humiliation process of the two girls all of you seemed to hate so much. I wanted to let Sam fight them… but I thought this would be better… and funnier. Now for the epilogue. I hope this fic turned out just like you guys hope : ) reviews, please.